Noah's birthday...

This goofball turned EIGHT!!

Birthday breakfast in the birthday bowl!

I put 8's all over our front door so Noah would see them when he got off the bus.  He had no idea what they meant! I thought it was self explanatory but it confused our neighbor too!

Noah and his "hockey rink" cake!

Have you ever seen anyone so excited about a cub scout shirt?

Getting the game he wanted!  He almost passed out from excitement!

The boy and the goods!!  It was a great birthday!

My oldest is EIGHT!!  Isn't that just nuts?!?  He is such a wonderful boy and every so often I catch a glimpse of the man he will be.  He is so kind and loving to me.  He compliments me often which makes this tired mom feel better!  I always say that we are making all of our mistakes with Noah so we won't screw the others up as much.  But Noah is wonderful in spite of all of our shortcomings.  He is so special and I am so glad Heavenly Father gave me such a great kid to start out my journey as a mom!  I just love him to pieces!

Noah's extra special day!

Noah turned eight and made the choice to be baptized!

We are so proud of Noah's decision!

We have the BEST family ever!

Grandma made Noah a really special wall hanging showing the armor of God!  We love it!

When Noah was born I dreamed of all the things he would do when he got bigger.  I dreamed about this day and it felt so far away....but it came in the blink of an eye.  Noah turned eight years old this spring and made the choice to be baptized.  We are so proud of the boy he is and the young man he will become.  Noah is gaining a testimony and we love watching him grow and make good choices.  We were lucky to have such wonderful support from family and friends on his special day.  I hope this is the first of many special days in Noah's life as a member of the church! 

Eli turns ONE!!

Sleepy boy on his birthday morning

I can't believe I have been kissing this face for a whole year!!

Eli's birthday cake!  I think it may be the best cake I have ever made!

The birthday boy and his cake!

He loved his cake!

Yummy frosting!

I honestly can't believe my baby is one!  There are no words to describe what this past year has been like.  Eli is a choice blessing and came to our family when we needed him most.  He is a miracle to us and we are thankful every single day for the chance to raise him.  He is so naughty and into EVERYTHING.  He challenges my patience...A LOT...but...I wouldn't trade him for anything!  He is truly such a joy and we love him so very much!

Aidan's 5th birthday...

The birthday boy and his dinner of choice: pigs in a blanket and peas!

Yet another dinosaur birthday cake!

The birthday boy and his cake and loot!

Aidan turned five this year!  I cannot believe how fast the time has gone!  He is such a wonderful little boy.  He is so smart and continually amazes me with the things he learns.  He is still all about dinosaurs...although he is adding king cobras and sharks to the list!  I love his crinkly nose when he smiles and his funny personality. He brings so much life to our home and we are so glad he is ours!

Talia is six...

This pretty girl turned 6 years old!!

Breakfast on the birthday dishes!

She was so excited to get to go to school on her birthday so she could celebrate with her friends!

Birthday puppy cakes!

The pink puppy birthday cake!

Cake and presents for the birthday girl!

Talia turned six years old this year!  You honestly couldn't find a better girl in the whole world.  Talia is my right hand and I am so glad she is in our family.  She is kind and helpful.  She has a contagious laugh and the best smile.  She loves to learn and is a teachers dream.  We are just so proud of the girl she is!  Our lives would never be the same without our little Tally girl!  We love her so so much!