Dirty Bird

This boy LOVES dirt. Maybe more than the average boy. I was watering the garden and he crawled a bit too close. He got mud splattered and he LOVED IT

He discovered a love for popsicles. We heart summer!

Clean birds...

These boys are pretty funny! When they are not fighting, the love each other!

Woo-hoo Look Who is 32!

Mr. Lover turned 32 yesterday and so I thought I would write 32 reasons why I love this guy!
We went to the Spokane Shock (Arena Football) game on Friday night with some friends from our ward! SO fun. SO loud. My ears were ringing for the rest of the night.


1. He is passionate about the things he LOVES (as well as the things he doesn't)
2. He has a fun personality
3. He is a wealth of information about many subjects
4. He is an awesome cook (when he has time)
5. He plays and wrestles with the kids all the time
6. He has great insights
7. He is smart and logical
8. He is conscious of how I am feeling
9. He is so fun to tease because of his thick skin and loud laugh
10. He has so much energy when it comes to all things outdoors
11. He is a great landscaper (you can't tell by looking at our own yard though)
12. He can build ANYTHING out of wood
13. He's a great fix it man (again, when he has time)
14. He has a contagious energy
15. He loves his children and always compliments them on their strong points
16. He puts up with me and my girl drama and many other issues
17. He has a strong testimony
18. He gives me great advice (he is much wiser than me)
19. He is a BIG, no, scratch that, HUGE dreamer (which is refreshing from my boring practicality)
20. He has WONDERFUL family (double bonus for me)
21. He loves the temple
22. He doesn't get nervous about much
23. He is a go get-er (if he wants something done, he will do it RIGHT NOW)
24. He is not afraid to say how he feels, but still has tact.
25. He is always up for an adventure
26. He smells yummy
27. He has a nice boo-tay
28. He knows how to make people laugh
29. He is young looking (on our honeymoon people asked us if it was legal for us to be married, he looked like he was 12, ha!)
30. He loves his family very much and is extremely loyal to us/them
31. He LOVES to laugh
32. He is a great partner in this busy, crazy but fun life!

Since he has passed every level of Angry Birds ever made, I decided to do the red bird cake. My Bff Emily actually decorated it, because that is her specialty, but he LOVED it!

Why I love being a Mom...

I love waking up every morning to these bloomin' cuties! I had an awesome mom's day and am so proud of my sweet, darling kids. I am also very grateful for the wonderful example of my own mom and my mother-in-law! I hope to be just as patient, loving, generous and full of life, just like them someday!
A few outtakes...


Colton's new face...the infamous nose scrunch that all of our kids have done!

This one makes me laugh out loud!

Sydnie's Special Day

Saturday April 9, 2011 Sydnie got baptized into the church by her dad. It was SUPER special for her because people came in from out of town; both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, friends and neighbors and bishops! After the baptism we had a brunch at the church (Thanks Costco and all the help I got from the guests). Cake pops were requested at the brunch by Sydnie as well, so we (my friend and I) ended up making 120 of them a few days before hand! YUM! The brunch was delicious and memorable and the cake pops were a hit!! What a wonderful choice Sydnie made and what a wonderful day! Thank you all who came to show love and support to Sydnie!

Proud Parents

Grandma and Grandpa Banks

Her BFF's (I LOVE her smile, she looks so happy and she looks like she is glowing!)

Grandpa and Grandma Lindsey

Some other fun activities while the company was here...a walk down to the school to play on the playground...

Grandma even got in on the fun.

Lookin good Wes

Out of order...This pic cracks me up! Syd's brothers, minus Colton. I think he was in his carseat already..

Awesome cousins!!!!

Happy boy (as usual)

Shoulder rides at Manito Park

Lainey and Syd

Love it!

Happy Easter From...

All of us! (The Easter Egg Family, in order of oldest to youngest)

I can't resist my cute Coco man! He is 9.5 months!