Coach Pitch 2011....

Cael started his first year of Coach pitch today. He did really well and even hit the first ball pitched to him. This year his Coach is Richard Pay and their team is the Cincinnati Reds. Grandma Linda took him to pick out some cleats and he insisted on getting red ones to match his hat.

I know I've said it before, but look how handsome.

Go Reds!!!!

Mothers Day 2011

I had a great Mothers day this year. We started the day out by going and listening to Kalee talk in church and I even scored an early Mothers Day flower. I didn't stand because I knew I would get a gift from my own ward, but one of the boys saw me covered in kids and handed me one. I then got chocolates from my own ward that my kids loved. Primary was extra busy with making our homemade Mother's day gift. They put together paper boxes that had an "All about my mom" quiz inside. It was so fun asking the kids about their mom and at times puzzling, but we survived. After church we had everyone over for turkey dinner. We kept it simple and it turned out to be a great meal. I love all the Mom's in my life.

Before church...
Grandpa & Grandma Morgan

Chris & Jakoye

Grandma Marilyn & Grandpa Earl

This is the only picture of Linda that I got. Grandpa Gary was home

sick :(

The Newtons

About half way through dinner the rain came pouring down. Grandma Rhea did everything to save her hair.

Love my Mommy and my kids second Mom, Nikki.

Gavyn

We were getting dinner cleaned up when I looked out to find Princess Kensie playing in the rain. She loves that dress.

after a long day of fun...

Chuck-E-Cheese....

Today we celebrated Gavyn's 6th birthday at Chuck-E-Cheese. The kids (and parents) had a blast playing the games, eating pizza, and hanging out with the big cheese himself-Gavyn! Happy Birthday little man. I'm officially noting that Gavyn's mother forgot her camera. I know this may come as a surprise to people, but the truth is I have spoiled every member of my family by always taking pictures so they never think to bring theirs.

Gavyn the birthday man...

Nikki made a public announcement that she was the worlds greatest mom and wore the name tag to prove it!

Can you tell my Mom has a celery stick in her mouth??

I loved the look on Gavyn's face.

This was hilarious to watch...

Gavyn and his Cobra that Grandma Debbie gave him. He has been fascinated with snakes and tells everyone that a Cobra has enough poison to kill an Elephant. He is so funny!

The perfect pet....

Aunt Jessica surprised the kids with these cute balloon animals and they have been apart of the family since. Kensie especially loves her cow and was the envy of the elementary school when she insisted on taking it to Cael graduation practice. They are so cute and when you walk with them they follow behind like they are being lead. They move like a real animal and there have been a few time I've walked in on them and screamed thinking there was something in my house. Thanks Tah Tah we love them.

Another trip for the tooth fairy...

and it was actually a legit tooth loss, not one courtesy of the dentist. One of Cael's caps (shiny teeth as he calls them) has been loose for a couple of weeks now and I was starting to get worried that maybe it was just the cap that was loose not the actually tooth under neath. I was relieved when it fell out and the tooth was attached. He was down at the farm eating some cheese when he felt something hard in his mouth. He carried it in his pocket the rest of the day until we got home from grandma's. He was excited to get his dollar from the tooth fairy and is going to put it with the other money he is saving for his 4-wheeler.

Sunday best...

Since we sluffed Easter Sunday, today was the kids first time wearing their Easter clothes. They sure do dress up nice!

Easter Day 2011....

Loot from the Easter Bunny...

Caels loot

Harry Potter movie

swim suit

bubble gun

foot ball

clothes

1st grade work book

chalk & candy

Kensie's Loot

Tinker Bell movie

Swim suit

clothes

sun glasses

bubble gun

Preschool work book
Chalk & Candy

Loot from Grandpa & Grandma Smith

Why is it that the "after thought" gift is always their favorite. They loved their bubble guns!

Easter Egg Hunt...

Easter Egg Roll... every year we question where this tradition comes from since Linda says that her parents use to do it. When I got home there was an article online about rolling eggs and said the first known Easter Egg roll was done at the White house in the 1700's. They didn't roll them down a hill but with a spoon across the White House lawn. From what they can tell it must have come over from Europe. Where ever it came from we sure enjoy it!

Grandpa & Grandma heading to the egg roll....they love their new RZR!

I know....what a little ladies man!

The Princess...

The hottest Easter Bunny around....