Brooklyn is now 3

Our Birthday Girl!

Opening presents..I've never seen a kid open presents so fast! 

Her Tinker Bell cake!

She's been wanting this baby and stroller for a while to go no walks with me and Parker.

The girls taking the baby for a walk

Brooklyn's new baby!

My little Brookie Boo! 

While we were in Boise we celebrated Brooklyn's 3rd birthday! I can't believe she is 3 already she is just so much fun right now! She is really growing up a lot! She chose a Tinker Bell or as she calls he a Teamper Bell birthday. We had it at her favorite place the park and were able to have all our family there which was so nice. When she opened her presents she went so fast I could barely catch up with her it was so funny! She was thrilled with every single present she opened! Some fun little things about my Brookie Boo! She says the cutest things! She will say "Mommy fatch (watch) this I'm magical!" She gets some of her letters mixed up and has kind of a New Yorker's accent. So I could just listen to her all day long! She LOVES anything chocolate! She also likes pickles, popsicles, receses, chocolate milk, and noodles. She loves to play with babies and is just so sweet when she plays. She really likes to help out with Parker or as she calls him Pawker Boy! She is in love with flip flops or as she calls then "fip fops." I love watching her play and giggle with Ashlyn. They are just such cute sister friends! I am so grateful for my sweet little Brookie Boo in my life. Each day she gives me her sweet smile from the moment she wakes up to cuddling with her to go to sleep. I am so blessed to have such a sweetheart of a daughter. Happy 3rd Birthday Brooklyn! I'm glad you had so much fun! :)

Tyson is Home!! Tyson is Home!!

The family awaiting Tyson's arrival home!!

All the nieces and nephews watching for him with their signs

Seeing Mom and Dad for the first time! What a beautiful reunion a moment they will never for forget!

The kids made Tyson pictures and notes !

Look at those proud parents! :)

Welcome home Elder Bailey! 

Aubrey's cute missionary cake!

On Saturday June 18th at 9:30 my brother Tyson got home from his mission in Puerto Rico!! He came off the plane with another missionary and we all looked at him, thought bummer it's not him, then looked again, and it was him!! He looked so much older and (I think) taller. It was so amazing to see him home and to feel of his great spirit that he brought home with him. We all chatter for quite a while and listened to his fun stories and things he got to see or places he got to visit while he was serving. Brandon had to head back to Colorado on Tuesday but me and the kiddos got to stay until Monday playing with family. Then me, my kids, Alexa, Tyson, and my parents started our road trip we drove down to Provo and played for 2 days with my sister Aubrey did some shopping then we went on Wednesday to Lagoon. It was so much fun! I hadn't been there in years and my haven't ever been. The girls absolutely LOVED it! Ashlyn's favorite ride was the one called Bat a roller coaster where you hang your feet she had a blast and Brooklyn loved the chair lift of all the rides! She is so silly! We had tons of fun playing at Lagoon with my family! Then on Thursday they drove us to Fort Collins, Colorado where we have been staying this summer for Brandon's job. And Tyson is now going to work with him too so it'll be really fun to have Tyson be out here with us on our summer adventure! :) They stayed through the weekend and we did lots of shopping (there's a great mall and outlet mall here) and tons of hanging out! It was so much fun to hang out with my family. I just love our close relationship that we all have and I really appreciate all that they have done with driving us all the 12 LONG hours to Fort Collins!

When it rains it pours!

So the other day was quiet eventful! There was the craziest storm I have ever seen. The rain and hail came down in buckets and then to make it even more exciting to watch the storm was the thunder and lightning. I've never seen so much lightning in my life I almost thought there was a war going on close by it would constantly light up the sky for a couple hours this went on. The girls and I just watched through the window thinking thank goodness we have a home! :) As we were watching it we were amazed at all the water filling up the street and by our sliding door hoping that the pooling water wouldn't come in through the door. We went to sleep and when we woke up...in our master bedroom...the floor was all wet from the window wall to the middle of the room! Oh fun the water seeped in through the foundation! So we have a big fan drying out the carpet. It is so loud and the guy that came to pull up the carpet and put the fan in said it has to stay on constantly until Monday! Oh fun :) Well to continue weird things happening, on Brandon's way home from work that night he realized the one tire was making a funny noise and pulled off the side of the freeway and saw a huge lag bolt and hole in our tire! So luckily he had a budding in a car behind him and stopped and helped him change to the spare! I hope that is all of the weird things! I guess when it rains it pours right?!

On a happier note Tyson gets back from his mission in 8 days!!!! We can not wait!! :)

Fort Collins Fun!

My little sweethearts!

Parker loving the slide! (With his first big bonk by his eye)

Some of the fellas girllin up some good food! 

Our grill master! 

All us girls as Eliza named us "The Wives Club" I thought that was perfect! 

