Dallin Turned Six!

Our cute little Dallin was born six years ago on December 9th. Time flies when you're having fun. I can't believe he is already six and going to school. He has been such a good kid, I've really been spoiled being his Mom. I hope his little brothers turn out as well as he has. We love him so much and are so grateful he is part of our family. All in all he said he had a great day. Strawberry cake is his favorite, so we tried our best to make a "pink cake" as manly as possible. Aunt Kristi did an awesome job with the limited tools I provided :) Happy Birthday Dallin!

It was bound to happen sooner or later...

Well with four boys living under one roof it was bound to happen sooner or later. Last Wednesday Dustin got a call from Alex's preschool teacher that he had split his chin open on the jungle gym. Dustin went and got him...I was at the elementary playground...and he steri-stipped him up. We thought it would be o.k. - then that afternoon he went to a Birthday Party at Jumpin' Jacks. He must of cracked it open there, because he came home and the band aid was all bloody again. By the next morning it wasn't looking so great, so I took him into the doctor and they super glued him shut and sent us on our way. That afternoon Derrick bumped into him and it oozed a little more...later that night again Derrick crashed into him and sent it bleeding again...poor Alex! We took all the bandages off that the doctor had put on and it didn't look good. More steri-strips...more bandaids. The next morning he had a horrible rash from the bandaid that the doctor had used, we think he had an allerigic reaction to the sticky stuff on the bandaid...it looked painful. Now we are to the cortizone and neosporin stage...and it's finally getting better. What a trooper he is...not tears no complaining. We are so proud of our tuff little guy and thankful all this happened after family pictures! :) LoL!

Alex Turned Four!

Alex turned four on Tuesday. I can't believe how grown up he is already! His favorite thing about his birthday was the candy decorations on the table and the Ice-cream cake from Dairy Queen! Alex loves sugar...a major food junky :) We are so proud of him and all the life that he brings to our house. He is always singing so new song from school or one that he's memorized off of TV. It's hilarious! We love you Alex!

Thanksgiving 2008

It was so much fun to go to "Grandma Herb's" house for Thanksgiving! We did so many fun things and had a great time being with our family. Thanks Dad for taking Dustin and I pawn-shopping...sorry about you know what ;-)...LOL! Mom thanks for all you do! I know that cooking and doing dishes for that many people for that many days is hard...take a nap...rest up for the next visit. Cody, it was so good to see and spend time with you - hope your new job goes well. Holly - you are such a great girl...never settle you are worth the wait! Always remember we got your back! Tara and Julie, it was so fun staying up with you guys and lauging and making watches and seeing Twilight! You guys know how to have a good time and it's just fun to be around you. Love you guys!

Dustin turns the BIG 30!

Dustin's 30th birthday fell on Thanksgiving Day this year...it happens once every few years, but this one was extra special because he turned 30! I've been teasing him about it for months...he says he's staying 29 forever...ha...ha. We were at my families house this year for the holiday and the next day we had a fun "celebrate everyone's birthday party" party. We had family pictures, went to dinner and then went bowling...Dustin was a trooper and didn't even say too many bad words when my Mom got a higher score...LOL! He was so busy helping the boys bowl that I don't think his head was really in the game...or at least we'll use that as an excuse. Happy Birthday Dust'! We love you! - Amy & Boys!

School Pictures

These are Dallin & Alex's School pictures...I always thing school pictures are hilarious, espcially years later...LOL! Alex wasn't having the greatest of days, we couldn't agree on what shirt he was going to wear. At least we got it taken though.


Remember when...
Derrick called Alex "Dalex" all the time and Alex said, "My name is NOT DALEX, it's Alex"

Dallin said all he wanted from Santa this year was a calendar...easy enough!?!

Happy Thanksgiving!

"All turkey birds are different,
from sea to shining sea.
And you'll never see another bird
Like this one to you from me.
Can you see what makes him different?
Do you need some helpful hints?
I made him from my very own
Thumb and fingerprints!"

