Our Perfect Day

We had a perfect day yesterday. Ryan has been busy lately so we were excited when Sat came up and he didn't have much planned. Yea!! We decided to spend the entire day together as a family. I don't know who needed it more- Ryan or me. We had to first do Sis. Cade's lawn. While we were there a neighbor asked Ryan to do a little work on his yard. It took him 20 min and wasn't hard. While I waited I pulled some weeds. He was so happy he gave us $29- that's what he had. We said Olive Garden here we come for lunch.


After a delicious lunch, we let Dallin play on the playground at the mall. It was fun to watch.

Ryan and I watching our little man.

After playing and Dallin's nap we headed to Fountain Hills to watch the fountain and have dinner. Dallin loved being pushed so he could drink his milk.

Dallin liked watching the fountain going.

Dallin and I trying to not get blown away. Dallin didn't like the wind- it was blowing hard.

Dallin was ready to go- can you tell?
After we had enough of the wind, we drove around and looked at some of the cool houses. Ryan had to decide where we going next. He decided ....

Bass Pro Shop. Dallin loved to finally be free from his car seat and loved walking around and seeing all the fun stuff. He really liked the fish as you can tell.
Our day ended by renting The Bee Movie on our way home. We put Dallin down at 8 and snuggled to watch the movie. We both agreed that Sat was one of the most perfect days our little family has had. We need more days of this!!

Curls, curls, curls

We love the hair on the back of Dallin's head. This is the front of our little man that we love so much!! His smile makes us smile!

And this is the back. Its kind of hard to see but he gets little curls. He gets this from his dad. We think it is so cute!

1st Birthday Party

I know I am a week late but I still wanted to post the few pictures I took at Dallin's 1st birthday party. It was such a nice day to play at the park. Thanks to all of those that came to celebrate and play with us. We love you all. Thanks for all of the books we got. Dallin is starting to look more at books and enjoy them. Look at all the fun books Dallin received at his party- we put them on our bookshelf!

Happy 1st Birthday

Dear Dallin
Your father and I love you so very much. We can not believe you are already 1. As you were placed in our arms 1 year ago today, we knew we had a special little one. We know our Heavenly Father entrusted us to take care of you, love you, teach you, and learn from you. Along this first year, we have had many ups and downs, tears and giggles, triumphs and let downs, but through it all we would not trade it for anything. You have taught us how important our little family is. We love doing things together and seeing you enjoy life. You are a curious little guy who looks things over and over in your hands before you play with it. You love to use your thumb for everything. You push every button you can find with your little thumbs. You amaze us everyday. A few days ago you took your first few steps and now you are off. We are really proud parents. We know you will keep taking steps forward and make us proud everyday. As you get older and older, know that we are always here for you. We love you so much always and forever!!
Love- Mom and Dad

Our Guy

Can you find the carrot on his head? Don't ask me how but he got it there. It stayed there for awhile.

Dallin now loves to pull all the books off the shelf. He just found them. Yes, a few have hit his foot. I feel bad for him when they do but he finds them so fast.

I guess Dallin has found a good place to hold his pacifier until he needs it again.

Dallin always loves the sink and car keys. I'm sure he was in heaven having both!

Dallin was so fun to watch try and eat peas. He would pick them up one at a time. He got a few in his mouth but most ended up in his lap.

