Snakes, Frogs, Alligators and a Little Birthday Cake

My Brother turned 12 and had a Lizard Wizard birthday party. The boys and Emma had a blast. They were very brave and held so many different types of creatures. Happy Birthday Dylan. Harrison wanted to hold the snake but not really so the wizard had a great idea, hold the snake in a towel! Harrison was very excited.

Preston had no fear. He wanted to hold everything. I held nothing

Emma wasn't afraid of anything either! Right after this was taken Emma grabbed the snake, my mom ran screaming but Emma didn't let go. So my mom was holding Emma running and screaming from the snake but Emma had the snake. Are you getting a visual? It was the funniest thing I have ever seen.

Emma holding a green frog. She almost squished him.

That Alligator looked mean. Harrison didn't want to hold it but he petted it while Preston held it.

This was some kind of lizard that gave kisses. This was the first animal just to warm the kids up!

Can She Be Any Cuter?

Emma enjoying her first cupcake, if you look close you can see her bottom two teeth! Enjoying a day at the pool.

This Can't Be Good

I found this today upstairs in the boys room.

Apparently Preston had a curl that was bugging him.

Highchair Firsts

I broke out the highchair for Emma, she can sit in it while I make dinner and munch away at "Emma Trail mix" and tries to drink out of a cup. Here she is with crazy hair and all. Emma trail mix is everything on the baby section that is dry all mixed up and placed in a big container. It is by far my best baby invention.

Change of Plans

This is in the middle of my family room.
I am the only one in the house that hasn't taken a nap on it.
The only way I was able to get a photo was because of Harrison.
Jeremy does A LOT around the house.
Jeremy is not a very good patient.
I am not a very good nurse.
Stronger testimony of the priesthood and prayer.
I love my family and friends and there willingness to help.
Missed his companionship and touch more than I ever thought I would.

this is my list for now.

On a Friday Morning Four Years Ago

This little boy entered our world. Happy Birthday Harrison. You are Interesting, adventurous, loving - you give the best hugs and everyone knows about it, tell me you love me like 100 times a day, feel no pain, can careless what anyone thinks about you and you have the biggest smile! We are so blessed to have you as our son.

A Passion for Singing

Preston loves to sing and he takes it very seriously. This last season he participated in the OCMCO Patriot Performance and the Segramstrom Hall. It was a lot of work, but well worth it.

We All Scream for Icecream

Harrison wanted to take Ice cream sandwiches to school for his birthday instead of the typical cupcake. So here they are, homemade cookies and everything. I have to say they were pretty tasty. We will be making them again.

Soccer AllStars

Harrison and Preston enjoyed playing soccer this spring. They played on the same field at the same time but in different age groups which made the experience wonderful for me. I wanted them to be able to run around, meet new friends, take direction from a coach and most importantly have fun. They earned patchs each week depending on what they did on the field. Harrison didn't really care what he got, just that he got one. Preston liked the Blood Patch, its the one you get when you get hurt and dont cry, just shake it off and play!

They were very proud of their trophies.

Harrison and his new friend Daniel. Whenever someone would get hurt Harrison would run over ask if they were okay and help them up. All the mom's fell in love with him.

This little girl Avery was in LOOOVE with Preston. She was all over him all the time. And when I say all over him, I am not kidding. He would be sitting on the sideline drinking water and she would come over sit on his lap and try to give him kisses. The girls these days.

Prestons game face.

Emma has learned just to hang out.

Here Preston and guess who's running next to him....you guessed it Avery.

I told you she was all over him!

Prestons team. He was the biggest...but not the oldest.

Harrison played hard....and sometimes giggled in the field.

Harrison with the ball.

Coach Mike

We give soccer a thumbs up!