Today, Blakley got her tubes in her ears. The day started out early for us. She woke up with all smiles at 6:00 (normally its about 8:00). We got ready and headed up to the hospital. She was scheduled for surgery at 9:15 am. I was so worried that she would be cranky because she couldn't have anything to eat after midnight last night, but she was great!

I know it looks like she is about to cry in this picture, but really she is just about to do her "ewww" face. It's a face that she pulls when she discovers something cool!

I love this picture!!

She was laughing trying to pull on her ankle band.

FUNNY GIRL

After the surgery was over the doctor came and got us and took us back to the recovery room. We were only there a few minutes before she woke up smiling and waving her arms in the air. She was so HAPPY! The nurse said that this is so uncommon. Most kids wake up super grouchy. Not Blakley Girl! I have no doubt that she did remarkably well because of the sweet priesthood blessing that her daddy gave her last night. Thanks Babe!

She loved her sippy with apple juice:)

Some of the tiles on the ceiling had paintings on them.

She loved looking and pointing at them.

She slept all the way home. When we got home she had a few bites to eat then whined to go back to bed.

Sweet Dreams Sweet Girl!

I so hope this will put an end to her constant ear infections.

Poor Girl!

Sunday BBQ

I always love lounging around on Sunday afternoons with our family.

We decided to have a BBQ since the weather was good for once:)

Troy and Carter helped me in the kitchen

Aren't these boys the cutest things ever?

Clint and his darling mom

I LOVE this picture!

I sure love this little girl:)

Blakley loved being outside!

Codes and Wends came and joined us.

Never a dull moment with them around! Cody always has the funniest stories:) I didn't get a picture of Mr Bentley, dang it!

Tanner and his Great-Grandpa Ted

What sweet men!

World's Best Parents

I love you guys!

Jessica's Surprise Party!

My niece Jessica was nominated to be a MAG officer for the sophomore class next year.... so we decided to throw a SURPRISE PARTY to celebrate!

MAG officers are in charge of planning all of the girl choice dances throughout the year. She is going to have such a great time. She is so excited for next year. YEAH!

The boys helped me decorate the house in the school colors

ORANGE and BLACK to show our school spirit:)

After the party, the girls went and saw the movie "Letters to Juliet"

What a fun way to finish off the night!

Grandma Terra and Tristin

Silly Faces

Carter, Lela and Troy

SURPRISE!

Grandma Sue

Mommy and Troy

What a good-lookin family!

Rob and his kiddos

*we miss you Kim*

JESS:

We are so excited for you and your upcoming school year!

We love you so much!

xoxoxo

Oh Kimmi......

Happy Birthday Kimmi!

We love you and miss you very much!

Not a day goes by that we don't think about you.

We are going to let some balloons go tonight for you.

The boys hope you can see them from Heaven:)

XOXOXO

Blakley was giving them extra love!

My little boys were so excited to send these to you tonight.

Carter even sang you a special "Happy Birthday" song:)

WE LOVE YOU!

I'm a Soccer Mom in a Soccer World!!!

Troy decided to play soccer this year and found out that he really LOVES it!

And it doesn't hurt that he's pretty good at it too:)

Party Hardy

Last night, we celebrated Blakley's birthday with the our family. We had yummy Cheese n' Broccoli soup in bread bowls, homemade salsa and chips and dessert!

Blakley was trying so hard to get her daddy's attention in this picture. She finally just yanked his hair....that did it:)

My 3 beautiful nieces and mother-in-law

Scoob, Silly Jordan and Clint making the Salsa

Blakley with her grandma and grandpa

She got lots of cute outfits, a couple pair of sandals

and a new pair of shoes.

She is ready for summer now!

She also got a new ladybug ball and precious moments plate and cup set.

Check out the darling cake that Wendy made.

Simply Darling!

Blakley loved it too:)

Everyone needs a good cry once in a while.

She's super cute even when she cries:)

Happy Birthday Blakley!!!!

We Love You!!!

Blakley's One Year Check-up

Weight: 20 lbs. 6 oz. 50%

Height: 28 inches 25%

Head: 44 1/4 35%

Sad news: 4th ear infection in 3 months

Time to get tubes

BLAKLEY is ONE!

Today, my Princess turns One!!

The Balloon Fairy left her a few pink Balloons in her room. The boys filled her crib with them when she woke up. She loved it.

Since we are going to celebrate her birthday on Sunday, we didn't have any of her presents wrapped yet. Good thing Hil came to the rescue and gave her a gift. Thanks Hil! She loved her outfit:)

We gave her a small piece of cake after dinner.

It only took about minute for her to figure out that she was suppose to dig in and eat it.

She is so funny lately. She loves giving her big "cheese" smile when she is happy:)

I can't even begin to express the joy Blakley has brought into our home. She is so much fun! Even after a year, we our still fighting over her attention.

Her Mommy loves her sooo much!!!

Her Daddy loves her sooo much!!!

Her brothers love her sooo much, too!!!

Tanner

Troy

Carter

Happy 1st Birthday Blakley!

We Love You!

Carter's Big Day!!!

Today my baby boy turned 5 years old!

The Balloon Fairy mixed it up a little and had helium filled balloons and as well as some on the ground. Guess she should of kept it the same as always, though. Carter wanted as many balloons as Tanner and Troy got and they wanted the filled balloons that Carter got.

SHE'LL NEVER WIN:)

Carter got to open a couple of presents before Clint left for work. He got the soccer ball that he wanted and a new summer outfit. Too bad it was too cold to wear it.

We asked him where he wanted to eat dinner and he chose........

Chuck-a-Rama.

Of all places he could have chosen:)

Grandma Sue, Grandpa Tom, Cody, Wendy and Bentley all meet us there.

After dinner we came back to our house for present time!!

Grandma Terra and Grandpa Bruce came over for that.

He got so many great gifts.

Carter Boy,

We sure love you!!!

Happy 5th Birthday!