First Baptism

Its hard to believe 8 years ago CharLee was my little babe, and now he is so grown up. Sept 5, 2009 you are baptised.
I feel honored to be your mother as I have watched you grow and continue with your sensitive heart, always trying to Choose the Right.
New Shoes, White shirt and a tie you can actually "tie". Looking like a little missionary already.
Dad helps you get ready for the big day.
Teaches you to tie your tie for the first time.
You were so sweet when you came out of the water. Beau was standing right at the glass and you looked up at Dad with a big grin and then gave him a good long squeeze. Your confirmation was beautiful and the spirit was so strong. Everyone loved hearing your sweet voice sing as Dad played for you.
Happy Family of 5, almost. Mom, Dad and Beau Loooooove you!
Grandma and Grandpa Horse love you.
Aunt Whitney and Jason love you.
Uncle Lee and Jo and Soren love you.
Uncle Lane, getting ready for his mission.
Uncle Drew and Arica love you.
Grandma and Grandpa Bee love you.
Grandma Essa and Grandpa Popeye love you.
Baptism cake.

Your baptism journal.
Beau in her new butterfly shirt Popeye gave you.
Your own scriptures engraved with your name along with markers and a hymn book.
Home made bread from Grandma Horse.
Beau was starting to get jealous wondering why you were having another bday:)
Uncle Lane gave you a fun game.
Grandma Bee made you a prayer pillow. She has made these for all her own children and now her first Grandchild. You can draw a picture of you and Jesus on the back.
Scripture stickers and a "My very own" Baptism towel you used, from Essa and Popeye.

It was an amazing day for all of us. We love you Bear and are so proud of you. The day even ended with a great BYU game and a Baptism "apple cider" toast with Mom and Dad. A beautiful spirit filled day. . . all because of YOU.

4 Week Kitchen Time

Kitchen Time

So with this little babe I have decided to do some of my own freezer food prep to help meals go a little smoother after I have baby. This will make it easier for me and Matthew and we can stay healthy.

This Week: Big batch of seed pancakes (to get the recipe go to phmiracleliving.com)

Week 2: Edamame burgers

Week 3: Dehydrated veggie crusts

Week 4: Roasted Mac Bell sauce (to go with Falafel) and hummus.

I will probablly also do our tomatoe canning and a few batches of berry freezer jam for Matthew. Then I can just whip up the veggies, shakes and salads and dinner is served!!!

New Pics. . . Sweet Babes

So I must say I am a bit impressed with myself. . .with all that is going in our life right now, I actually managed to finish our own babes pictures.

I love my little ones. I feel so blessed to have the ability to capture these moments. CharLee is getting more handsome and tender each day and Beau more spunky and animated. In just a month these will expire and we will add sweet little Andi to our family, so excited!!!!

CharLee's "Ben 10" 8th Birthday Bash

Dad took pics of CharLee "Ben 10" for a later surprise.
CharLee is getting soooo handsome. I can't believe he is 8!Daddy was in charge of the birthday celebration this year. He did the shopping, the cake and decorating.Mommy just loves you to pieces.

Beau helped make, or rather eat the Cake.

Daddy staying up late to decorate.

Made you your favorite breakfast, pancakes.

Loves for Beau after she gave you your first gift that morning. She knows how you love a good superhero movie.

Then it was off to school. Mom brought balloons and grasshopper cookies to class that day.

After school, Dad took our family to the place of CharLee's choice. . Liberty Land and Chili's. You even asked the server to make sure to sing to you.

You even picked the right number boat unknowingly:)

That eve we celebrated with the Lisonbee's. CharLee style gift opening. . ."relax sensation style".

I love these tender sibling moments.

Beau with Soren, the only cousin so far.

Whitney gave you your own climbing harness. You have learned to climb and love it.

Grandma, Grandpa Bee, Lee, Jo, Whitney and Lane were here too. We played pin the Omni Trix on the Ben 10. Grandpa was sick after being spun and Jo was all over the room thanks to Lee.

Beau was such a good sport trying to understand it was your celebration day. She loved helping you.

The last gift was a surprise from Mommy. You broke through the barrier up to your room to see it.

Your own personal "relax sensation", reading swing in your room. You screamed you were so excited.

Then Dad perfected your cake he made decorating it with all kinds of Ben 10 fun things.

You were so excited when you realized the Ben 10 was you on your cake. . . what a surprise! Dad is so clever and thoughtful. He spent all day planning and working on your 8th Bday.

It was so fun to have our own little family celebration for your 8th Bday.

CharLee we are so proud of you. Love you. Mom Dad and Beau.