First Day of School

School started today and I just had to share pictures of my big first grader (and her adorable brothers and sister who so lovingly walk her to and from school each day).

Kimball the Big Birthday Boy

I know, I can hardly believe it myself. Kimball turned one a little over a week ago. This year has gone by so incredibly fast, 4 kids has definitely kept me busy!

Kimball had a great day full of presents, swimming and cake! He is such a happy little camper. My friends always ask if he is always this good and yes, he usually is! (Well now that I learned how to fit naps into his schedule and he is over all his ear infections :)

He is definitely a busy body, I don't know what I was thinking putting him next to all those presents and expecting him to look at the camera. Obviously he was not interested in posing, lol.

He has been such a bundle of joy, we really enjoy having him in our family. He and I got to take a trip to Salt Lake for the weekend before his birthday, and even though he was with my sister, Emily, most of the time (and I was with my old college roommates), I really enjoyed just having him and seeing his personality. He seriously lit up the minute we waved goodbye to the rest of the family at LAX and then started screaming the minute they picked us up again. Sorry Kimball, but all good vacations must come to an end :)

Happy Birthday Bubba!

Like father, like son

Camron got creative with Kimball's birthday hats, and of course Benson had to follow suit. It was too funny to not get a picture, and of course share with all my friends (lol, I'm sure Camron will be thrilled with this post :)

Checking out Kimball's new birthday presents, thanks for sharing little man!

Learning from a pro....

So after being in Spokane for two weeks and taking notes while watching this stud:

(my little brother Dallan) play tennis, Benson decided to take up the sport himself.

Check out that racket and tennis ball. This kid will turn anything into a sport :)

Jaycie's latest masterpiece

Why I should be worried when Jaycie is quietly playing with Kimball (he was where the clean spot is in the bottom right hand side :)

I guess the good news is my frontroom smells wonderful, and I got to sweep and mop under the rocking chair. Under the entertainment center got the same treatment the day before when she emptied a costco sized bucket of animal crackers and began smashing them all over. Oh Jaycie, how you love to test your mother :)

Benson starts Tball

Here is Benson all ready to play in his first big t-ball game. He did a great job and even stopped two ground balls while playing at second base (not that he threw the ball to first, but still, I was one proud momma!) He just looks so stinkin adorable in his little outfit, I love watching these little guys play!

Christmas PJ's

The whole family in their matching pj's. Handmade by myself and my sister Celeste. Yes, while she was here visiting with her 2 toddlers we decided to make 10 pairs of pajama pants. Not that either of us had ever made a single pair of pajamas, but we do love a challenge :)

Granny and Papa flew in Christmas eve, we loved having them here!

Getting ready for Santa by putting out the stockings.

Christmas Picture

I just love Sundays in December when I get to dress the kids up in Christmas colors all month long. (Yet why do I always forget to take the picture until AFTER church when everyone is tired and cranky? Especially mom...lol)

Santa Pictures

Jaycie was not so sure about this guy, but was promised a candy cane :)

The boys with Santa. Lovin Kimball's santa socks.
Of course I missed getting a picture of Aubrielle, and when I tried to she ran out of the room gagging on a cookie. Apparently she doesn't like those little round ball cookies covered in powdered sugar, who knew.

Halloween Costumes Completed!

I put the finishing touches on our costumes just in time for the ward Halloween Boo Bash (I literally had to expand Kimball's vest minutes before...I didn't realize HOW chunky he really is :)
Anyway, I was very pleased with how they turned out and glad we could do a family theme again. It's only a few short years until my kids don't think it's "cool" anymore...bummer. Oh well, we'll enjoy it while it lasts!

Happy Halloween!

Just loving our Halloween outfits from Grandma and Papa (and the fact that they've fit for the past 3 years :) Now I better stop procrastinating making the costumes and get to work.....