My Tanner Jared

Tanner Jared has blessed our family for nearly five years.
Tanner brings a lot of sugar and spice to our daily life.
I'm honored to be his Mommy.

I love you my sweet son-moon!
xoxo

Princess Tea Party

My Sister Holly and I took Brooklyn and Rylee to this amazing Princess Tea Party Fundraiser.
The party totally exceeded our expectations for the day. We will be there next year for sure.

Rylee was Princess Ariel and Brookie was Princess Aurora.

Though Princess Brooklyn looks so serious, it's only because she was in heaven.
She was so mesmerized by the dozen real princesses at the party, she was at a loss for words.

Cinderella came and sat near her during a musical number. As you can see her focus quickly changed from the performance to "rella" that sat near her.

A little shocked!

A little dancing.

After the party, I realized that I wasn't in any of the pictures with my Princess.
So I used the self timer of the camera to document our first annual Princess Tea Party together!
I love you-my Sweet Princess of Love!!!

Lullaby and Good Night

The other night Tanner begged for Kaden to cuddle in bed with him. As a result my two boys fell sound asleep. Tanner is counting down the days until he and Kaden can share a room.
I couldn't resist capturing the love. They didn't flinch one bit so I got a little closer.

These cheeks work hard.

Shug Soundly Sleeping.

Then I got more daring.

I hesitated at first because Brookie isn't much of princess when she first wakes up.

I couldn't resist capturing this sleeping beauty. Luckily she stayed asleep.

Uncle Will-Woo

Uncle William (aka Will-Woo) drove from Provo for a surprise visit.
William and Kadster had a great time bonding.

Just Chill'in

My Simple Joys, 3

Brookie loves when I give her a pedicure. She asks all the time if I can paint her toes. Several months ago I warned her that the paint might come off sooner if she stays in the bath too long. Recently this has become a big concern of hers. Often she says that she wants to take a shower just for a little bit so her paint won't come off. Brooklyn is so particular and detail oriented.

At church today Brooklyn was trying her best to be reverent while the sacrament was being passed. I noticed that her undershirt was showing around the neck of her pretty dress. I couldn't have that so I reached under her dress and pulled her undershirt down. To my surprise Brooklyn said, "Mommy don't! Heavenly Father will see my privacy's (a.k.a. privates)". For those of you that have been around when Brookie is changing know how modest she is. In fact shes asks that I don't look at her privacy's when I wipe her and she's even concerned that Kaden is looking at her when she changes. I'd rather her be extremely modest than the opposite. After all she does have two brothers.

The kids were watching the famous movie, "Saturday's Warriors" today. It's a ritual for Brooklyn to mimic the dancers in the beginning of the show. Brooklyn hadn't realized the show had started so I said, "Brooklyn do you see the ballet dancer?" Tanner corrected me and said, "Mom, that's Heavenly Father's Dancer!" I confirmed that he was right. Tanner is a very faithful saint. Also today he said, "we are all brothers and sisters here on earth- for real mom!!!"

Late at night when I change Kaden's diaper, he routinely fusses with his eye's closed, grabs both of his feet and pulls them up to his head. Occasionally he even tastes his precious toes. I know this precious phase will pass so soon I wish I could freeze time!

Kaden has started to say Mama. I love to hear his sweet voice. Too bad he usually says it when he's desperately frustrated. I love being your Mama Kade.

My Dad passed away nearly seven years ago. I think of fond memories every day of my father. I often share my thoughts with the kids so they understand what an awesome Dad he was to me. Recently we were talking about Grandpa Hundley. Tanner asked if he, Brookie and Kaden had talked to Grandpa Hundley in heaven before they came to earth. He continued to express how he thinks that they knew him in heaven. I can picture my Dad sitting down with each of them. He probably warned them about choosing the right here on earth and keeping Grandma Hundley happy. Tanner amazes me, he comprehends so much.

A Spoon Full of Sugar

Every minute of everyday this spoon full of sugar keeps me motivated like an energizer bunny. If all the sacrifices I've made were for my benefit I would have thrown the cards in months ago.
How could I do anything less than have the honors to be his personal portable food supply.

Kaden has taught me about sacrifice like nothing I've ever experienced. He's been such a great sport and so happy despite all his food intolerance's. I'm humbled that his sweet spirit with tricky eating habits has blessed our family. I can't imagine all that he'll teach me in the years to come.

When Kaden looks at me like so, it's as though he's saying
Mommy, Teach me to walk in the light.
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I'm trying little buddy!