Pirate Party

Sorry it took me so long to post we have been busy buying a HOME and packing etc. Pictures will be posted soon! I have the worst cold and I am really uncomfortable sleeping at night etc. Sorry I don't mean to complain I have much to be grateful for like my sweet hubby, my little lady and little man on the way!

Captain Sam and her crew!

Samantha's 4th Birthday party was so much fun! I just don't think I will combine cousins and friends next time! Too many kids!

James' amazing treasure hunt ended with the digging up the pinata treasure chest from the ground then everyone got a good swing. Sammy was really intense!

One of Samantha's new things is winking!

We can not believe she is 4 years old! Our little pirate!
Paging Dr. Hodges.

Samantha took a sibling class at the hospital so she can be ready when her little brother arrives. It was a lot of fun. At the end of class she raised her hand and asked "how does the baby come out?" The teacher said "your mommy will give a big push and the baby will come out!"

Practicing how to hold a baby with dolls.

The next day Samantha and I got to watch little Sienna. It was good for both of us to know what it will be like when the baby comes I only hope he will be a good as she was!

Fall Favorites

I was driving down a street where all the leaves were still green, when this amazing tree caught my eye. I stopped and took several pictures. Fall is magical!

Samantha and James made huge piles of leaves on a beautiful Saturday afternoon!

Fearless!

My Daddy is soooo much fun!


Samantha started creative dance in September and is really enjoying it!

Here's a shot of my tummy! He will be here before we know it!

ETA January 14th!

One of my best friends Lorlie had her first baby on October 12th!

Sienna Lee weighed 7lbs 2oz

19 inches long

She is so beautiful!

Sammy was excited and nervous to hold little Sienna!

We made a trip to the pumpkin patch!

Cousin Carson and Sammy after trick-or-treating.

They are such good pals!

Ben and Sammy at the ward Halloween party!

Playing in the leaves on Halloween in the beautiful sunshine!

What is James wearing!?! You might be thinking or saying out loud. He is a giant 8 ball! He had to be one of the toys from Toy Story for work and we were crazy and choose to make him this costume! We hope you all had a Happy Halloween!

We have been.............

Relaxing in the canyon

Playing at Chuck E. Cheese

Partying at Hudson's 3rd Birthday!

Spending time with Family! My Mom and sisters are the best!Cuddling!
Playing with cousins!

Going to Home school preschool!


Going to the first BYU Game!

Playing at an amazing park with our pals!

Canning Peaches with my friends Katie and Angela!

Summer Fun

Samantha and I were so excited that Alexis and Kristen were in Utah we loved having lunch and hanging out with them.

Oh this little girl is adorable!!!!!

Hudson and Sammy playing in the water by Noah's Arch at Thanksgiving Point's Children's Garden.

We are enjoying the view of the gardens.

Samantha and Jackson are playing at Thanksgiving Point in the dinosaur museum.

Sarah (Jackson's Mom) and I are just chatting and watching the kids play.

Samantha, Ben and Charity (Ben's Aunt) playing at Thanksgiving Point's Farm.

Samantha loves riding the horses at the farm.

Samantha and Ryder (2nd cousin) posing for a picture after going to lunch with their Moms.

Samantha first dance performance was so much fun! After she was done performing she asked if she could do it again. We will definitely be putting her in dance again.

Samantha and her cousins after the Dance Concert.

BYU Fine Arts Museum had an activity for children featuring the artist Monet.

There were crafts, dancing, face painting, stories, and treats. It was a lot of fun!

Hanging out at the pool!


Swimming lessons were so much fun for Samantha she looked forward to each lesson!





James has been running at least 3-4 times a week and has run over 200 total miles this year. He did the Orem 5K (pictured above) as well as the Provo Freedom Festival 10K in July. He's amazing!