Ella and her bed

Ella decided a few days ago to do THIS to her bed...

And so she has been enjoying sleeping inside there for several nights now.  I think she feels very cozy. She was hoping her sister would share this space with her and have a sleep over. She even made two separate areas but Olivia wasn't interested and decided to stay sleeping up top.

Swinging does the heart good

Recently I've noticed something - it's a neat somethin:).  If Zach has had a long day or done something hard he immediately comes home and swings - swings till his heart is content.  After soccer practice, a Granite school day or maybe just mowing Mr. Robins lawn.  It's been happening for a few weeks now. So I've been thinking on this more and more and enjoying watching him.  It just makes me smile when I see it. My boy is 12 and he just loves to swing - thank God he is not too grown up for such things.  May he always take time to relax after the hard of life.

Mess

Who made THIS mess?!?!?!

Oh, silly me...

Hev turns 38

I had a very sweet birthday.  I was awoken to the smell of cinnamon rolls and lavished with cards from all. Brian bought me high brown boots (he knows how to pick um) which made my heart so happy - not the brown boots but the fact that he went to the mall and choose brown boots for me!  

My parents came down and took us out for lunch.  We went to Alexandra's at Turf Valley.  We had beautiful weather and enjoyed lunch outside - the dessert was SO yummy - peanut butter of course.  I may or may not have chosen this lunch spot based on the dessert selection.  Brian surprised me and met us there! My heart was happy!

  

Back to School

Zach 7th grade, Olivia 5th grade, Noah 3rd grade, and Ella 1st grade!  They all had a wonderful first day - all smiles when I picked them up.  So thankful for all the tutors at Granite!

Jake turns 1!

Everyone was so excited for Jake's first birthday.  We bought him a "Fly Bike" and a balloon.  He loved the balloon and was fascinated by it.  He's working on making the fly bike go and I don't think it will be long before he is flying on his Fly Bike.

The day after he turned 1 we had a small party for family and a few friends.  All the grandparents were here:)  Jake was not a fan of his first cupcake...truly he is my boy...I don't think he liked the mess that the icing made!  Jake could be seen laughing as Noah drove him around in his new Hummer.