Happy Birthday Thatcher B

Our Thatcher B is turning 3 today.  We are having a hard time with this because in our minds he is still our baby.  We have enjoyed every second he has been here with us.  From the time he was little he has kept us all entertained and laughing.  He is definitely the clown in the family.  He is as boy as they come and constantly keeps us on our toes but we wouldn't have it any other way. 

 

I love this picture of Thatcher.  We had just given him a bath and next thing we know before we could even get a diaper on him he was on top of the table getting messy again.  This is so Thatcher.  He was always climbing on the table.  I would get him off and turn around for 2 seconds and there he was again, on the table.

  

It is a tradition with our kids to give them their own cake on their 1st b-day and let them have at it.  It is so messy but so much fun.  Thatcher dove right in.

Thatcher at his 1st Birthday party.

Thatcher was born April 5, 2006 weighing 7lb 8oz.  We always remember because it is

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Chesley and Saydie holding Thatcher at the hospital.  Saydie was crazy about Thatcher and would freak out if she wasn't holding him.  She could not keep her hands off him.

I cannot believe that March has come and gone.  It was a fun but crazy month.   I have been staying busy with work.  Joelle and Mark got married.  Taylor finished her therapy here in the valley and started back at school this week and is even running track!!!  I turned the big 30!  I had a great b-day.  Rhett was so thoughtful this year and made it one of my best birthday's ever.   I think he was probably trying to make me feel better about how old I am!  One thing I kept thinking of on my birthday as the phone kept ringing all day long was how greatful I am for my wonderful family and friends who take time to let me know they care.  I sure am blessed.  I will be sure and post pictures of what has been going on when I get them off of my camera. 

Chesley's Baptism

On Saturday February 21 Chesley got baptized.  What a crazy but special day it was not only for him but for Rhett and myself as well.  Chesley was very excited for this day.  He is a very bright kid and understands a lot so it was neat to watch him go through this experience with such an open mind.  I know I have said this before but I am so grateful to have Chesley as the oldest child in our family.  He sets such a good example and always tries to do what is right.  We are proud of him and his decision to be baptized.

So the other day I was making dinner and needed a lemon and asked Rhett if he would run outside and grab one off of the tree for me.  Well it was raining so he ran out quickly and came back in with this.

He said that when he tried to pull it off it wouldn't come and he was trying to hurry so he pulled really hard and this is what he got.  I thought it was really funny

Happy Birthday Chesley

Chesley turned the big 8 on Saturday and for his birthday he wanted to go to Amazing Jakes.  Our family went with G-ma and Bonka, Niki and Carson and Jared was here with Kai, Cole, Victoria and Dane.  It was so crazy busy there but the kids still had a blast.  Chesley said it was the best day ever and is looking forward to his baptism in a couple of weeks.  Sorry about all the pictures but I do not know how to do a slide show.  

Chesley and Myself

Rhett helping Saydie golf

Emery and Victoria

Chesley very serious about his game!

Saydie, Cole and Emery riding the Frog Hopper

Opening Presents

Kai, Thatcher and Chesley waiting in line for rock climbing.  Chesley has always loved Kai and thought he was the coolest kid around.  Kai is a good kid and a good example for his cousins.

Kai and Chesley

Uncle Carson being a good sport riding the tea cups with Thatcher, Saydie and Victoria.

Having a blast on the bumper cars.

Chesley and Thatcher were so cute together on the Frog Hopper.

Giving Thatcher a little kiss.  Such a good big brother.

Blowing out all 8 candles!

Our sweet and Handsome little boy.  We are grateful that he was our first because he sets such a good example for the rest of the kids.

Sleigh Ride

When we were in Eagar for Christmas Steve and Bonnie took us on a sleigh ride in Greer.  It was so incredibly cold but so much fun.  Greer was so beautiful and quiet.  The horses had bells on them that jingled the whole way.  It was like we were riding on Santa's Sleigh!.  After the ride we got to go inside and have hot chocolate and roast marshmallows and make some smores.  The kids loved that part.  I love being in the mountains and enjoying the pace of life there.

Bonka and Emery

Our View

Thatcher B

Thatcher saying Cheese

Chesley and Emery

Bonka and Saydie

The Fam

Christmas 2008

We had a great Christmas last year!  I guess it is better late than never.  I keep thinking life will slow down a little and then maybe I can catch up on everything I need to do, but it hasn't so I guess I will stop waiting and start doing.  G-ma and Bonka were so good to us this Christmas.  They had a lot of fun stuff planned and too much really good food.  We even had a bit of snow.  On Christmas Eve we went to the barn and had the kids reinact the manger scene as Bonka read it from the scriptures.  It was cold but really neat.  Trying to get the kids to bed on Christmas Eve was a joke.  I think it was probably about midnight when they finally fell asleep.  When I heard the kids up looking at their presents so excited, all of them, I looked at the clock to see it was only 3:30 a.m.  I was so cranky and told them to get back in bed and went back to bed myself thinking surely Rhett would put them back in bed.  A few minutes later I realize everyone else is awake and we are going to open presents.  We must be crazy.  Never again.  We had tired cranky kids all day long.  Next year they are for sure going back to bed!  

We are always sad when it is time to come home.  We love being in Eagar and spending time with our families.  It will be so nice one day if we could find a way to call Eagar home!

Aunt Niki, Saydi & Emery

G-ma and Emery

Thatcher and Chesley

Saydie and Emery

Stella and Taylor decorating their gingerbread house

Joelle, Chesley and Sydney making an even better gingerbread house!

Opening presents from Great Grandma Schrader

Playing the Wii