The big 6

It seems just yesterday we had these adorable babies come into our family.  Holy crap-now they are 6 years old!

Even when they pulled stunts like this they have always been such good kids. 

 

 This was the ballerina cake Gracie wanted for her birthday.  It was so easy and looked just like Gracie.

 Gracie's cake was the cake we had for the "friend birthday party".  The boys were not happy about the choice for cake but ate a ton of it.  In fact i told Porter he could not have any more than 3 pieces. must have been good.

 Presents from friends.

 Gid and his buddy Porter.

 The pinata was a huge hit. 

 The gals.

 Gid's  baseball cake was for the Grandma and Grandpa's party.  This cake was tons of fun to make.

 Blowing out the candles.

 Our three cutie's.  Halle looks up to her brother and sister so much.  Love these kido's

 Gid opening a few gifts.

 Yea, That is Gracie in her new sweat shirt from Grandma Corbridge in 85 degree weather.

Opening gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Taylor.  They had a great parties (3 in total).  They are great kids and wish they would stop growing up so fast.  We can't believe they will be in first grade next year. 

Proud Mom!

Yesterday was the elementary end of the year assembly.  The school gave out a "special citizenship" award to one boy and one girl from each class.  Who got the award from the Kindergarten AM class.....yup, Gid and Gracie.  This award was chosen by the teacher for the child who most exuded these qualities....Friendly to others, polite, good students, tries their hardest in all things, compassionate, , and always cares for others.  They were very surprised when their names were called (they were the first ones) I however had been told so I could come and watch them get this special award.  The principal awarded them a gold medal with their names on it and the year.  She also mentioned how cool it was that they were brother and sister and had both been awarded this incredible prize.  She then mentioned that Gid and Grace were the kind of friends that all kids want to have! 

Am I a proud mom of these incredible kids?  YOU BET.   Seeing them grow up so fast is so hard but seeing the kind of kids they are becoming is so rewarding.  I love them (and Halle) so much.  Being a mom is the greatest gift in life. 

My baby.........

is growing up.  It seems just yesterday this little (well as little as 10 lbs 2 oz can be) came into our family.

What an angel.  We miss those days but love her so much.

Halle got to have two parties this year.  One was combined with Grandma Blauer who has a birthday just 4 days before Halle.  She loved it and says "I love Grandma Blauer because her favorite color is purple like me."

Enjoying her Dora guitar from Grandma and Grandpa Blauer.

Her pink bat from mom and Dad.

Her Dora baby from Grandma and Grandpa Taylor (this doll goes everywhere with us.  Even rides in her basket for 3 mile bike rides.

Halle wanted an angel cake.  She designed the whole cake/

blowing out candles.

Her raincoat and umbrella from Grandma Nette and Grandpa Air.

This was not her birthday but she came out the other morning looking like this.  When I asked her what she had been doing she said "nothing"  I asked her if she had been playing in my makeup and she looked totally shocked and asked how I knew.  I wonder.......

This was the cake we made for mom's birthday.  Lets say it was very chocolaty.  I know lisa loved it.

Grandma and Halle blowing out candles.  It was a great birthday and we just love having Halle around.  She keep life entertaining and busy  (very very busy).

What we have been up to...

We have been very busy the last few months.  Not much time to blog.  I have decided since April is almost done we will skip the Christmas post.  We have had tons of changes in our lives.  To start Wendi quit her job in Sept...and is still working.  Yup.  However after over 4 months someone was hired to replace me.  I have been training since January.  Things are finally starting to slow down a little bit.  Since then I have been offered another (lots less hours) job that is again out of my home.  I am enjoying that a lot though.  Tons and Tons less hours and lots less stress. It is kinda hard right now still working two jobs but with summer coming it better get better because I plan on playing a ton with my kids.  The other thing is we got released from Webelos.  Brian was but in as the Dayton Ward Financial Clerk.  He loves it.  I was released and have the coolest calling in the whole ward.  Sunbeams!  I love it.  Kinda challenging right now but it will get better.  Hal loves it though and is a big help.  We are so so excited that warm weather and can't wait for summer.  We plan on doing tons of camping, bike riding and maybe a 5k (if Wendi does not chicken out again). Fun times

  This is the happiest baby in the world.  Reddick.

 The goofy positions this dog sits in.

 Gid lost two teeth.  Since these were taken he has these two holes filled in. 

 Cousin love.

 Such cute kiddo's

 Halle and bff Chloe, and lil Berkley with baby.

 Halle and Hogan came out the other day dressed like this.  Notice Halle's extra leg room!

 Worlds cutest firemen.

 Such a great baby....look out Becki.

 The Easter egg hunt at the St. George Temple View RV park.  So much fun. 

 Kids with their loot.  Seriously they got over 5 lbs of candy.

 I love this picture so much.  Maybe because they are actually getting along.

 The super fun water park....and it is free!

 Our little Hal.  This was the day after she got lost at the craft fair with thousands of people.  Very scary 15 minutes but Lisa finally found her and she was not even freaking out for mom.  Lets just say mom did not fair so well.  We had a very serious talk later. 

 I love this little gal, still a good thing she is so cute with some of the stunts she pulls.

 Our three cuties.  Love those kids. 

 Playing with dad.

 Halle the dare devil.  We had to make sure she had a life jacket on at all times.  She has no fear.

 She had so much fun with her Dad. 

 So so cute. 

 Cute little butt cheeks. 

 Bath time.  I went to check on them and this is what I found.  At least they were modest.

 Our little ballerina.  She is ready for dance to start again.

 Such a doll.

This is the kids big birthday gift this year.  They love it and play on it constantly.  I love it to when making calls on bills.  It is lots quieter now. 

That is our life lately.  We are loving life and really want to be done with office work.  Other than that, not much to complain about.