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Aubree is Four

Aubree turned four on the 15th. I always seem to go a little over board on the four year old party. They are just so fun. This time it was a My Little Pony Party. Thanks to Rebecca the invitations and poster were adorable. THey played games and it was the most quite party I have ever been to but totally adorable.

Better Late Then NEVER

Billy's Birthday

Lance was Super DAD today at Billy's party. He did it all. I helped with some of the game ideas but he did all the games and organizing. He is so amazing. I am way lucky. Billy loved his party full of sugar, friends, family and fun. THanks to everyone who came.

Camping

I love the mountains. They way they wipe away the cares and stresses of the world is truly magical. Our family feels so close and relaxed. If only we could go more often. Here are a few pictures from Flaming Gorge a few weeks ago

Billy has been asking for a few weeks to help pump the gas. So Lance went all out and let him check the oil.

Bear Lake

We went to Bear lake this last weekend. It was fun but freezing. It didn't stop the kids from playing in the water. Crazy!!! They also learned how to drive a little four-wheeler. I was scared out of my mind. But they did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed just relaxing and doing a few kids crafts together.

I just pulled another one of Madi's teeth. That makes three. Look at the giant hole it left.

Zoo

We went to the zoo a couple of weeks ago. It was so fun. We saw the baby elephant and giraffes.

Swimming pool?!

This is the kids new swimming fun. They think it is a "hot tub." Sad part is they use it more than I do.

Brig is now 9 months old. He weighs 19 lbs and is 28 inches long. He is a joy and peaceful baby. He loves to be part of the kids. He wants Madi to just carry him around. It is really cute. I think he picked his siblings not his parents. He now has 6 teeth (in 3 week time). He is almost crawling. He gets up on his knees for about three or four movements then down to the belly for an army crawl. We are so blessed to have him. He now says dada and baba. Wow. Time is flying

Funny Funny Funny

Last night, Lance and I heard Billy laughing. He had been in bed for 2 hours. So it was really weird. What we found was hilarious. Billy was standing by his laundry basket with his pants down to his ankles peeing on the basket. I just starting laughing. Lance tried to talk to him but Billy didn't say anything. So Lance put him in bed and said "Billy what were you doing?" Billy got a guilty look on his face and then blurted out a huge laugh right in Lance's faces. We cleaned it up and Billy continued to laugh. Then we left he went back to sleep. So this morning I asked Billy if he remembered anything. He doesn't remember a thing. However, Lance and I will never forget it.

Spring? Not quite but who cares1

Billy came home from school on Tuesday so excited. "Mom, I made a valentine. It is awesome" he said. I asked is it for me. "No Mom!. It is for Madi. I don't tell her enough that I love her" He said. So cute and priceless. I hope he can remember that in about 10 years.

I have spent a lot of time in deep thought this week, which is not always a good thing. I have discovered that I am being stretched and growing faster than I thought I could. The kids are changing and growing so fast. I cannot believe Madi is 7. I sit and marvel at how truly amazing she is. She is so aware of me and what I need and feel. She is extra silly when she can see that I am stressed and always aware of every little thing Brig does. About a week ago, my mom looked at me and said do you see yourself in Madilynn. I said sometime when she takes care of Brig. Then my mom pointed out how I was so much like her as a child. Since then I have pondered my madi and the mother I am to her. It helps to recognize how we are similair so that I can relate to her. I am so blessed to have her. Then Billy he will forever keep me on my toes. I am sure Billy loves me but not always so sure he likes me. So I have strived to be on more of his little boy level. I am terrible at it but he is starting to play with me more. So there is hope he will like me one day. Aubree is my little angel. She is so sensitive and so mouthy. I am sure she gets her smart mouth from me. She is not a typical girl and keeps a lot of her emtions (espeacially sad) to herself. I really have to watch her closely. Brig is a teddy bear. He is full of love, patience, kindness, happiness and cuddles. He truly is a peacemaker to the very core. My big question I have been pondering is how do I be a mother to all of these different personality. I know who has the answer and have asked. So now I am seeing my weakness as a mother and heavenly father is teaching me (very quickly). I will just keep counting my blessings (each one of them) and continue to try to be the mother they each need and deserve. I grateful I am for repentance.

Aquarium