Red Creek

A few weekends ago we had the chance to go camping with our good friends the Church's. It was our first overnight camp out of the summer.
I felt like the baby was finally old enough to venture out in the cold nights. Thanks to Ana and Jake our tent stayed nice and warm. The tent heater they lent us worked fabulously and I didn't stress at all we'd get cold! (Got to get me one of those)

We had a fabulous time. It was a much needed trip. The kids got to run around and get as dirty as they wanted. The adults got to chat late into the night around the campfire ( or more like early into the morning).
Beau and Jake took all the kids fishing during the day (except the two babies) and left Ana and I to relax.

The night we left we all stopped and went fishing. It was absolutely beautiful. We let the men fish until it was to dark to see. It was so peaceful to watch the sun go down and see all the kids having so much fun! This is exactly what I needed to recharge and rejuvenate!

To view more nature shots from Red Creek click here!

Brag Post Part4

Our mild tempered, sweet, cuddling, lovable, smiley, fourth born, is an absolute joy.

In the short time he has been in our home, he has filled our hearts with so much love!

Lukas is the happiest baby ever. He hardly cries and when he does, it is so soft. And when he cries, he is pretty easily soothed.

He is our first baby to sleep through the night. (Love it!)

He loves to cuddle, smile, coo, and he LOVES music. Anytime music is put on he smiles so huge and kicks his legs. He just loves it!

Lukas is loved by all of his family. He is spoiled. (How could he not be?) He is a big kid for only being four months.

He is so content all of the time.

Lukas has brought a whole new dynamic to our family.

He has filled our hearts with happiness and love.

Our lives have been blessed with him in it, happier because of him, more in tune with him around, and more loving!

We love or lil' "Chubbers"!
Lukas our lives wouldn't be complete without you in it!

We love you Luke!!

(to check out more of Luke's four month photo shoot click here!)

Now go get your brag on!

I want to hear all about your little ones!

Brag Post Part3

This is our sassy, sweet, spoiled, smart, and giggly third born.
Our lil' Kenny is completely one of a kind. She brings such a vibrant light into our lives.

Kennedy is very smart. Almost too smart for her own good! She really says things that take thought and that keep us wondering where in the world she came from!
She is a very outgoing and head strong girl. She is always smiling. She idols her older sister and tries everything possible to have the full attention of her older brother.(which mostly annoys him) She loves her baby brother and is a very "mothering" girl.

Kennedy loves little trinkets and toys. Polly Pockets, little farm animals, anythig that she can fit in the palm of her hand she loves.
She is our "girlie girl". She is constantly looking at herself in the mirror, fluffing her hair, and trying to steal my makeup. She LOVES lip gloss and when she has it on, she won't let her lips touch. (hilarious to see) She has her own unique sense of fashion (that I have decided to let her explore until school starts) She likes to wear dresses and skirts non-stop, with mis-matched shirts and shoes. She also insists on wearing arm sleeves most days! (total punk rock meets colorblind!)

Kennedy loves to read, loves to "get treats", and loves marshmellows. She plays hard, cries hard, teases hard, sasses hard. She puts 100% into what ever emotion she is experiencing! Total drama queen and diva! (but wouldn't want her any other way) Total daddy's girl!!

We love our lil' "Kenny poo".
She brings light into our lives, humor on a bad day, smiles to our faces, and laughs non-stop.
She is our one-of-a -kind princess.

Our lives our blessed with her in it, more fulfulling, and better because of her!!

We love you Ken!!

Brag Post Part2

There are so many things I could share about our loving, sweet, stubborn, handsome, second born. He is so full of life and personality.

Some of our very favorite things about our handsome boy Caleb are-
He puts on a "tough exterior" but really is sweet . He has a very tender heart and tries to cover that up. He really is very sensitive. He still asks me to sing "his song" almost every night. He still lets me hold and cuddle him when no one is around! And he is always saying sweet things to me!

