Six Kid Insanity Continues

Today was the second day of the "six kid insanity" at our house. We had soccer practice tonight and decided to take everyone. It was wild to try and get all of the car seats in the van (we still have one to figure out, but didn't have time so we took two cars). This is actually going pretty well. I know it is only day two, but the girls are so cute and they boys really like them. Savannah always calls Palmer, Lincoln and Hunter "my boys," I love it!

Savannah got right in there with all soccer players.

Isabelle got sick of kicking the ball and opted for the carry.

Cute boy.

The girls got bored with the soccer stuff so they went in the van and watched a movie. Aren't they cute?

Palmer's outfit was all navy blue. The girl's Dad is going to the Police Academy and when he comes to pick them up he has his uniform on. Palmer was so impressed with the whole thing that the next morning he dressed all in navy and came out with our costume police jacket on. He couldn't find the hat so he just put on his Denver Broncos hat sideways...i didn't get that part, but it was so cute.

The kids love to play "Simon says" with "Coach." "Simon says jump up and done."

"Run to the coach!" The girl lying on the ground won because she didn't move and coach didn't say "Simon says!"

What a cool dude.

We made cookies tonight. I think it was more for me than the kids, but they enjoyed them too.

These two are so crazy together. They are the perfect pair, so silly.

New Adventure and Nathan's Birthday

Today I started babysitting the three girls of Josh's friend Scott. They are ages 1, 2 and almost 6. I couldn't ask for cuter girls to hang out with. Their names are Madelyn, Savannah and Isabelle. Maddy turns 6 in 2 weeks and when that happens we will have at our house kids ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6! This is going to be a little nuts! But they are honestly so sweet, you are going to see a lot of them!

We went to my parent's house to celebrate my brother Nathan's 14 birthday. We love my parent's backyard. The kids ask to go there nearly every day.

Two studs. Uncle Nathan and Uncle Mark, celebrities in our family.

Goofy Mark. He is leaving on his mission soon and I had to take as many of him as I could, to make up for the next two years!

The chaos of the trampoline. My boys love Grandma's tramp and do not want to share either so they all just run around. Yes we have lots of tears.

How hot are these boys?

the kid's tables.

Look at these two beauties, my nieces Allie and Chadra.

Two crazy boys, Mark and Blake.

Savannah is so cute!

Make a wish!

Great action shot huh? Nathan got a guitar for his b-day and this was his reaction...I think he liked it :)

My two beautiful sisters, Michelle and Debby.

Mother's Day

...yes my husband rocks. Happy Mother's Day everyone! I absolutely love Mother's Day. More bragging about Josh-he does everything he can to make me feel special on Mother's Day. He let me slept in today and served me breakfast in bed (he made special German pancakes that I LOVE!). He had written me an amazing card (he really reads through all of them at the store and always finds the perfect card, I wish I could say I do the same...) he also helped all three boys make me a card as well. He spoke in church today on Mother's Day and said the sweetest things about his Mom (Ann I wish you could have heard them) and then said a lot of wonderful things about and to me. He is honestly so sweet. After church for lunch, since it is Sunday and we don't go out on Sundays he bought frozen California Pizza Kitchen pizza because it is also something I love. Even Garlic Chicken and he hates garlic (he must love me right?) Now I am relaxing, smelling a tasty roast cooking and I know Josh has everything under control. This has been the best Mother's Day ever! I love you Josh (sorry if our blog has gotten a little gushy lately, what can we say...we are in love people!)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

To Emily, My Mom, and all the Mother's out there, Happy Mother's Day.

To My Mom:
Thank you for working so hard for me and my sister's during some of the hardest parts of your life. When I look back at all you sacrificed for us it amazes me. Thank you for giving us the encouragement to succeed in life and for always letting us know you Love us unconditionally. I Love You Mom.

To My 2nd Mom:
Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter and being a near perfect example of what a Mother should be. Whenever she wonders what to do she always thinks of what you did raising her. Whenever she worries or has a fear she always gets on the phone with you. You are a great comfort and support to our family. Thank you and I Love You.

To Emily:
We have been married 7 years and 2 days. Every single one of those days I have been grateful to you for choosing me to be with forever. You inspire me to be a better person and to not settle for things. Thank you for taking care of our family in every way. I love that you are always wanting us to create memories together every day we can. Your love of life rubs off on us and make all your boys a better person. Thank you for raising 3 wonderful boys. It is the best part of my day to see you with them. Whether it is reading stories, playing games, running outside, playing soccer, or making them their lunch, I love the simple but amazingly strong love they have for you. They love you so much. Thank you the most for making time for all of us. Even with your busy schedule this last year we always knew we came first in your life. I Love You Emily, Happy Mother's Day!

Bonnie's Baby Shower

I went to the cutest baby shower today. My friend Bonnie is having a baby girl in a few weeks. The shower was at Olive Garden and was so much fun!

Liselle and Stacey.

Cute Bonnie.

Bonnie's sister Joni and her Mom.

Celeste and Sherry.

Here I am with Angela who put on the shower. She outdid herself, such a fun shower. Fun girls, eating and gifts...perfect.

This is my gift, I should never be aloud in the girls section-I was in Heaven and didn't want to leave!

I was dying over all of the cute girl gifts that she got!

The group.

I was on the drill team in high school with Bonnie's sister Joni.

Hunter's First Game

Hunter has been waiting to play in a game for a long time. Today he finally got to play. Poor Lincoln had an ear infection and a small fever so he didn't get to play.

Always the crazy!

Hunter was feeling a little shy of everything at the beginning.

I love this picture, Josh was helping Hunter feel better and letting him blow his whistle.

Still pretty unsure about playing...

Hunter finally decided that he was ready to play, got the ball and scored a goal! He spent the rest of the game running after the ball. We were really proud of him.

Goooooooooooo Dragons!

Coach Josh always gives everyone five after a goal. He even gives the other team five when they score.

Palmer couldn't stand being left out of the game as he is on a different team so he went to practice. What a stud huh :)

Hunter is finally one of "the guys."

Hunter and his very proud daddy.

7th Anniversary

Josh and I celebrated our 7th anniversary yesterday. Josh spent the enter day building me an amazing walk in closet (the closet was already there, but he made it awesome!) and at night we went to dinner at Christophers. This is where we had our wedding luncheon 7 years ago. The food was SO GOOD! After we went to the movie "Wolverine". Maybe this sounds lame, but this is the ultimate date for us, we are boring I guess. The movie was really good. It was a really fun day and P.S. I have loved every second of being married to Josh for the last 7 years.