Family Pictures 2012

 This past summer we had a friend take some family pictures of us.  I loved how these turned out.  I think it was amazing to get any shots with all of the kids actually looking and smiling.  Not an easy ordeal at all.  I love the individual shots of the kids.  They make me happy to look at.  

I wish I could freeze time because they just keep surprising me at how old they are.  

Colton 6 month pictures

Yes- I have been a blogging slacker lately. Just been busy, busy, busy. I got Colton's pictures taken a couple of months ago. So cute!! I can't believe how fast he's growing up. It makes me so sad. I also found out that I will probably be needing surgery on my knee..... AGAIN!!

Same knee, same problem. WHAT BAD LUCK! I fell on my knee about 5 weeks after my last surgery and re-tore my meniscus. No fun. Hopefully I won't be so clumsy next time although I know with myself that there is no guarantee.

So fun!!!

Halloween

Random pictures

This is us in our car on our way to Disneyland. I can't believe we all fit. It only worked because we had a cargo box on top of the Pilot with our suitcases.

A big smile

Makenzie loves this boy. She likes to carry him around everywhere.

Colton and I hanging out in the basement.

Colton's blessing day

Yes.... I am finally getting around to blogging about Colton's blessing day back in the middle of October. I found him this cute and simple outfit that fit him perfectly. I love all the faces he was making that day, including one smile.

Peach Days and Birthdays

Mike and his family at Peach Days in Brigham City

Austin and I watching the parade. Colton slept through the entire thing.

Everyone at the parade

Colton is really starting to put on the chub.

The double chin has arrived

Yes-- that is spit up on my shirt. This boy spits up more than any other baby I've had.

Tyler turned 9 this year. Can not belive that next year he will have been alive for an entire decade. I"m not sure I'm ready for that.

Makenzie turned 7 in August and had a water birthday party with 15 of her friends. So much fun!!

A weekend get-away

My sister-in-law, Maline, called me last week to tell me that she and her 3 kids were going to be in St. George for a few days. I decided to meet her down there for a quick weekend get away-- leaving Austin behind to take care of Daddy. We had so much fun, even though it was short. We played in the pool, explored a cave, jumped in the sand dunes, danced in a splash pad at night and swam in a lake. All within 36 hours and with a one month old in tow. So much fun!!!

The lake

AT the sand dunes

The cave

Tyler and Jackson in the pool