(I love school projects! They make the holidays so much better. I'm so proud of my cute little boys and their creative personalities)



We are so blessed! At this time of year I can't help but think of the many blessings that we have. Four healthy, smart, cute boys. A warm, nice place to live. A caring united family. A restored Gospel. A free country. Just to name a few. Let us be grateful as we gather together to share the Lords blessings.

Whew...what a week!

This week has been busy...busy...busy at our house. To start with I had two different Super Saturdays to get ready for and cut vinyl. I still can't believe I got it all done...it took a few late nights and a lot of help from Dustin and the Boys, but we pulled it off. Then Saturday was my 28th birthday. I can not even believe I'm that old. Time flies when you're having fun. We were at the church for most of the day helping with Super Saturday, and then Dustin and I went to dinner with Melissa and John. It was a hoot. It's so nice to get out and relax once in a while. Thanks Dustin for all your help I really apprieciate all you do. You made my birthday a special one! Thanks Dallin for remembering my birthday...there is nothing better than waking up and having your little boys tell you "Happy Birthday" right off the bat. Your present was my most cherished. Thanks Melissa and John for the drinks, the chocolate and the laughs...you guys are the best! Thanks Mom and Dad for the scriptures...I've wanted them for a long time and it's something I would not have bought myself. Love ya! Thanks Mom and Dad Alldredge for the birthday wishes, Happy Birthday to Dad Alldredge...hope it was a good one! Thanks Lisa, Melissa, & Donelle for the cute watch...Love it! Thanks Don and Jeni for remembering me...the card was hilarious! Thanks Stephanie for the idea book...can't wait to use it. Thanks to everyone for the phone calls and happy wishes. It's so nice to be remembered. I had a great day!

Same old...Same old...

The first thing to report this week is that Dustin has managed to skin both legs up playing kick-ball on a league that his company plays for. He is such a kid at heart! Each time he comes home from a game he is covered in Red dirt from head to toe and usually says something to the effect of, "I had to slide to win the game!" I shoot him a "you are almost 30 years old, when are you going to quit sliding" look and he just smiles and limps to the bathroom to clean it up. This week however I just couldn't help snapping a picture. This whopper is on the opposite leg of the one that is usually hurt and is pretty bad. He said at first that it was just a surface wound, but I think not. The dog follows him around constantly licking at his wound trying to help...which naturally only hurts more. It's sad, but funny! The rest of us are doing great! Dustin's "mini-me's" as he likes to call the boys are constant smiles and imagination. I think we've finally got our school day schedule down pact and we have even been making it on time to the playground occasionally :) Life is good!

Trick or Treat!

Halloween 2008

It doesn't get any cuter than this!

Here are a few of our favorites!

Our cute little bunch of boys!

Dallin couldn't decided between Batman or Darth Vader, so he wore Batman to school and Darth Vader Trick or Treating! He loved being super heroes, but said the costumes were hot and sweaty!

Alex was ... you guessed it...SPIDERMAN! He was so excited he woke up before the sun came up and we heard him whispering, "Today I get to be Spiderman, and eat candy! I am so lucky!" It was so funny! This kid loves sugar, so naturally Halloween is his favorite!

Derrick dug through the costume box looking through all the "hand-me-downs" and decided that he wanted to be an elephant instead of a pirate. He was soooo cute! He wore this costume all day, to Dallin's school, through the party, to Alex's school, through the party, to the neighborhood party (Thanks Sorensons! It was great fun!) and then Trick-or-Treating! What a trooper. He had to run the whole time to keep up with Alex who couldn't help himself with all the sugar handouts. Poor little guy fell asleep on the two block ride home and when we got there Dallin said, "Hey look...there is a sleeping elephant!" We all had a good laugh, and couldn't help but take a picture.

Our little Zeke squeezed into the Dalmatian outfit! What a doll and a good baby too! He's always good for a smile...gotta love those cheeks!

"The Dog!" Need I say more? Dustin thinks it's hilarious to dress up Cloey. If she could talk she would say, "How many more times are you going to humiliate me, before the joke is over?"

To wrap up the day Holly surprised us with a visit! The boys love it when she comes down, I think they thing she's their personal servant. She'd give them her big toe if they asked her to. Thanks Holly for being such a great aunt and friend!

Happy Halloween Everyone!