Happy Birthday Avery Noel

Today my little girl turned 2 years old. I can't believe how grown up she is. Avery is the such a sweet little girl, and is such a wonderful addition to our family. She had a great Birthday. She loved all the great presents that everyone gave to her. Her favorite is the little pink cell phone that Grandma and Grandpa gave to her. She hasn't put it down since she opened it. Happy Birthday Avery Noel WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Hello little Miss Hollywood.
Avery sitting on her Grandpa's lap opening her gifts. She had lots of help opening her presents from Mikey, Gage and Reece
I think Grandpa has a twin.
Avery loves that little pink phone she got. She won't put it down . Last night she made a little bed for it in her crib.
This is Avery's new little stroller. You would think she would be pushing around all the new little baby dolls she got, right? Nope in that stroller she is pushing around her new pink cell phone.
Avery loves ladybugs, so I thought it would be cute to do a little ladybug birthday party.
Avery trying to blow out her candle. I think she got a little help from everyone.
This picture was take when Avery was 5 days old. I can't believe it was two years ago. She is just so tiny and precious. We love you Missy Moo!!

Happy 4th of July!!!

So I know Independence Day was last week, but I figure better late then never. We had a great day. We went down to Nana's House(Mike's Grandma)in Mt. Pleasant to watch the annual parade. I always thought that there couldn't be a bigger hick town then Spanish Fork, but I was so wrong. After the parade Mike's family came back to our house to BBQ, and to let the little kids nap. Before we had kids Mike and I always went to the Stadium of Fire, but now we just sit outside the stadium and let the kids run around and do fireworks(not at the same time of course). It was so nice to relax and spend the day with my family. I am so grateful for the freedom that we have, and for the wonderful Men and Women who are still fighting for it.
Mikey, Avery & their cousins before the parade.
Avery chowing down on good old parade candy.
Mikey is so funny he pretty much sat in his chair eating his burrito during the parade. The only thing to get him out of his chair was the sound of the police sirens(Yes my son loves police cars)
Avery was so happy to go pick up candy with her dad. I think she was so excited because she knew that it was hers and nobody could take it from her(except maybe her brother)
What a handsome boy!!
I was surprised that Avery wasn't scared of holding the sparklers. She loved watching it glow and sparkle.
Avery and her Grandpa. So Sweet!!!
When Avery wasn't doing fireworks she was sitting on someones lap. My poor little bug didn't feel very good, but she was such a trooper all day.
Two peas in a pod.

Mommy and Me

So today I took Avery to Mommy and Me swimming lessons. My friend Abbie teaches a Mommy and Me class 3 days a week at her mom's pool. Avery had so much fun. Her favorite was jumping in the water, I think we did that almost the entire time. I'm trying to teach her to float on her back, but she just rolls back over on her stomach (I don't think she likes it to much.) She is an excellent kicker. Watching her little legs splash the water is so funny. Mike got to come today, so I made him take pictures. Mikey was sad that he didn't get to go swimming, but I had to explain to him that his swimming classes start next week. One of my goals is to make sure my kids know how to swim well, so I want them to learn as much as they can. I'm so happy that Avery loves the water, but at the same time my little girl is fearless and does things that just take my breath away sometimes. I am so proud of her!!!!




Dagen and Mikey were such good little boys sitting on the bench cheering us on. Dagen is my friend Breanne's oldest boy, and Mikey just thinks he is so cool.

Happy Belated Fathers Day!!

So I know Fathers Day was Sunday, but I have been so busy I forgot to post this. We had a Great Day. We went up to my parent's house in Woodland Hills and had dinner outside on the deck. I forget how beautiful it is up there in the summer (it's not so beautiful in the winter, unless you have a snow blower & a 4x4 vehicle.) I love being surrounded by all the trees, it's so quiet and peaceful. Mikey and Avery had so much fun exploring the woods, and playing with Mikey the Cat. It was so nice to spend the day with my wonderful husband, and my Dad. I was glad that he got to fly home from California to spend the weekend with us. I am so proud of how hard both of them work to support their families. I am such a lucky wife and daughter to have them both in my life. I love you both and hope that you have a wonderful Fathers Day.
My Wonderful Family!!!
I got the cutest pictures of these two sitting together. They can be so sweet together when there not making each other cry.
Mikey loved being in the hammock, until he flipped out of it and fell on his knee. My poor buddy.
Avery had so much fun swinging in the hammock with her big brother.
Grandpa doing his secret can trick. I don't know anyone else who can make a soda can stick to the back of their head except my dad. I'm so proud of him.
.Mikey trying to be like Grandpa.
Mikey & Avery absolutely love this cat. The poor thing is so old, but he always puts a smile on my kids faces.