LOVE this Toothy Grin!!

I am in LOVE with this Toothy Grin on my precious little Abigail!!

Yesterday, tooth number 5 broke through and she will be 10 months in 2 days! 

 

10 months!!!  WHAT!?!

 

So I tried to put this video at the bottom but it showed up here, 0h well!!

 

All of her different facial expressions just CRACK ME UP!! 

My favorite smile is when she crinkles up her nose, but I couldn't capture that one during this photo shoot!  DARN!  But I captured a lot of her other personality poses I think.

She seems to be on the move ALWAYS!  One time one of our little friends was holding her and wondering if Abbie was getting too heavy for her I asked, "Is she wearing you out?" And our little buddy replied, "No, she is wiggling me out!"  AMEN SISTER!!  That is our Abigail -the Wiggle Monster!!

You can really tell what a spunky little baby my little Abigail is!!

 

 

May Catchup

We love playing on Grandma and Grandpa's boat.

The day of the temple dedication.

We got to see President Monson - this close up.  Then when we left we passed by President Monson in his car and we waved at him and he waved back at us.  SO SUPER COOL!!

We also saw Elder Holland!

Carter also graduated from Preschool.  This was his final day.

Carter also received his award: Future Engineer for his crazy building skills with Legos.

They also did amazing programs where they sang the cutest songs. I will show video below of two of these songs.

(So blogger or you tube has changed and I in my computer stupidity can not figure out how to get videos to post like they used to so just click on the links below which will take you to the correct video.)

Carter's Preschool Award is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FwnlhbFrxw&feature=BFa&list=UUzNsVkVTRvTlaadmUN59I-w

I will greatly miss these preschool programs. I loved hearing them sing these adorable songs. This song in particular is one of my favorites! I loved watching Carter sing this song around the house. "God is Good"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ONmqLO-D_I&feature=BFa&list=UUzNsVkVTRvTlaadmUN59I-w

"God is Mighty"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQUeW1Xli84&list=UUzNsVkVTRvTlaadmUN59I-w&index=15&feature=plcp

April Anew

 This was Hayden doing her packet that I put together for General Conference.

 Our happy smiley girl at about 5 months.

 Sometimes, though it's not very reverent, this is how our family prayer goes.

 Matt's 33rd Birthday party.

 The Kansas City Temple open house.

 Abbie is my first thumb sucker. She only sucks it here and there but it sure is so super cute to see her suck it.  I know it may not always seem so cute.

Carter loves being the big brother and Abbie adores him!!!!

Carter's First Day of Kindergarten

Today was Carter's official first day of Kindergarten!!  I kept telling myself I wouldn't cry...but alas I am crying as I write this post.  If you would have asked me 2 years ago - maybe even a year ago - if I would cry when he went off to school I would have said I will probably do a happy dance.  BUT no, I am truly sad that my oldest, my little buddy, my Carter Boy has gone off into the world of school.  From this day on except for Summer breaks he will be gone for the majority of the day whether in school or working.  My short full time season with him is gone.  That makes me so sad!!  BUT at the same time: he is ready, he is as prepared as I could hope for him to be, he is a good kid, and most of all he needs to grow.  So my Carter Boy flee my nest and have great adventures a long the way just remember who you are, that your Mom and Dad love you, to be kind to others, and to Love our Savior Jesus Christ with all your heart, might, mind and soul!!

One of Carter's best buddies and our neighbor James. They ride the bus together and look out for each other.  It brings so much peace to me as I see James put his arm around Carter and guide him onto the bus - I hope both of these boys guide each other for good through out their time together!

 GOSH DANG IT!!  I still am having problems getting my pictures to rotate!!!  But here is my precious son with me his honored Mother.  I LOVE YOU!! I MISS YOU!!  I will be praying for both of us!!!

March Memories

I am definitely showing how NOT tech savy I am on this post!!  I got a new IPHONE on March 1st and came home and snapped a few pictures of our beautiful 3 1/2 month old Abigail.  But when I put them on the computer they won't turn right side up.  I finally figured out what I needed to do to save them right side up BUT then when I went to put the pictures on the blog they stayed sidewards!! I GIVE UP!!  So sorry if I cramp your neck by making you look sideways.  You can still admire our little cutie.

 We have quite a bit of dance parties at our house these days.  Here the kids are dancing to one of their favorite songs, "Dynamite."

 "ARRR" Hayden's a pirate.  See video below.

 So big!!  It's crazy to see all that dark hair since she now at 7 1/2 months has lost quite a bit of it except for the top and it is coming in quite blonde.

 Mitt Romney came to our town on one of his tours before he became the Republican Candidate.  A bunch of my friends came with and we snapped a few pics of all our kids.  We had so many there we even got on the news!!  Kids who love Mitt.

There's Mitt right there!!

Abbie was just learning to laugh:

Here she was just starting to coo:




Hayden being a pirate

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Whitney and Ryan Get Hitched for Forever!!

Hayden walking up to greet Ry and "Whintey" once they come out of the temple.

Ryan and Whitney after almost 4 years tied the knot!!  They were sealed for time and all eternity at the Winter Quarters Temple in Omaha, NE in March.  Their wedding ceremony was so beautiful!!  Matt and I were so thrilled for them that they were recieving such amazing blessings for both living such great and worthy lives.  We love them both and are just so grateful for their choices and their love. We are grateful for their friendship and their sisterhood and brotherhood.  The gospel is an amazing thing!  Families are amazing things!!

 Dade and Carter are sharin the love, too!

 Introducing Ryan and Whitney Lawter!!

 Matt's oldest brother Cory with his awesome girlfriend Susan.

 All the nieces and Nephew!

 Great Grandpa and Grandma B came bearing gifts.  Carter got some rockin BYU hair!

 Great Grandma sweetly made Hayden and Abigail a big and little sheep stuffed animal. Grandma made one for Whitney when we was little and decided to make one for my girls.  Those stuffed animals will always be kept special!!

 We tried to get some family pictures taken. I forgot I had my wrong shoes on so we had to try again below.

 Two of my friends Heidi and Natalie did the decorating for the reception and can I say WOW!!  These two have talent coming out of them in every direction. They are amazing!!

 Every center piece was a little different and each as gorgeous as the last.

 My dear, sweet Heidi whom I love! She is the amazing lady that threw my breathtaking Baby Shower!!

 Kurt N' Meg's chubalub Elway! What a cutie!

 The Mothers!  Aren't they good lookin!!

 Carter lookin all Dapper!!

 It's always good to practic a little Karate and Ryan is always ready to play along.

 Hayden was a HUGE fan of the milk and cookie bar!

 I'm pretty sure my kids would have danced the night away if we had let them.  I don't know if they missed a dance.  This was my favorite part of the evening.  I LOVED dancing with my kids! It was just one of those "It's so awesome being their Mom" moments!