All Dressed Up

Kempton happy and ready for church. Rewind six years, Peyton not so happy and ready for church.

Lexi just loved being able to see our fun cousin McKenzi when she got married. Sometimes it is fun to get dressed up and sometimes not so fun.

Wind, Light Rain, or Freezing Cold

This season Peyton has loved playing baseball! His team started playing machine pitch this year and it has been so much more exciting than Tee-ball and coach pitch. This year the kids actually get it and even fielding is fun.

This spring has brought a lot of crazy weather. When you spend a couple nights a week at the ball park we have experienced it all. Luckily we have fun friends to enjoy it with.

Kempton has been a great sport with all these events. However, not so fun for me chasing a 0ne year old all around while trying to watch the game.

Peyton's favorite position is 3rd base. He has caught a few pop flies and Lance now owes him a Lego set because he thought he had made a pretty safe bet.

Sometimes I wonder who is more into the game the dads or the sons.

Just kidding, it is great to have a supportive cheering section!

The most important thing is these guys are having a great time and learning how to play the game.

Preschool Graduation

Lexi is now officially ready for Kindergarten. She was so excited for their big performance. Lexi remembered all her lines and actions.

Way to go Miss Lexi!

Ten Years

From this...... To this! It is amazing what ten years will bring and I wouldn't change a thing.

This last week we celebrated my birthday, our ten year anniversary, and mother's day. With all the activities we had going this week my birthday was celebrated at Lexi's graduation and our anniversary at Peyton's baseball game. Life as a mom! I can't wait for Lance and I to get away in a few weeks when school is out and the kids schedules have slowed down.

I love being a mom to these three great kids!

Lexi lately

Lexi's five year old pictures reflect the little lady that she is becoming. Lexi likes playing soccer with her friends but if she had her choice she would rather be dancing. Our little dancer is always moving and doing gymnastics no matter where she is. Justin Bieber is now #2 behind Taylor Swift.

Field Trip

I had a great time accompanying Peyton's class on their Spring field trip to the farm.

It was so fun watching Peyton interact with his friends. They are growing up so fast.

I know it won't be much longer that it is cool to have your mom there. I cherish these days!

Spring has Sprung

We have loved this nice weather that has finally come our way. The kids always want to be outside. A few of the things we have enjoyed are- Fun at the zoo with friends. Soccer is so much more fun when the sun is out and the kiddos are not all bundled up in coats and thermals.

Kempton even got his first try at running through the sprinklers. He loved it and kept going back for more even when he was shivering.

It is always great to be able to walk to church once the weather is nice.

Easter weekend in St. George made for some fun outdoor egg hunts.

Peyton's Birthday

Happy 7th birthday to Peyton. He celebrated by inviting his friends to a basketball and swimming party. He came up with the combination on his own it was just my job to make it happen.

Peyton has such a great group of friends. It is fun to watch them play and grow together. It is also a bonus that they have great parents who are fun to watch all the baseball, basketball, soccer, and football games with.

Peyton was more excited to show Kempton off to his class then he was about his Birthday treat.

On 3/30/03 at 3:00 in the morning my life changed forever. Being a mom to this amazing little boy is an exhausting wonderful blessing . It is always a party when Peyton is around! I met with Peyton's teacher this week and she started to get emotional talking about him and what a great boy he is. She said it is sad for her to think about him not being in her class next year. Peyton just makes everything more fun.

Peyton is a born Ute! He loves sports and is fiercely competitive (we are working on channeling that). He sets a goal and doesn't rest until he achieves it. His focus and determination have been evident since he was a baby and started walking at 10 months old.

Peyton is also very thoughtful and loves babies. He is always asking to give Kempton his bottle and enjoys holding his new baby cousins.

Peyton wants to do anything his dad does. They can be found golfing, skiing, or working together any given Saturday.

I wish I could freeze time even just for a while because before I know it, this little man will be heading off on his mission (which he reminds me of often). We Love You Peyton!

Egg Hunt

We all gathered for the annual Easter egg hunt and birthday weekend in Logan. We have six family birthdays within two weeks and three of them are on the same day. The Easter egg hunt is also very serious business in these parts.

Kempton caught on quickly to finding eggs the only problem was once he had one in each hand he couldn't figure out how to pick up another.

The adult egg hunt (I know it sounds funny) is the highlight of the day. It is very competitive and you have to guard your eggs because swiping others eggs is not an uncommon occurrence even if it involves wrestling another to get the most eggs.

Nana and Grandpa's house is always fun with so much to do and play.

Look Who's Turning Five

Happy Birthday to Lexi! For the past five years Lexi has been a wonderful blessing in our lives.

She came into this world a happy, inquisitive, beautiful little girl.

Lexi has always been daddy's little girl. Everyday she writes cute notes and wraps little gifts for someone. Last week our neighbor showed up with cupcakes for Lexi to thank her for the nice note she had delivered. I had no idea Lexi had even made something for them. She loves playing dolls, dressing up and all things girl. But she doesn't let that stop her from playing with her favorite playmate Peyton. Together they like to ride bikes, play games, and jump on the trampoline.

Having Lexi around the house is so much fun because she is always dancing and singing. Taylor Swift is her favorite. However, when she gets tired the dancing stops and the attitude appears.

Lexi had a great little Birthday party with her friends. It is amazing how excited kids can get over a bag of tokens and tickets for prizes.

Cute Aunt Chelsey found the perfect ballerina swimsuit and dress for Lexi.

Happy Birthday Lexi! One down and two more birthdays to go this week.