Tyson, Ashlyn, Gavin and Isabella

Paisley

2012-01-05T09:19:00.000-08:00

Paisley Abigael Benson
Born December 14
6 lbs 11 oz
19 1/2 Inches
She is just perfect

I ..

2011-09-26T11:42:00.001-07:00

I guess i should have said this about two months ago but... IT'S A GIRL!!! We are all really excited and cant wait to meet her. I hope to have more photos on here soon.

Baby

2011-07-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

Baby Number 3 is on the way. I am due sometime around Christmas. We are all very excited to find out if its a girl or boy. Gavin is very excited to have another baby in the home, he is always asking me how big the baby is today. Bella always wants to see the baby but there is not much to see yet.

Beach

2011-05-06T08:24:00.001-07:00

I believe the beach was Bellas favorite day. She would not get out of the water and it was freezing.

Gavin got a little time on the board. I bet he would have liked it more if it was not freezing.

Building with cousins and Aunt Jessica

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Disney

2011-05-06T08:17:00.001-07:00

We loved having Aunt Jessica with us!

Lots and lots of new baby ducks, Bella loved it.

I think we were on pirates, Bella and Gavin loved the tea cups.

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Cali!!

2011-05-06T08:09:00.001-07:00

We went to Cali for a wonderful spring break! The kids loved everyday. We spent 3 days at Disney, a day at the beach, the Zoo and lots of relaxing at grandmas.

Bella loved hanging out with her cousins. We went to yummy pink berry twice.

Grandmas fun pony. That was always fun. They feed her everyday.

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My new seating

2011-03-23T08:26:00.001-07:00

Tyson made me this great storage and bench area. Everything turned out amazing. Bella and I finished the stoles together. We need a new table then we will be done. It's so comfortable to lay there by the window with my kindle. Most of my winter has been building this and quilting away. It's really helped it go by faster.

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Test

2011-02-08T14:33:00.001-08:00

I want to start to use my blog more and my sister and I are also starting a quilting blog. So this is a test to see how well I can do this from my phone. These are some blocks I have done lately.

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Gavins 1st!

2010-10-16T10:40:00.001-07:00

Gavin's first time at a Play. He loved it.

Gavin's First soccer game.

His first practice.

His First day of kindergarden. He goes to a charter school so he wears these great uniforms.

His first homework assignment. Which he loves.

Bella 2!

2010-10-16T10:27:00.000-07:00

Even though her birthday was in August i still thought i would post the party fun.

Idaho

2010-08-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

I love these two photos!

I have made skirts for all the girls but i need to make one for the new Hom sister.

Gavin with a smokeball. He loved it but also got it in all our faces.

Happy 4th of July. We had a great time in Idaho.

summer fun!

2010-08-17T08:48:00.001-07:00

i am really behind on blogging lately. But here is some photos from this summer. I will try to get better at this.

Skirts

2010-03-18T20:57:00.001-07:00

I made a Skirt for Bella yesterday and i love it. I think i will be making her tons of these. They sew up really fast. Bella is messy here she just spilt water everywhere. The above pic she is saying cheeeesse.

Projects!

2010-03-18T20:44:00.001-07:00

I love to quilt so much. These are a few of the ones i have done lately

Kirk's Quilt

Dallin's Quilt

Lily's Quilt

my pretty girl

2010-03-01T09:35:00.001-08:00

Bella walking

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So far behind

2010-02-21T23:52:00.001-08:00

Here is some Christmas photos. Gavin saw santa with his preschool. He told him he wanted trains.

Taking some photos for the christmas card.

We were jumping on the bed and having a pillow fight. Bella loved it.

Our fish Thomas died. Gavin has a hard time with it. Even when we talk about it now he still gets really upset.

Gavin and I made this. Everything at my house has to be around the theme of trains. I wonder what it will be with Bella, she does love babies right now. She really liked this yogurt.

Gavin loves his trains. He was so happy when he unwrapped this gift and saw it was a train.

Bella and Gavin with the toys Santa brought them. They both loved them. Gavin actually just wanted to sit there and play and not open any gifts.

Waiting Christmas morning with the cousins. They were all very excited to see what santa brought them.

Halloween

2009-11-02T08:02:00.000-08:00

Gavin & Sayla they always have a great time!

Gavin came home and dumped his candy and started to organize it like we did as kids so cute.

Cornbelly's on halloween we had a great time. Bella really liked to jump

Halloweeeeen

2009-11-02T07:57:00.001-08:00

Bella only was in her costume for 10 mins. She didn't get a good nap so she went to bed at 7 and missed all the trick and treating. We had a great time with the. They spent halloween with us and Ameli was a vampire

California

2009-11-02T07:20:00.000-08:00

Bella's Sweet Shop!

2009-08-31T09:43:00.000-07:00

All the cousins were really excited about the cake.

Bella liked the cake pops more then her cake. The cake pops are really good but i think her cake was better. I made the cute little shirt she is wearing.

Bella's first cake.

Sommer helped me a lot with getting her party ready. We made all the cake pops the day before, they turned out to be really good but i am not sure if i will be making them any time soon. they take more work then you think.

