Temple Square

Grandma, Bryan and all the cousins, minus Jack
Grandma and Bryan took the 5 oldest on the tracks up to Salt Lake. It seemed to be a much better way to go. JR and I were stuck in traffic for over an hour. For some reason I don't remember, temple square EVER being this crowded. The lights were pretty and even with all the thousands of people, there was a feeling of peace. We left the double stroller at home so JR and I were ready to leave as soon as we got there! The kids had a great time!

A Special Day!

What a great day it has been! Little Chase(well not so little) was blessed today! We had all the family here to be apart of this special day. I wish I could of taken a picture of cute Chase after his blessing, he was looking right at his daddy. A priceless moment in time....Chase has the sweetest spirit and we feel so blessed to have him apart of our family. I can not believe that he is already 3 months old! I really wish that I could stop the clock. It does not seem fair that these cute little babies grow up so fast!

...it is only fitting I get this announcement out before he is walking!!! .........more picture's to come

REWIND a bit...........

Our first born, Savannah turned 7!! I remember the day I found out we were expecting. I had been sick for what seems like....FOREVER!!!! I went to the store to buy stuff for dinner. The store smells were getting to me. My instincts finally kicked in and i went straight to the pharmacy...I picked up a pregnancy test and prenatal vitamins. I then picked up a pizza next store. When I got home I put the pizza in the oven to bake. By the time JR got home I was under the covers in my bed with the door closed. I thought I was going to die or throw up which ever one came first. The pizza was thrown in the dumpster before JR got a slice. I finally took the test and it was a YES!! JR was in disbelief even though me being sick for the past 3 months all made sense now.
Savannah did not want to come early or on time so I had a scheduled induction after a lot of begging, crying and pleads to my Dr. Housel. I went in Sunday evening on October 28Th. It was a nice, relaxing labor(after the epidural). Savannah decided to be born right about the time I was, just before 5pm. She came into this world with the biggest eyes!!! Everyone commented on how alert she was for being just a few minutes old. We got to bring her home on Halloween and she cried all the way home!

I can not believe my little angel is 7!

High School Musical Party!

Savannah and her American girl doll, "Julie."

Rilee, Savannah and Jaden

ONE Little Monkey!

Chase is now 2 months old! He is growing way tooooo fast! Chase is so ticklish and loves to smile and laugh!

Halloween

Ready to go...well everyone except, Chase!


Ashlee making sure she uncovers every single dum dum....she could careless about all the candy her brother and sister are about to come home with!!


My little, little ones...Ashlee and Chase!

Chase is 8 weeks old today! He is growing way too fast!

Hannah Montana, Ironman, Lady Bug and Pumpkin

Two little Pumpkins. Chase and Ashtyn are six weeks apart. Can you guess who is older???


Trunk-or-Treat!
Savannah and Carson were so excited for the ward trunk-or-Treat! Savannah was Hannah Montana, of course! Carson was Spider-Man. Chase and Ashlee stayed home with Aunt Michelle. It was pretty weird walking around with no baby. I kepted looking for Ashlee and thinking I was hearing Chase cry.





School Carnival at Oak Hollow! I ventured out with all four kids, costume and all. We had a lot of fun...OK maybe the kids had more fun! They went on all the rides, played some games and ate some cotton candy. Not too bad, it was definitely manageable!




Thanks Aunt Michelle for coming to see me! Next time you see me, I will be twice as big!!

Pumpkin Patch

It feels like fall again. The weather has been perfect the last few days. Just the way I like it! I took the kids to an Awesome pumpkin patch. Thanks Marni!
Carson and Savannah enjoyed pulling the wagon around filling it with pumpkins. Little Ashlee just wanted to be in the wagon and hold her tiny pumpkin. Chase just wanted to sleep but I managed to get a few pictures of him.



Chase is 6 weeks old today!

Brrrrrr....

Does it have to come so soon?
Growing up in California I was spoiled with the perfect weather! Not too hot, not too cold! I have grown to love the Las Vegas heat but not so much the Utah cold, yet.

Savannah is missing 2 teeth!

Savannah has patiently waited for this day to come. All year in Kindergarten kids were loosing teeth. Not Savannah, though. About 6 months ago the dentist told her that her bottom teeth were loose. Since that day all I have heard is, "when are these teeth going to come out?" I ended up taking Savannah to the dentist because her adult teeth were coming in behind her baby teeth. The dentist decided to pull both teeth and Savannah was THRILLED. She had the biggest smile!! When we got home she told me, "Mom, when I have another loose tooth I want to have the Dentist pull it out."

Happy 4th Birthday CARSON

Notice: Carson could not keep his fingers out of his cake. He was wearing it well before we got to sing happy birthday to him!!

This little kid can melt any one's heart, especially mine! He knows exactly when to turn on the charm!! I love his smile and sparkling eyes. I never knew having a boy would be so much fun. As rough, tough, and loud as he is, he is also so tender and loving. He is always so thoughtful and willing to share his last bite of anything. He always has a story to tell. He has a funny imagination and loves to ask question after question. He cracks me up on a daily basis with his funny comments. Dad wanted to take him to lunch but he wanted to stay and open his presents. We tried to explain to him that we were going to celebrate when Savannah got home from school. He said, "mom I will go down in the basement so you can get my presents and wrap them. I won't come upstairs, I promise." And then he opened the closet, where all my wrapping stuff is and said, "mom you can get the wrapping stuff in here!" Carson has been looking forward to his birthday for a long time. He was so thrilled to finally be able to open all his presents.


He has not seen the movie but he is really liking, "IRON MAN!"

Carson as, "Jango Jett!" Of course, he had to be a bad guy!

Savannah and Chase

Savannah always wants to hold little Chase. Chase likes the sound of her voice!

I would be tired too if I did not sleep at night!!! Oh wait, I am!

Sleepy boy!

Look At Me!

Carson learned how to ride his bike with no training wheels. While JR was here, he took off his training wheels. To JR's surprise Carson was more then ready! All he had to do was hold Carson's seat as he got on and then he took off. Wow...way to go Carson!!!

Danger Zone...

Our little Chase is a little too Jaundice. His bilirubin had gone way down but then it went back up. It has been pretty emotional for me. I was told to STOP nursing him at once! No Mommy wants to hear that in voice message. I was in a panic and got a hold of a nurse, who got a doctor for me to talk too. Waiting for him to find out more information my doctor then called. Chase will have to be in the lighted bed until Monday, when they can draw his blood again and check his level. I need a distraction so that is why I am posting. It breaks my heart to see my little boy Chase in his lighted bed. I know I won't sleep tonight. Luckily, since he does not have a crib, he will be right next to me


At first Chase wanted OUT! He wanted to nurse and was trying really hard to kick himself free......


Nursed and ready for a good night sleep!

CUTE KIDS

Savannah taking Ashlee for a ride in her Barbie Jeep! Ashlee is so lucky to have such a sweet Big SIS!

Little Ashlee decided Mommy could do her hair today!!! I am still crossing my fingers she keeps it in!

3 kiddos in the tub

Chase did not like his new swing....ok maybe he was a little hungry!!

Chase is 2 weeks old!!!!

Chase was 8lb 13ounces and 22in long today at the doctors. He is still pretty jaundice but not in the dangerous zone. This little guy eats and eats! Savannah always wants to hold him but he is always eating. She will come in and say, "is that his first side or second?"

He loves his SOOTHER!!!! I love how he holds it with his hands so tight against his face.

LOOK at his FEET!