8 YEARS!!!

Today is our Anniversary, wow has time flown. We have definitely had our ups and downs, but how else do we learn and grow? We were sealed in the Manti Temple, it was a cold, rainy day, but that didn't stop us from enjoying it. The sun shone brightly up in Salt Lake for our reception, which was a grand adventure. I can definitely say that I still love my husband (that's good, right?) He is the shoulder I cry on, the friend I need and have by side always. I love you Dustin, I am thankful for the past eight years we have had together and can't wait to have more and more and more.

For Shannon

Yes, I know, my updating is taking forever, but I promise my dear, I promise, it's coming soon!! Love ya. MMMMWWWWAAAAA!!!

My girly girl

Oh my little princess is all grown up. Yesterday was Charly's sixth birthday. It was a late, late night so I didn't get to post on my girl, but wanted to take the time to do it today. My Charly girl is such a fun delight. She is doing so well in school and having such a blast. She is so smart and impresses me with all that she knows. She is funny, and loves to make her brothers laugh. She loves to write, draw, color and constantly has a piece of paper and pen (or pencil or whatever) in her hands. She loves to sing and dance. She is very creative and has all the attitude that comes along with girls - oh my - what the teenage years will bring. I love this girl, she is my little squirrel and I love snuggling with her and I love having her in my family! Charly you make me happy and proud to be your mom. You're still my little girl!Oh yes, Mason attacked her cake before we could get a good picture of it. She is having a B-day bash on Saturday. So will try to post pics after that.

My Masy Face

Well, it's Mason's turn, my little guy turned three today! He is getting SO big and I am extremely happy to say that he is TOTALLY potty trained. I love it. Once he decided to do it, he just did it, he NEVER wanted our help. He just started doing it on his own and hasn't stopped. I love this guy. I hate how fast they grow up, but he is so independent, it's kinda cute sometimes. Mason, my little crazy boy, I love you so much. I love that you are part of our family. You are so entertaining and love to make us laugh. You love to help mommy cook anything, anytime. You love to stir up the juice when I make it - you are the best helper in the kitchen. You are very busy and aren't too big on just sitting around and cuddling, but when you are in the mood you give the sweetest loves and kisses. You will come up, hug me, and say "mom, me huggin' you." I love you my little Mason boy, you are such a sweet boy and I'm so happy to have you in our family.
Took a few pictures today, but his "b-day party" is on Saturday, I made him a little cake for today - he HAS to have cake on his B-day! We also took him to McD's today for a happy meal, which he LOVES.

Dustin's Day

Yes, I'm a little behind. Dustin's birthday was two days ago (Feb. 2) - guess we just had such a fun day on his Birthday I didn't get time to post. And then I had to spend all day yesterday catching up on school work. Anyhow, as I mentioned his birthday was two days ago. The kids have been so excited over all the birthdays we have going on, and I'm already sick of making cakes (two more to go). :) We spent the whole day going to Sportsman's Warehouse, and other places that D wanted to go, but we still had a good time. I think D enjoyed his B-day, so to my Dustin I love you, I'm thankful for all that you do for us, another year down, many more to go! You're the best, and after these few years we've been together - you still make me laugh and I still feel excited to see you walk in the door, so there must be something about ya guy!! Love you.And my lover butt started labs for the Nursing Program, so he gets to wear these cute blue scrubs. I'm so proud of your hard work and effort Dustin - we're on our way!!!

Porter's Big Day

Today is my baby boy's 1st Birthday!! I love this guy! He has been so much fun in our family. He has such a peaceful, sweetness to him, everyone can feel it when they are around him and mention it to us, often. He loves to be held, to be sung to, he loves his brother and sister to play with him and make him laugh. He is not a picky eater, which I love because it's impossible to get my other two to eat anything. I am so thankful he is part of our family and here with us. He gives the sweetest looks and the most fulfilling glances of, "I love you, mom." He makes me smile, tear up at the looks he gives me, laugh, love and feel so thankful that we are a family forever. I love you my little Porter Pounder, Happy Birthday, baby boy!!My sister-in-law, Ashley made all three of my kids beanies (sp?) and scarves for their B-days. This is Porter's - they are way cute. Porter pulled his hat off before the camera would snap. Ash did a great job!!

New Do's and stuff . . .

So, it's been a while - I don't feel like catching up right now, so just giving the latest. We got some new do's and wanted to share the pics. Mason LOVES his and always wants to spike it up himself, or get it spiked up. He's a funny kid. Everyone thinks it's great and that it fits his personality so well. Either that or enhances his personality. He's a wild one, but I love him to death. Charly begged for a hair cut. So I took her in - I let her pick everything she wanted - it's not too terribly different, but it's the first time she's had bangs, except for when her hair was growing in when she was a baby.

And to wrap it up, some of my kids finest sleeping moments. Porter does not like to be left alone to sleep. He wants to be held, but I'm trying to break him of that habit - this is how I found him after he whined and whimpered for a few minutes. Porter was being extremely fussy on New Years Eve, we tried everything and could not calm him down. We reverted to a bath and he fell asleep on Dustin's arm.Mason will basically crash anywhere, if he's tired enough. We were busy doing things in the house, cooking, cleaning, what have you and found Mason like this - thankfully his little glass there was only water.
And this is the best, we put the kids to bed the other night and a little while later went in to check on them and found Charly just like this: It was not staged or planned, she is really asleep like this. SO CUTE - funny little kids. It would be so interesting to know their thought processes some times.