Photo Tagged

I noticed a little while ago that I got tagged by my friend, Michelle. I'm getting right to it since I tend to put them off and then forget and never do it.

The Rules: Go to your 4th photo file and post the 4th picture.



Here's what I got. This is from 2005 when we were living in University Village in Rexburg, Idaho. I loved UV apartments! They were kinda small, but brand new and nice. I also loved the ward! Lots of fun memories there and we made some really good friends. It was great!

So, here's Sam about 10 months old snuggling with Grandma Klein. I remember they had come to visit for the 4th of July. You see Jer and his guitar and me in the background. Aaah, the memories...

Now tag 4 people : Stephanie, Wendy, Katie K., & Allison

Our Big Boy

Parker is growing up so fast! He's going to be 18 months the end of this month, but thinks he's 4 like his big sister. He wants to do EVERYTHING she does. This is the most recent big boy thing he likes to do - stand at the sink to brush his teeth. Normally, I have to tackle him and hold him down to brush them. I'm kinda glad he wants to do this because at least now I don't have such a fight. He still doesn't love me to brush them, but it's a little easier. He'd rather just do it himself, which consists of just sucking on the toothbrush and an occasional swipe on the teeth. I guess that's better than nothing. The past few days he's been getting the stool out and standing there wining until I give the toothbrush EVERY TIME WE GO IN THE BATHROOM! It's getting kinda old. I guess he really likes to brush his teeth (or just play in the water)!

Sam's Halloween Birthday Party!

We had a crazy, but fun friday night this past weekend. Samantha wrapped up her 4th birthday with her Halloween party I had mentioned earlier. We had a really cool witch cake, that my mother-in-law made. It was a little tricky to make, but with a little help of frosting, it turned out great! I made the cupcakes with a little help from her too. There was a big turn out of kids and parents. Luckily, I had moms and dads that stayed and helped. I don't know if I could've done it myself! We had 16 kids (that included siblings of the kids who were invited) and lots of adults. All the kids dressed up in there costumes, which was really fun. We made tootsie pop ghosts and foamie Halloween bracelets. We also played a bean bag toss game into a blow up pumpkin and "pin the nose on the pumpkin" game. We ate pizza, had cupcakes and cake, and opened presents. The kids all seemed to have fun. I tried to make it as organized as possible. I guess you could say it was somewhat organized craziness! After an hour and a half of birthday fun, the kids decided to raid Sam's bedroom. It was fine. I was just pleased that everyone was happy and not fighting and crying about whatever. Overall, it was a success, but I am glad it's over! Until next year...

A Relaxing Afternoon

I just wanted to give a shout out to my awesome husband! I came home last week to a beautiful rose and a little note from him. It told me that I was going to InSpa! He had made me an appointment for a 75 min. facial, a pedicure, and a manicure. He just told me I deserved a break and that he appreciates me. I'm so thankful for him and all the things he does for me and our family. I'm so lucky to have a husband that notices all I do in our family, and cares enough to do something nice for me every once in a while. He's always been good at showing his appreciation and love. Thanks honey! It was an amazing, relaxing 3 hours!

Soccer Days

Samantha's been totally into soccer for months and months. I asked her if she wanted to do ballet again this year and she decided that she'd rather play soccer. So, instead of spending a ton of money getting her into some soccer club I enrolled her into a "sports sampler" class at the Community Center. It covers soccer, T-ball, and basketball. I figured she should at least play a little before we spent a fortune on some fancy soccer team. So far they've only done soccer, so she's very pleased. She loves it! Today on the way home she told me how she can't wait to be 5 years old so she can be on a real soccer team... I don't know where she got the whole 5 years old idea, but I just told her "when you're older." Here's her first couple days of playing soccer. I must say, she's pretty good at keeping track of the ball, without hands!

Score!

Listening to the teacher, kinda.

She's so happy to have her cousin, Taylee in her class too!

Practicing her kicking skills.

Sam's Party (1st of 2)

Here's some pictures of Sam's birthday party last night. We have another one planned with all her little friends. It's going to be a Halloween party, so she's REALLY excited about it! She looks kinda goofy in pretty much all of these, but she had a blast and loved everything she got. She really liked her Barbie movie!

 

Happy Birthday Sam!

So, I'm a day late, but yesterday was Samantha's 4th birthday! She sure is growing fast! We had a fun little family party at our house. I made lasagna and we did cupcakes and presents and then goofed around. It was nice. I'm so thankful for Samantha and her sweet spirit. She's a wonderful daughter and great big sister. She makes us laugh daily and says some of the goofiest things. She's so sincere and loves everyone. I'm grateful for her abilities and her enthusiasm for life. She's been such a blessing to our family. Happy Birthday little one!!

Samantha was born at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, ID. Here she is, less than 1 day old.

Here she is now! Who would've though we'd get such a crazy kid!