Bridger T Turns 2!

I can't beleive my baby is 2! How did that even happen? One minute he was born the next he walks, talks and causes trouble! I love him so much and am so happy that he came to our family!
He is such a delight! (when he isn't causing trouble) He keeps us laughing constanly! His favorite character right now is Buzz Lightyear. He runs around the house yelling "Toinfinityyandbeyonn" and "Iaspaceranercomeinpeace". He adores his sister and cups his hands around his mouth and calls out "dider"! He also love his big brother, but also loves to steal his toys and break them (sorry Evan). He has had a hard time, until recently, with going to bed in his new bunk bed (thanks, Grandma & Granpa Cazier), and loves to snuggle in bed with Mommy and Daddy (which we also love, but probably should put a stop to). He's picking up on colors really quickly and is supper smart! We love our baby, and yes, he will always be our baby!
Happy Birthday Bridger!

Family Pictures 2009

Yes, it was REALLY cold outside! I have wanted family pictures in the snow for years, but the snow never seems to stay before Christmas, this year I wasn't going to let that stop me. I would have gone to the mountains if required, but these were actually taken in Farmington Canyon just a couple weeks ago after it snowed enough to stick. I love them! Big thanks to Becca who came out and froze with us to get these great shots!
Bonus! I even liked more than one picture this year without retakes! Sometimes I hate that I am so picky, but that's just who I am when it comes to my pictures!

My handsome son, who is getting way to big!

My beautiful baby girl, and yes, she will always be my baby girl!

Our family Christmas card that I designed myself, I love how it turned out!

Merry Chirstmas, Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings!

Disneyland 2009

Waiting for the Nemo ride, for the first time. It was just about to open the last time we were there, but we missed it by 2 days. It was pretty cool, a lot better than the old submarine ride, I have to say. Of course what Disneyland trip would be complete without waiting in long lines to meet characters. We met all the Disney Fairies, including Terrance. In fact the fairies were some of Bridger's favorite people, he hugged them and admired them - he was terrified of Eore.

I love Disneyland in the fall, it isn't crowded, it's the perfect weather, and they have it decorated so amazing for Halloween. We took the kids to a special Mickey's trick-or-treat party, they had so much fun dressing up and walking around California Adventures with their trick-or-treat bags getting candy. They also got to dance with Goofy and meet a few other characters without a huge crowd. Overall, I think that the kids and the adults had a really great time, too bad it only happens every couple of years.

The Syracuse Pumpkin Walk

It's a tradition in our family to go to see all of the pumpkins at the Syracuse Pumpkin Walk, we've been going since Evan entered a pumpkin in his preschool class. No pumpkins of ours were in this year, but we enjoy going to see how creative everyone is with their pumpkins.

These are just a few of my favorite pictures of the kids. Bridger ofcourse was not very into a photo session so most the pics I got of him were of his back, which turned out sort of cute anyway because of the shell on his back!

Evan was a knight in shining armore, Bailee was a jeanie, and Bridger was an adorable Squirt from Nemo. They had a great time even though we went early and the lights weren't quite on, we had to beat the crowd to get home early to pack for Disneyland the next day.

Jack-o-Lanterns

Instead of carving pumpkins this year because of lack of time at home we decided not to carve pumpkins. I got some scary faces that just stick right into the pumpkin like a Mr. Potato Head. The kids really enjoyed it and it was 10x's less messy, which Mom really enjoyed. Then I let them spruce them up with a little glitter glue and glow in the dark paint. Fun fun! All three munchkins on the front porch next to their masterpieces.

Pumpkin Patch

I took the younger two kids to J&J for the hayride/pumpkin picking special (FREE!). Sister had the best time helping little brother pick his pumpkin, and was less concerned about picking the perfect one for herself. She takes good care of him. But brother did NOT like the tractor AT ALL, he cried on the ride to the patch and on the way back to the parking lot. However, he did think that the pumpkin was pretty cool!

