Memorial Day Fun!!

Water and Trampoline.....great combination for fun!! We had a great time with Patti and her kids for Memorial Day. We played at the park....had some snacks, then went to jump on the tramp and play in the water. Our kids get a long really well. Patti and I just lounged around while the kids played. It was great being able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful weather. Greyson was really good too. Just loved watching the kids play....he is such a good baby.

The kids got along so great.

Look of pure joy on Carly's face. Ethan pulling a plumber!

They had so much fun!

Love that smile :)

Greyson is such a good little boy. He just sat in his car seat watching the jumpy kids!!

Firsts- cereal

Greyson was not sure about the whole food thing. I knew it was time to introduce it, because every time we would eat he would get so excited. We tried rice cereal with a tiny bit of apple juice in it. He did the whole baby thing and spit it out at first, but I think he liked it. He threw up most of it a couple hours later. The doctor told me we might want to hold off for a little while. When I tried Bananas later....he ate them really well, but then threw them up too. I think he is finally used to the food, but may be allergic to Bananas. He has a bad reaction to them. I can't believe how BIG my baby is getting!!! He is growing so fast.

Oops....he is losing it!!!

What a cutie!!

Starting to get used to it.

Trying it himself!!

Mother's Day Meeting

I was surprised on Mother's Day, with three beautiful children running into my room screaming, "Happy Mother's Day". It was so wonderful. I started getting ready for church, and after I was dressed I asked the kids to get dressed. Ashley took Carly in the other room, and I heard some whispering. When the came out they were so excited. I looked at them and they were beaming. They had dressed to match Mommy on Mother's Day. It was so cute. Since the girls were matching I decided to put the boys in matching clothes as well. We propped the camera up on the piano....turned on the timer and took some priceless pictures. I am so grateful to have such thoughtful children, who went out of their way to make Mommy smile. I love my KIDS!!!!

Early Mother's Day Picinic

I love Mother's Day!! I love being able to rejoice in the fact that I am a Mother. I am so grateful for the gift of unconditional love that Heavenly Father has given me for my children. They are the greatest gift, they are to be cherished!! Harold B. Lee said, "The greatest work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home". My children have been my strength in times of trial, they have helped me so much. I hope they will know how much I love them.

Greyson and Mommy

Pyramid of Grandkids....12 of 18 were present. The other 6 were truly missed!!

Ashley, McKenzie, and Breanna.

Ethan and Jason were partners in the balloon tossing game.

Carly taking time to pose for a picture :)


The kids challenged Jason....

and they won!!

Tug-O-War.

Greyson watching and wondering....that looks like fun!!

The kids attacking Uncle Greg.....he is such a kid! He loves it!!

My little Sweethearts!!

We had a great day!! It was so much fun. Uncle Jason and Aunt Tammy had planned a whole bunch of games to keep the kids occupied ie: Tug-O-War, Water Balloon Toss, and Kick Ball. (The kids even took Jason on...and they beat him in Tug-O-War) Carole challenged me...and I landed on my bottom!! We had some yummy food, and just had a great time being together.

Copy Cat

So the kids were sitting and eating dinner, and I really like to set Greyson up so he can interact with them. Ashley and the kids were talking to him, and playing, and Ashley started raising her hands up in the air. Well Greyson thought it was funny and he started doing it. At 5 months he already seems like such a smart and curious boy!! I was so grateful to capture this moment of love between my children!!

Ethan's Bug Program

Ethan had been gearing up for the Bug Program for so long. He was so excited, and he knew he wanted to be a bee. Grandma Thompson and I made his costume, and he really liked it!! He would come home and sing bits and pieces from the different songs he was learning, they actually learned quite a few. Here is my favorite..."The Ugly Bug Ball", his teacher told them to make silly faces to try and get the audience to laugh. Ethan was a pro, I was rolling he was so funny. He is really a crack-up!!

Here he is with his teacher Mrs. Davis.

Ashley and Carly were cheering him on. They were really proud of their brother...

Greyson was too!!

Ethan and Aaron (his cousin), Aaron was a bee in the AM class!!

I love this funny little boy!!!

Ethan's Blueberry Pie Recipe

Blueberry Pie
by: Ethan Spoon

Crust- 2 Tbsp. milk, 1 piece of bread, 2 oranges (they have to be cut), 2 apples (take off the skin), and put the apple skins in the crust. Cook the crust in the oven for 10 hours at 18 degrees. Take it out of the oven and put it on a big plate. Put it back in the oven for 7 minutes. Take it out and put the blueberries in it.

So this was a project that he did at school with all of his classmates. They brought home a recipe book and everything. It was too cute. I really loved reading all of the kids recipes. Ethan's was one of the more creative ones. He was so proud....what a crack-up!!