Caleb absolutely loves babies. He always asks to hold and play with someone's baby. He loves Lukas so much and always wants to be involved with taking care of him.
Caleb is also abnormally flexible. He has been since he was a baby. He can do the chinese and girl splits without wincing! (Ouch..I will post pictures soon)
He loves to ride his dirt bike and show off all the amazing skills he has already learned.
He is natural little daredevil. The other day when a friend was over...I heard pitter patters of footsteps on the roof. When I looked outside, he had the tramp pulled over to the roof, had climbed on the roof, and was doing flips off of the roof! (total heart attack)
He loves to ride his bike and be outside as much as possible. He consumes his book reading with books about insects, dinosaurs, trucks, and anything boy!

Caleb is very protective of me. If he sees someone teasing me (even for fun) he is the first to jump in and try to rescue me. He is also very protective of his siblings.
He loves to do what dad is doing, say what dad says (uh-oh) and be where dad is. He shadows Beau as much as he can and loves one on one time with dad.

He is a very confident boy. He can be shy around people he doesn't know, but over all is pretty outgoing.
He has recently informed us that he wants his new nick name to be "Skulls." (and doesn't answer sometimes unless we call him that)

I couldn't imagine another child in Caleb's place. Our family is always laughing at his witty personality. We cherish our sweet "Lumpy" in our family.
Our family is happier , better , and blessed because he is in it!

We love you Lumpster! ( I mean Skulls):))
Our lives wouldn't be complete without you!

Brag Post Part1

Our sweet, kind, loving, first born daughter, has brought so much joy into our home.

She is always looking out for her younger siblings. She is always finding ways to help me out. She is so talented and smart.

I will share just a few examples to help you see what a sweet girl our Savanah is.

Savanah comes in every morning and gets the baby out of bed. Then says "Don't worry mom, just rest." She let's me fall back asleep and takes care of Luke. When she is ready for me to get up instead of saying "Mom the baby is crying...and I am hungry now" she comes in with a large glass of water (every morning) and says "Are you thristy? I was wondering what you are going to make for breakfast? I think Lukas might be hungry. You don't have to get up now, I was just wondering." (ha! Her kind way of saying "feed me and I am done with the baby" while taking care of me)

Savanah just recently got bit by a dog at her "Grandma and Grandpa cows" house. Grandma had told the kids not to play with the dogs, but Grandpa said that it was ok. The dog jumped up to get something in her hand and nipped her. I asked her about it a little later and she whispered "Don't say it loud mom, I don't want Grandma to find out the dog bit me and be mad at Grandpa." (Awwww...so sweet. She is always aware of others feelings like this!)

Savanah is a very smart girl. She loves to learn, read, and play the piano. She is very kind natured. She thinks things through before she acts. She is very sensitive to things of a spiritual nature. She is always reminding us to read our scriptures and say our prayers. She is beautiful! She is a very obedient little girl.

We are so grateful for our sweet sissy.

She makes our lives brighter, our days better, and our family closer in so many ways!

What a blessing she is in our lives!

It's that time again

The kids started school last week on the 20th. (I know, I am so behind...but finally almost caught up on posting) They are both so excited about school. Savanah is grateful school is back in and has always loved school. Caleb has been excited to go all day and get out with Savanah!

Pretty girl

Savanah just barely lost her two top teeth. Right in time for school to start. (Lovely)

Savanah with her 2nd grade teacher

I know Savanah's reply about school would be something like what she said. She said"I love it. Why can't we go to school everyday of the week?"

Caleb w/ his first grade teacher

Caleb is into "this above pose" for pictures lately. I asked him what the peace side means and he said "Ya know mom, it means...I'm cool..duh!"

When I asked if he is loving school he said "Yeah I get three recesses and I have like four girlfriends now. It is so annoying"

It has been nice to be back on a schedule. Set bedtime, set reading time, etc. My house stays clean now too! I was starting to feel like I would never get it back together. But now don't feel so bad realizing that kids being gone all day helps! I miss my kiddos while they are at school, but I am thankful for the time I get w/ Kenny and Luke while they are away!

Kenny starts school next month. She is anxious and excited. We can't wait!