Corbin's birthday Party

Corbin and Roxy

Corbin and Roxy...again!

Corbin being KING of the bouncy thingy

Jordan got a little thirsty!

They even went head to head!

Blowing out the candles...everyone got a turn!

Eatin' a little cake with his Sammi!

Corbin had a little birthday party with his friends. Coby and I got him this bouncy thing that he can use outside and inside in the winter. He loves it! The kids played on the slip and slide. Which by the way seemed WAY bigger when I was a kid. They didn't quite get it...maybe next year. They had cake and ice cream. It was really fun! We may have to keep and eye on Corbin and Roxy in the future though. They snuck off during the party and headed up to Corbin's room, where we found them with the DOOR SHUT!! Hmmm.... It was fun to see everyone. Even my Kimmy and her gorgeous family minus Craig was there. Luke is adorable and Addy is just BEEEAutiful! She's so tall. Anyway, happy birthday baby! We love you!

Jackie

I just love this picture of Jackie! Can you believe how big he's gotten??? I can't!

They love their grandparents!

I just wanted to say thanks to both our parents for loving our kids so much. I am so grateful that they have the opportunity to really have a great relationship with both sets. Thanks Nana and Poochie and Honey and Poppy! We love you!

Guess who's 30??

Is that Michaelangelo's "David"???

Look at the height!!!

Look at those lips....

Quite the climber

Happy birthday to the LOVE OF MY LIFE!! You are my whole world and I am so grateful that you chose me. You are such great husband and father. Always so patient and loving. I love you with all of my heart. Happy birthday monster!

St. George Weekend Getaway

A little smoochie in the RedRock Hills Cliffs

Me hiking

Coby making it look easy

Coby's head sticking out of a funky tree

Coby officially turned 30 today. I wanted to make his birthday really something to remember so I decided to plan a surprise party for him. I had all of our closest (well most of them) involved. I planned the party a week BEFORE his birthday. Tried to make Coby believe that we were headed down to St. George for his birthday with stop in Vegas with our friends. I thought I had it UNDER CONTROL. Both our parents were watching the kids, his mom decorated. Things were going GREAT until he figured out that our friends WERE'NT coming down. Wes even went as far as calling him to inquire about the opera that night, in an effort to throw him off. So, I just went on and on about how much fun it was going to be when our friends FINALLY got there. Lance and Vegas...that was going to be a treat for everyone! He let me just keep going on and on...and then I started to feel bad because I knew that weren't actually coming. Then he called me out and asked "How long are you going to keep this up?" And then the jig was up! He told me that he'd known for a some time and that I wasn't a very good liar and that it didn't take a brain surgeon to figure it out...but as long as I was going to keep playing it up, he'd humor me! That stinker! At any rate we made it back to his parents house that Saturday night and he "pretended to be suprised" Oh, well. So much for the surprise. But I did try! We got to see most of our closest friends and so it was all worth it in the end. Coby's mom and sister Marse made the party so pretty and fun! Thanks guys! My sister bought him Rock Band for the Wii and he was thrilled! Thanks Som! Thanks Nana/Poochie and Honey/Poppy for taking care of our monkeys! They had a ball and so did we! We love ya!

My baby is growing up

I can't believe that my little baby is growing up so fast. Corbin officially turned 3 today at 12:52pm. He's 3!!!! I can hardly believe it. Time is going by so fast that I just want it to slow down and keep him this age forever....most days. He's such a sweet little boy. He loves to snuggle. If I show any sory of discomfort, he looks at me with the sweetest little eyes and says, "I'm so sorry, mommy...ya okay?" He loves to bounce, I think because of Poppy! ;) He loves Sammy. No matter how bad of a mood he's in, if we mention that Sammy will be there, he's instantly fine! He loves playing with is Nana and Poochie and Honey and Poppy! I'm so glad that he has the opportunity to really get to know them and create such a great relationship with them. He's my little helper with EVERYTHING from putting Jack to bed to watering the flowers. He even helps me cook in the kitchen. With every ingredient I hand him to put in the kitchenaid he says, "And Nowwwwwww". It's really cute to see. He has to put the nipple on Jack's bottle, turn Jack's ambient sound thing on and always has to close the door. Then he always says, "SHHHHHH, Jack's sleeping.." in this loud whisper. It's really cute. When he gets hurt he yells at whatever thing "hurt" him and then has to slap it. Then he yells at whatever it was that hurt him, "you BAD THING...!!!" I'm a little nervous for the future on that one! :) When we get out of the car he grabs my hand, looks both ways and says, "HURRY Mommy we don't want to be skwished, DO WE?" There was a bee's nest under our deck in the back yard. And the mascot to the Utah baseball team the "Bees" is a big bee. He says, "we like the BIG bee, huh mommy? But we DON'T like the little bees DO WE??" I said, "that's right we stay AWAY from the little flying bees." Corbin then says, "YA, the little bees are mean and ugly, HUH mom!!" He tell me he "lubs" me. Lately if he gets hurt he tells me, "I need my daddy...You call him okay mom?" I just love him. He's my pride and joy and the thought of him growing up makes me sad. Why would I be sad, I guess it's just a mom thing. Anyway, happy birthday baby boy. We love you so much!!!

4th of July Weekend

Family shot on the golf course in N. SLC at Katy and Dan's STUNNING house! (thanks guys, we had a BALL)

Jack and his balls...I mean...

Coby and Corbin on the tube

A much need nap by Poppy

We had great 4th. First we went up to North Salt Lake for a bbq at Dan and Katy's house. The kids played and played. It was so fun! Then we headed up to Bear lake for the rest of the weekend. We swam, wakeboarded, skiied, tubed, played and the sand..and then ate....and then we at a little more...did I mention we ate?

I had a little...well alot of drama getting into Bear Lake. (as you can see I'm telling Coby to "READ BETWEEN THE LINES"...if you get my drift!!)

I actually got up my first time on the wakeboard. When I mentioned drama...I truly had it. I was scared of....well, sharks. I know, I know there aren't any sharks in Bear Lake. But I've always been afraid of the water for this reason. I was even terrified in our pool in Michigan. I think mainly because we were too poor to afford the correct amount of chlorine and so...let's be honest, who really knows WHAT was living in that pool.

We had a GREAT weekend. I did however miss my Whitney though! Next time!

I loved this picture of Jack and Honey

Thanks for the great weekend Honey and Poppy! We love you!

Happy Birthday Jack

"Happy Birthday...dear jackie..."
"As years go by, they seem to do..."
Corbin: "I'll help you..."
"Deeeelicious"
Presents!

Jack showing off his manners...opening the card first!

Jack wasn't quite sure...about his horse

But he soon got the hang of it...

Okay, I know I know I've been a "bad mommy" as Corbin would put it and haven't posted pics from Jack's 1st birthday! Better late than never right! Happy birthday baby boy!

Splish Splash

Lanae's water park
Lanae and little Austin...isn't he cute??
Jack was a little water baby
Lanae's little Nelli and Austin
Jack seriously couldn't get enough of the water

Neither could Corbin

Corbin trying to "help" (push) Jack

Corbin showing his latest move...Jack not loving it!

Little Austin

Last Thursday Lanae invited us over to her awesome house for a little pool party for the kidlings. The boys LOVED every minute of it. I think Jack could have stay in that water all day if I would have let him. Thanks Little! We had a BLAST!!!