easter 2012.

Happy Easter! We enjoyed our Easter weekend with dying eggs, fun egg hunts with the cousins, finding our Easter baskets and more eggs, dressing up and going to church, and enjoying some family time and more egg hunts!

Here are the boys minus Benson...this makes me very sad...we have 9am church and so did not have time to get pictures before. Matt left a little early from church because Bean was super tired from his early morning so by the time I got home he was changed and taking a nap. So therefore we do not have a picture of all of us in our Easter best. The boys looked super cute and Matt looked amazing!

We loved dying eggs. The Easter Bunny always tricks us and puts the boys names on eggs and it is so surprising every time!

I wanted to get a picture of Benson holding his egg...it didn't go as planned, he was so excited to hold it that he got a little rough and he ended up braking it. He was devastated, but the boys thought it was hilarious.

It was a little chilly the Saturday before Easter so we hit the grocery store and Home Depot. It was perfect there was not a lot of people there and the kids got tons of eggs! Tru found a lucky egg and got a basket full of peeps!

Easter morning is always fun! The bunny left these sweatbands for them and they love them. Benson got a puppy that he has become very fond of!

So, as you know I was very sad that I didn't get a picture of all of us in our Easter best. So I was determined to get a picture of all of us on Easter day....that was NOT an easy task this year and I don't know why....so we tried... and as you can see it was not happening, Porter was missing, I look like I might cry, Matt is calling for Porter, good job Brig you look darling! So we gave up...

and went inside and got this picture...everyone looks great! Except for me...I forgot where the camera was...oh well my little spousey and kiddos look ADORB!!

And then I came to realize all of this "stuff" doesn't matter. Easter is not about getting the cutest picture, or the prettiest eggs, or even the cutest dress for church. It is about our Savior Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for him and for his sacrifice for me. It is because of him that I have all that I have. My wonderful husband, my boys who I cherish, my amazing parents, sisters, brother, the gospel. I feel blessed and feel happy about my not so perfect picture!

finally an update.

Wow, it has been forever since I have updated this little beauty that I like to call my journal...so here is a quick update of a few of the things we have been up too! Life is crazy busy with four darling little boys!

Brig played in his first year of Jr. Jazz, and he was a STAR!! Matt was the coach and Brig did such a good job listening and doing what he asked.

Brig really wanted a picture of him throwing the ball in the air...after many attempts, this is what we got!

Tru and I along with Jes, Cub, Brooke and Bindi hit Toy Story on Ice. Tru was in complete heaven the entire time and has asked me when we were going back to "the skate" everyday since.

We have been enjoying this wonderful spring weather!

Tru loves when he gets to go play at "T's" house with her soccer ball.

Bens is growing up WAY too fast. He is a climber, he will climb on ANYTHING in sight!

A couple of weeks ago we went down to Bok's to plant some peas, lettuce and radishes!

Jes and I and a million kids, minus one..(Brig was at a sleepover at Bok and Pa's) hit city creek! It is very beautiful....I can't wait to go there again with out the kids...

Tru found Buzz in the Disney store!

And last but not least....Porter got his tonsils out. He has been such a stud through the whole thing. Doing just what he needs to do to get better!

porter is 5.

Porter is 5!! I just love this little boy to pieces! He is such a sweetheart. I consider myself a very lucky mom to have such a wonderful son! Porter had a special day at preschool where he got to bring a special treat and I got to come and talk about Porter and read his favorite book. He chose to bring chocolate cupcakes with horses on them and I read his favorite book Ferdinand.

On his actual birthday we had a party with all of his friends. He was super excited and got lots of fun things. He got a cowboy hat from his "girlfriend" Breanna that he loves to sport around the house!

Then a couple of days later we had another party, with more fun presents, cousins and a chocolate horse cake!

We love our Porter. He is such a special little dude! Porter is super smart and loves preschool. Loves to be a peacemaker and make everyone happy. Port is funny, and always happy.

We love you Porter Boy and hope you have a great year!!

ice fishing.

Matt and Pa took Brig and Port on a fun filled ice fishing trip. They had so much fun catching fish and spending time together. Love my boys!

little swimmer.

Porter took a round of swimming lessons and loved it! He was so excited to go every Monday and Wednesday. Porter got really good at swimming. He is ready and waiting for long days at the pool this summer...and so am I!!