No Funner Time than Snow Time

I love little bundled up children. They are so squishy and huggable. I didn't get any pictures of the kids having fun in the snow because I had to hold Audrey most of the time.

Thanksgiving

We had a fun time hanging out with the Lyman family for Thanksgiving. Of course I forgot to get my camera out until the last night we were there but I did get some cute pictures of Jaiden with the family.

Jaiden and Ben

Jaiden with Grandma & Grandpa Lyman

1 YEAR OLD!!!!

Happy Birthday to our little one year old. Audrey celebrated her first birthday on Nov. 9th. She had a blast and soaked up every ounce of attention that was given to her that night.

Audrey figured that she shouldn't stick her hands into the cake so she just stuck her mouth in instead.

Audrey sure knows how to party!

Pumpkin Picking

Audrey wants to eat her pumpkin. :)

Party Time!!!!

Here are some pictures from Jaiden's 4th Birthday. He had so much fun with his cousin Emily, and with his friends from the apartment complex across from us.

We gave him a new bike. Wasn't that excited about it that morning when he saw it but now that it has training wheels on it he sure has a good time cruising around on it.

We had a toy story theme. My pitiful decorations for his party. ha ha I had much better decorations planned but my time ran out.

I also did my cupcakes at the last minute so they were a little on the sloppy side.

The kids had to put Mr. Potato Head back together.

Ha, ha look at those wimpy arms I drew for Mr. Potato Head. So sad.

Audrey helped unwrap the presents with her teeth. :)

Miniature Golf

We took Jaiden miniature golfing the weekend before his birthday. He has always wanted to go miniature golfing because that's what Curious George does apparently.

Audrey loved watching her big brother.

First Day of Preschool

Here is my handsome Jaiden boy all ready for school. He started preschool at the end of September. He was so excited.

Returning to the car with his teacher after the first day.
(I accidentally cut off his teacher's head)

I can't believe how fast Jaiden is growing up.

Oquirrh Lake- A Day with the Ducks

We had a lot of fun at the lake a couple of weeks ago. I love that we live 5 minutes away from this beautiful lake.

Hanging out with the ducks.

A perfect day with the family.

Random Pics of Audrey

Audrey is a crawling maniac!

And now she is working on the walking part. (Mommy is scared)

She loves being in big boxes.

She is such a sweetie.

Almost 10 months old now
15 lbs 14 oz

Park Time

At the park by Daybreak Lake near our house

Audrey's first time in a swing.

We head over to the water park in Herriman to
cool off when it gets too hot outside.

Elder and Sister Byrd

Here is a picture of my mom and dad with the kids on the night before they left for Africa. Jaiden had to be tickled to get a smile on his face for the picture. We are so excited that they get to have this experience but we sure do miss them. We love you Mom and Dad!

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"...I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." 1 Nephi 3:7

ALOHA!

Me and the kids were pretty sad that Justin had to leave us to head over to Hawaii for some work that needed to be done over there. He was working for two weeks over there. The first week I headed down to Blanding to spend some time with my parents before they went on their mission but the next week I was begging him to come home almost every night. Ha ha, I don't do very well as a single mom. So for the third and final week our sadness came to an end when we were able to join him out there while he finished up his work project. Sara and her kids were also out there with her husband so we were able to spend lots of time with them too. We had to stay close to the hotel while Justin worked because we didn't have a car but we had so much fun out there.

Fish pond :)

They had entertainment outside our hotel in the evening sometimes.
I was able to watch these dancers from my room while the kids slept.
I love the music that is played for the tourists, it is so relaxing.

I loved the flowers that were everywhere.

Emily and Jaiden at the Honolulu Zoo.

At PF Chang's