ELLA's Groove

Check out this sista...

Just hope she doesn't hit her head from all that jammin'

Treasuring my family....one by one

Miles...

Miles is growing up before my very eyes...

he looks so old in this picture.  He is a mini me for sure.  He looks more like a Hansen than any of his siblings.  and acts a lot like I did when I was little...(I remember this when I start to lose patience...) I am sure my parents just laugh.  He is very particular...certain socks, shorts can't have cargo pockets, he bites his nails, etc...

We have been taking some time before bed to treasure THIS treasure...

so happy he is old enough to enjoy it.

Look how grown up he looks.  Oh my!  He is almost 10!!!

Quincy...

I have realized with my theme of "treasuring" that I don't get enough pictures of my Quincy.  I am trying to figure out why that is.  I hope I treasure him enough.  I am going to work on that.  I spend a lot of energy learning to be patient with his persistence and passion.  We also work on music together every day.  But I need to capture some of these moments with my camera.

I try really hard to keep his "treasured" Phillies shirt WHITE.  yeah, it's a chore.

Porter...

I am treasuring the time I have with Porter because he is still at home a lot.  He is growing up so fast.  I can't believe he is 5 years old.  He still loves to play with mom which is very nice!

He also loves mom to go on his field trips for preschool.  Here we are at the pizza place.  he had lots of fun.

Here we are playing Porter's favorite game.  Porter LOVES games.  

Ella...

Can't believe my baby is almost 11 months old...sniff sniff. 

Ella is so big.  Here are some recent photos.

precious sleeping picture.  I love this pic...Porter thought it looked like she was a boy...what else is new?  Everywhere we go, people tell me how cute HE is.

My stubby kiddos...they had just come out of the dryer.

This picture could probably go under Porter's section.  He "treasures" his sister.  He tells people that she is HIS baby!

Yeah, we've got some work to get her to "treasure" a headband once in awhile.  She HATES to keep things on her head.  Her WonderWoman year picture is going to look silly without it!

I sure hope her Easter basket will have a second stubby in it!!  I have a hard time getting this one washed!  She LOVES it!!

ALLEN...

I was just thinking this week how awesome technology can be...ok, for lots of reasons, but it's awesome to be able to txt my hubby during the day!  It's so much fun!  Love him!

TREASURE TREASURE TREASURE........

Baseball St. George Trip

MARCH MADNESS TOURNEY

Miles is always super excited to head down to St. George, UT in March and participate in a baseball tournament.  It's always interesting because they usually play teams who play outside year round...it usually takes the team a couple of games to "warm up".  

What isn't to love about a road trip with dad, a hotel, pool, the continental breakfast (THEY LOVE THIS), and lots of baseball! 

Porter was thrilled because he got to go this year!

(DAD IS A BRAVE SOUL)

The reason for the trip...

to see our "CARLOS" play ball!

POOL CRAZINESS....

look at that face...

My Porter is growing up.  Look how big he is.  He felt so big to be able to go!

Spiky hair?...

 Buddies!

MY BOYS!!!

I hate missing this trip, but we figured Ella wouldn't appreciate being in the sun all day with no where to rest.  She sure missed her brothers...

Here Ella is during the "quietness" without her buddies...

Yeah, they were missed.  I relaxed and enjoyed the quiet time, but was sure ready for my family to come home!  We missed them!

TREASURING update

My treasuring for the last couple of weeks...

I finished the Book of Mormon on March 8th!  I always get new insights every time I read this book.  It's true, and I am so thankful for it's influence in my life.  I am a better person because of it and it helps me want to do even better.

I'm on to the Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price...

yes! a new book to TREASURE a little more...

TREASURING family time...

don't have a lot of photos of this.  But we enjoyed our Saturday with our whole family together...

Ella's first In N Out!

Quincy was sure thrilled with our DI thrift store find...

so fun to see his face light up!

TREASURING Ella milestones...

She is waving, crawling, has almost 3 teeth, and trying to talk on the phone...

TREASURING the time I have to enjoy baby yumminess...

Ella's favorite place to be right now...looking out the window.

Yeah, we are really ready for spring!

Ella has been sick...and although that isn't fun, I have enjoyed cuddling this cutie!

Can't get enough of my sweet baby E.  Love you Miss.

on to more TREASURING...

in case you are tuning in a bit late...my word for 2013 is TREASURE!

Now this post makes more sense I am sure!

Porter turns 5

My Porter Bobo is 1.25!  Can't believe how slow the time goes :)

For some reason Porter was determined to have a pirate cake and pinata and go to McDonalds.

He had a great day...

Lots of wonderful presents....Legos, new swim attire, Star Wars Angry birds, Uno Attack, etc...

Here's the pinata set up!

Here he is with his gifts and best buddy

 Wow, spoiled boy!

 He got the DC Comic version of the encyclopedia of superheroes!  We have the Marvel version and it is LOVED at our house!

Porter with his cake

oh yeah, and it had to be "rainbow"!

 Turning 5 means closer to Kindergarten...

SHOTS!!!

Got it done and got to go to McDonalds twice in one week (shoot me now)

but that was the "treat" he chose for being so brave at the Dr.

5 Things I LOVE about my Bobo

1. He is my cuddle bug and will still give kisses and hugs!

2. He runs everywhere he goes.  He is so excited!

3. He adores his siblings....no, I mean really adores them!

4. He loves to draw!

5. He asks if we can play together.  LOVE that he loves to hang out with mom!

Favorites:

Food: hot dogs, McDonalds

Superhero: Batman/Robin

Baseball team: Pirates
Friend: brothers, Blake, Jacob

Here is that excitement!

here is a drawing sample.  Spiderman heroes and villians...

He had a pirate day at preschool the day before his BIG day...

here he is ready to go...

the bobo is the parrot!

Love you Bobo!

Boys...and homework!

I guess at least it made it home...

haha

(see that small crumpled piece of paper?  Yeah, that's the homework)

Latest Projects...

I joke with Allen that I am trying to learn to be domestic....

haha

I have gotten better over the years....we don't eat bagels and canned soup twice a week anymore :)

Some of my most recent projects...

better shot of our new family wall

Onesie I made Miss....

saw it on Etsy but didn't want to spend that much on one...

Baby shower gift for a lady in our ward who is having twins...

diaper motorcycles!!

I am learning to sew....slowly!  This is my next project...

table runner for summertime...

love the material...I am OBSESSED with polka dots!

We shall see how it goes!!

THIS IS ALL IN ADDITION TO:

homework, music lessons, meals, loving kids, keeping a clean house, Primary stuff, etc...

I love it all!

(most of the time) :)

Ella is 10 months old

Can't believe my baby is 10 months old.  wow!  She has grown so much this month...

2 teeth...crawling...

Things about Ella right now...

She HAS to feel big with the rest of the family.  If we are eating something, she WANTS it!  Here she is with her first beater!

She has HAIR!

She LOVES her stubby....sound familiar!?

 and still loves to "smother" herself.  Here she is napping...

She can crawl and pull herself up into the sitting position...so sadly we had to move down her crib.

sniffsniff

She has been sick and not sleeping well this week...

happy teether/sicko

Sleepy head...I love her and even don't mind snuggling with her.  I know she will be big WAY too fast!  Love you Miss.