8 is great!

Can't believe my boy is 8! He's grown so much in the last year! He is really excited about his decision to be baptized, especailly since he gets to share the day with is cousin! I will be sending out invitations really soon just have to design one!

July Highlights

Bridger thinks that it is fun to get into my make-up and pretty up his face.

I try to keep it up high, but apparently not high enough today!
Some of the family together while Kate was visiting from Hawaii. Maybe some day we will be able to get a family picture with the whole family together. Since a good portion live in Vegas and the other portion live in Hawaii, it's pretty hard to ever get all together.

Evan went to cup scout camp for the fist time this week, he was so excited he couldn't sleep the night before. So then it was hard to wake him up and get him ready, but he came home just glowing with excitement! Can't belive he's going to be 8 this month!

Bailee's Preschool Graduation

Bailee graduated from preschool and we had a BBQ to celebrate! It was adorable to see the kids sing a song and recite a poem about graduating. She's so excited about starting Kindergarden in the fall. It was really enjoyable to be one of her teachers and be able to teach her this last year. We are excited that she is growing up and learning so much!

Mini Studio For A Day

I got to play with studio lights last week, since we rented them to take pictures for an Army Ball. It was so much FUN! I would love to have kept them, but alas, the $6000 they would cost is no where in my small budget! Bailee was a good model for the day, Bridger on the other hand only wanted his "blantee" and nothing else. The picture of him crying, though is definately one of my favorites of him EVER!

Bailee's Dance Costume 2009

Bailee is green this year, and adorable! Her preschool dance class is doing a dance to the Peter Pan song, "I Won't Grow Up". She is preforming this on May 21st and 22nd if you want to attend, call for more info. She has been working hard all year and is excited to show off!

Little Man

Here is Bridger in his Sunday best, looking cute in his new hat. Jim has a hat just like it, but Bridger wasn't very happy to sit for these, so I could snap one of both of them. I will try next weekend for sure, I have to have a picture of them together, they are too cute!

April Highlights

After the Easter egg hunt the kids got to explore on the firetruck. They thought it was good fun! And look, they are all smiling at the same time, that never happens!
Easter Saturday at the hunt. The older kids got quite a few eggs, Bridger hates grass, so he refused to pick them up. Daddy picked some up then he gave them to Bridger and then he would put them in his basket. I don't know why he is so scared of grass, it's funny.

My princes. They had a great time at the Tree House Museum. It was pretty crazy there becuase of spring break, so it was pretty hard to keep my eye on all of them.

King and Queen for a day! They like this spot at the museum really well. They get to dress up, do puppet shows and play chess. Although Evan thinks that chess is played like checkers and kept getting mad at Bailee for taking his pieces.

March Highlights

Bridger's first haircut. I don't think I did a very good job, but it will have to do for now. When he gets more hair maybe I'll be able to justify $7.00 for a baby haircut!

Jim flying a kite with Bridger. It is a turtle kite, and Bridger loves turtles and says it way cute!

For St. Patricks Day the kids got to have green milk for breakfast, Even Bridger got a bottle of green milk. They thought it was pretty funny.

Feb Highlights

Bridger turned 1! He is so big and so smart. He signs a lot and says a lot of words.

January Highlights

Me in Hawaii. I got to go for my 30th birthday. It was awesome. I have such a wonderful husband that loves me and stayed home with the kids. It was wonderful to spend time with my sister.

Bailee with her good friend Emme. They are so silly together.

Grandma Harris trying to win over Bridger through sweets. She is so sad that Bridger is the first grandchild that doesn't go to her. She is slowly winning him over, but Grandma Peggy is by far his favorite. I was over at my parents and told him to say bye-bye, so he said good-bye to me. He wanted to say with my mom. :)

Jim and Evan riding their bikes in the snow. Jim got a bike for Christmas, so that he can go out with the kids more. I think he likes it.