Happy Birthday, Mark

Happy 43rd!  Ya can't blow out your candles alone anymore... Which I guess is good since you're gettin' so old! :)

Our bike wash!

So, I finally made something from one of the pins that I had on Pinterest.  It was a bike wash, and the kids loved it!  We have quite the elaborate schedule for summer:
Monday - Make it Monday
Tuesday - Take a trip Tuesday
Wednesday - Wet Wednesday
Thursday - Theater Thursday
Friday - Friends Friday

We ended up swapping Tue and Thu, because the local theater's children's special is on Tuesdays, but it worked out well!  It gives the boys a nice schedule and gives mom an idea of what to do with the kids that day.  Of course, with an infant and a toddler taking naps, we still have plenty of down-time.

First Swim of the Summer

Thanks, Gma and Gpa C for letting us swim at your house!  We love it!

Good Job, Alex

Alex was the only kid in his class who was chosen for the Citizenship Award.  He totally deserved it!  What a great kid!

Summertime!

We can't wait for summer!!

The twins are 6!

These guys had a fun birthday!  We rented a bounce house, and had a fun party with lots of little friends. (As soon as I can find those pictures, I'll add them!)  Happy 6th Birthday!

It's Great to Be 8!

Such a precious kid, and such a special day.  I can't believe my boy is 8 years old!  It truly was a perfect baptism day.  The spirit was so strong, and everything was so peaceful at our house that day (which is rare, with 5 boys!).  Alex is an amazing, mature, spiritual kid, and wise far beyond his 8 years.  I just love him!

 (photo credits: My talented and lovely niece, Aubrey Havea!)

Snow Day!

What a fun day!  The kids got to stay home from school, and the parents got to play in the snow!

Nuttin' For Christmas, 2012

Merry Christmas!  From our family to yours!

California Dreamin'

Thanks to Mark's sister and her husband for their incredible hospitality!  We had a fun week visiting our cousins in California.  Our kids and their kids are all the same age (even twins the same age as our twins!), so the kids were in cousin heaven.  We hope to be able to do it again in a couple of years!

Miles turns 2!

Holy moly... How did he get to be 2? And he thinks he's going on 7. He's so determined to keep up with his big brothers. This kid as a.t.t.i.t.u.d.e.! He definitely knows what he wants, and has no shortage of personality. I couldn't get a normal picture because he insists on saying, "Cheeeeeese!" Oh well... we sure do love him! Happy Birthday, Miles!

Scooter!

 Surprise pony ride... Just had a cute neighbor girl who happened to come by with her pony!

 More pony loveliness... Or a "neigh...!" as Miles called it.

Grandpa B's Birthday!

Grandpa B turned 81 this month!  We sure love him!

Preschool Graduation

The boys graduated from preschool.  They sure loved Miss Diane and Miss Julie.  It was a fun year, and they even got to attend with their cousin, Tyler!

Birthdays

The twins turned 5 in April!

Mark turned... uh... 26?  again?

I'm pretty sure I have the cutest boys, evuh!

Mark's Lake Powell Adventure.

Mark dislocated and broke his hip while waterskiing in Lake Powell... Here are some pics from the event.  He's currently still on short-term disability because he can't sit for very long.  His MRI results are back, and things don't look too great right now... We're hoping and praying he doesn't need a hip replacement anytime soon (although he'll most likely have one sometime in his lifetime).


This was from the loooong boatride back to the marina.  Gettin' him out of the water was NOT a fun experience.

 The waiting ambulance.

The waiting helicopter pilot to take him to Price.

Loading onto the helicopter.

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Me trying to be smiley, despite the fact that my kid-free vacation was ruined... er... I mean despite the fact that my husband was injured. :)

Fun times!