Porter's Sleepy Time

Some of you know that we have been trying the "cry it out" method with Porter. It is sort of working. This kid is a bit stubborn though, and just cries and cries and cries. But for the most part, he is doing well. This morning nap he had finally fallen asleep and then later it was time to pick up Kylie from school. So I had to wake him up (which I hate having to do). He didn't wake up when I went in the room, so I thought this is my chance to get a sleeping picture. These pictures are so cute and precious. He is sucking his thumb, which we never really have seen him do. So cute! Love you Porter!!!

Chris

My 30 year old!

Happy Birthday to Chris! He's the big 3-0! Congratulations! :) Love you tons, Chris!

Kylie

My 5-year-old!

July 2009...

December 2007...


January 2008...


Happy Birthday to my sweet little Kylie who turned 5 years old today. I remember this day well 5 years ago and the weeks following. It was really hard to watch her struggle in Primary Children's and to recover myself there, too. But I honestly think what she went through made her stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually. Love you tons Kylie and thanks for being my "Punkin Bunny!"

Mt. Charleston

Last Monday we went up to Mount Charleston, which is only about 1 hour away, and went on a hike with the kids. We had never been there before, but we loved it, and will hopefully go back again soon. Peyton carried a stick, actually 3 sticks the whole hike. Porter got carried (the way I would like to hike), and Kylie loved playing red light, green light on the hike. There were a lot of dogs on the hike, and for some reason our kids are so scared of dogs, but they finally got the hang of it and would get to the side when another dog would come.

It felt like a whole other world from Las Vegas. Tons of trees, smelling the woods, it was great.

Kylie playing with her stick...

I love how Peyton is pouting in this picture...

Sitting on our log...

Love the background, and Kylie is a bear...