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So today Dylan taught Wesley how to do back flips into the pool. The one on the video isn't as good as some of the ones I saw him do, but I can't even believe he can do it! It just shows how important it is to have GOOD examples because kids will do whatever they see, good or bad. I am grateful my kids have so many cousins to be good influences to them!!

Family Time is Fun Time!

Sunday afternoon with some of the family!

Wesley took this picture of Rachel
Dad and his first-born Heather

Sarah, Gretchen, Meagan, Me, Mom, Rachel, Dad, Heather

Everyone and Mikaela

Doesn't he look happy to be in a picture!!!

Maycee

Gretchen and Sarah

Mikaela.....isn't she cute!

Molly and Sarah

My niece Maycee showing off her talents!

American Idol Finale!

KRIS ALLEN WINS!!!

Yipee! Shawn and I were laughing at ourselves. I think last night's American Idol finale was kind of like our Super Bowl. We loved hanging out watching the comedic finale that gave us a surprising, but desired result. I can't wait to see what kind of album Kris puts out. I really think he is going to be great! (Sorry Meagan, I know you wanted Adam, but it just wasn't meant to be) Actually, I do think Adam was good, but everything started sounding the same to me after a bit and did you notice the shoes he was wearing when he was performing with Kiss???? Scary!

Wesley's take on the camping trip

I love hearing little kids talk and I love my Wesley's raspy voice. Here's what he says about the camping trip. (Notice Shawn looking very sleepy in the background. It is a lazy Sunday afternoon!)

Look's Who's Walkin'?

Gracie and Molly cuddling before Gracie heads off to school at Ronald Reagan Elementary!
These next 3 pictures are from today. Wesley loves to do "Tough Guy" poses and Gracie does a pretty good job too!

Ok so we didn't manage to get everyone in the picture, but here we are!

Shawn and his brood!

Shawn hardly ever wears a hat because he says his hair is too poky and that his hair actually hurts his head, but I really like him in one, so everytime I want him to wear one I can look at this.

My little Molly Allison is walking! She started about 3 weeks ago and now she has perfected it.

Shawn and Wes' Camping Trip

Ok, so I sent Shawn with the camera to document his camping trip with Wesley, his brother Steve, and Stephen. He didn't actually remember to take any pictures while they were camping, but at least he got a little video of the campsite before they drove away. Don't miss the dirt all over Wes' face as proof of a great time.

On Friday after work the boys headed up to the Laguna mountains for a "Boys Only" Camping trip. Friday night they sat around the camp fire and roasted marshmallows for s'mores. Then all went to the tent to play some games (uno and trouble). After games each took turns telling camping stories before falling asleep.

Saturday morning they ate pancakes and eggs for breakfast then hit the trails for a nice long mtn. bike ride. Little Stephen was riding like a pro on his new Trek five speed. Wesley, kept up very well. And even though he only learned to ride a two-wheeler just over a month ago, he was able to ride most of the trail all by himself. After mtn. biking the four stopped in at camp for a little rest before hiking to the highest point of the Laguna Mtns. When they got back to camp for lunch, they found that a critter had gotten into their bread, so they had to make a quick stop by the camp store for more bread for sandwiches. After lunch they headed back home, dirty, tired and content... until next weekend.

It's Getting Hot Outside!!!

I think my kids have had just as much fun in their NEW plastic pool as in any other pool they've been in. The simple pleasures of childhood! We love Summer and can't believe the warm (ok....hot) weather is here!

Over Spring Break we went to the Yuma County Fair and Wesley decided he wanted to go on this really scary ride!!! Shawn even went with him. Gracie is on the far left, with Madison next to her, Uncle Mike next to her, Wes, Shawn, some stranger and then Dylan. Wesley's head was hanging down during much of it and I thought he would be sick, but he came off laughing and he loved it! Gracie and I decided on one day off she had to do some Glamour Shots so we painted her nails, did hair, and makeup and tooks some photos. Here is one of them!

Molly is our most active baby!!! We love her! She was rolling well by 3 months, crawling great at 6 months and we have been hoping she wouldn't walk too early! The week before she turned 11 months she started taking some steps and just this past week she decided walking was definitely the better way to get around!

Wesley, Molly and Gracie...the 3 Amigos!

Back at the fair! Pictures got out of order.

My Mr. Fix-It Men!

Wesley got a tool box with his own real tools for Christmas and ever since he has loved helping Shawn with anything he can. He helped fix the gate, tighten his training wheels and several times I have found him pushing the stool over to the shelf to get his tools so he could fix his toys. He will take the back off of his toys so he can replace the batteries and then he gets his screwdriver and puts it back together. I love that he is learning so much from Shawn. (Just a side note... Wesley was the one to go into the garage find the safety glasses, get two pairs, and give them to Shawn so he could help out and look cool!)

Gracie's first music video

Composed, Choreographed, Filmed, and Performed by Gracie Paige Garner

Lyrics..... also by GPG

My first video upload!!

Molly at 9 months!

Good Times at Nana and Papa's house

Cooking for the Stake Relief Society Bday celebration ..... it took almost all day.. 40 pounds of pasta... a lot of mayonaisse, chicken, celery, olives and a lot of other great ingredients. It was a fun and busy day. My mom, sisters Heather and Gretchen and I had a fun day.

Molly absolutely loves her Papa and especially when he feeds her!

This is my cute niece, Sarah, who is only 3 months younger than Molly.

One of the many talents of Shawn Wesley Garner

Hannah and Molly havin' a good time.

Slow computers and batteries that don't last!

So I have been dealing with an old computer and batteries that never seem to last in my camera, two things that are pretty important for a good blog. I have taken over my husband's laptop and haven't figured out what to do about my camera yet. I don't want to get a new one until I can buy one I really want. I love taking pictures and I want a nice camera, but I will just have to wait a little bit. I guess having to charge batteries all the time isn't that bad.

So January flew by so fast and now so is February. Last weekend we went to Gilbert and spent the weekend with Meagan, Chase and their little cutie Carter. We got to be there for his first appearance at church and my kids loved holding him. It was a fun and relaxing weekend and I can't wait to go visit them again soon. I have been busy with going to soccer practices, games, piano lessons for Gracie and I actually started taking them too! My sister, Heather, is giving them to me and I love it. I love having something that is stimulating and challenging. I am so glad that I live by her and that she'll share her talent with me. I just started about a month ago and it has been fun. Although, when I was babysitting at her house yesterday and my 10 year old niece, Madison, sat down at the piano and put me to shame it was a little embarrassing, but oh well, you have got to start somewhere!! I did take them when I was younger, but didn't really appreciate it, so I definitely didn't get the most out of it! Hopefully this time around is better!

So I am going to go charge my camera and start taking some pictures!!

New Year's Resolutions

So I was talking to Wesley this morning and telling him about the New Year and asking him if he wanted to make any goals for the new year. I asked him if he knew what goals were and he said, "for soccer?" I smiled and told him what goals were and then asked him what goals he wanted to set and he said, "Play soccer" so I guess since he is on a soccer team he is going work on that this year!!