Together

I finally was able to get all five of my kiddies in a photo. They are so special.

This is a great time in our lives as a family to be young and excited, eager and playful and still want to be together and build memories as a unit.  The gospel helps us stay focus on what is important. 

They just beam and love each other so much.  Don't get me wrong there are always things happening but we work out our differences and encourage forgiveness and sharing.  :)

A day at the Beach

There is just something special about going to the beach. It is peaceful, refreshing and relaxing. I just love it. It's the sand up the crack, in your food and even in the car that I can do without.

Kendell enjoying the beach

trying to catch a wave!

Daddy hanging out with the kids

What a cute couple!

What a cute photo of Thys and Ellie. They look like they are off to a wedding. I love it.

For Easter I managed to find some beautiful dresses for the girls to match their new little sister. It will probably be the last time I can get away with them matching since Madison is turning 12 next year. It is just not cool to match with her sisters and look little anymore.

Sydney missed out when we were taking photos but look how much she has grown.  She is such a big helper and always smiling and trying to have fun. 

Notice her teeth...well big changes are to come!

 Yes...she has braces now. 

 This is our not so nice backyard but we are enjoying it more.  Our kitchen table is out there now.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the great out doors.  This is a fun thing to do for the summer time. :)

 Brooklyn is growing so fast.  I keep telling her to slow down.  She smiles and occasionally I can get a giggle out of her.  She is such a good baby.

Best Visit Ever

We were all so thrilled that my mom was able to come and visit us for a few days after the baby was born.

There is just something about having my mom come after I've had a baby that makes everything workout.  We were getting a little cramped in our home but she worked her magic and voila...we have space again.  Ahh...I can breath again.  The only thing is that we never have enough time to do everything that I have on my "to do" list.  We will save it for next time I guess!

She is the best mom there ever could be. I love you.  Thanks for all you do for me and my family. :)

BIRTHday

As most of you know...we had our little girl on March 31st.  She came a few days after my due date which for me meant--a bigger baby!  She managed to be larger than the other four.  She weighed 10 lbs 2 oz.  The birth was beautiful and peaceful.  Little Brooklyn is beautiful and healthy.

Brooklyn Anna Hallen