Gratitude

Brayden, Kyren, Anthony, Austin, and Paysen had so much fun playing together. We all kept commenting on how well they got along.
Here is the boys in action. Kenny and Shaela brought their Wii and it was absolutely hilarious to watch them play.

Austin loved all the attention he got from all his Aunties and Uncles and cousins.

We waited to long to take any pictures and Alyssa, Robbie and Brielle already left before we took these on Sunday so that is why they aren't in the pics.

The girls were always missing in action because they always can find something to play as long as they are together.

Thanksgiving. Thankfulness. Humility. Gratitude. Graciousness. These are just a few of the emotions I felt this last weekend as we celebrated with family the timeless Holiday tradition of Thanksgiving. My three Sisters and their families came to our house and stayed the whole weekend and we had a blast. Lots and Lots of yummy food, fun games, and great company all contributed to a weekend full of so many funny moments that most of the time we were crying from laughing so hard. I am truly so blessed to have such wonderful family. I love them with all my heart and can't wait till I get to see them next. Hugs and kisses to all of you.

My Better Half

Well I don't think Robert will like this very much but I just have to dedicate a blog entry to him.

*Warning *

This post may contain lots of gushy mushy bragging about my wonderful husband so if you have a strong stomach feel free to read on.....

So I want to start by saying I just love this man. I love him for all the little reasons like how he remembers to call me everyday just to see if I am having a good day. I love him for working all day and coming home and still always helping me with whatever needs to be done at home. I love him for being the best dad in the whole world, he would do anything for me or the kids. I love him for always having something funny to say( I didn't always appreciate his sense of humor because I used to always be so uptight but now that I am pretty easy going I think he is funny as heck). I love him for always being willing to say he is sorry even if I should say it first. I love him for always listening to me. I love him for being so organized and staying on top of everything that needs to get done. I guess most importantly I love him for truly loving me, he has a way of bringing the best out in me and making me want to be a better person. So Honey... thanks for making the last 10 years so wonderful....I love you with all my heart.

Halloween Fun

We had a really fun, crazy busy Halloween week. It was like Halloween day lasted the whole week. Let's just say I am so glad it is over. Anthony dressed up as Wolverine, Austin was a Winnie the Pooh Flower...

Alexis was SuperGirl, and Allison was an Angel Fairy. We had a fun ward carnival Thursday night and I helped with Anthony and Allison's class party's. Alexis performed in a cute Halloween program friday morning and was the best singer there, you could really tell how much all the 1st grade kids knew all the fun Halloween songs. I hope everyone had a fun, safe Halloween, and don't eat all your candy!!!!

Family

How does a Mother know when she is done having children? I have been thinking about this a lot. I was waiting after I just had Austin to get that over-whelming feeling that I have heard people describe that you just know when you are done, and I still haven't gotten that feeling and Austin is 5 months old. So I have been wondering what that means? Does it mean our family still has a child waiting to come? or does it mean that maybe in a while I will still get that feeling. Cause some days when I am overwhelmed with the four amazing kids I already have I feel how could I juggle more? but then when I think "what if this were my last" I get really sad and can't give away any of my baby stuff hoping there will be another girl. I don't know maybe your comments can help shed some light on this confusing topic for me. Don't be shy, share how you knew you were done if you are done. Thanks for the help. So here are some pics that make me so grateful for my children and want more at the same time...

Us girls

How did we get 2 girls and then 2 boys? Just Awesome!

They love getting their picture taken.

The girls at our favorite mexican taco shop in San Diego.

Swimming at my Dad's in San Diego.

Uncle Alan spending time with the kids.

We all love our Daddy.

Allison holding Austin she is so good with him.

All four of my babies. OK I gotta stop I am crying again.

5 MONTHS OLD

Well Austin is 5 months old today. I feel like the more kids I have, makes time go faster than it already does. I have been having some problems figuring out what went wrong with my blog and am hoping I figured it out now so I can enter back into the blogging world again. Wow I was gone for awhile. Well Austin has such a sweet spirit. He is really chatty, making all kinds of noise. He is really strong trying to already get his knees under him when he is on his tummy and always sitting up like in a crunch if you put him in his swing or on his back. He started rolling over at three months and I tried giving him rice cereal for the first time last week. He also giggles all the time now, just tonight I was putting on his pajamas and he was just cracking up the whole time and I wasn't even tickling him. So here are some of my favorite pics since he was born.

Baby Austin is Here!!!!!!!!!

Our precious Baby Boy is here! He joined our family on June 1st, 2009 at 2:17. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 21 in. long. He has such a sweet spirit and is doing really well nursing. Just such a little miracle. I am still in awe every time I give birth how the only thing that can explain the whole birth process is it is just a miracle from Heavenly father. So here are a few pics that we took last night. I think he looks like Anthony a little, but definitely has his own look. My sister Brenda was able to come on Sunday to help till she leaves on her mission. And my guess is he is going to have blue eyes.

Anthony Starts T- Ball

Our little baby Anthony is old enough to start T-Ball. I am still in shock. Technically they don't start until they are five, but Anthony was ready and is totally keeping up with the 5-6 year olds. His Team is called the "Rockhounds" and he is #4. I am his Mom so I can say he is the cuttest Rockhound on the team. They don't keep score they just give everyone on the team a chance to bat and then switch to outfield. So the coach keeps rotating all the boys in different positions so they can learn them all. He plays two games a week at the snow College fields until the second week in June when his last game is June 11th. Go Anthony!!!