Payson Canyon 06/06/09

Zachary's 5

Yup! 5 years old! This year we celebrated Zachary's birthday at the same park we have for the past 3 years. Every time we drive past the park he tells everyone "There's my birthday park!" It wasn't the best weather, but we tried to make the best of it. It was windy so we brought some kites to fly. Thanks to all my family and Darron's who came and supported him. Zachary has the BIGGEST heart. He is always looking out for his big sister. And now for his little sister. He was a bit upset when we found out we were having a girl, but it is so cute to see him take care of her. Zachary is so good at whatever he does. He loves to play soccer, jump on the trampoline, play in the backyard with the fam, he is always wanting to have fun. He is such smart boy too. He is already reading and trying to sound out everything he sees. As I am typing he is playing peek a boo with Michelle and making her giggle. What as sweet boy. ... what a lucky mom!

Ashlee's 7

Ashlee turned 7 on April 27th. We had planned to have a party at the park but it rained. Instead we went down to the church to play kickball in the gym. We had the WHOLE family here. My side and Darrons. Ashlee felt loved to say the least. I love my Ashlee. She has always been a great helper. This morning she noticed that my bathroom floor needed sweeping...so she just did it. Ashlee loves being around her family and having fun. Her favorite thing to do is jumping on the trampoline with her dad and her brother, tackle time, going down to the gas station or the Red Barn for a treat, making anything in the kitchen with mom, She also loves hanging out with her cousins. She is a fast learner too. I showed her a few chords on the guitar and she picked it up really quick. She loves soccer, but mostly she loves to play soccer with her family in the backyard. She loves playing with her brother Zachary. I am so glad that they get along so well. Zachary really looks up to her, and I am glad the she is a good example for him. How did I get so lucky to have her as my daughter... I don't know, but I'm so glad she's mine.

Wow where has the time gone. I thought I would post some pictures of my kidos before they get any older. Summer is officiously here. I am so excited. Chores have begun too. So the rules are: family prayer, scriptures, chores, breakfast, and then they can play. We have also managed to memorize a few states on the map. If they do a good job all week, then we will do something fun on the weekend. We are going to go stay up in Salt Lake this weekend and go to Pioneer Village and the Zoo.

Michelle is changing everyday. She loves to grab things ex specially her feet and my hands. As I am typing she is grabbing at my hands.

So Funny!

While I was getting ready for church this morning Zachary was getting Michelle ready. What a good helper!

Ashlee found a toad on Saturday in the backyard

We LOVE Grandpa Brent!

Grandpa B came down on Saturday morning to cook us up a HUGE breakfast (with the help of the kidos). We ate a TON of pancakes, bacon, sausage, and eggs. It was sooooo fatening and sooooo goood!

Zachary's Pre School Graduation

I can't believe Zachary is going to Kindergarten next year. He LoVeS Miss Andy, and will miss her a ton. Thanks Miss Andy

Santaquin Resavoir

Darron teaching Zachary how to skip rocks!

Kayaking on Santaquin Resavoir

Last week we took the kids down to the lake by our house. What a workout!

Spring Soccer 2009

Ashlee is AWESOME at soccer. She scored two goals this game.

We still have our Zachy!

My heart is exploding with gratitude to my Heavenly Father today. I still have my Zachy. I can’t help to think about all the “what if’s”. What if…. The car would have gone done the cliff… Zach would have fallen out with the car on top of him. What if… in the CAT scan they would have found internal bleeding. What if my nephew, Porter that was over was behind the car? What if Stacy, who is in cast and on crutches, was behind him when she was hobbling out to her car? What if I tried to stop the car? It could have been SO much worse. I also can’t help but think about the little kid that was in the news yesterday that crawled under his uncles truck to get a toy right when his uncle jumped in and accidently ran over and killed him. I have the best little boy in this world. For some reason, Heavenly Father trusts me to raise him an teach him what he needs to know so he can grow up and serve and do what he Heavenly Father needs him to. There is no doubt that He has a plan for Zachary. I am so thankful to be his mom. AND I’m so thankful that we still have our Zachy!

It all happened so fast. I was attmepting to stop the car until Darron yelled at me to get out of the way. Jared tryed twice to stop it, but quickly found out it was going to fast to stop. Then he new he needed to get Zachary out of the car before in ran of the edge. While Jared was pulling Zach out.... well, I don't know how it all happend but Z ended up betwwen the door and the big green electrical box that he is now standing on in the picture.

This speaker box is the pattern that is on Zachary's arm and Uncle Jared's leg.

Heavenly Father was watching out for us last night.

We are so blessed to have Zachary with us. Yesterday he jumped in in the car (passenger side) to grab a pack of bubble gum.

Next thing he new he was rolling down the driveway backwards, heading for the dropoff that is accross the street from us.

Luckily, when the car hit the curb across the street, it turned the wheels and it crashed into the big green electical box.

A thumb sucker?!?!

Michelle is always sucking on her knuckles. I have been trying to keep her from sucking her thumb, but she is persistent. She spits out the bink and in goes the hand. The band aids on her thighs are from her shots she got yesterday. It was so sad.

Growin' like a weed!

Michelle is such a good baby. She has been so fun to have in our family. You can alway count on her to make you smile. She LOVES Zach and Ash. As soon as the big sister and brother her in the morning they are the first ones to welcome her to a new day. They love to hold her and be with her. She had her two month old check up yesterday. She is now 11.9 pounds (55th %), and 25 inches (98th %). And health as can be. Lately she has been outside a lot watching us work out in the yard. She really enjoys being outside, just like the rest of us.

Here are my cute kids... I can't believe we have three now! This was taken about a week ago.

We blessed Michelle on Easter Sunday. As you can see... she looked beutiful. We had a lunch afterwards and then an Easter Egg hunt after lunch. Lisa and Stacy made cookies and frosting for the kids to color Easter eggs.

Ash and Michelle. Ashlee loves her little sister and always wants to hold her.

AIR SHOW

While we were ther we went to the BIGGEST air show in the WORLD. This is when my battery died. I hate that I couldn't get more pics. We had a BLAST!