Photo Shoot

This is Cannon's life!Poor thing, getting mauled by his siblings. He is SO loved. They give him hugs and kisses all day long. Especiallyby his second mother Maycee, as you can see in this picture. My friend Tresure took these pictures at our house. She is awesome. She asked if she could come over to take pics of my kids for her new website. Of course I said yes! Thanks again Tres, your amazing!

I have no brains when it comes to computers-so don't ask what the freak happened with my "Grandparents"post. When I was typing I could not figure out how to get the underline to go off, anyone know? Then when I posted it(thinking what the heck it's just underlined) the words aren't there, just flashing lines?!! HELP! Anyways-what I wrote was.... We LOVED having Nates parents in town for five days. It went way too fast. We had so much fun shopping, going to the zoo and the zoo water park, Makatu's(indoor playground), swimming, eating out and celebrating of course, a one year old birthday! The kids could not get enough of Grandpa and Grandma. They wanted to be with them every second. Grandpa and Easton had a blast playing lightsabers,Pirates and hitting balls in the backyard. Easton even taught him how to play his new Star Wars Lego X-box game. I love watching my kids interact with grandparents and watching their sweet love for each other grow everytime they are together.

A visit from Grandparents

We loved having Nate's parents here for five days. They wanted to fly down for Cannon's birthday(too cute!). We had tons of fun swimming, shopping, going to the zoo and the water park, Makatu's(an indoor playground), eating out and celebrating Cannon's b-day. The kids could not get enough of them. They wanted to be with them every second. Grandpa and Easton had a blast playing lightsabers, hitting balls, and playing Pirates. Easton even taught him how to play Star Wars Lego (X-box game) . I love watching my kids interact with grandparents and how their love for each other grows everytime they are together. Ps-I have NO idea why this is being underlined?! We love Grandpa and Grandma Budge-come again soon!
Cannon's birthday dinner at Texas Roadhouse-getting sung too
I'm one !!
Easton snagging a shoulder ride from Grandpa
Maycee looking out at the zoo animals

Happy Fathers Day

We have the worlds greatest dad and husband! Nate LOVES his kids to death. His favorite part of the day is when he pulls up and finds three little kids waiting on the porch running to him, welcoming him home! Nate loves to have fun. He is so spontaneous and always up for a good time. We admire your hardwork and diligence. You are a great example to us all. We look up to you and appreciate having a daddy as AMAZING as you. You're our #1 hero and We LOVE you. Thanks for being our daddy and my hubby!xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Pirates of the Carribean Ride -Disneyland
Letting Easton help him mow the grass
Fall 2004-Nate and his cute kiddos!
Fathers &Sons-Kirtland Ohio May 2005 (Nate, Easton and Grandpa Budge)
Wrestling with the kids after work-we have the best daddy!

My baby is one!

Cannon boy turned one yesterday. Wow-where did the time go! It feels like yesterday when we brought him home to our house in Cleveland Heights, Ohio where all you could see were moving boxes! We moved two days later. Looking back its all a blur but I know Heavenly Father carried me through that absolutely CRAZY time in our lives. A new baby, new job, new home, new EVERYTHING! I am truly thankful for a loving Heavenly Father that has intrusted me to raise his son-who we call Cannon! We love you Cannon Boy and are grateful you came to our home one year ago. Happy Birthday Big Boy!

The Little Mermaid

Maycee and I had a date with my cousin Camille and her little girl Haylee. We went out to breakfast to Mimi's( Maycee insisted on eggs, bacon and sausage. Not Minnie Mouse Pancakes-that's my protein girl!) After we went to the Hale Theatre and saw the play "The Little Mermaid" The girls loved it. What a fun date with cousins-thanks Camille for getting the tickets. We love the Bakers!

Swimming R US!

Easton& Maycee playing out from in the sprinkerlers, Easton& neighbor James


Lately we have been
living in our swimsuits. It was 108 yesterday-HOT!! I had to sit outside for an hour waiting for swim lessons to get down and I wondered why I even showered and got ready! I hired Alli our babysitter everyday (for June) 2-3:00 to watch Cannon so he won't melt outside. It's smokin hot but thank goodness for a pool and air condition. I don't know how people live in AZ without a pool-crazy! I don't understand all the Mexican workers that wear sweaters, jeans and everything else they own as they slave away in the sun. I guess they are used to it. Easton and Maycee keep asking to go to the park and I have to explain it's too hot and that its like winter right now-we stay inside or swim. But come September through April we are LOVING the parks and playing outside!! That's WHY we love Arizona!

Our little Dancer

Maycee, Peyton and Maddie and Martineau danced in our ward talent show. Oh -too cute!! Performing once more(they've done it a bunch of times for church, community, family!) the "Mickey Motion"!! Maycee loved getting all ready to be on the stage. She loved wearing make-up and doing her hair. They were seriously adorable-I wished everyone could of seen it. Maycee you are the cutest dancer and we love to watch you shake that little toosh!