Fun Weekend with Family!

Mike's brother Kirk and his wife Shaughnessy and their
baby Ryon came to stay with us for a few days! We had
such a great time. The weather was very cooperative and
we spent tons of time outside just soaking up the sun!



We had a little BBQ on our back patio.

Jaymie brought over some of her super delicious

super cute cupcakes for us. Dillon couldn't wait to

devour them! (Actually he couldn't wait to devour

the frosting!) : )

Ryon had lots of fun in the swing. He loved

being outside. He is such a cutie!!!

We really just hung out letting the kids play and chatting.

Jaymie with her baby Henslee and Shaughnessy with Ryon!

(they are the cutest babies!)

Dillon had so much fun playing with uncle Kirk.

On friday we went to the Phoenix Zoo. Dillon

and Taya loved seeing the animals and

running around.

Right before we left the kids got to ride on the Carousel.

Dillon chose to ride the Crocodile and Taya got the Panda Bear.

We had lots of fun!

Friday night we went to a spring training baseball game.

The Cincinnati Reds vs. the Seattle Mariners. We sat

out in the Berm. The kids had fun, it got a little windy

for awhile so it was a little chilly. But we had fun!

Dillon took his mitt and a ball. He was pretty disappointed

he didn't catch a real baseball but maybe next time.

Saturday we went over to Jesse and Jaymie's house. The

kids got to go for a spin on uncle Jesse's scooter!

Taya didn't technically get to go for a ride, she just got

to pose for the pic. She sure loves her daddy!

It was so great be able to spend time with Kirk and Shaughnessy

and Jaymie and Jesse! We had a wonderful time and hope to

see them again soon. Thanks for all the fun!

Happy Birthday Dillon!

Holy Cow Dillon turned 4!!!!

We were lucky enough to be up in Utah for Dillon's birthday. He got to have 2 parties and spend time with Grandpa Ron and Grandma Janet and Grandpa Jim and Grandma Susan. He also got to do a lot of fun playing with all of his cousins!

Dillon wanted a Construction Site on his cake. He helped put everything on including the work signs and sprinkling all the dirt.


Make a wish!!!

Dillon got lots of wonderful gifts! Thanks so much to everyone!

We had a great trip, it was so nice to see all our families and spend some time.

We love you all!

On the drive home we had to get a pic of the kids in their super cool shades!

Taya borrowed some of mine! Haha so cute!

Grandpa and Grandma!

Hooray! Grandpa Jim and Grandma Susan came to visit! They came all the way from Syracuse Utah. It was so good to see them and we had a great time!

We drove over to Mike's school and we ended up playing in the parking lot for awhile.

Dillon brought a bag of cars (of course) and he had fun driving them on the ledge.

Taya was so excited to be free to run around she was laughing and having a blast!

We also drove over to the Mesa Temple and walked around the grounds. It was pretty wet and it rained off and on. The weather was not cooperating. My parents came to enjoy the nice "winter" weather we have here and of course it rains and was pretty chilly (61 degrees) brrr.

Taya and her baby!

The first day they were here it was pretty warm and we were able to play outside for a while.

Taya loves Dillon's car she never lets him have a turn!

Swinging on the swing set is always fun!

Dillon had so much fun playing with Grandma and Grandpa. He couldn't get enough all he kept asking was "will you play with me?"

It was so nice to have my parents come and stay. We had a lot of fun! Too soon they had to go back home. Dillon was pretty sad to see them go but I kept reminding him of all the fun he had. We love them so much and hope to see them again soon! Thanks so much for the great time!

Valentine's Day Festivities!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Dillon and Taya got some giant lip suckers from Jesse and Jaymie so we had to get a pic.



Taya couldn't keep hers in her mouth so I had to help her. She loved the sucker though!

Dillon and I made some heart shaped sugar cookies and we all had fun decorating them!

Of course the most fun was eating them!

Soooo Yummy! (and messy)

Dillon wanted to lay by Henslee (Jaymie and Jesse's baby) She is sooo stinkin cute!

Happy Birthday Michael!!!

Happy Birthday to my hubby! Yesterday was Mike's birthday. We had a great day! We drove to Mesa to go to lunch at Costa Vida (super delicious)! Then we went home and played in the backyard with the kids. That evening Jesse, Jaymie and Henslee came over and we ate barbeque ribs fresh off the grill and some delicious cake! It was a good day.


Mike got a new shaver and some new shirts. Dillon gave him a couple cars so they could play together.


Dillon was convinced that his daddy wanted a monster truck cake for his birthday. He got to help put the trucks on and sprinkle the "dirt".

Michael is a wonderful husband. I love him so much. We have been through a lot together and he has always been right by my side making everything okay. He is so funny and is always making me laugh. He knows how to look at things in a positive way and bring out the best in a situation. He is such a hard worker. When he puts his mind to something he will get it no matter how difficult it is. He is a wonderful support to me and I admire him for his dedication to work hard for our family.
Michael is a wonderful father. Dillon and Taya love him so much. He is always playing with them and making them laugh. He is so much fun to be around and he is always making us smile. We are so thankful and happy to have him in our lives and we love him so much!

Happy Birthday Michael/Daddy!!!

Trip to Utah!

After Christmas we took a little trip up to Utah to spend some time with our families. We had so much fun and it was great to see everyone!


Taya and Dillon with some presents.

We went to lunch with Grandpa Randy and Brittany and Kaylee. It was super delicious and it was good to see him even though it was a quick visit.

Super cute girl cousins with matching PJ's
(Alexia, Miley, Kaylee, Taya and Mackenzie)


Dillon with his super cool shades and a Lightning McQueen fishing pole!



Taya and Dillon with some presents!

Taya feeding her baby (oh that is so precious!)

Taya and her cousins Kylee and Ellie.

Dillon and his cousin Hallie.

We tried so hard to get a picture of all the cousins. It didn't go so well but at least they are all in the picture! (Ellie, Taya, Dillon, Kylee, Hallie, and Kaylee) They are all so dang cute!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!