Welcome Spring! Glad You're Here!

This is way too cute not to remember! My Mom always does a great job decorating her house---right down the the wreath on the front door. It is darling. Well for spring she put a cute wreath on the door with a sign across it that said, "Welcome Spring! Glad You're Here!" Anyway, a few weeks ago she went to take the sign down and put up the new one and discovered a bird had made a nest behind the sign on the wreath and there were four tiny eggs in it! So Fun! We the baby birds finally hatched this week and we got some pictures...how cute it this?!? They are tiny. She said the eggs were only about as big as the Caburry eggs we all love and eat way to many of at Easter...LOL! They have only had a few mishaps with the mama bird attacking Holly and her date as they approached the steps for the "Door-step scene" and Tara accidentally opening the door too fast and the mom flying into the house---Totally funny when you here her tell the story! So far so good though...the little cuties are still chirping away.

P.S. The Herbison House front door is off limits so call ahead and they'll open the garage for visitors...LOL!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the special Mom's out there in our lives! We love you! Mothers day was perfect for me. Loved everything my family did for me! Thanks guys for making me feel so special! I love you all very very much and I am glad to be your mom!

It makes me happy that I only weigh 20 pounds!
I laughed that Dallin was sure that Alex wouldn't sing in church for me. Alex did sing and he did a great job!
Dallin drew this picture on the inside of the card we sent to my mom. It was so cute I had to scan it in and save a copy for myself. I asked him to sign the card the other morning while he was eating breakfast and then I walked away to get his clothes for the day. I forgot all about it until a few hours after he was gone and I saw it sitting on the table. He had not only signed it, but had drawn this cute picture of my mom and the boys...I thought it was darling.This is the picture that Alex drew for me in church. He is getting so good and writing his name...all ready to go to Kindergarten next year!

End of Soccar 2010

Soccer is done for this year and the boys are sad. They did really great! Alex loved every minuet of it. He would ask me every day, "How many more days until my next soccer game?" I have to admit I am glad it's over this year. Their schedules were crazy and on top of each other and the spring we've had has left something to be desired when sitting in the cold and wind on the soccer field. The boys never seemed to notice though. They had a blast!


Alex finally got a trophy to call his own. He was so excited to put it on the shelf and tell Dallin he had one too! Go Alex!

This was Zeke at Alex's last game. The wind was blowing so hard it was knocking the adults around. Zeke's hair was done and slicked down when we got there, but it was blowing so hard he had to lean into it to move and his hair was standing on end. Funny face. Totally Zeke.

You're a Grand Old Flag...

Dallin had his First Grade program at school today. It was fabulous! He did a great job. I don't remember singing that well in first grade. You could hear every word. For weeks he's been talking about getting ready for it and telling me how every time they sing "I'm proud to be an American" his singing teacher starts to cry and he just knew it would make me cry too. Well, I have to admit, I got a little teary. He's getting so big. I can't believe he's almost in second grade! This kid is smart and funny and growing up way to fast. I hate it and love it at the same time. You did an awesome job Dallin. We are so proud of you! P.S. Mom we got it all on video so no worries!

Cousins!

Dustin's Mom called and said that Ryan and the kids were coming for a visit and so we decided to go up for the weekend too and take advantage of the cousins and the fun! We had a great time. CJ, DenniAnn, Kristi, Becky and I took all the kids swimming on Saturday for a couple of hours while Dustin and Tyler played with the surround sound, and they had a blast! I was thinking it would wipe them out and they would go home and sleep for a good long while, but no such luck. We went home to Grandma's for sloppy joes, the kids tanked up and they were off again to play in the backyard, until we made them come in to get ready for bed. I was pooped! I have no idea how they just keep going and going and going! We had a great time visiting and catching up and just taking it easy. We needed a break from work and life and it was fun to just relax. I totally fell asleep on the couch early on Saturday night after our big swimming adventure and I'm sure I was snoring. I love that old blue couch though...so comfy. Sunday after church Mom and Kristi attempted to get all the kids smiling in one picture. Zeke had a pack of fruit snacks and was not having anything to do with the picture. Dallin couldn't keep his bunny ears off of Derrick, and well...you try getting eight kids under age seven to cooperate and smile at the same time after sitting through three hours of church! Not our best moment, but a good memory. LOL!


Zeke was a little unsure at the pool for a while. It's been a few months sense we last went, but after he warmed up a bit to the idea, I couldn't get him out of there and he was having NO help in the kiddie pool, even though he was about 2 inches too short. I about had a heart attack a few times watching him go under! Both Dallin and Alex thought they were totally awesome sporting Jayden's goggles. They looked hilarious with them on. Thank heaven for DenniAnn. She was the only only brave enough to jump in with the kids and catch them off the diving boards, slides and to make sure Zeke didn't drown. She's a good sport and she loves the kids. I think she's still one of them at heart. I can't believe she's off to college this year. When Dustin and I met she was only eight and getting baptized. I feel old.

