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I know this is outdated, but I thought you'd enjoy the pictures anyway.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