So Cute

Yesterday we were out in our backyard just checking it out to see what needs to be done for spring clean up. I went back around the side of the house - I usually never go over there, and I found this tiny little bunny trapped behind some old stones by the fence. Rich thought it could easily get out so we gave it some time - but it wouldn't run away from us - I assume it must have been terrified - the boys went back to visit it numerous times. Eventually after an hour or so Rich moved the rocks - the poor bunny was terrified by then. He escaped under the fence and hopped off - hopefully to find his mother.

Isaac's Birthday and a little more

This is what we woke up to Sunday morning for Church in Calgary. About 30cm of snow fell from Saturday night to Sunday morning. At least it was still fairly warm out. I loved that only the men had to go out and shovel :)

Sunday was also a very special day for Isaac! He turned 8! He was super excited for his birthday. Friday we went down to Calgary for his birthday present which was to go to a Calgary Flames game. Rich and Isaac took the C-Train and Isaac had gotten some money for his birthday from some good family friends so he could buy himself something and then he got to watch his favorite players in real life!! Super fun for him - all he talks about still - more than 72hours later.....I made his birthday cake for him - a hockey puck....loved all that black icing

Grandpa cutting the cake, Nana dishing out the ice cream and the boys waiting patiently



Sometimes its hard for the kids when it is someone elses birthday. I think Merrill was feeling a little bummed out that it was Isaac's special day. But he did have a few favorite moments too






We sure had a great time in Calgary and I am thankful to Nana and Grandpa for all that they did with our boys. Our boys love to visit because they always feel special and get tons of attention - so does Salem the dog but I am positive he doesn't love seeing the boys as much as they love to see him.
Next are some fun pictures that we've taken over the past couple of weeks.

We had Ryan and Cindy over for dinner last Saturday and Aaliyah decided to get to know Lincoln a little better. We have pictures of her using him as a pillow. I just had to post this picture because of Andy in the back ground - he sure does love Merrill

Just a fun picture of all the boys!

This was Isaac's first night at Cubs -he was super excited. They made a craft from all recycled materials - this is a crane - it was a very cool night. I will now have to make one with the other two boys - thankfully Isaac will be around to help out.

Lincoln is now four months old - so hard to believe how quickly the time is going the fourth time around. He is very ticklish on his back - Rich is hiding behind Lincoln so we could get him smiling - the camera is not his favorite toy - every time he smiles it flashes a bright light in his eyes and he becomes temporarily blinded.

I love that he is playing more with toys and more interested in what is around him. I feel bad putting him on his tummy though because his cheeks are soooo big that it seems he has a hard time lifting his head up. He's getting stronger though :)

More fun moments with some of the boys

Andy can really make me laugh - even when it seems like nothing else can. Yesterday I was recovering from the flu and feeling pretty crappy and I asked Andy to do something for me - Can't remember now what it was but he gave me a wink and a thumbs up - It was hilarious - I made him do it again so I could get a picture of it.

This is a picture of Lincoln smiling for the camera - he has been smiling and laughing for forever but I can never capture it on the camera - until now. I just had to blow in his face - for whatever reason he seems to really like it.

He also loves to be naked with a blanket to play with. I love his little coos and squeals when he is happy.

Yesterday we went to our wards Baden Powell dinner because Isaac is about to turn eight and can then start going to cubs. It's hard to believe my little baby is growing up. He will be baptized on April 11 and he is very excited about it. He also can't wait to get his own set of Scriptures. Rich is also taking him to see his first ever Flames game in Calgary so we have one super excited boy in our house. I hope we can keep him from flying away with all the energy his excitement has given him. I hope when he comes home from school today to get a picture of him and then I will add it this post. He has grown up so much and I am very proud to see how he has matured and how kind he is to others. What a blessed mommy I am.

I know I am not very good about doing this on time but here you go. This is a picture of Lincoln on Feb 11 2009 - he is three months old and just as amazing as ever. He still can capitvate me for hours - I love to make him smile and laugh - although he is quite fond of the scream-squeal which as cute as it is is sometimes hard on the ears.

Auntie Heather leant Lincoln her Bumbo Chair and the first few times he didn't love it but he is now getting used to it and is always trying to sit himself up now when we lay him down. Funny boy

This picture made me laugh - I love watching him try to get those fists into his mouth

What a beautiful smile.

Even though it doesn't seem like it I do have other children that I adore and will once again try to take pictures of them and post them here so you can all see how they are growing. I love being a Mommy!

Updated Pictures of Lincoln

Lincoln at 2 months

Lincoln in the bathtub for the first time!

Lincoln in an outfit for the first time! Up until now it had only been sleepers

My other boys have decided that if Lincoln can stay in his jammies all day they should be able to too. This Picture was taken on Saturday and Isaac is missing because he wanted to go and help Rich do a service project.



I love my little men.

Andy Dancing

For Christmas good family friends introduced our family to Dance Dance Revolution - It very quickly became an obsession in our home. Especially for Andy. We play it just to see him dance beside us. He tries to memorize the moves that the dancers are making on the screen and then copy them himself. He has created a few of his own.

Family Night

Sunday night we had our family night and thought it would be fun to try and get an updated picture of the boys. We think Lincoln is starting to smile - none of it has been captured on film yet so we can't prove anything -we are just being hopeful....After many attempts at having the boys all happy at once with no elbowing eachother and no tears we finally got this one. Too bad we don't have photo shop we could put Daddy in the picture...


After sending the boys off to get their jammies on Rich and I tried again to get a smile from Lincoln - not quite what we were hoping for but I think he's adorable. And it really does depict his life -his mother smothering him and he's thinking - seriously another hug?This is Andy being Andy - the next day - he gets crazy ideas of games to play and other ways to keep him busy while the boys are at school - he certainly keeps me entertained - who needs television - this is him dancing

This is a calm moment under the playgym

I loved this - I'm sure he took it of himself