Preschool graduation

Colby and Carter graduated from preschool. They were so cute. They have learned so much and are ready for the next chapter, Kindergarten! My babies are growing up! Each kid was in charge of a nursery rhyme they had to recite. Mrs. Woodfield asked if we could dress them in their character. Colby had Humpty Dumpty and Carter was a butcher.

Before it started Brayden just had to sit on the stage with them. :)

Cute little butcher.

Not the best picture but it was the only one I got of the whole group.

Cousin time

All the "big" cousins on the Stokes side of the family love my little Brayden buggy. The first thing they do when they see him is grab him and start playing. This picture just sums it up. Carson and Brayden swinging. Hayden is on the other side of the swing making Brayden laugh hysterically. So sweet. We love our cousins.

Easter



 I am just a little late in posting these! This is my babies Easter morning. Love them!


My princess

This was the best I could get!

Couldn't get Brayden to smile for nothing!

The boys love the Easter egg hunts and Grandma Gail's and Papa and Grandma Susie's house!

We went to the Logan Zoo clear back and June. Aaron and Keri met us there along with their kids and my parents as well. Days like this are the best. The only thing to make it better would be if our Daddy wasn't working and if Mandy and her family could have come!



Aaron and Carson

Keri and Jackson

I'm sure Papa was tired from holding Brayden like this the WHOLE time!

These shirts say trouble 1 ,2, and 3. So fitting!

After we went to the park and had a BBQ.

Carter

Colbs

The boys put a bunch of sticks in a pile and made a "big fire."

Snuggle time with Grandma Susie

Worn out

We even got a boo boo along the way!



Love my kids!

I have soooo much catching up to do! I will get caught up soon! I just had to quickly write down something Carter just said. I lost my wedding ring about 2 months ago and it still is missing. It is making me crazy! I want my ring back. Andy also lost his wallet about a week ago. He got up in the middle of the night last night and it was driving him nuts that he still couldn't find it. He said a prayer and immediately knew where to go to find it. Andy told the kids he prayed and Heavenly Father helped him find it. So just now Carter came strolling in my room. He said, "Mom, maybe if you pray like Daddy did then your ring would show up." Sometimes I think my kids teach me more than I teach them. If only I could have the faith they have. I am one lucky Mama to have such good kids. I hope they stay that way. I know it was something simple he said today, but it really opened my eyes. Love my kids!!!!

Andy's Birthday/painting easter eggs

One of these days I will get caught up on my blog! Andy turned 29 over Easter weekend. So on Friday we had a crab dinner and painted Easter eggs.

Quincy always loves the boys entertaining her!

The boys love crab. It's fun to eat and play with after! :)

We love our Daddy!!!

Goodbye Grandma

My dear sweet Grandma passed away at 1:30 in the morning on March 9. Wow! Can't believe she is actually gone. She was thee most amazing woman. What a legacy she has left behind. She had a 5 bypass open heart surgery. She had many complications. They took her back for surgery 2 other times after that. She finally started to come out of it and her cute personality was starting to come back. She suddenly quite breathing for what they think could have been 10 minutes or maybe a little more. She had severe brain damage after that. She has always been so healthy. She was 83 but you would think she was 63. I have always known this day would eventually come but man has it been rough. My poor little Grandpa breaks my heart. The doctor came in and said he advises we take her off life support. We had already come to that conclusion so it was no shock. After he talked to the family for a while he asked us if we had any questions. My cute Grandpa asked him if he knows anything about cloning. ha ha Even in a sad situation he can get everyone laughing. After taking her off life support she lived for another 14 hours. My Grandpa kept saying, "She is dying just like she lived." That is so true about that lady. She was always so positive in every situation. She was more like a friend to me. Calling her house meant I would be on the phone with her for at least an hour. I am going to miss to visits to her house. The holidays are never going to be the same without her. Thanksgiving she had at least 10 pies made. Her sloppy joes and her mashed potatoes were the best. I am so thankful for all the memories we have made with her. The many vacations and the many times we got together just because. She was so family oriented. Most of all I am going to miss her great big hugs. There is just nothing better. As my Grandma would say, "I love you, big time!" Until we meet again Grandma. Thanks for raising such a good family. Thanks for always being there for me. Thanks for always talking with me. Thanks for the wonderful legacy you have left behind. I can see your face now when thinking about the reunion you are having. I know you are holding baby Tommy in your arms. I know you are with your parents and Aunt Edie. And I know you are with our Savior. Love you Grandma. I miss you already. This life will never be the same without you. Watch over us always.