One of my favorite things in the whole world is a baby in the bath, especially in the kitchen sink. There is something so innocent and renewing to see a tiny hand all covered in bubbles, the joy on the little pink face, and a big grandpa hand there to "watch their back." Hazel is especially cute in the bath because she likes the bubbles in her face. And she is so chubby that you just want to pick her up and bite her all over.
Little Sabrina Belle has turned into such a beauty. She is always moving, like Emme. And I bet I told her the story of Peter Rabbit fifty times. She kept saying, "tell me the rest of the story." She is so funny. She says the funniest things, and unexpected. She is a climber and still steals Reagan's binky. But she doesn't seem to obsessed with it. She is more obsessed in getting into things...like the oven and the top of the fridge. She loves her sisters and brother and she is going to be the pro at wrestling.
I know Reagan looks fed up with talking on the phone but he says so many words now. He loves cookies, and is so brave about getting his toe poked and his insulin injections. I can't believe him. I love the way he runs looking down at the ground and then biffs it. I got lots of kisses and e-as from him. He sure loves his mama.
I told you she could climb. There is nothing she can't scale. I love her lips and hair.
Every Friday Night the kids get out their sleeping bags and popcorn and have a movie night. They are so good. They appreciate every little thing. And they are great helpers. Jessie is a cleaning machine and can read so well...big words....like, America, princesses and reads every day. She is amazing. I am so proud of her.
Jessie and Katrina are best friends. They wrestle like crazy and Jessie says, "I am going to take Katrina down." And then she does. But Katrina is getting the hang of it. Katrina said to me, "Granma, you need a new shirt because yours shows your chest." Thanks, Katrina!
Easter was on a cold day this year. But you wouldn't know by these faces. As usual Beth and Bob showed up with hundreds of eggs to hide....and we provided these cute kids to find them. From left to right: Hazel, being held by Azlan, Payton, Taylor holding Lila, Roman holding Bobby J, Noah holding Emme, Bryton and Mason. I am blessed.
Emme with a full basket. Look at that dress. She looks so beautiful.
Noah, Bryton, Payton and Taylor waiting for the eggs to be hidden. Typical boy is Noah!
Natalie holding my little monkey, Lila, at the dance competition in St. George. Hazel and Emme coming on for the ride. What a beautiful day. We had a great time!
Two little tired girls watching "Enchanted" at grammas house. We had such a fun day with Natalie and the girls for Natalie birthday dinner. We made spare ribs, pilaf, potatoes, and "fridge cake with strawberries." Forget the salad, it was a birthday dinner.
Hazels little feet in Neil's big hand. What a contrast. Notice that her ankles are not that defined. I love her fat rolls.
Hazel on our rocking horse. I don't know how many children have ridden on this horse, but it was surely worth the money. She would keep bending over to bite it. My kind of girl!
Happy Birthday to Scout on her third birthday. We're in a party mood!
The cools dudes and princesses lining up to frost their cupcakes. Scout just sucked the frosting right out of the container. Aren't they cute in a row?
Scout had a tea party at the cupcake bakery for her third birthday. The girls dressed as princesses and Lila, Scout and Emme had a princess hug before the party. Aren't they beautiful princesses.
Inside the bakery they were getting ready to scope out the bakery and try some of the goodies.
After frosting and decorating their own cupcakes, Scout blows out her birthday candle. When we sang to her she put her head down, but perked right up when it was time to blow out the candle.
Do legs get any better than this? Note the bandaid from her shot! And I love the ankles!
My big boys, Roman and Mason came for a sleepover. They were so much fun.
Emme getting ready to cook up a storm.....
Natalie and daughters with new aprons...Where's Neil's?
I had the best time with Brittany and her family. I loved every minute with the kids. They were so loving and fun. And the weather was beautiful. I hated going back to snow. I love this little family so much.
Jessie is growing up so fast. It is hard to believe she can read and spell. And what a great helper she is to her mom. I don't think Brittany could ever get along without her. I love her deep, little voice and how smart and good she is. I miss her already.
I loved this playground at the mall. No sharp edges and the kids could jump from animal to animal. Sabrina Belle hardly ever holds still, so I did get a semi good picture of her. She is a little gymnast!
Katrina is so happy and so dramatic. I love her crocodile tears. She is so sweet and cuddly.
Reagan is such a beautiful child. He is so much fun and has such sparkling eyes. He wants to do everything the girls do. And wait a year and he will be able to "take down" Sabrina Belle.
Only Ben could get these four active kids on his back. They really like roughing their dad up. They are so much fun. And I bet these girls could take on anyone. They are tough!
