Happy Birthday Ryanne!!!

Ryanne is 12 today!!!

I can't believe it.

Ryanne is beautiful on the inside and out!

Happy Birthday Ryanne! We love you!

4th of July

We spent the 4th of July at the Lloyd's house. Great friends, great food and great games!!!

Good times!

Steel Days 2011

Tim and I took the "littles" to American Fork Steel Days. I remember days of taking 5 little kids to the carnival. I would do it again in a heartbeat. For now, this is how the carnival goes.....

 Morgan ditched us to hang with her friends (As was totally expected).

 Ryanne talked Emmie into this ride. Emmie almost peed her pants. She ended up loving it and went again by herself.

 Tim joined the fun.

 Slide races....

 Happy Em

 Not my best side. But, I wanted proof that I participated. I was pooped just walking around.

Emmie Lu!

We ended the day with HUGE ice cream cones from Maceys. No pictures. I was worn out!

As were leaving, I saw a lady that I had worked with at Ross before I was married. I usually refrain from saying hi to old acquaintances. I mean, what if they don't remember me? I swallowed my pride and said, "hi." She remembered me and told me I was so much fun. It is weird. She is the one who referred me to our Doctor (the same one that is about to deliver our 6th baby.) It made me realize that people we only know for a short time have such a big impact on our lives. 

I am so grateful!

Party On!

it seemed only appropriate to celebrate jaxson's graduation. i love this kid! we had a great day with family and friends. as i think about all of the amazing people who came to celebrate, i am touched at the influence each of you have had on jaxson's life. jaxson is a great young man. i firmly believe that it is due, in part, to all of you! many thanks to all......

I mean look how cute he is. how can you not love him to death?

look at that old man go!

happy graduation son!!!

Class of 2011

Our High School Graduate

 It was a great day. We had dinner at Outback with friends and family. We are so proud of Jaxson. Honored to have such an amazing son!

6th GRADE GRADUATION

disclaimer: Morgan took the pictures today and I forgot to set "auto"

Ryanne graduated from Highland Elementary School today. This event is definitely met with mixed emotions.....

Pride:

Ryanne is smart, motivated, beautiful(on the inside and out), friendly, caring, tender, kind, and compassionate. Every single day she does something that makes me proud to be her mother. I know she will meet this new chapter with grace and a sense of humor.

Love:

I love Ryanne. I love that she is excited for Junior High. I love that she is a happy beautiful girl.

Sadness:

I am sad that Ryanne is becoming a young womman. Not because I am afraid of what she will do, but because she has been such a wonderful little girl.

Joy: It makes me so happy that Ryanne is happy!!!!

Happy Graduation Ryanne!!

We love you!!

(Jaxson attended the ceremony. He left before I could catch him for pictures!!)

Jaxson is.....

I can't even bring myself to say....

"18 years old today!!!!"

Happy Birthday to my favorite son!

Today I am wishing....

I had read more stories....

I had said I love you more often....

I had put down whatever I was doing that seemed so important...

I had played more games...

I had been a better listener....

I had held him a little tighter...

Snuggled him a little longer...

Told him how proud I was of him a little more often....

Given him way more hugs...

Enjoyed every moment I HAVE had with him...

Loved him more unconditionally....

Taught him more of lifes important lessons....

Today I am grateful that Jaxson is...

MY SON!!!!

I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART AND COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF THE MAN HE HAS BECOME!!!