gonna try this out at the gym

Treadmill Workout

Soccer, May 12, 2012

images from a little backyard fun

The kids love their swing set! Especially the swings! Emmett loves to ride on the swing while on his belly! He likes to twist the swing to get it to move back and forth, whipping himself side to side, and just giggles and has a grand time! Sullivan has finally learned how to pump his legs to get a swing going on his own! LOVE! It was so cute to watch Drezden sit on the swing next to him and show him the proper way of using his legs! At first Sullivan was just using his upper body. Cute Cute kids! Love them!

kids

Summer is coming! We can't wait! We don't live a too exciting life... most of our summers are spent playing in the front and backyards, lots of movies during the hot afternoons, running through sprinklers, an occasional visit to grandmas house, 4th of July Parade, fireworks, some swimming, bounce houses, campouts in the backyard, play dates, visits to daddys work to have lunch on the grass, lots of ice cream cones, popsicles, and slurpies...

With the weather warming up we have been spending a lot more time outdoors! The kids love it! Drezden only has 4 more classes until Preschool Graduation!!! I signed her up for a pre kindergarten class that will run throughout the month of June. It will give us an idea of how kindergarten will be come fall! 

Anyway, here is a picture of Drezden! She really LOVES her scooter that she got for her birthday!

I think this shirt is cute! Here is Super Sullivan! Notice his big muscles???

 Once the glass door opens Emmett is usually the first to run out the door(as fast as he can) and go right to work in the sandbox. I love this pic with his cute shadow... He loves to throw dirt everywhere!!!

Drezden is 5!

I can't believe 5 yrs ago today I became a mother for the first time. She arrived on her due date if you can believe that!!! On time... no sooner, no later! 

Drezden has been a wonderful blessing to me and my little family! I can't imagine life without her, her hugs, kisses, tantrums, her sweet little smile, those gorgeous blue eyes... 

Oh she drives me crazy... a lot, but by the end of every day when she tells Phil she loves him and wishes him sweet dreams melts my heart! I just love that this little girl loves her daddy so much! I love that she loves to share her toys and bed with her crazy brothers. 

Every birthday is bittersweet... I am sad she is getting older and it just means one year sooner to when she will be gone and have a family of her own, but I love watching her grow, asking me if she can paint her nails and try mommy's make up, spelling out words, recognizing letters and numbers... 

I love this little girl of mine and so glad she is!!! Heres to hoping 5 is a great year! 

Happy Birthday Drezden Marie <3

Before and After

There are quite a few photographers out here in Tooele, and one of them decided to put together a group on Facebook so we can share insights and give constructive criticism. Some of the photogs are just starting out, and some have been in the business for several years, and others like myself are mostly hobbyist photographers. 

Anyway, some of us got together and did a fun shoot in Grantsville. I just thought I would share a couple images of before and after processing. It was nice to get some time in and shoot for a bit! 

Look what I made!!!

I have been eyeing some plans over at ana-white.com for over a year and finally I told Phil that I wanted to build something this weekend... The kids were really excited when I told them I would be making them a table for outside. It is the toddler picnic bench. It seats up to 4 small children. I didn't realize how small it was going to be until the table top pieces were all cut. The length of the boards is only 31 inches!!! That is all! Anyway, here is my final result! Not perfect!!! One of the legs is off. Not sure how that happened? Phil did help with the cutting :) 

Overall I am happy with my weekend project and I can't wait to try something else!!! Maybe an adult size table for my backyard! It would be nice to finally have somewhere to sit other then the steps... 

Siblings

Lazy Saturday Afternoon

Here are a few images to show you all how we spend our lazy Saturday Afternoons... After soccer games, bountiful basket pick ups, and playing in the sun with friends for several hours!

Did a Prom Session

Here are a couple of my favorites from todays session! Hope they have a lot of fun tonight!