Living the dream...

So today I was sitting by the pool, watching my kids have a blast with their freinds, talking to some of my best friends, while eating good food I realized, I am living the Dream!!! Seriously when I sit back and stop doing the laundry, cleaning the house, and making sure I taxi everyone around everywhere, I realize how great life really is. I'm so blessed to have a great husband who works so hard so that I can watch my kiddos grow and do fun things with them. I am so blessed.

HAWK #1`

This little man has been such a blessing to our family. He is such a special and happy little guy!! The kids always fight who gets to hold him and play with him. I can't help but smile when he smiles at me. He is darling...He loves the tub and never wants to get out. He loves to be outside and when the kids go out he just screams and cries at the door. He doesn't care how the cement feels on his knees while crawling he just wants to be outside. Just love this little guy.

So check out older brother! He is Funny!

Bode Toady is FIVE

I just love this kid! He is full of life and energy. He seriously catches me off guard sometimes cause he is so sweet. I seriously can't believe he is five. I feel like it was yesterday when all my life consisted of was feeding and changing the kid. Now we have a good time doing pretty much everything from board games, to sports, to crafts and bike riding. Just love you Bode and can't wait to see what life holds for you.

He got to celebrate his birthday many times cause we were in Disneyland on his special day. So we went to the Rain forest Cafe and enjoyed the chocolate volcano.

Birthday at home with the Family, we also celebrated at Grandma Knudsen's.

And then his first friend birthday party, a Knight Birthday Party. Complete with Swords and shields.

He's Home

After two years of fulltime service to the Lord, Uncle D has returned! The first year went by so slow but the second year was crazy fast for me. I bet he feels like it just flew by. It is so fun to have him back. It only took a couple hours and Bode was back playing with him like he never left. It is such a special relationship to watch. He is definately glowing with the spirit and I love the feeling that return missionaries bring into our family. He came home last saturday and we had a nice dinner and then he was off to the temple, he hasn't been in a long time. There isn't a temple in Puerto Rico.
On monday I went down to my parents early and hungout with him all day. We got alot of stuff done, and had some great conversations. Just love that kid and so glad he is home. That night we celebrated June birtdays and Fathers Day. Also, Darin gave a family night lesson and we looked at pictures from the mission. Good times with the family. Times I wouldn't trade for anything.

Hanging back at home with Darin and the family, celebrating birthdays.

Fun little bunch!

About Bode

My little man graduated from Preschool. It was so fun to watch him participate in his program. His teacher Mrs. Leesa is darling and has been so great for him for the last two years.

Love this kid!

My little bumble bee

Little Miss Raini, was a bumble bee in the dance recital. It was the cutest thing EVER!! She loved it and who are we kidding, I loved it! I was so proud of her for not being shy and for doing so good!

Thanks so the Grandparents and Aunt Call Z for coming!

Family Pictures

So I thought it was time to have a family picture taken since Hawk isn't in any pictures around the house. So, I called my friend Andee McDonald, who is simply amazing. I love her style and she is so fun to work with. Anyway here a peek....if you want to see the rest visit andeesphotos.blogspot.com