I never thought I would live anywhere but Boise Idaho but now I have lived in Utah for the past year and  now in Fort Collins, Colorado for the summer then back to Utah in August. It's just crazy where life takes you. But we are enjoying our time here. Brandon has been doing great at his job and is such a hard worker! I thought he put in tons of hours last summer with working and school but I think he is gone more this summer with this job but he is liking it and doing great. He is the top rookie in his office and continues to amaze me in everything he does!  It's been a couple weeks now here in Fort Collins and we are really liking it! There are tons of things to do here (well if it would stop raining)! We have been having tons of fun with all our new friends. Each week all us wives get together on Thursday for a little lunch bunch and this week we are doing a craft! I am totally excited :) And the other wives are super nice and really fun to hang out with I can't wait to spend more time throughout the summer to get to know them even better! Even though its been kinda chilly we have gone to the pool a few times as a family its been really fun Brooklyn likes to stay on the steps and play with her little water baby, Ashlyn is a little fish and is a crazy swimmer (I think she can swim better than me), and Parker just loves kicking around in his tube and splashes tons! We go to the park like everyday and kids just love it! Parker is just growing so fast, he kinda crawls well scoots on his bum its funny but he would much rather stand and try to walk. He is getting so sturdy and kinda almost took a step on his own the other day. I just can't wait for him to get moving! Brooklyn and Ashlyn love playing with their little friend Emmalyn, they get along so good. Well and I have been in the crafting mood lately and have been having tons of fun making the girls some fun bows and things! That about all that we have been up to here in Colorado.

Parker 9 months and Growing

Parker standing up all by himself!!

Fun day at the zoo! He looks so big here! :)

Parker is 9 months old today I just can't believe how old he already is! So here is a little update on our little well big dude! He is a whopping 26 pounds, loves all food put in front of him except rice cereal (he thinks its totally disgusting), he still is a wonderful sleeper which I am so grateful for, he loves his naps he is taking 2 sometimes 3 then goes to sleep for the night at 9:30 it's amazing to have one that likes to sleep :) he has said dada for a little bit but just the other day said mama I was ecstatic he said it then looked right at me it was so cute, he is not quiet mobile yet but will pull himself up on things and will stand all by himself for a bit so I think walking is not too far away, and last but not least he is just the happiest baby in the world I love how giggly and smiley he always is! I am just so thankful and happy to be his mommy! He brightens up my day everyday I love having this sweet little boy a part of our family!

Happy Birthday to Brandon!

Monday was Brandon's birthday and this girls were so excited to throw him a party so while Brandon was at work I took them to the store to pick out decorations and presents. It was so cute to watch them discuss with each other and then get all excited when they picked out what they wanted to get him. So they settled on a the Tron Blue Ray and the best part Pirates of the Caribbean Lego's!! Yep they saw it and both ran to it in the store and said daddy will love this! :) We decorated up the dining area with a homemade banner they helped make and streamers! I mad his favorite dinner hamburger scramble and to top off his favorite meal a cheesecake birthday cake! I am so grateful for him in my life as my husband and best friend! Everything he does for our family is just wonderful and he is such an amazing Dad!! Hope you had a terrific birthday my dear! You deserve only the best! Love you tons! :)

My Princess is 5 Today!!

The day Ashlyn was born!

1st Birthday 

2nd Birthday 

3rd Birthday

4th Birthday

5th Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Ashlyn! I can't believe she is already 5 years old! Time just goes by so fast! It seems like just the other day I was finding out we were pregnant with our first little baby. She is such a blessing in our lives. Since day one she has been so happy and cheerful! I am so thankful for her....she is the sassiest, loving, sweet, most helpful beautiful little girl a mother could ask for. She is seriously like another little mommy at our home. She is so obedient and is always making sure she and everyone around her is choosing the right and if you are not she will remind you! She loves to help me out with her little sister and brother, she loves anything princess or pink, she lives her life as if it is a musical on Broadway. I love watching her play and become a new character in her playing its so entertaining! She has the sweetest heart and will make sure to help you out when you are needing it.I love the relationship she has with Brooklyn and the sweet friendship they have already started. I am so grateful for her in our family and for her to be the great little example she is already to her sister and brother. I love everyday being her mommy! Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I love you!

The Craziest Two Weeks of Our Lives!

So this has been the craziest month EVER! After we got back from Cancun it's been non stop planning and packing and busy. busy everyday! While we were gone the kids were all sick and unfortunately gave it to me. So luckily we got all the sickness out of our systems right away. Ever since we got back these last two weeks have been crazy! So here is a ridiculous long post of what we have been up to with some pictures included...

Ashlyn has been working on tying lately and while we were gone in Mexico Grandma Read helped her to master tying her shoe laces. She doesn't wear very many shoes with laces, but luckily she has some little aprons to learn on. She does such a great job--one step closer to going to Kindergarten next year! 

