On Good Friday we lost Copper. Our hyperactive, barky, lovable wiener dog passed away at home with Josh and Jared by his side. We had him for 5 years, and even though he was a pain, we will forever miss him. The kids loved him to death and they still have his collar.
Copper 2004-2010
Copper 2004-2010
Here is Cayden's end of the year program. I was not able to go but Blaine and Grandma Whittle were able to see it. He is so cute!
Trip to the Zoo! Cayden and Kayla love to see the zoo, this was one of our many trips this year. We went to see the kimono dragon exhibit that had just opened the month before.
Jared will never admit that he is just a bigger kid. He loves to play with Cayden, wrestle, and camp in the tent in the loft. I got a picture of it because he is so funny!
This year we had Cassia and Kayla's birthday party together. they have birthdays in the month of May so we just did a princess party. I made the dresses and got the cake, Andrea did decorations, hostess and food. It was so much fun to see the girls open presents. They got the same things from everyone. Super cute!
Here is the cake, Cassia could not wait to blow out the candles. Kayla was not really sure what to do with the candles, so Cayden had to help her.
After the presents and cake, we went swimming. Here are the girls getting warm after swimming for over 90 minutes!
I went into the house after running to the car to get a change of clothes and a diaper for Kayla and saw Miss Cassia helping Kayla eat some cake they found within reach. They are so funny together!
Here is Kayla at home on her actual birthday. We had some cupcakes and she knew what to do with the candles this time.
Miss Kayla in grandma's hat. We went to the swimming pool during the Memorial Day weekend, she had fun in the water and loved Grandma Whittle's hat.
Monday of the Memorial Day weekend, we had all of the family over to Grandma Whittle's house for a picnic. Uncle John brought the biggest slip and slide and water balloons for the kids to play with. The boys helped Blaine and John set up the slide.
Cayden being so brave. I was so surprise that my little chicken even tried it.
Water Balloon fight!!!! Even the adults joined in this one, it was so fun to see the older boys try and get the grown-ups wet and then run before retaliation hit!
Josh helping Jacob to get someone wet instead of missing them.
Cassia and Natalie after baths
Natalie, Jacob and Kayla
Natalie, Cayden, Jacob, Cassia, and Kayla
Best Buddies!
Eating cake at grandma's, what could be better?
Natalie, Cassia and Jacob "resting"
One of the very rare pictures of Josh, turning 15 make you not want your picture taken anymore I guess.
Jared and Josh in the airport getting ready to leave to California for the summer to spend time with Dad.
King Cayden at the children's art museum
Ann Marie taking a photo, Cody in the stroller, Cassia and Natalie all at the zoo. What an adventure! 4 adults with 6 kids under the age of 6!
Natalie and Kayla at the Children's art museum
Princess Kayla
Kayla at the zoo, my pictures uploaded out of order sorry!
Natalie and Kayla playing in the water at the zoo
Me headed off to an all girls retreat up in Heber! No kids or hubby!!!!
All of the girls, Tammy, Maggie, Debbie and Ann
This was the visitor that we got out in the back of the cabin
Kayla being naughty and getting yet another cup out!
Cayden waiting for the fireworks to start on 4th of July
Kayla and Vickie waiting for the fireworks on 4th of July
Kayla dressing up. I have saved every costume from each child over the years they collect and Kayla loves to dress up in them!
Splash pad at San Tan Mall to cool off one day
Where did the water go?
Our new baby of the family, Angel. She is 1 and is a chiweinie, chiwawa and weiner dog mix.
Kalya loves to take Angel for a "walk", she has to stay in the backyard though.
Kayla trying to make Angel get in the trailer. Angel is not very compliant with this request.
Jared and Kayla on the trampoline, again he is trying to act like he hates it.
Josh, the first day of school at Queen Creek High School, he is a sophmore this year.
Kayla sleeps in the oddest places, sideways in bed
on the coffee table
On the hippo
I am thinking that she wants to go to school too!
Finally after lots of begging, all of the boys got hair cuts!!! Thank you Tina!
Kayla was not convinced that she would see her blanket and kitty if they took a bath in the washer, so she had Blaine bring her a chiar and drink so she could watch them and make sure they would return.
For Josh's 16th birthday he got tickets to the Diamondbacks and Dodgers baseball game in the all-you-can-eat section. FYI anyone wanting to take the kids to the game, this is where you want to be. Unlimited hotdogs, popcorn, peanuts and soda. What more could a kid ask for??
The dodgers pitcher, Joas was so excited!!
This was the last player up to bat, note the score of the game, Josh was not happy about that!
Cayden made honor roll for straight A's during the first quarter of first grade!
Well that sums up the year so far. New news....we are moving back up to Salt Lake. We leave this week and will be in South Jordan. I am going to be working at the new IHC Riverton hospital, a 5 minute commute!!!!! Blaine has been there for 2 months now and we are so excited to be back together as a family. Josh and Jared are not happy that we are moving again. They have chosen to move to California to live with their dad. I am not happy about it, in fact my feelings are hurt. I just want what is best for them and they do not see that. Well, I guess sometimes the best way to teach a lesson is the hard way. I am so thankful for all of the prayers and thoughts that all of you have for us this past year. Thank you! Enjoy the updates!