The "Spin" Park

This month we discovered the "Spin" park just a few blocks from our house. We love it! There is so much to do! Here are a few of my favorite shots. I have taken a ton of them!
A seat for everyone...a mother designed this ride, I just know it. No crying kids that have to wait in line for their turn. Just right for the little guys too!
Zeke...has to do everything himself--no help. He is getting bigger every day. My latest nickname for him is "Bruiser". He is a tank. Does not put up with anyone getting in his way. Some days is scary...LOL!
This is such a Derrick face---the kid couldn't get any more full of life if he tried.
I had a hard time catching Alex on the camera. He loves to climb and climb and try everything out. Quiet, but very observant. Before you know it he has a new trick mastered and ready to show off.
Dallin loves to "pose" for the camera right now. He is very aware that i'm taking pictures and loves to look at them after we get home. Funny how they go from begging them to smile to begging you to take the shot.
Just hangin' around...
Alex loved the rock climbing wall...scared the life out of mom watching him go up and down that thing. I had to pull the plug when Zeke thought he should give it a whirl.
Hilarious! He is still a kid at heart. Thought I wasn't watching and took a spin. Busted!
This thing is totally fun, but beware it could cause a divorce. Dallin did awesome in it, got it on the first try. You climb in and the thing starts to spin. I gave it a whirl and practically fell out...screamed...screamed some more...Dustin came running...tried to catch me as I was half hanging half spinning...screamed some more. Finally got out of the thing. Dustin put his arm around his sister like they were married and said (not very quietly I might add), Who is that lady that almost killed herself in that thing honey? How embarrassing!" It was a funny memory, but I eneded up with a bruise and wont be doing that again any time soon. For the record, my Mom tried it too and did better than me.
Holly packin' Derrick. She loves him!
Dustin helping Zeke get his footing after a spin. Her seriously couldn't stand up straight for a few minuets after spinning around. Totally funny!
She loves being a Grandma!

The girls...love it when they come!

Follow the Phrophet

After watching conference all weekend this was bound to come up....
I'm sitting in the office downstairs working and the kids are playing in the playroom next door. I hear this conversation:

Alex: "Derrick do you know Thomas Monson...he is a Prophet!"
Derrick: "Ya! I know him!" (Pretty sure at this point Derrick had no idea, just wanted to sound cool.)
Alex: "You know like on that song...(he starts to sing)
"Follow the Prophet, Follow the Prophet, Follow the Prophet, Don't Go STRAIGHT!"

I was rolling on the floor! Derrick has been singing "Don't go straight!" all day sense. At least we are on the right track and they know who the prophet is and that they should follow him...even if it isn't straight!

P.S. We still sing our "Prophet and Apostles" song to the tune of One little, Two little, Three Little Indians every now and then to keep them fresh in our minds...can you name the first presidency and all twelve apostles? Try it! It's fun!

Be True to who you are and the family name you bare...

This is us. The Herbison Fam'! With the exception of Uncle Cody who is in Oregon and couldn't make it down for Easter. We missed you lil' Bro'!
So fun being Grandparents!

Conference/Easter Weekend

After the game I headed off to work for a few hours so this is what I found on my camera when I got back...
First things first...get the eggs boiled for coloring. The kids love to help grandma, and she is patient enough to let them. (Not one of my better strengths.)
Watching the dye work...and waiting...and waiting... (I think Holly and Tara were just as excited and curious!)
Listening to conference...having a good time. (Loved conference this time! My Favorite time of year!)
Came home to a yummy dinner that Dustin and Dad made. I love this guy! Always willing to help and make it special. Everything looked so good and tasted awesome. I am considering going to work and letting him stay home to handle things. He does a way better job than me...LOL!


For years I have been begging Dustin to get me a baby duck for Easter. Every year we have the same discussion. I want the baby chick or duck to play with for Easter, he says "No" because they grow up, make a mess, he would get attached, what would we do with it after a few days of staring at it...We do NOT live on a farm Amy! So anyway, as of yet no baby ducks. Well on Sunday while we were waiting for dinner the kids were getting rowdy so my Mom and Julie took them for a walk over to the duck pond and this is what followed them home. A cute little Easter duck. (Actually I think it was a baby goose, but whose complaining? It was fun for a little while and then I made them take it back. I don't think it had a mom and I felt bad, but it was fun for the day and very "Easter-y"!

"Kickin'" the weekend off...

We kicked off Easter weekend at Dallin's soccer game bright and early Saturday Morning. Grandma and Grandpa Herbison came down for the weekend with Holly and Tara so we had some great cheerleaders!

Dallin did awesome! Look at that kid run!
The Cheering squad...
Go Dallin!
Sisters...do we look alike?