Bye Bye Van!

Our family has outgrown our van that we bought 7 years ago, so it was time to trade it in for a larger vehicle. This was a bitter-sweet day because we have had so many great memories in that van, but we look forward to new adventures and making new memories in our surburban.

The kids were so sad to see the van go, but at least a couple of them are excited about the new Surburban. This is Jaymon and Taylie checking it out after Taylor brought it home.
Tylor was one sad kid that night - he is very sentimental, but he understands the necessity of having a different car (nobody went for the idea of just tying the baby on the roof of the van). :)

Cheap Back Massages

They say that, "You get what you pay for!". I think that may be true for these back-massages my brother, J.R., got from his nieces and nephews! They sure do love to beat on their Uncle J.R., and he is always such a good sport about it. It was nice to have both of my brothers with us for Easter weekend.

Easter 2009

I love my hubby!
Janna (our niece)
Dyllon (our nephew)
Jaymon (trying to blow up a balloon)
T.J.
Ryon and baby Cole
Coleton
Tylor
Taylie


I guess our Easter festivities were a success this year, because T.J. told me, "This was a good day, Mom!" (he lets me know if it is NOT a good day too). The kids had even more fun being able to share in the fun with their cousins.

Dyllon's Birthday

Ryon (my brother) and his family came to visit us for the weekend. His son, Dyllon, was having a birthday and said he would rather come visit cousins than have a birthday party, so that is what they did! What a cute kid! We love having family visit! Anyway, to celebrate Dyllon's birthday, we went to Chuck E. Cheese and let the kids play.

T.J.
Taylie
Nichole, Tylor, Ryon, and Grant
Janna and Tylor

Grant and T.J.
Jaymon and T.J. giving Chuck E. "high-fives"
Dyllon and the cake Nichole made for him

Baby Clothes

I was getting out the baby clothes for the new baby, and Jaymon thought they were for him! I tried to explain that they were too small, but he didn't care and insisted on wearing these little pants around the house all day. Silly boy! He certainly has his own sense of style!

"Daddy Funny!"

I gave all the boys haircuts, and Taylor said maybe I should just cut his really short this time- so that is what I did! It really wasn't that different from usual, but Jaymon sure thought he looked funny! Jaymon kept looking at Taylor and saying, "Daddy funny!". Taylie also said, "Dad, have you seen it?" :) I think he looks handsome no matter what!

Spring Break Trip to Utah

Taylie love to play with Grammie's dogs.
Grace's Birthday Party



The kids were out of school for a week, so we took a quick trip to Utah for the weekend to visit family. The kids always love to stay at Grammie and Grandpa's house. We were also able to go to a birthday party for their cousin, Grace while we were there. So much fun!

Coloring Eggs

The kids always have fun dying eggs every year, and even ask to do it when it isn't Easter! My favorite egg was the one Taylor did of himself.