Growing up so fast!

Holy cow, I can not believe that I have a 7 year old!! I could not ask for a better, sweeter,happier, more helpful, or obedient child! Life is defiantly sweeter with her in it! She is modeling birthday clothes in the first picture. We both love the birthday clothes. Although grandmas and grandpas were not here, they both were able to go birthday shopping during there most recent visits. Her gifts included clothes, stuffed puppy, poke-a- dot luggage, Barbie movie, 7 dollars and a Digital Arts and Craft Studio. Thank you for all the gifts, she was loved and spoiled for sure. The biggest and best present was that her aunt and cousins were able to celebrate it with her. This is the first year of birthdays that we have not been surrounded by family, and it has been an adjustment.

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Blessed

I have been blessed with not only the greatest husband, but also the best father to my children. I honestly could not ask for more. He is loving, helpful, compassionate, thoughtful, and patient(a trait needed to live with me.) It is my hope that my girls will end up with a man that is half what their dad is!

Old Friends

Friends from Idaho Falls were in the area visiting their family. We were able to get together for a day of fun in Colorado Springs. The girls and I had never been south of Denver, so the excitement was elevated due to the new adventure with old friends. I loved it. The red dessert rock formations were complimented by (my children of course) green trees and the rocky mountains in the background. We had a picnic and then let the kids go wild, climbing anything they could grip. We then joined in their tradition of getting ice cream at the visitors center. Afterwards we continued the reunion back at their families house,in Castlerock, where the girls played in the backyard, hanging, swinging and swimming! It was a great day, as always, we love visitors!!

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Memorial Day Memories

So it rained or sprinkled most of the day! But we stayed strong and weathered through a trip to the Boulder Creek Festival. We did get a few comments on the girls "ride" It is sometimes hard to get Aaron out of the house, but I was determined that we were not going to sit around and do nothing! I had never been to Boulder, so it was a great reason. I have to say that I am not so impressed, and do not know what everyone is paying such high prices for. It is a combination of Jackson and Sun Valley, Tree hugging ritz. Except that it is not a well kept town, from what I saw anyway. They are defiantly all naturel,(no grooming?) Anyway there were lots little stands and overpriced rides. The kids only got to ride 2 each. I know we are soo mean, I don't know how they survive.

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Another Great Visit

My mom, dad, brother and his little boy came Thursday as a "Birthday Surprise" planned by my wonderful, thoughtful husband. They made their way through the tornado debre, rather than the tornado itself thank heavens. Friday we made a trip to Littleton for some light miniature golf, laser tag and foam ball fun. Saturday was spent at the park and birthday shopping with grandma. They departed early Sunday morning for their 11 hour drive home. As always the visit was enjoyed by all and didn't feel nearly long enough.

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Soccer

It was unofficial, but soccer still the same. One of my friends decided that her plate wasn't full enough coaching for the junior high. So she decided to volunteer her time and coach two more groups, the 4-5 year olds and 6-7 year olds at no cost!! They did not have any official scrimmages but learned technique and played each other. I am fired though, I did not get any pictures of Abby. Half of the practices ended up at the Church in the gym because of rain, so I waited. I was suppose to have one more practice to get Abby, but we ended up in Salt Lake, so Ry was the only one captured on camera. They both loved it, and it was well worth Melissa's time, I hope!

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While it was a long two weeks, all is well and everyone is home! Elleree was strong, and a fighter, as well as her mom and dad who never left her side. I sit here and think, I just don't know how you do it, handle a trial of this magnitude. But Desiree will tell you, you do what you have to do, you don't think about it, you just do it. Her stay at the hospital showed her how blessed she really is (we are), and there are those whose challenges and trials are even greater. While Elleree's situation was close, she was able to leave the hospital a beautiful healthy little girl with a chance for a normal life. Elleree had lots of prayers, love, and strength from family and friends through out her stay. They couldn't have done it without you, Thank you!! Dillon and Truman were troopers as well. Dillon turned five while all of this was going on. He and Truman were able to visit and celebrate with the bonus of a stay at a motel with a pool!

Home Sweet Home

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Precious Little Fatty

When I got home from Idaho I realized that I had grabed my dads camera instead of mine. So I have been waiting eagerly to get my pictures. Oddly enough, I didn't take as many pictures as I normally do. (I was busy holding a baby:) Des does not have a blog, so I have taken it upon myself to share! She is in the 96% in weight and 50% in height, what a butterball! I just want to squish her, she is so cute!!

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Easter Bunny Saturday

We have a speacial deal with the Easter Bunny. Since he is so busy on Sunday, we have arranged to have him come to our house on Saturday. That way we can enjoy the fun and candy Saturday. When Sunday comes we are ready to focus on the Jesus and his sacrifises for us. The girls get to wear new Easter Dresses to church on Sunday. I remeber being little and asked what the true meaning of Easter was, and all I could think was, "yeah, yeah, can I just have another piece of candy?" So this works out for the Bunny and our family.

Easter Bunny Saturday

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The Newest Addition

Here is a picture of Des's little one. She is the cutest little bug. A chubby little one at that. She was born March 28th, 12:28 a.m. She weighed 9lbs 6oz, and was only 19 inches.

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Easter Pictures

This is the first Easter that we have spent with anyone but ourselves. This is the holiday that family does on an individual basis. Which means that when it when comes to taking pictures, Aaron and I have to take turns. We have never had a picture with both of us and the girls. So this is a first. Aaron's parents were here for the weekend and we enjoyed every minute! As usual, we love having guests!! Stay posted for those pictures. It may be awhile, Desiree is schedules to have her baby Thursday!! I leave for Idaho Friday, I can hardly wait!!!! Yeah

Valentines Day

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