Tuesday, June 30, 2009

MY CRAZY GIRL!

Kaylynn is one crazy girl with an interesting sense of style and crazy hair! Or maybe I'm the one with no style! Every morning she comes out with the weirdest non-matching outfits and her hair looks like the definition of "bed head!" I have to wet it down and comb it at least 3 times a day!
"I am ready to go to the beach Mommy!"
"NO I did not stick my finger in a light socket!"

MY BIG FISH!

Eli LOVES to swim!!! He could spend hours in the water. Recently, he moved up a level in swim lessons and can't wait to start racing. Only one more level to go! Way to go Eli!
Cool goggles!
Only one more lap.
As a reward for moving up a level and to keep his little body warm (he has no body fat), we bought him a new swim suite. We had to by him a size 2 in the shirt in order for it to do its job! Now he looks like a real swimmer!
On a side note, last weekend, there were several yard sales in our neighborhood so Eli decided to have one of his own. There were no takers on his random stuff (including his old tennis shoes), but he had fun! Kaylynn even got into the fun!

MY LITTLE MONKEY BOY!!!

Liam is my little monkey boy! He is now 13 months old and refuses to walk on his own! But, he will climb up onto everything! I really have to watch him. He climbs under the table, onto the couch and up on the beds. He has no fear!
"Peek-a-boo, I see you!"
Here is a video of Liam climbing onto the couch shortly after he did it for the first time!
"Yeah, I'm the man!"

Saturday, June 13, 2009

NEW PICTURES OF THE KIDS!

These are the latest professional pictures of the kids. I have them taken every year for their birthday, and since Kaylynn and Liam just had theirs, it was their turn. They turned out so cute! They are growing up so fast!
The Three Amigos!!!
Eli-6 1/2, Kaylynn-4, and Liam-1
Liam thinks Eli and Kaylynn are drums!
Ah kisses!
This is totally Kaylynn the 4 year old! What a little personality!
There were just so many cute shots to choose from!
Her flip flops have "diamonds" on them.
My pretty flower!
I love this one!
My Kaylynnylou!
Liam is my handsome boy!
Too cute!
My little one year old!

Monday, June 8, 2009

10 YEARS AND COUNTING!

Can you believe we've been married 10 years! The time has really flown by. It seems like just yesterday that Daniel and I were newlyweds and just starting our lives together. And now, 10 wonderful years and 3 kids later, here we are! We have thoroughly enjoyed the journey and look forward to 10 more years and beyond through eternity!
Daniel totally surprised me for our anniversary! First, he took me to Catherine Albertson's Park, where here first told me he loved me and then proposed. We walked to our spot and pulled out this ring! I was so surprised and impressed. Then, he took me to the Melting Pot for a wonderful dinner. I wish I could go back every night! And last, we stayed at the Anniversary Inn in Sleeping Beauty's Castle. It was such a wonderful evening and a nice break away from the kids!

WE ARE READY FOR SUMMER!

We are so ready for summer to begin! After Eli's last day of school, we went with some of his friends to the park to celebrate. We had a lot of fun and even got to get wet! We have many more park days as well as other fun stuff planned for the summer months. It is going to go by too fast!
Just swingin' around!
Eli and his buddies Ethan and Braden!
Liam having fun!
Kaylynn staying cool!
"I'm the king of the rock mountain!"
Keeping an eye out for more fun!

ELI GRADUATES FROM KINDERGARTEN!

Congratulations to Eli and his graduating kindergarten class of 2009 at Pierce Park Elementary!
Eli is now officially a 1st grader! He had such a successful school year and learned many new things. He loves math and music, and is fascinated with volcanoes. Writing and coloring however, are not his favorite things to do. He takes after his Dad in that department!
We are are so Proud of you Eli!
Pose for the cameras!
Standing so proud!
Nice singing!
We're out of here!
Kaylynn can't wait to be in kindergarten!
Liam wants to graduate too!
Eli and his wonderful teacher Ms. Sarah.

FIELD DAY AT ELI'S SCHOOL!

Eli's school had a field day where the whole school played a bunch of fun games outside. Kaylynn even got to join in the action.
"Who can I peg this time?"
"Tag, you're out!"
Fun with a parachute!
Potato sac race!
Almost to the finish line Kaylynn!
Poor Liam had to hang out in the stroller in the muggy heat!
Kaylynn just bouncin' around!
Eli showing off his agility!
Pull a little harder!
Heave-ho!
Foot volleyball!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

PICTURES AT THE TEMPLE!

We took the kids up to the temple to let them walk around and take some pictures since it was such a nice day. Eli and Kaylynn were full of questions and can't wait until their 12.
Eli, Kaylynn, and Liam smiling for the camera!
Kaylynn catching some shade.
Eli ready to jump in the fountain.
Liam looking at the beautiful flowers.
Daddy and Liam admiring the temple.