HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY RYKER!!!

I can't put this off any longer, but pictures will have to come later since I can't find the cord to download from the camera.  On September 12th Ryker turned two years old!  He is officially a toddler which means I officially no longer have a baby in my house.  We had a quiet day, since it wasn't a party year, but he played with Hudsie, (Hudson) his favorite cousin, went to the park, and got a new bike that he rides all day every day.  He seemed to enjoy all the attention and the fact that we didn't make him share for one day.  I can't believe how one number makes him just seem bigger.  He seems to act and look like a toddler now and not that baby I was able to cuddle and coddle for the last little bit.  He adds to our home so much with his laugh, his smile, and even his tantrums.  We love him so much!  Happy Birthday Booger!

THREE YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG!

Today is Erik's and I third anniversary.  It feels so good to know that I have found the right person to spend this life with.  We have definitely been through our share of stresses and trials already, but we always prevail ending up stronger and closer.   Here's to the next three plus the 80 more still to come.  Happy Anniversary Erik, I love you!

HoPpY eAsTeR

This year was the best so far because Brakken was so excited about everything we did.  Saturday the fun began with an Easter egg hunt at Grandma Herman's with all the cousins.  We love this hunt because we make all the kids split the candy evenly at the end so there are no hurt feelings.

This is how Brakken began carrying his basket around his neck...very clever.
The basket became too heavy so he told me to hold it, he would run off and come back with tons of loot.  This is my favorite picture of that day because he is running and smiling which is all I saw him doing while there.
       Ryker stopped after three eggs and just wanted to eat his candy.  I love it.
                                             Then we frosted some delicious cookies.
Here are the cute boys on Easter, I think I shouldn't have let them have their baskets for this because I couldn't get them to look at anything else but the candy.  This was before we went to Nicole's(my sister) house for a yummy dinner and some more family fun.  They didn't look to cute after all the rough housing those eight, boy cousins do together, but they both were happy which is all I could really ask for.

photo tag

So rules are rules and I try not to break them, sometimes it is more fun to though.  This time I obeyed this is the sixth picture from the sixth folder.  It is me scurrying to do Mickayla's hair before my wedding, while Britt is giving Alex a trim.  I don't look to awesome with the baby weight still there and my great outfit, but at least I like my hair that Shantelle Fausette did for me.  Ironically, Erik and I will be celebrating our third anniversary at the end of this month so it was fun to see this and remember that day. 

I tag Nicole, Missy, and Brittany.  Just go to my photos the sixth file and the sixth picture and then blog about it.  Have fun taking a little trip back!

GOOD NEWS!!!

On St. Patrick's Day, by the headlights of our car, Erik read he acceptance letter into the University of Utah Pharmacy school.  HURRAY!  One short move to Salt Lake and a little less in debt!  

GOOD JOB DADDY, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Happy 27th Erik!

Our wonderful Daddy/Husband just celebrated his birthday on the 8th.  We went skiing for it and had a great time.  He was able to be a proud dad since Brakken took right to the sport AND loved it.  We are so grateful for you and all you do.  WE LOVE YOU!!!!

THIRD BIRTHDAY!!!!