Bug Program

Brooklyn had a Bug Program at school at the end of April. They sang a bunch of cute songs about spiders, bees etc...it was so dang cute. I have to say OUR butterfly was the cutest one there!

Brooklyn in front of the gym at her school.

Brooklyn as a Butterfly

My brother Bryce came to listen to her program

Showing off her wings.

She did great. Shad was sad he had to miss it because Chandler was sick so he had to stay home. Brooklyn loved that her Nanny, Mommy, and Uncle Bryce came though. It was a cute little program. I can't believe she is almost done with Kindergarten. Off to first grade next year!

ACL Surgery

Back in February Shad went skiing with my brothers, Dad, and brother-in-law at Sundance. I think it was only their 3rd run down when Shad was on a Black Diamond Run and he jump turned to go down the hill and he blew his out in his knee. He even had to be tobogganed down the mountain by ski patrol. It turns out he partially tore his MCL & completely tore his ACL. So for weeks he had crutches to wait for his MCL to heal on its own before they would do surgery on his ACL. Finally at the beginning of April they did the ACL reconstruction on his knee. He was flat in bed for a week, even now he still walks with a limp. He won't be completely healed for 6 months. Here are some pics after he came home from surgery.

His lovely leg, with all the stitches

The kids would often lay in bed with him & watch TV.

Cute kids hanging out with Daddy

He had to leave his leg in this CPM machine for 12-16 hours a day. It would slowly move in & out to keep his leg from tightening up. Oh the joy!

Thanks goes out to his AWESOME doctor and physical therapist. He is recovering quite well. We love you Shad and glad that everything went well.

p.s. I told him I DEFINITELY deserve an AWESOME date night for taking care of him for a whole week straight!

IT'S A BOY

I guess since I put that baby ticker on the sidebar I forgot all about posting about our new addition. Baby # 3 will arrive in August, and we can't wait to meet him. We're glad Chandler will have a little friend to play with. Even though Brooklyn will be the only granddaughter on both sides of the family, I'm sure she will just get spoiled all the more.

Even though this pregnancy has been harder than the other ones. I was sick for a good 12 weeks and during that time I was dizzy, had headaches, and numbness. Thankfully that part is over but now I still suffer from migraines and swollen hands and feet. But As long as my blood pressure will stay under control all should be well.

We do have a name picked out but Shad says he is only 90% sure about it because he wants to meet this little guy first! So we shall see. Chandler just wants the baby to be green because that is his favorite color!! Chandler is so funny! We just try and explain that the baby will look a lot like him and that we can put a green shirt on him...(he still insists that he will be green).

We are excited to become a little family of 5!

Easter 2010

This Easter we had fun coloring eggs and going on Easter Egg hunts.

Chandler in his Easter outfit. Looking as handsome as ever!

Brooklyn in her Easter dress. She looks so dang cute....not mention she HAS to put lip gloss on everyday before school!

Brooklyn on her way to the ward Easter Egg Hunt, with the shirt from Grandma Dee & Papa

Chandler too!

Chandler at the Easter Egg hunt...it was a little chilly & he didn't want to wait to start.

Chandler & his green Easter Egg

Brooklyn & her masterpiece

Brooklyn & Shad coloring Easter Eggs.

We had a great Easter weekend watching conference & seeing my brother Bryce home from BYU-Idaho. We ate food, candy, and of course Sunday Morning Conference waffles with my family. What a great time of year to celebrate the Savior and all that he did for us.

Chandler's Birthday

Well, our little guy turned the big 3! I can't believe how big they get so fast! Chandler is totally obsessed with the movie "Cars" and of course Lightening McQueen. I have a good friend at work that is totally amazing at cake decorating and she agreed to make Chandler the perfect cake!

Chandler's cake, complete with Goodyear tires!

He loved it!

Blowing out the candles!

Brooklyn wishing him a Happy Birthday!

Chandler is such a joy to be around. Anyone that know him describes as "Funny". He has quite the personality and it so fun to have him around. He loves Lightning McQueen, Buzz Lightyear, Legos, riding his bike, and riding his Lightning McQueen scooter he got for this birthday. His favorite colors are green and orange, and his favorite food is Quesadillas. We love you little Buddy!

Valentines Day 2010

So for Valentine's Day this year we decided to make it a family event. We took the kids downtown to Temple Square, the Church History Museum & the Lion House. We had a great day.

Chandler by the Christ Statue

Me and Brooklyn by the fountain that my Great Uncle Don designed.

Brooklyn at the Lion House for lunch

Shad and Chandler eating lunch

Brooklyn at the Children's exhibit at the Museum, holding to the Iron Rod.

Chandler & Brooklyn dressed up like Mary & Joseph

This is just a random pic of Chandler doing his chores!

Christmas 2009

So of course I have to do a Christmas post. Shad's side of the family does a Christmas Party every year and Santa was there.

Brooklyn with Santa

Chandler with Santa

Our traditional by the tree on the Sunday before Christmas pic.

The kids by the tree!

Chandler with his presents, He wanted a Buzz Lightyear & Legos this year.

Brooklyn wanted a Kitchen, a Zhu Zhu pet, and a 3 Musketeer Barbie, and Santa didn't disappoint.

We played in the snow too!