Happy Father's Day

I just want to take a second and say that I have a WONDERFUL Dad and a WONDERFUL husband (who is also a great dad). I am so lucky to have had such great men in my life and in my children's life. Thank you both for all you have done and continue to do for me. I love you guys!

Party Time

We had a birthday party for Samantha yesterday with two of her good friends. I am really glad we ended up doing itbecaue she had such a good time. It was a pizza and pool/outside party. Granted the pool was a kiddie pool, but hey, the kids didn't care and still had a lot of fun. Here are some pictures of the big day...

1 Month Old!

I can't believe Paul is already a month old (as of Thursday)..Samantha is still in love with the kid and is doing GREAT with him. I couldn't have asked for a better older sister. Paul is turning out to be pretty mellow, and is happy just hanging out on the floor or in his swing when he's awake. I'm counting my blessings and hoping it doesn't change. Here are some pictures of Paul at exactly one month...I love the second picture because it shows what is usually happening, Paul hanging out and Samantha right there ready to touch him.

Paul's Bath

Samantha loves getting in Paul's bath...hope this makes you laugh

What A Day!

This is how our morning started out...I should have figured that this would set the tone for the rest of the day.

After breakfast, we took pictures for the invitation for Samantha's little "friend" party with her two friends who also turn 2 this month. Jason, Talmage, and Sammi had a hard time all being happy at the same time, but this picture turned out pretty cute. You should have seen the three mom's trying desperately to get the kids to look at us. We were singing, being trains, etc. It was actually a little ridiculous, but still fun.

After that, my Dad was in town, so we drove up to Salt Lake so he could meet his newest grandson and namesake. Samantha was SO excited to see him. As we were putting her to bed tonight she yelled "Love you Dad Dad" with no prompting from us. She is going to have such a fun time this summer when she gets to spend more time with him.

After taking pictures with my Dad, Samantha wanted to take a couple with Paul. You can see how pleased she is with herself. She sure loves her little brother. I can't say he's as excited with the arrangment as Sammi. I guess he should get used to her being in charge because I don't think it's going to change any time soon!!

You Gotta Have Friends!

Our good friend Cami and her little boy Talmage came over to play today. It is so fun to watch Samantha now that she's old enough to actually have her own friends. She and Talmage were so excited to see eachother, they kept hugging and yelling "YEA!" Here are some pictuers of them playing together. On the topic of friends I just many great friends who have helped out during the first couple of weeks with Paul home. Kim and Brad, Cami and Chris, Emily and Jacob, and my Aunt Teresa have all taken one of our kids so that either my mom or Adam and I could have a break. (not to mention that my aunt helped my mom clean my whole house so I wouldn't have to worry about it for awhile). I know that not everyone is lucky enough to have so many people willing to help and to do so gladly. It also helps that they're fun people so we actually like to hang out with them!! Thank you everyone for your help, but more importantly for your friendship.

New Pictures

Here are some newer picture of Paul, including his first bath. Kelle's Grant - I hope you still think baby Paul is "tute!" Other than just surviving :) we aren't doing much. My Mom left yesterday. I'm not sure how I would have survived with out her help. Samantha is sure missing her. She was not happy when it wasn't "Brama" who was waking her up this morning. Thanks again Mom for taking the time to come out here, we LOVE YOU!!