Not Fun Being Sick

This last weekend, Ryan and I were so excited to get out of the valley and go to Snowflake. We were going to stay with his sister and go to 2 wedding receptions. I had to sub in an all day kindergarten class so we left when I got home. I don't know how those all day K teachers do it. I was tired. Dallin seemed happy during the day and took a good morning nap. As we left, Dallin's little cough turned into a deep, something to worry about cough. But, he did really well on the car ride. He took a 45 min nap in the middle and watched 1 baby einstein movie. He was a big boy through it all. When we got to the reception and got Dallin out, he had a fever. I just hoped a good night's rest was what he needed. He was happy to be free from his car seat at the reception. When we got to Lindsay's house and unloaded our stuff, Dallin started to cry and his voice seemed deep and hoarse. Ryan and I looked at each other- oh no! We gave him motrin and got him down by 8:30. An hour later he was awake and not happy. It was finally midnight when we got him back to sleep. I was sure he would sleep in till at least 8 but sure enough at 5:40 he was awake. Poor guy!! When he only slept for 30 minutes at 8:30 that morning we decided to pack up and leave. Our 48 hour trip turned into a 15 hour trip. He was really good on the drive home though. He watched einstein the whole way but would only sleep for a few mintues.

My poor guy on the way home! We were all glad to be home!!

We did lots of snuggling at home. It was hard for Ryan because all Dallin wanted was for me to hold him. He would turn if Ryan put his arms out.

We took him to Twilight hours at our doctor on Sat. Dallin ended up with croupe. It's a virus and a bad cough. His fever finally broke Sat night. We were so glad for that.

His blanket has always been by his side since he has been sick. He likes to play with the tag and I guess he even likes it in his sleep. We found him holding the tag last night. Whatever makes our little guy happy!!

On our way home from Snowflake, we stopped to see the snow. This was the first time Dallin saw snow. He didn't care much about it. He touched it and then went back to watching einstein.

We brought a cooler home filled with snow for Kennedy. Her and Hadlee had so much fun with the snow. When their dad came home they even had a snowball fight!!

I Love Ryan

I LOVE RYAN BECAUSE . . .

He holds and honors his priesthood.

He worries about me.

He knows when to give me a hug.

He loves to snuggle (so do I).

He likes to help cook dinner.

He looks at me and says "Hi Beautiful" all the time.

He takes the garbage out.

He sends me texts to just say I love you.

He gets my door for me.

He has a huge heart.

Thanks honey for loving me and being you! I love you so much! I can't imagine my life without you! Happy Valentine's Day to all of our friends and family. I have to say Happy Single's Day to a few. We love you all. Thanks Hadlee and Kennedy for the cupcakes and goodies.

Weird Things

WEIRD THINGS YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW! (But do now...)

A shrimp's heart is in its head.

Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.

Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

If the government has no knowledge of aliens, then why does Title 14, Section 1211 of the Code of Federal Regulations, implemented on July 16, 1969, make it illegal for US citizens to have any contact with extraterrestials or their vehicles?

23% of all phtocopier faults world-wide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts. (WHOOPS! I meant bums).

A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

Horses can't vomit.

On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens each year.

35% of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married.

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

It's physically impossible for you to lick your elbow.

It's possible to lead a cow upstairs, but not downstairs.

No word in the english langauage rhymes with MONTH.

The electric chair was invented by a dentist.

If Barbie were lifesize, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand 7 ft. 2 inches tall.

The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.

P.S. Ryan did try to lick his elbow.

Happy Birthday

Last night we went to Chuck E. Cheese for a fun birthday party. Thank you Scott and Marjorie for the food, fun, and everything that you did! Happy Birthday My Boys!!

Nathan turned 5 on Jan. 31 and just got into kindergarten. Yea!

Andrew turned 4 on Jan. 16. He didn't want to look away from his game.
I guess I didn't get a picture of Brandon. He turned 1 on Feb 2.

As you can see, Dallin had lots of fun. He loved the car games and never wanted to let go of the steering wheel. Another boy was waiting patiently for Dallin to be done playing with the steering wheel. He never played the game just the wheel. I finally had to peel off Dallin's fingers so the other boy could play. Let's just say Dallin wasn't happy with me. Poor guy! We need to find one he can play with at our house.

Dallin had lots of fun with his cousins. This is Mason and Carter, the twins. They always are cute in their matching outfits.

My Boys

I just love my two boys! They both make me so happy. I wake up each morning feeling so blessed because of them!! I love this picture of my boys!!