Just Because.....

Just because he melts my heart! That's all!

(oh..and what mother can resist a cute naked bathtub picture??)

Happy Birthday Claire!

The CUTE shirt gramma and gramps bought her to wear on her special day!

It was 5 years ago today that our little Claire Elizabeth was welcomed into our family. From the very beginning she has been such a calm, sweet, tender hearted little girl and to this day things have not changed. Our little bundle of joy weighed in at 6lbs 5oz. and 20 inches. She was born 3 1/2 weeks early. At just 4 weeks she was admitted into Primary Children's with Viral Meningitis. There she endured a spinal tap, more I.V.s than I can count and still every Dr. and intern that worked with her commented on how sweet and calm she was. She has grown into a very beautiful, caring, loving, free spirited, whimsical, creative, playful little girl. She makes our hearts and home happy daily. We love you Claire Bear and we hope this year is the very best yet!!!

Gifts she got: diamond princess dvd, flying horse, art supplies, and camp rock nail kit...from mom, dad, Emmy and Claire

gramma and gramps--sparkle pink satin sheets, diamond princess singing barbie, gymboree dress, mini barbie and horse, lights for bike spindles and a pass to have a sleepover at their house.

Codee--a peanut butter and jelly game

Nana and papa- mini sticker book and candy stick

Thanks everyone for the calls, the gifts and making Claire's day so great. We love you all!!

We celebrated as a family at the famous Chuck-E-Cheese. Mom, Dad, Emerson, Cohen, Gramma/Grampa Warrick and aunt Codee joined in on all the fun. This saturday will be Claire's "friend" party where 7 of her friends will continue on with the celebration!

He Makes Me Laugh:)

Don't let this cute face trick you, he is full of energy, discovery and TONS of FUN!

Getting ready for the big jump. Maybe he should be a freestyle skier! Don't they hold a stance like that when they jump mid-air??

getting some serious air:)


white boys CAN jump!

Look at his cute little feet. He literally jumps and dives onto the pillows.

I just had to post some pictures of something that made me smile. As I was getting ready to make my bed Cohen decided to lay my pillows out stand on my quilt and jump full force to the pillows. I couldn't believe how high and far that little guy could jump. I love this little man and the everyday things he does that make me smile and fills my heart with so much joy and love. I don't know what I would do without my little guy. Love you Chubba!

***sorry for the blur of the pictures. i didnt have time to change the setting on my camera and had to snap him in action:)

Our Weekend

Here is our weekend....in no particular order. Yes, as you can all see we are one exciting family! Please don't be jealous of our fun packed weekend. We are par-tay ANIMALS!!Cohen enjoying a ride on his dump truck. He loves our wood floors for that sole purpose.
My hunky hubby blowing out his candles(yes, the candles are not lit:)
Love you hun and hope this year is the best ever!

Weekend movie night in mom and dad's bed.

Scott, Emmy and a naked Cohen enjoying the cooler weather on the back patio. Cant wait for fall!

Cohen holding "his"flower, and he wouldn't be a BOY without all the dirt and mud smeared on his face! I love this little guy he brings so much joy to our family. We love you chubba, dirty face and all!

Did I ever mention how much my girls like to pose for the camera? Emerson loves to pretend to be in photo shoots:) Someday she wants to be the next Hannah Montana, Taylor Swift, Rodeo Queen, Pediatrician........

Another photo shoot opportunity:)

Where's Claire?? This is the pose she chose to do for the camera and was so adamant about getting about 60 pictures in this same pose...

Look at that cheeser!! She LOVES to be in front of the camera and there is no fake photo taking with her. After every picture you take of Claire she has to see it on the screen approve of it and then start again. Oh, how I love my little posers.

Claire's First Day of Preschool--Year #3!!

Thee Cutest Preschooler around!Claire Elizabeth
Claire has an obsession with shoes. She is a typical girl
I guess. She loves to change her shoes at least 4-5 times
a day I'm guessing. After trying on 4 different pairs of shoes
at the store these are the ones she chose. I tried to convince her a couple
of times with different pairs but she kept coming back to these ones. What
can I say...this girl knows her shoes:)


The nice big backpack from gramma Shawna.
I think it will be big enough to fit all that preschool
homework in don't ya think?

Doing the famous "first day" pose!

We are so excited for you Claire to
start another year of preschool. You are such
a smart, kind, sweet little girl. You will have so much
fun meeting new kids, going on field trips, and learning
all the fun things Ms. Aubrey has planned for you.
Here's to your last year of Preschool---Hurraahh!!

Moving Day

I knew this day was coming for the last month, the day when my sister, brother-in-law and their 3 kids would be moving. It didn't really hit me until tonight when I saw the big moving truck parked outside the house. Although, I do have to say that it will be an easier move having them only going to St. George unlike their last move to San Diego. Hard enough where we cant do our weekly lunch dates or having Lauren and Dawson coming over to play at my house for hours at a time. Five hours in still a long drive where I wont be able to see all of your cute faces all the time, yet close enough where I can sneak in a weekend visit every now and again. It is hard to have family move away. First it was my bro/sis in-law moving to Texas and taking their kids away from me and my kids. Emmy and Claire loved to play and have sleepovers with Kassi and Halle and the following day heading to Dollar Tree to find a one of a kind toy. Oh, how my kids miss them and ask frequently when they are coming back.....and NOW....Lauren, Dawson and Damon. That leaves us here with one set of cousins left. Cortnee and Emeree it looks like its just us! We are so happy for all of our relatives that have moved and all the exciting experiences that the move has provided for your families and the wonderful opportunities your jobs have provided you. We love you all and wish you were all just a"little"bit closer.

I love you Launee! This will be such a good move for you guys. I will miss you and your sweet personality so much. You will do great down in the land of sun!

P.S. I hope this makes a little sense as I am typing through my crying eyes! BOOHOO:(

Back To School!!

So...I couldn't have asked for school to start fast enough. I mean 3 1/2 months is a long summer and coming up with things to keep kids entertained and busy wore off in lets say, ohh, week 2! The day finally arrived for Emerson to start her year in the 2nd grade. As excited as she was I was actually sad to see her walk into her classroom. I have enjoyed her help and company all summer long and was a little jealous that she wouldn't be with me all day long. I just cant believe how fast time is going by. My baby, my first born is already in the 2nd grade:( I am thrilled that she is so excited about her teacher, her new friends, and all of the fun things Mrs. Worley has planned for them this year. Next week we get to do this all over as Claire will be heading into her 3rd....yes, I said 3rd year of preschool. You have gotta love the late birthday's that miss the actual deadline by 2 weeks. Therefore that leaves us spending $65 a month *times 3 years! I think I should become a preschool teacher...they are making some fun spending cash:)the typical "mom. quit taking my picture you

are embarrassing me!"

the classic first day of school pose


Emerson loved taking pictures on her first day of school so much that we just"had" to take them on the second day of school as well!! My girls LOOOVVEE to be in front of the camera!

Oh! P.S. Thanks gramma Shawna for taking all of the girls shopping for their new book bags they are totally cute!!