Benson Moments!

The first snow we had, the boys thought it would be so fun to try and make an igloo. I kept telling them they need more snow. But whatever kept them busy. Benson's absolute favorite thing to do is go shooting. Jordan took the boys rabbit hunting alot this winter. Benson came home so proud that he came home and shot this rabbit all by himself. Benson was so excited to be a solider for halloween. This is the field trip he took when he was in kindergarden, they went to the Roberts Library and Roberts fire station.

We put Benson on Kades flag football team this year. It was just to much driving for me having them on different teams. They seemed to have fun. All cousins Staton, Wylee, Benson, Kade, Branson and Joel.

Love this picture of Kade and Ben.

He is always finding something to keep him busy,

He played soccer last spring and I never posted any pictures. It was alot of running but he enjoyed being outside after the long winter.

Porter Moments!!

The little ham! always wanting me to take his picture and look at him. Grandpa Dave had a full knee replacement and when we went to visit him in the hospital Porter wanted to hang out in his bed.. This picture reminded me of some of Jordans baby pictures. Everyone says Porter looks the most like Jordan. He was batman for Halloween and wore his costume everywhere.

Porter's Preschool teachers sometimes likes to paint the kids faces depending on which letter they are working on that week. Of course Porter would not let them paint his face so he ended up with a cat on his hand.

When I took him to the dentist I figured he would freak out but he absolutely loved the attention. And the fact that their is a train that circles the office.

He had to ride the mini size tractors at the pumpkin patch.

Laynee, DreAna and Porter

S for sammie snake

A rare look at Porter. He only falls asleep if he is completely exhausted and it takes alot.

Other sleeping moments

Loved the fact that he curled up with his blanket on the couch.

Best Friends!!

Kade and Joel have been best friends since they were babies. They have grown up together and pretty much do everything together. It was a sad day for everyone when they had to move to Washington. We will sure miss these guys.. Benson and Vanessa Porter and Tyler, we will always rememer the fun times together and can't wait for more when you visit. Love you guys...

School has offically Started!!

It seems like our summer just flew by, maybe because we didn't have the perfect weather. The kids seemed excited to start though. Here is the first day of school Benson, Alexa, Brynlee and Kade.
I seriously can't believe that Kade is in 3rd grade. Mrs. Nakaya is his new teacher.

Benson is now starting 1st grade and will have to adjust to going to school all day everyday. He is in Mrs. Surerus' class.

Last but not least Porter Started Preschool and will be going 2 days a week. Here is a picture of him and DreAna ready for there first day of school ever. Everyone is always asking me if they are twins.

Finally they made it to there school. Mrs. Jana and Mrs. Joan are the best preschool teachers. I highly recommed them. All my kids have attended there preschool and everyone loved it and learned so much. Now my only problem is I have some free tme which I have never had.

Rigby Lake!

So these pictures are backwards but oh-well. We spent a lot of time at rigby lake this summer. They have really improved it and the kids loved it. Kade was dumping sand down Ports shirt and DreAna and Tyler really thought that was so funny. So everyone took turns.
Look at all that sand. He sure needed a bath when we got home.

Joel laying in the sun getting dry while Kade played in the sand.



DreAna, Porter and Tyler

Swimming Lessons

So we had swimming lessons again, the kids really love the water and its so good for them to learn to swim. Here is a caption of Kade after he came up from jumping off the diving board.
Benson had done so good swimming under water and really getting his tecnique right.


Last we finally put Porter in for his first time. He had friends in his class Deegan Miller, Porter, Cole Taylor and Saxton Scott. The poor teacher had her hands full with all these boys in her class.

Porter loved every minute of it and did very well. He still needs to practice putting his face in the water and blowing bubbles.

Oh- and he really hated waiting his turn the little stinker snuck off the step when the teacher wasnt looking. So I guess he didnt love every minute of it. He always wanted it to be his turn.

Benson's 6th Birthday

Benson's birthday was July 7 and I am just getting around to posting it. We just had a party at the house for him. He invited lots of friends from school and of course had a bunch of cousins supporting his day.
I think Porter was very jealous because all these presents were Bens and not his. He even occupied the chair before Ben had the chance to.

I bought him a cake and then that morning he said that he wanted me to make brownies, so we had both.


Benson is such a joy to have in our family. It really wouldn't be the same without him. He is always making us laugh and has so much positive energy. He is so patient with his brothers expecially being stuck in the middle. He enjoys everything outdoors like shooting guns, camping, fishing, working on the farm with dad, he even asks if he could mow the lawn(hopefully that will last). Benson i am so proud of you for everything you do, we love you so much and are so grateful for you.