Read to me...

Ok, so we have this book by Sandra Boynton. It's one of many of her wonderful books. We love so many of them. Anyways Ethan likes this one a lot because he can "read" it.

It's called "Blue Hat Green Hat", and it's about colors, clothing, and where each article of clothing goes. Somehow the turkey can not seem to get it right.








In the end the silly turkey finally gets it right but only to jump in the pool with all his clothes on!

After all that reading Ethan wanted a turn to be silly. He was just having fun with it.

These times I will never forget. They are growing up too fast!

Tune in next time for "But Not The Hippopotamus!"

What the hail?

This was the little storm we had on the 10th. We had just put the boys to bed and sat down to watch tv. Eric heard some noise and we thought it was the kids hitting the wall. I looked outside and said that's hail! We went outside and we couldn't even hear each other talk.


This stuff was bigger than my ring. It was crazy!!!

Eric scooped up a handful to show the boys.

I went to their room to bring them out to see it and they were already asleep. I couldn't believe they could sleep through the noise.

Shelbie!!!

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear SHELBIEEE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOO YOU!!!

(Disclaimer: There's no such thing as too many pictures. Author reserves the right to post as many as she wishes!) :-)

It seems like just yesterday Shelbie that you were this little tiny baby.



Uncle Eric had never held a baby before. You were the first baby he ever held!

You were such a beautiful baby. You took wonderful photos. This was on Easter 1999

Father's Day 1999

Summer 1999

Your first Christmas.



Your brother adored you by the way.

He loved to make you laugh.

Happy 1st birthday!









At the zoo with Grama...

Auntie Songe, and aunt Lisa & uncle Eric.

Proud BIG Bro!



Happy Halloween little lady bug.

You and your brother were like Britton's first friends...

I loved babysitting you and letting you play together every day.

You were 3 and a half when he was born and loved to teach him new things.







Best buds!!!



Britton LOVES you Shelbie.



Boo boo!

Smiling for Mommy's Mother's Day picture!



Britton's 2nd birthday.

Salt Lake County Fair. Your horses name was strawberry.

You are such an animal lover.





Getting bigger and bigger!



Oh my gosh! Lost teeth!

Florida last year.

You made the most beautiful flower girl at Auntie Songe's wedding!.

Still buds!



Even though we live so far apart we miss you every day-would you look at this. I have been at this for about an hour and not one tear! Now I can't get this sentence out without getting all choked up!-I hope you had a special day, we are reaching out right now to give you a special "10 year old BIG girl HUG!"

We knew the minute we saw this music box that it was for you Shelbie. We hope your birthday was wonderful.

I only wish Ethan could have been as close to you as Britton was. He still talks about you though and knows your picture anywhere. From all of us. We LOVE you Shelbie!!!