Parker is learning to wave 'hi.' It's so cute he gets so excited! He turned 8 months old on the 24th.  I just can't believe it, time is going by so fast! He is also starting to rock back and forth on his arms and legs so I know soon he will be moving around like crazy. He can say dada, but when I tell him to say mama he laughs at me. So we will work on that one! :)

Waiting to start the dental procedure...a little scared.

So cute all ready to get her special treat for being so good!

Brooklyn went to the hospital to get all 8, yes EIGHT, cavities filled. She came out with 3 beautiful silver "princess crowns," five normal cavities filled, and her teeth cleaned. She wanted her Daddy to take her--which we let her choose.  I was waiting at home and was a nervous wreck! But I knew she would be just fine, especially knowing Brandon was there to take care of her. She did so well! And was so proud of herself. After she got home we took her to pick out a special treat at the disney store. She was so cute picking out her new doll! 

Then we celebrated a little birthday party for Ashlyn so Daddy could see her open her present, since he won't be in Boise with us for her "real" birthday and celebration. She was so excited to get a new big girl bike! She rode it around inside (since it was raining outside) it was cute! :)

Loved it for just a minute, but was unsure the longer she was riding the pony.

Thanks Grandpa for taking us!

Ashlyn posing and loving it!

My dad came into town to help us pack up and move. We had so much fun with him. The first day he was there we played tons! We took the kids to Thanksgiving Point to the farm and rode the horses, fed all the animals, and went on a carriage ride. The girls loved it so much! Then we all went to Spaghetti Factory for an early birthday dinner for me, and then went home and had some fun opening up a crazy little addiction we all share....disney vinylmations! It was a really fun day!

Thanks Grandma Read for their beautiful dresses!

Happy Easter! The kids were so excited to see that the Easter Bunny came to visit them. He left a trail of jelly beans from the door to their easter baskets. When Ashlyn saw the trail she said, "He does poop out jelly beans...I knew it!" I assume from watching the movie HOP that just came out. So funny. They all looked so adorable in their new easter church outfits! Then later that day in the midst of moving, we decorated Easter eggs on the kitchen floor. Happy Easter! 

I still can't believe my dad got it all to fit in the car!

Then we packed all our things up and moved!!! Yep we did.  No, we don't have a place yet, so we moved into a storage unit until I find a house. It was so much fun--for last 2 nights, while moving everything out, we all had a big slumber party in the family room on matresses. Good times! :) We will be spending the summer in Fort Collins, CO for a job Brandon got, then going back to Utah in August for school. It will be a fun adventure this summer.  I am excited! Brandon left on Monday for Colorado and we left for Boise to spend some time with the family before we head out to meet up with Brandon. A HUGE thanks to my dad who helped us get all our things into storage and then pack up my car and drive with me and the kids up to Boise! He is one amazing dad! :) And that is the end of our crazy two weeks! Thanks goodness I can now relax and spend some good time in Boise with my family and friends!

Cancun Was Perfect

It all started Brandon and I got to go get away for a little over a week and go to Cancun, Mexico!! It was so much fun! We stayed this amazing place, Live Aqua, it seriously smelt like a spa through the whole resort. We love every minute of being together and spending some good time together. We actually had time to have a conversation without being interrupted or distracted with the kiddos. It was a very much needed get-away! We had a blast with our good friends Doug and Kara who came with us. Great times watching the boys "googling" for sea shells for the kids, stories from back in the day, relaxation, tons of AWESOME food, a little (ok a lot) of sun and yes we got roasted, and a perfect setting for it all on the beach! We did a day at the spa and had a couples massage outside in a little tiki hut...it was perfect!! Can't wait to go back! :) Thanks dear for planning this trip and for being such an amazing husband and best friend! I love spending time with you! I love you!

The Makka is actually trained to pose for the picture!

Our Resort...just perfect!

Our tiki huts in the out door spa area

This is inside the tiki hut where we had our massages

Me and my sweet husband in the infinity pool next to the beach! Love you babe!

April Fools Day!

April Fools Day - I thought it would be funny to pull a prank on Brandon. I have to set this up a little bit he has been talking about our next child and when he wants to have it, I keep telling him lets enjoy this baby first before we have another. :)  So I got a pregnancy test that showed negative (yep I even peed on it sorry TMI) and put a paper saying "April Fools" then put it back in the box, wrapped it up all pretty. Brandon got home from school I said I have a present and he was all excited. I gave it to him, he shook it and said "Is this a pregnancy test?!" I said just open it and when he opened I was just waiting for his reaction! He looked at it and yes he got a little excited then nervous for what I was going to do if we were...then took the test out and was totally surprised that I pulled something like that off! Hahaha Happy April Fools!! :)