The Birthday Boy is 2

I wanted to do a quick post with pictures of the birthday boy. Brigham Duke Keith turned 2 yesterday. On Saturday we took him to Chucky Cheese. All of the kids had a blast!

 

I was really really proud of how the cake turned out! I got the idea from Pinterest of course and had people stopping by our table to look at the cake the whole time we were there. I even had one guy ask me if I sold cakes and if I had a card he could get. :)

 

 

 Feeling the Chucky love!

 

 

There goes the knight riding off into the sunset with his girl behind him.

 

Happy Birthday Brigham!

 

At 2 years old Brigham is a big bundle of teasing and energy and fun. He follows me around the house everywhere I go and is constantly telling me, "I hungy" or "I wanna nack (snack)" or "I wanna treat." Seriously, this kid would eat all day if he could. He is saying more and more words his favorite things are "Choo-choos" and "Be" (Lightening McQueen... don't ask me why he calls it that). One of my favorite things that he says is "nee nee nee nee nee" any time he wants something opened. He loves to color and swing and play outside and read stories and watch "mee-moo"s (movies) and I just can't get enough of this kid. We are so lucky you are a part of our family Brigham! Your momma loves you with her whole heart!

Seneca Lake for Labor Day Weekend

David had a rare 3 day weekend last weekend and it was so fun! We had a little stay-cation and it was just so nice to be able to spend a little time as a family before school started again. We went to Seneca Lake on Saturday with our adopted grandparents that live here.

 

 

Me making sure the rugrats didn't fall into the lake.

 

Our uber handsome boat driver.

 

The cute boat driver let the kids "help" him steer the boat.

 

Hank. It is actually Hank and Sandy's boat, but he was more than happy to let David drive so he could relax.

 

Sandy. Our kids just love Hank and Sandy.

 

This is Brigham's I am going to be a stinker smile. And he was a stinker!!! He did NOT want me to touch him on the boat and he kept trying to climb out closer to the water. He was totally freaking me out!!!

 

It was such a fun day and the kids had such a good time. It really made me want a little cabin next to a lake somewhere. It was so relaxing and we played at the pool and met some of Hank and Sandy's friends for a barbecue afterwards. So so fun!

First Day of School! First Day of School!

 

Gracie and Sammy start school today! They are so excited. Gracie is going into 2nd grade and Sammy is starting Kindergarten. I already can't wait for them to come home and tell me all about it. :)

 

Benson started preschool yesterday. He had a great time and cried today when his brother and sister got on the bus and he didn't get to go to school today. Tomorrow buddy. You can go again tomorrow.

I always love the first day of school. I love going and seeing all the kids in their spiffy new duds and knowing how excited they are to go make new friends and learn new stuff. I was so excited for them I got up at 4:00 a.m. yesterday and today!  I remember loving the first day of school when I was a kid and so far my kids have been kindred spirits in that aspect. Gracie has been talking about the first day of school for over a week now and picking and re-picking which outfit she was going to wear today. Sammy even changed his mind this morning on which new outfit he was going to wear. Hahaha! Have a great day today kids! Your mama loves you!

Happy Mothers Day Julie

Every uncountable moment is consumed by your giving

From our marriage, to the birth of our youngest

                to the needs of each day

To those stormy nights I am not beside you

                and you lie awake as I work though a night

                I wish I was there each time

You give with your whole soul

                dedicated to me and our little ones

                and still seek to serve others

Finding peace in irregular patches

                rarely seeking your own comfort

                and rarely finding it

Motherhood lives in you

                it finds life and meaning in your motions

Our young ones cannot now conceive

                the wealth they in have in your influence

I cannot repay the debt I have incurred

                for multiple blessings, honors, and love that

                your eyes, voice, kisses, and touch have given

My wife

Their mother

A daughter and sister

Someday with sheaves far beyond counting

                You will smile, and be smiled upon

                By the countless

You are a mother

Happy Mothers day, Julie Girl

Love David

Gracie's 7th Birthday

A few months ago Gracie had her 7th birthday party. She wanted it to be a princess party so we sent royal invitations to all the neighboring royalty. It was a simply smashing party. The girls danced and walked with great poise (with books on their heads), searched for princess treasure, had a tea party, ate dinner and cake and icecream, opened presents, played musical chairs... the list goes on and on. It was super fun and I have to say the best part for me was listening to all of those girls giggle over girly-princessey things.

Happy Halloween from our lil monsters!

Happy Halloween ya weirdos!

Waiting...

Sammy has preschool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We pick him up at 3:20 and then drive to Gracie's bus stop and wait for the bus to come which lately has been around 4-4:15-ish. But that doesn't mean we are bored. Sammy and Benson spend the time teasing me until we are all giggling. Love their smiles!

You've had a birthday shout hooray!

I know everyone says this, but it is true that the last year has flown by and I can't believe my baby is one now.

He liked looking at his cake with the candle on it and loved having everyone sing to him on his special day.

He picked all of the M&M's off of his cake and then promptly threw it on the floor.

He loves to play outside and loves going to the park, especially swinging. He laughs every time I put him into a swing.

At one year old Brigham Duke can take about 8 steps at one time, but still prefers to crawl. He can push his truck around and walk behind it. He doesn't sleep through the night, but I am actually happy about that. I think it makes me feel like he is growing up slower, even though I know it isn't true. He says mama, dada, baba, nana, ah ha, he spits, waves, claps, and basically is the cutest little man in the world. He climbs the stairs and waves his hand for me to follow him. It is the sweetest thing ever, like he knows I will always follow him or something. He is always content as long as I am holding him and he is also happy to play with his brothers and sister. He follows them into trouble whenever he can. I love when he falls asleep in his car seat and I pick him up and he nuzzles his face into my neck. Mom's really do have the best job when they can be adored by a little baby as sweet as mine is. I love him so much!