My little teenager....

Ok, so Shyler isn't a teenager, obviously, she's only 5...but as I'm learning, little girls grow attitude fast!

So a few weeks ago, we were going to the store and Shyler says to me, "Mom, when I get married, I'm never going to the store". I said, "You're not? Why not?" and she replies, "I'll make my husband go to the store". And I know that doesn't sound like much, but she said it with all the princess attitude you could imagine.

Fast forward to last Sunday (ok, maybe 2 sundays)...anyway, we are walking to go inside the church building and Cole says, "Here Shyler, carry your bag" and hands it to her. Then he says, "Since you are going to make your Husband do everything" (I had told Cole all about the previous conversation). Well as soon as those second set of words left his mouth, Shyler stopped, dropped the bag to the ground, pointed her nose up and walked into the building... Hahaha. Cole and I just laughed as he picked up the bag...

Way to be a strong woman Shyler! hahaha.

Just some pics...

Myself and friend/co-worker Shuryne...We were meant to be twins. hahah

Easton showing off the fruits of our labor...

Easton having a ride on the horsey at the Dentist's office.

Just like Dad...a natural mechanic.

BUNKO!

I have the best group of girls I play Bunko with. I want to apologize to them for my silliness last night. hahaha. But seriously I was in a weird mood...and then that Killer Moth in the car going home sent me over the edge. hahaha.

Seriously though, these girls are SO fun! Thanks for letting me be part of the group! Becky can you please please reconsider moving! :(

Happy Birthday Cole!

Yesterday was Cole's 29th Birthday. We didn't do anything big, just had pizza, cake, ice cream, and watched a NBA Playoff game (dang Orlando, why do you always have to screw it all up). Anyways...We got Cole some grip warmers for his 4-wheeler. He was very surprised that I even knew he wanted them. :) Now, if he only had a chance to ride the darn thing...stuff always comes up on Saturdays...

Summer = Swimming!

I've begun taking the kids to swimming classes with the same instructor we used last year. She's so great! If you want her info, let me know. The kids are loving it. This is Shyler's 2nd year and Easton's 1st. Easton is picking it up SO fast! He's doing just as well as Shyler! They just LOVE going to swim class and each time they get braver! I guess after this i'll start taking them to the public pool and hopefully getting them to swim without help. These classes have been great to give them the basics and help them get rid of their fears!

I love Easton's little arm in this one...

Eight Years

Cole and I have been married for 8 years today! 8 years!!! A lot has happened in 8 years.....

Year One... We were married on June 8, 2001 in Mapleton. We lived in my parent's basement apartment, both working and not a care in the world...

Year Two...we were sealed on August 2, 2002 in the Manti Utah Temple! Bliss! Oh yes, and we also purchased our home that year....not so blissful paying a mortgage..haha

Year Three... We had our beautiful daughter Shyler. Cole was SO protective of her. Nothing sweeter than a Daddy and his little girl. :)

Year Four...Hmm...

Year Five...Just living and working, and loving being parents...

Year Six...Easton was born! A boy and a girl...Luckily I got them both, cause Cole is DONE! haha. Easton was a much easier birth and it's so fun to have him!!

Year Seven...Crazy time with two!

Year Eight....We're here!

Oh my...I know we have done lots of fun and great things, but nothing means more to me than my husband, and the two precious angels he and I share...That's what I measure my life with...

I love you Cole!

****Correction- Cole says we actually bought our house in the first year!!***