Mother's Day

I just LOVE this picture. It's so hard to find a really good picture of Chaddy. But here he's smiling so great, his eyes are so blue. He's so handsome. And on this Mother's Day, he treated me to an amazing breakfast in bed and dinner. He helps me in all I do as Mother. I couldn't do it without his help and support. He keeps me sane when I feel like going crazy. He always kills the bugs and opens the jars. He makes everything ok. I love you babe!

Nothing could mean more to me then the love of my 4 PRECIOUS children. They are my world. They have given me the title of Mother. They make me better than I ever could have become without them. How grateful I am for their amazing spirits, for their little hands that hold mine and their arms that hug me tightly. I love seeing the people they are becoming. I feel very inadequate at being a mother. I fail everyday. But I pray most earnestly that Heavenly Father will magnify my efforts. Thank you Riley, Emily, Shelby and Hailey. For without you, I could never be called Mama.



After our dinner, the weather was finally warm enough for us to go for a walk. We walked down by the river. We tried to take a picture with all of us in it...didn't turn out so fabulous... acutally, I love these pictures. So fun!


Riley went on a school field trip to the museum to see the exhibit "From Wolf to Woof." They had a great time.. probably more fun was the fact that Chad went with them.

Riley's Baptism

Riley was baptized on May 1 2010. It was such a special day. Grandpa Dean, Kolby and Marcie and the kids all came up to be here with him. So we had a fun weekend swimming in their hotel pool as well. I was able to give a talk on the Holy Ghost, which was special for us all. Our best friends the Hydes and Droegemuellers, as well as Luke Pope and the Douglasses were all able to be there. Needless to say there were many little children gathered around the font! Riley is such a good example to all of them. We are so proud of him and his choice to be baptized. Then, as a very nice ending to a good weekend, on Sunday in Sacrament meeting, Elder Hallstrom of the seventy was attending our ward. After the meeting he came straightway and gave Riley a hug and told him how proud he was of him! It was so neat! It sure was a wonderful weekend!

Chad was able to baptize him. Very special.

Me and my boy! How we all love this little man. We are so happy he's our oldest son and brother.

Smile!!

Here is little Hailey doing some tummy time! Just look at those blue eyes shining! She's so darling, none of us can get enough of her! She is just the sweetest little thing ever!

My beautiful Shelby! She was helping me unload the dishwasher, and she was just a talkin a way. It was so cute. I had to take a picture! I couldn't resist the cuteness!!! Love this little girl.

Riley and I were taking pictures of each other. This one turned out pretty good!

I love my handsome boy! He's such a good boy.

Twin Falls with Mike and Kristy

We took a day trip down to Twin Falls to visit Mike and Kristy for Atticus's Birthday. It was so fun. The weather was beautiful, so we went to this nice park for lunch, then the boys played a game of Frisbee golf while the girls just visited and played at the park! It was great fun!

Shelby actually went with the boys, we all just walked for a while!

Pretty girls sitting on a log chair! They thought that was pretty cute.

Hailey got to sit in Atty's bouncer! She loved it! Atty was a little protective of his toys!

This was supposed to be a "Dean Boy" picture.. but Emily had to pose with them! Say cheese!!


Chad went fishing one day and caught a whole bunch. He took a few pictures and wanted me to blog them... so here are some!! He's a good fisherman and he loves it. He take all the boys fishing, and he loves to teach people to fly fish.