Happy Easter!

I wanted to take a few pictures of the kids before church on Sunday. Anyone who knows my sweet little Noah knows that he is VERY stubborn. He decided to have a moment and I wasn't about to entertain him, so Audrey and I went out and took some pictures. As you look at this precious, perfectly posed little girl, imagine a screaming boy standing behind me. It was sooooo much fun! I look at the picture now and laugh. I think Audrey liked the camera all to herself.

Finally Noah calmed down and decided to join the group. I just love these pictures.

My precious little angels!!!

Soccer

Noah started soccer. We have to bring his chair so he has something to sit in while he's on the sidelines. REALLY kid????? He can't just stand with his team?? Action photos will soon follow!

Party...

Audrey was invited to a Fancy Nancy party. I think it about made her year!!!

She was so excited to get super fancy. I just love the pose!

Just havin fun!

Finn is so entertained when the kids act silly!

HE'S MOBILE

Well our Finnegan is mobile. I'm sure Audrey will be shortly missing some of her Barbie accessories and Holli will be finding them in his diaper. So here is a taste: Sorry for the narrator...he is on lots of allergy medication and forgot to get on the short bus this morning.

A Valentine Tradition

The kids love our family Valentine's dinner, but they love the dessert even more! Our traditional chocolate fondue with lots of yummy things to dip. A messy face, must mean a happy customer!

Chewing on washcloths

A favorite past time...

Our Brave Little Boy

On Tuesday Noah had a makeover!

It still breaks my heart because at this point he had no idea what was going to happen. We explained (on a 4 year old level) what was going to happen. When we were at the hospital we even tried to make a big deal about the red socks - his favorite color and the bed with wheels!

Now he's getting a little nervous.
I didn't even cry until he went around the corner.

Bryan and I started wondering if he was hearing us completely. We dismissed it for a while just thinking "he's a 4 year old boy, of course he's not going to listen to us." But you know that feeling you get when you know something's not right with your child? I think we both had it, so we made an appointment with the Doc. Sure enough, lots of fluid in his ears (he's never had an ear infection) and large tonsils and adenoids. WOW!!!! We have also had sleeping issues with him too....could those large tonsils and adenoids be waking him up at night??? It wasn't an easy decision to send our little boy to the operating room, but in the long run we are hoping this will help him in many different aspects.

Blueberries saved the day!!!

You know the kind of day when EVERYTHING goes wrong?? When you should have stayed in bed since you cost more money getting out of bed because everything you touched broke or was damaged? The kind of day when the only thing that went right was when the blueberries stayed in their little plastic container when all your groceries rolled around in your car??? Yeah...that was me the other day! The blueberries saved the day!!!

Christmas

My three little monkeys!!!

Audrey's Dance Recital

Audrey had her first dance recital in December. She was a Christmas tree and danced to the song "Oh, Christmas Tree." It was super fun to watch the girls on stage. Some stood there, some twirled a lot, and some just buried their face in their hands and cried. Audrey did a lot of twirling, but she wasn't shy on stage. I can't wait to see her spring recital!




She was in a funny mood when I was trying to take these pictures. I think she was just excited that she finally got to put on her costume and that she got to wear a little bit of makeup!

1st Ride

NASCAR!

Jewelery Box & Stroller

Santa - 2

Santa - 1

Pajama's - Christmas Eve

Reindeer Food

Things from long ago.....

Our little bundle of joy

Finn at 1 week.

He did so good for his first photo shoot! He didn't even poop on the props!

A very proud big brother.

There is a lovely story behind this little tuff of hair.
One day I decided that Audrey needed a trim, so I took it upon myself to play hair stylist. Audrey just loved getting her hair cut so much that a few days later I found these little piles of hair all around the house. My sweet little girl got the scissors and obviously wanted just a little more off the top.....and off she cut!

There was really nothing I could do but leave it alone and let it grow out.

I've never seen hair grow so slow......waiting and waiting.

Her first attempt at makeup, thank goodness she has A LOT of years to practice.
Kissed by a princess!

Hanging out by Grandpa's barn

While we were in Idaho this summer we had to hit the fair. One of my favorite things about the fair was face painting, so I found a booth and marched Audrey right over to it. I told her she could get anything painted on her face....a butterfly, a ladybug, a rainbow, a flower, and what does she want? A dragon!! A dragon??? Really, all those cute little girlie things and she wants a dragon. At least she feminized it by requesting a pink dragon with sparkles!!!!Noah was too busy playing on the tractors, good thing too, maybe he would have wanted a ladybug!

Riding with Grandpa in the combine

Finn's blessing

I had Noah's blessing outfit made from my wedding dress and wanted Finn's done the same way. We used the same overalls pattern and it turned out great!
This is not the blessing outfit, but it is Finn's Great Great Grandfather's blessing outfit. This dress, yes dress, is over 100 years old. We put all the grandkids in it and take pictures. I love this kind of stuff. To be able to share something with generations past is very special.

Audrey all dressed up for the special occasion

Noah and Grandpa

We were also able to visit my cousin this summer. The kids had a great time on the farm. They got to ride Smurf, watch the cows get shots, ride in the combine, and wear cowboy boots!!! Noah wouldn't leave these darn boots alone. I guess he felt like a real cowboy when he wore them. One morning I woke up to find him outside already sportin the boots. I think my cousin made his day when she said he could keep them!

Riding Smurf

Noah started soccer and loved it!

Go team TNT!

Happy Birthday Audrey! We love you so much.

Her purple flower cake

We told Audrey to make a wish in her head and keep it a secret. This is her wishing inside her head!

I have been so blessed this year. We have three amazing, beautiful children that make us smile and laugh everyday. Our Fireman will protect us and keep us safe, our bumblebee will chase away anyone and our little lobster is tasty enough to eat!

A Few Quick Pictures...

Our first photo with Finn.

I just love pacifier prints!!!

All festive for the Fourth. Finn is actually wearing the shirt Noah wore for his first Fourth, and I have a picture of Noah looking the same way...they look pretty similar.

Not so much Finn, but that HAIR!!!!