Happy Birthday Madison!

20 years ago today I became a mother...

To this beautiful, precious little creature...

My life has never been the same and I wouldn't trade it for anything. 

Here she is all grown up...

Happy 20th Birthday Madison!!! No more teenager! Your dad and I both love you very much!

It has been such a joy watching you grow up! From waiting for you to arrive, taking your first steps, getting your first tooth, piano lessons, soccer games, getting baptized, Young Women's, girls camp, driving, dating, jobs, Teacher Training, FCCLA, Color Guard, graduating High School, going to college, moving to Washington. You have been a trailblazer and set the bar high for your sisters to follow. 

Here is a replay of your birthday video from two years ago:

Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time Ashley was the star patient at her orthodontist - Glauser Williams Orthodontics. They seriously are the best orthodontists in town. Ashley sees Dr Glauser & let me tell you...he rocks!

She won a limo ride and free meal at Neilson's Frozen Custard for her and ten of her friends! They also received awesome goodie bags! Thank you so much Dr Glauser!

As you can see by the date on the pictures this happened back in Nov of 2010, so yes I am a mommy blogger fail to just now be getting these pictures up. Do you think I'm setting a blogging record posting something from almost two years ago? Oh well this is really a case of better late then never :)

Look Who Is The Newest Westwood Cheerleader

This girl right here.....
 

Congratulations to Ashley for making cheer at Westwood (her Mamma's alma mater)!!! You've worked so hard for this and we are so proud of you!

Prom Girl!

Sara is off to her junior prom with her handsome date Devon. Such a lovely couple! They look stunning in my humble opinion. Sara's dress is gorgeous, I especially love that we got it for only $25. Devon selected a beautiful corsage and boutonniere that complimented their outfits smashingly. Sara is wearing sparkly Toms, now that's comfort! Devon (and his Mom) worked really hard to find the perfect matching tie. Have fun tonight!

Ragnar SoCal 2012

I'm doing my second Ragnar SoCal on Friday. Why...I don't know.  Sometimes I think I'm crazy & have a death wish. I'm in Van #1 runner #5. I wish I was runner #4 or #6, those miles would be waaaaay better for me waaaah waaaah. When I picked runner 5 it did NOT have a 7.5 mile distance but Ragnar likes to change the routes around so if you ever do a Ragnar just keep that in mind when picking your route. Plus it will be a great experiment to do a race being 30lbs over weight #Sarcasm #KillMeNow.

On the upside it will be a fun group of ladies and I'm looking forward to meeting all those cool chicas on our team! Plus not to mention two days off of work & cooking! Whoo whoo!

Our Orchid Tree

This picture does not do it justice! It had a blooming wonderful spring! This was from a couple weeks ago, now the tree is on the down side of blooms but it's glorious while it lasts. We always get a couple of people who drive by and stop to ask what kind of tree it is and my kids say their friends parents ask about it when they drop them off infront of our house. It's an Orchid tree and we love it! Thanks to my cousin Joan for planting it :)

Pinewood Derby 2012

Adam and Ryan competed in another Pinewood Derby. That makes two Derby's for us now. This year Adam's car was called Lightning McQueen.Thanks to all the leaders for all their time and effort with my boy in Scouts!

Faith at Teen Elect

Back in February Faith went to Teen Elect. She loved it! Our stake makes it super fun for the kids. I was left asking where did the years go? My baby girl is now 12 & old enough to go to Teen Elect. Wahhhh....Tears!!!! Isn't she beautiful though?!