HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDS!

I just wanted to write a quick happy birthday to Lindsey who turned The Big 25 today!

Linds- thank you for everything you do for me and the kids everyday and for putting up with each one of our different quirks that we have. We love you more than you know and hope you have a great day!

Love-

Chris, Maddie and Cayden

Please pay attention!

So most of you know, but after my second baby was born, I decided to quit my job and be a stay-at-home-mom! I love it (most days) but with Chris graduating recently we now have student loans to repay! With the economy so scary, Chris has decided to stay at his current job and current pay to have a secure job. So I was looking for something that I could do to help cover the extra payment. I decided to be a crossing guard! Pay is awesome for the little amount of work that I actually have to do, and the biggest bonus is that I get to bring my kids! But the scary part is how many people do not pay attention! When the lights are flashing, the speed limit is 20!!! Not 35 still! And just because the kids are past your lane of traffic does not mean you can go through the crosswalk! I am still in the road! These kids safety is in my hands, so please, please pay attention!!! I know everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere, but if you hit someone you will really be late! Please encourage everyone you to know to pay attention to crosswalks, not just when the lights are flashing, but always!

Update Overload

Yesterday Cayden turned 5 months! He is getting so big! He loves to smile, doesn't ever stop talking, and loves to give kisses! I swear he will suck your face off if it gets too close!

He loves to play with his sister and loves to pull her hair.

He is all smiles at all hours of the night...not so cute then...and loves to sit in his excer-saucer.

He is a hefty 15 lbs. 3 oz. We absolutely love having him in our family! He brings so much love to our home!

Poor baby is allergic to Penicillin... He had a slight ear infection and we put him on antibiotics. Two days later this popped up.Poor guy! We won't be giving him that again!

We went to St. George again with my family a few weeks ago. We had so much fun! It was just a weekend trip, but who could complain about swimming for 4 days?? Not us! Our first night there we saw the play "Footloose" at Tuacahn. It was fantastic! The main character was Thayne Jasperson, who also was on So You Think You Can Dance. And he can dance!!! Cayden wasn't too thrilled about the show, so poor Chris didn't see much of the play...

Then we swam for 3 days! It was about 104 degrees while we were there, so were content to stay in the pool. Madison loved to show off her new skills she learned in swimming lessons.

Of course Chris, being the entertainer that he is, kept us all rolling! Him and Madison had a blast jumping into the pool with their tubes!

Poor Cayden has his daddy's sensitive skin, so he spent lots of time in the hotel with Grandpa or just watched by the side of the pool. He didn't mind!

And when we couldn't stand the heat any more, we went bowling. I honestly don't think Madison's ball could have gone any slower. A few times we didn't think it would even make it to the pins, but she had fun and that's what counts. She was so serious about it. Look at her face!

We had fun, but we missed Alex. He had to stay back due to a nasty turf burn he got at football practice the week before. It was pretty infected and he had to keep it elevated. He got pampered by Grandma and Grandpa while we were gone, so I don't think he missed out too much!

I am super excited to show you what I've been up to the last several weeks! My sister-in-law, Erica, and I have decided to start an online boutique!! So without further ado, we are pleased to announce the opening of annmarie boutique! Check us out and add us to your favorites at http://www.annmarieboutique.blogspot.com/!

In addition to our online boutique, we are hosting an in-person sale in a few weeks - mark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there!

If you are interested in participating in our boutique, whether it be online or in-person (or both!), please contact us at annmarieboutique (at) gmail.com. We would love to have you join us!! Pass the word along to your friends - we would so appreciate a little linky love! Happy shopping!!

Driving!!!

Adam and Alex turned 16 back in April, but with the new driving laws they had to have their permit for 6 months before they could get their license. So today was the big day. That's a scary thought! They were both so thrilled, even though Adam can't drive until he brings his grades up, and first things first had to show Grandma and Grandpa.
Congrats boys! Be careful, be safe, and always pay attention! No accidents!!!
Love you guys!

left: Alex right: Adam