It happens every year.  It is approaching the end of the school year, the weather is already way to hot for me, and I can just feel the excitement deep inside.  I am like a little kid this time of year.  I am so excited for the 4th of July!  I know it is still 2 months away but that doesn't stop me from getting so excited.  I love this time of year.  I love getting away to cooler weather, spending time with family and just being in Eagar.  Life just doesn't get much better than that.  

9 YEARS!

On Tuesday April 21 Rhett and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary, at least we tried anyway.  Since I work weekends we decided to just go to dinner as a family but last minute Kristen said she would watch the kids so Rhett and I could go by ourselves.  This is about as exciting as our anniversaries get.  I don't think we have ever really done anything exciting for our anniversary and I am pretty sure we haven't even gone out to dinner for all of them.  I told Rhett next year is our year.  10 years is a big one and I really want to do something special.  I know people usually talk about how it doesn't seem like they have been married as long as they have and how time has gone by so fast.  Well I agree with one thing, time has gone by fast but I feel like we should be married so much longer than we actually have.  Maybe it is because we have known each other for so long.  I am truly grateful to be married to my husband.  I never could imagine my life without him and am looking forward to what is yet to come!

Waiting for Lemons!

The other day Saydie and Thatcher were playing outside and I peaked out to check on them and saw them sitting on the grass facing the lemon tree.  I noticed they were playing with some lemons and just sitting and talking about cute stuff so I grabbed my camera and snapped a couple of pictures.  They sat there for a long time and when they finally noticed me I asked them what they were doing and Saydie said,  "we are just waiting for the lemons to fall of the tree so we can pick them up."  It was so cute.  I have found them a few other times sitting outside together by the tree again, just waiting for the lemons to fall.  

They Say It's Your Birthday

Today our Emery Anne turned 7 years old!  Looking back through pictures it is crazy to see how much she has grown up.  I wanted to find some baby pictures of her to put on here so that I could show everyone her crazy hair she had as a baby.  It was so funny.  It looked like she stuck her finger in a light socket.  Emery is such a sweet girl.  She has the kindest heart and is such a hard worker.  We sure enjoy having her around.  

Emery at age 3

Chesley and Emery at the 4th of July Parade 2005

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.