Snow!

Snow Angel by: Abraham

We woke up to snow this morning! The kids were so excited and couldn't wait to get home from school to play in it. Abe made it home in time to catch it before it all melted away. He and Gwyn went out to play in it for a little while. Gwyn was amazed by it and in truth it kept her busy most of the morning running from one window to the next yelling "snow". she was really excited to put on her snow suit for the first time and try it out for awhile.
Considering swinging in the snow. (one of my favorite things to do as a child.)
The snow was melting so fast!

Princess!!!!

Great Hair Day!! Seriously, Seriously....I love Gwyneth Rose! I know I am oohing and gooing but I can't help it. She is just my buddy. She is on my team..

This is my sweetest girl today ready for church. She loves this dress and has been carrying it around for weeks until she could wear it.
These are her new shoes that she has also been waiting to wear and she would walk around saying, "cute shoes".
The best part of today's ensemble is her hair. I blow dried and round brushed it. She may have great hair?!!! The amazing thing is that she just hangs out and let's me do it.
She is tired of me taking pictures of her!

Adam (4 months) And Gilbert (5 months)
Wes and the boys getting a good wrestle on.
Hi Friend.

My BFF Ally and her family came down to visit us this last weekend. We had a great time. Besides the fact that my family including me had the stomach flu it was really fun. Wes and Ally are great parents and really easy house guests. We stayed up late and giggled about funny HS and JHS stories. There is something about someone who has known you since you were about 9 years old and then when they marry someone who you have known since you were about 12 years old. My boys enjoyed Ben (aka Bendalin as Abe called him) and showing him the ropes of being a "big kid". Adam and Gilbert enjoyed some great kicking around time. Gwynnie, well she felt like Ben was a little too much boy for her liking. Wes and Bob played a little Golf and a little b-ball. Ally and I shopped and just talked. Great Weekend.

Swing Time

This is our new Swing Set. As you can see it it is already much loved! Abe and his friends use it the most..it has been a pirate ship, a space ship, warp pipes, and a cootie protector so far, we will see what else it can be .
Miss Priss will swing for hours. Sometimes she wants to swing too much:)
Abe is so proud of being able to work on his monkey bar skills!
Another view of the swing set!

Mmmmm yummy baby boy!

Valentines is in my top 3 favorite Holidays!

For My Valentine....Tucker got a few new "chapter books" that he can't get enough of.
This is Tucker's first ever Valentines box made for his first grade year. We had a great time making it.
Gwynnie giving her little valentine some loves!
This is a picture of our traditional Valentines breakfast. My mom did this for as long as I can remember, and I have tried to do it every year since Bob and I have been married.
For My Valentine.... Abe got a mimicking Parrot.
For my Valentine....Lady Lovely Locks got a rocking chair and ottoman for some book reading, doll loving, tv watching time.

For my Valentine...Gilly Bear got a great new chewing toy.

I don't think I like this!

Gilbert tried food for the first time last night. He didn't like it so much. The boys were laughing so hard at him as he shuddered when we put it in his mouth. They think their little brother is the funniest thing. I guess we will just keep trying!

DISNEYLAND 07'

The must have family picture every time we go to Disneyland.
Alice sat down with all the little girls while the band played. Gwyn walked over to join them and just sat down right on Alices lap. A little suprised, she just smiled and let her sit and talked to her.
We had a character breakfast and it was soooo fun. This was Gwynnies reaction to all the characters that got with in 2 feet of her. She loved them from across the room but up close no thanks!
Chip and the boys.
JEDI TRAINING! This was Abe's favorite part. They were picked out of the Audience to train with the Jedi's. Abe took this very serious and Tucker and Hunter seemed to enjoy it alot too. Tucker got to fight Darth Mal and was a little nervous about it.
Abe was practing his skills.
Abe was very prepared to fight Darth Mal.
(Trev, I know you are reading this with pure jealousy.)
Tucker and his cousin Hunter were practing the manuver to duck and cover.

BEACH DAY!!!!!

Gil and Daddy baby Monson

Tucker in a rare moment

out of the ocean.

(I think he should have been born a dolphin.)

Taft letting Gwynnie play with his bucket. Me and my boy!

The Mitchell's, the Lamoreaux's, and the other Lamoreaux's.

I like this picture! I love Bob.

The cousins playing on the beach....They had so much fun.

Abe loving the sand. Fun pictures of our day!

Five months old!!!!

Cute Boy!!!!!
On a walk with Gwynnie in the wagon.
Sitting with a little help...
Papa Lyle with Gilly Bear.