Grandma and Pa Pa Dee's house

Nothing like fresh from the garden and tree produce!

Thanks Pa Pa Dee for sharing your beautiful garden with us!!

Such a poser!

I swear, I have never posed her like this with her hands by her face. Heavenly Father knew she was perfect for me...

Happy Halloween

Does it get any cuter than this?...

AHRRRR

Picture Day!

You have no idea how hard it is not to do more than 1 photoshoot a month with this little darlin'!

Ashlyn is now 14 months old :(. She LOVES wearing hats and these boots. She pulls every bow and barrett out, but she will keep a hat on and this headband on for quite some time...YEAH!!!She brings these boots to me all the time and wears them around the house. She loves to sneak up on you when you're least expecting it, and BITE the heck out of you! She has a very sweet and loveable side though which makes up for all the teeth marks left. She has this fascination with anything mechanical or computer oriented. It is VERY annoying after reprogramming the remote controls multiple times a day, putting the keyboard back on the desk, turning the phones off, etc. etc. She seems to figure all the buttons out. If I could get everyone on board with putting them up high so she can't get them. Ashlyn absolutely ADORES her daddy, and she has a soft spot especially for her biggest brother Cody. Yes, I do get jealous of this! Gone are the days where she stays in my lap for more than 5 minutes. Unless your daddy, then she'll stay for who knows how long.

She is SOOO much fun for me if you cannot already tell.

I just LOVE HER!!!

Brocks 1st day of Preschool!

Monday was Brocks 1st day of Preschool. It's every day for 3 hours. His teachers are awesome, and he loves it! It feels like the 3 hours goes by SO fast though! By the time I drop him off, go to the gym, run an errand, its already time to pick him up!

He loves it though and that's all that really matters. He looks so little still in these photos. Sometimes I forget how little he is, because his spirit is so large, loud, boysterous, disobedient, dominant, aggressive.... I'll stop. :)

Love you Brocky!

After so much cooperation with photos when we took him to school, I was excited to be able to capture his first day. When I picked him up however, his attitude with picture taking was night and day. I later found out in the car when he stopped yelling at me on campus that it was because his hair was "all sweaty"

15 year gap

It's so wonderful having a 15 year old to help with the little ones, BUT with nights like this, its very hard! Seminary comes VERY early when your 1 year old is up playing past 11pm! Oh to have one night of 6 full hours of sleep again.

I Love my Cody!!!

To all you mothers out there that have two or more little ones, that are not in school yet, I applaud you!!!

Cody has been in Utah visiting with his cousins in Highland for the past two weeks and I have had to do it all by myself. Yes, I managed, but my trip to Sams Club today reminded me of just how lucky I am to have his help all the time. There's no way I could've held Ashlyn while she fell asleep, pushed the fully loaded cart with 47lbs of Brock in the front. I don't know what I would've done. With 6 gallons of milk on the bottom aside the baby wipes and diapers, and all that I had in the cart, I wonder how you other mothers manage when your 4 year old who is totally capable of walking insists that he rides in the cart, and your littlest one that doesn't use an infant carseat anymore decides that she wants to fall asleep as you pull into the store parking lot.

You mothers out there are awesome. The Lord knew I could only handle two little ones at a time. Thank heaven for that! and thank you Cody for loading and unloading and always pushing the cart for me. I am truly spoiled!!

Here's another shopping time when Cody has been a big help. Thanks Code!

Clearwater Beach July 2009

As all of you know, we are a very spontanious family. It drives Cody CRAZY that our days aren't in outline form, but this is how Brian and I like to roll.

Cody is flying out tomorrow to see his cousins in Utah for 10 days!! I'm SOOOO jealous!!! We thought we'd take the family for a mini-vacation before he left. Love you Cody! We'll miss you.

And Brandon, he better come back with atleast 3 girls phone numbers!

Bahamas July 2009

Amoungst the chaos of raising a baby girl, dealing with a 4 year old that still had temper tantrums and a teenager, Brian and I needed some much needed time away. The time together was everything these pictures reflect. Love ya kids, but mom and dad are already planning our next one, and it will be longer than 3 nights! Thanks Scott and RaCail for sharing our memories.

Family Fishing trip back in April

Here's another old one, but nontheless enjoy : )

Camping Spring Break 09

I know this is outdated, but I thought you'd enjoy the pictures anyway.

Finally a Family Blogpage!

To all our family and friends,

Thank you for allowing us into your lives with your wonderful blogpages! I am happy that I have finally pinned myself down and put one together.

We have made so many memories this summer as a family. We miss you all and hope that you enjoy viewing this little window into the fun and chaos our family has.

Love,

The Hays family