Lately...

We've had a lot going on the last couple of weeks. Here just a little bit of what we've been doing...

My beautiful, baby (not so baby anymore) girl turned 8 last week. She is so funny, creative, sensitive, smart, and full of personality. I love that she is so girly, yet can play with the boys. She is always making something like cards, jewelry, purses, and she even designed her cake. She amazes me everyday and makes me wonder what I did to deserve a daughter like her. She has such a wise soul about her. Miss Maddy, the world is at your fingertips! We love our Maddy bug!

Father & Son's camp out...need I say more?! Obviously they had a ball.

This weekend we decided to go to Cedar Pointe (An amusement park in Ohio). It was such a great park. Tons of crazy rides and very family friendly. I had to laugh at the picture above. Chase was the only one in line for this ride, and to top it off, the guy working "Frog Hopper" didn't even know how to work it, so Chase just bounced about a foot off the ground. Chase looks pretty amused, doesn't he?

We decided to give "Frog Hopper" a go again, this time with Max. As you can see it was a little more successful.

This is the only shot I have with the three of them. Not the best picture, but at least we had a good time making lots of fun family memories!

Chase's 4th Birthday

My cute, little Chase bug turned four last week and what a difference a year makes. He still has chocolate on his face, and his sweet smile, but my little guy doesn't look so little anymore. Can you believe the bottom picture was taken only a year ago?

Madison wanted to make him a present. She is my creative girl and can whip a craft out in a minute. So sweet!

Lucky for me he wanted a worm cake...pretty easy! We love our little guy. He is so funny and always cracks us up. He's so independent and loves to be outside. He says and does things so nonchalant...just like an old man that has been around for years. I love that he still snuggles in and wraps his scrawny, little arms around me, puts his nose to my nose and says, "Mmmooommm!" We are so grateful he is part of our family.

Bermuda

Clint had a conference that he was participating in that just happened to be in Bermuda..not too shabby huh! So of course I jumped at the chance to tag along. He was in meetings most of the day, so I made my way to the beach to nap, read, nap again, and enjoy my days in the sun. We were still able to spend time together at night and go for morning jogs along the beach trails. It was absolutely beautiful. The water was crystal clear and the sand was white, almost as white as us. I think we were the whitest people on the beach.

The hotel we stayed at even had it's own private beach. As I was snapping a shot at our beach, I accidentally happened to get a shot of some sexy, man wading in the water...oh wait, that's my husband...lucky me! Bay Watch here we come...he just needs to be running in slow motion.

Here's the famous lighthouse on the island. We were able to walk up and look out around the top. My fear of heights made me weak in the knees and I barely made it down the hundred flights of steps down.

The tropical flowers were amazing. This is just one of them that I loved. Oh, and we got to see the most beautiful bright tropical fish. It's pretty neat seeing them in their own environment.

Here's our lizard friend that happened to cross our path.

Overall the trip was awesome!!! A HUGE thanks to my mom and grandma that came out to watch our little skids. I only wish I would have gotten pictures of them. My kids were in heaven not only having one, but two grandma's to spoil them. Seriously they are the BEST and I LOVE them dearly. XOXOXO to you both!

Frog Day

Don't ask me why the "s" is almost off the page....

It was Frog Day at Chase's Pre-K the other day, so we made these cupcakes and "Froggy Treats" (I thought with a little imagination I could turn a box of raisins into some flies.) Thanks to the Internet I got the idea for the cupcakes. How cute is my little guy?!

Better Late Than Never

So what that it's spring and there is snow in my pictures?! I couldn't pass up the chance to post about Madison and Max's first snowboarding experience. My most amazing, wonderful husband, and best father EVER, took the kids one Saturday to hit the slopes (ok more like a hill, compared to the beautiful mountains of Utah). They had a ball! I think we've started a fun family tradition...hopefully, next time mom can tag along also.

Piano Player

Our little bug loves to wheel herself over and play the piano. It's so cute to see her little, puffy hands pounding on the keys. Also, so weird to see how big Madison is getting. I remember when she was Aubrey's size like it was yesterday. She turns eight next month...I'm too young to have a girl that's going to be baptized!

Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!!!

Wow, has it really been a year?! Our little Aubrey Ann is one today. She is still as sweet as ever and has been such a blessing to our family.

So as I was decorating the cake I couldn't find my piping tips for the life of me, so I grabbed a baggie and made do. Not too shabby, if I say so myself! Now for my favorite part...

She literally licked the plate clean.

My precious, little girl you have brought us so much happiness.

WE LOVE YOU PEA!