First Steps

Brigham had been out of town on some business and my parents were in town helping me with the kids so I could work, I was home for the evening and the kids and I were playing "Just Dance" on the Wii. Sierra has been standing for some time now but would not take her first steps. In the middle of the game my mom yells out, "she's walking" and sure enough my baby Sierra was taking her first steps. We had her re-enact it for the video camera so that we could show dad on Skype and have it here to show everyone else. I love these momentous moments, especially when we can capture them on the camera!!

New Job

I don't have any pictures to add to this post, but wanted everyone to know that I started a new job. Brigham had a construction consulting job that he had on the side of Nu Skin to help pay the bills and that ended with the project coming to an end last month. So, we decided that he could stay home with the kids and do Nu Skin and that I could go out and help support the family at this time. I found a job at RE/MAX-a real estate agency as an assistant just 5 minutes from home. I am loving the job and have learned so much, but it sure is hard being away from my kiddos. Life brings many challenges and many possibilities, I guess you just have to learn to be open to them and learn from them.

Sierra Savannah's # 1

Even though I don't think one year olds know everything that is going on or why, I think first year b-day are the most fun. You get to see how they react to their first piece of cake, ripping packages for a good reason and this weird thing burning that I can't touch. Sierra had a fun 1st b-day with lots of family. Thank you so much coming and for your thoughtful gifts!!

Some Trafalga Fun!

We ended up buying some season passes to Trafalga and Seven Peaks this year after finding a great deal on Groupon. It has been a blast and the kids love it. We have gotten more than our monies worth!!

We are off and moving

We are climbing stairs! There is no stopping us now!!

Bailey's Year End Dance Recital

This is the first dance to rock and roll-she has made so many improvements from last years 1st recital.


The second dance is new this term and she thought it was the funnest dance! We are so proud of her, she did such a good job!



We are all done with dance for the year and will concentrate more on preschool for next year-so no dance for a while except what happens with dad and the radio on weekday mornings boogie time!!

Tanner's # 7

So, ever since Caitlin got to celebrate her birthday early, Tanner has been asking to do the same so I caved. He has been so excited this week as he got a present everyday and then cake to top it off. Celebrating his birthday early has been a present in and of itself. He got to go to Trafalga too and go on three XD rides and is excited to finish it off with some mini golf and rock climbing coming soon. It has been nice to kind of spread out his birthday and enjoy it longer than just one day =) !

Easter Times for 2011

Some of our Easter fun this year. Decorating eggs-Easter egg hunt at UVU-making Easter snacks-and finding our own Easter prizes on Easter morning!!

Tanner Karate Lessons

Tanner had asked to take Karate Lessons this year, thankfully we were able to find a class through the community that wasn't so expensive. He has loved it and just took his test last week to see if he could advance a belt color.

Bailey's #4

I can't believe my Bailey Girl is 4 already! She is growing up so fast and loving every minute of learning every new thing! Our Bailey Girl loves marshmallow's so when she saw this cake online she said she must have it. We also got a day to play at Trafalga with dad on Rock Climbing, Laser Tag and carousel rides for her birthday. She is already planning her special day for next year and asks continuously when her birthday is going to be.

Easter Fun

We have been enjoying our spring break and doing some Easter crafts and Easter egg hunts! Yesterday we colored eggs too! Easter is so much fun when everything seems new to the younger kids!Welcome SPRING!!

Our latest Project

We're growing butterflies! Tanner had a project he has to present to his classroom so we decided to do it on butterflies. We got these in the mail as caterpillars and have watch them grow until they formed their chrysalis and get to enjoy them as a few days as butterflies before we let them free. It has been fun to watch them and see Tanner so interested in learning more about them.

Sierra @ 6 mo.

We've made it a tradition in our family to take a picture of the kids at 6 mo. of age and we keep this picture up on the wall-so here is Sierra photo op! Hope u enjoy the pictures! It was such a fun experience!!

Caitlin's #9

We went to California 2 weeks before Caitlin's birthday and gave her the option of being able to celebrate it early there with Grandpa and Nana and Serge and Sara and their sweet family. Of course her choice was yes! I had such a fun time making her cake this year that she chose. We like to roast starburst in the fireplace (a Tennessee tradition-thanks Tammy) so she wanted a fire cake-although Cali. weather was a little to warm for that fire roasting-but she still had lots of fun!!