My kids

2009-07-28T09:44:00.000-07:00

Here is the photos i love them all.... tell me which one you love so i can pick one ---

pic 1

pic 2

pic 3

pic 4

pic 5

Photo shoot

2009-07-28T09:29:00.000-07:00

Help me pick the best to put in a big frame on my wall i need 1 of bella and 1 of Gavin and 1 of them together

pic 1

pic 2

pic 3

pic 4

pic5

Photo Shoot

2009-07-28T08:59:00.000-07:00

I need help - please tell me which ones to frame i love all three but i dont have much wall space so which one should be the big one and then i will still put up the others just small though

pic 1

Pic 2

Pic 3

Blom fam

2009-07-19T21:16:00.000-07:00

Pictures!!!

2009-07-17T07:27:00.000-07:00

We had great photos done of the kids last night. Stephanie did such a wonderful job. I can't wait to see all of them. You can go to her blog to see some of the photos http://www.blackbirdbeauty.blogspot.com/

Fireworks

2009-07-07T10:53:00.001-07:00

4th of July weekend

2009-07-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

My two cuties on the 4th after we went boating we went back to Gaels for some BBQ then that night we headed over to the Browns for dinner and Fireworks. We had a great 4th boating, swimming, BBQ and fireworks.

Gavin, Camden and Dallin having a lot of fun at Grandmas pool

4th of July weekend

2009-07-07T09:56:00.000-07:00

Tyson took Gavin for his first ride behind the boat(not being in a tube) He loved it but only wanted to go the one time. Hopefully we will get him out on it every time we boat now.

For some reason he loved being on it but I couldn't get him to smile after.

Here is Tenniel, Arianne and I having fun on the tubes. I was sore for two days after that.

The boys loved the tube. They never wanted to get off. Max was so Brave he even went with the crazy dads.

Does Tyson have a great tan line.
Bella and Lily loved being there too.

Jessica's and John's wedding

2009-07-05T15:32:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at Jessica's and John's wedding. It was so fun to see all the family. They got married here in utah at the grand america. She look so beautiful. It is also wonderful to finally have John as a brother in-law. We are so happy for them both. I will try to get some better photos of Jessica and all of us together.

some fun things this past june!!!

2009-07-05T14:56:00.000-07:00

We had a family party the night before Jessica got married. It was great we had pizza from my moms wood fire oven and even got some pony rides in for the kids. The kids all went crazy making the poor owners take them around and around. Gavin loved having mason to play with also.

Jessica and Johns buddy (sorry i dont remember his name but he was a fun guy) then Jessica with bella, john and Brad.

My sister in-law moved back here so for fathers day we took the kids to paint for the dads. Gavin is loving his boy cousins in town to play with now. They had a great time painting but gavin didn't really make something for tyson it was a monkey bank to keep all his change in.

Bella turned 10 months and she was in the 95% for height and her head but her weight was only in the 75% She is growing up so fast. Some of her new things are saying bababa or dadadada. She loves to eat!! She would eat all day if I let her. She is still not moving much, she loves to just chill and have a good time as long as someone is with her.

update

2009-06-09T22:53:00.001-07:00

Gavin had a great time this year with Thomas. He already can't wait tell he comes again.

The best picture of bella she didn't like it so much, soon enough it will be gavin with the bad smile and sister all happy with the princess or something.

Random fun

2009-05-17T23:24:00.001-07:00

My b-day

2009-05-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

I had a great b-day this year. We went bowling with the family and i took 2nd with my dad in 1st. Then we went swimming with the browns at gaels and had some yummy cake the next day.

Moab

2009-05-17T22:18:00.000-07:00

We went to Moab over mothers day weekend. We had a great time but really want to go back with our bikes and no kids. Gavin really liked hiking but he wanted to walk slow and ride on backs a lot. Plus he thought the cactus was going to jump out and get him.

hair cut!!!

2009-04-16T17:18:00.000-07:00

Gavin got his first major hair cut on monday. He loves it which is all that really matters. I am still not sure, i look at him and i have a hard time loving it cause it makes him look so different to me. Plus i am not sure on how to style it if anyone has ideas let me know.

During the hair cut i cried... it was really hard to watch all his baby hair fall to the ground

easter weekend

2009-04-14T14:22:00.001-07:00

We had a great Easter weekend. We took a little trip and when we got home the easter bunny had put Gavin's basket in his thomas tent.

Fun in the pool on Easter. Bella loved the pool and had a great time with all the hafer's she is going to miss all the attention.

Oh such sweet girls

Easter egg hunt with Savi easter morning. Gav loved playing with savi he was really upset when he had to say bye to her.

Fun at the circus circus ( dont remember the name) it was the place in vegas that is the big pink dome. The boys took all the kids there, the kids loved it but they said it was really dirty.

Friday we hiked around Dixie cliffs ( i think that is what the name is) Gavin loved it, he did not want to leave. He kept leading us to new paths. Bella slept most of the time.

Eating at one of our favorite burger places IN-N-OUT

More b-day fun

2009-04-07T09:23:00.001-07:00

Meet Thomas. He is our new pet (actually our first pet). Gavin got him for a present from Thomas the Train (the Schwarz) He was really excited even though he did ask aunt sommer "you buy this for me" Gavin is very smart.

This note was hanging on the door for him to read then he opened the front door and there he was waiting for him. We love him and think he is a beautiful fish.

We also dyed some eggs last night. Gavin had a lot of fun but for some reason he only liked the blue dye. His favorite color that is just like Thomas the train.

Swimming

2009-04-07T09:13:00.000-07:00

At the Benson on Sunday having a great time.

Drink sprite!!!

At home playing with his new soccer stuff and sporting REAL Salt Lake City. Tyson got him this great outfit when he was at the first game the other day.

Swimming in the Benson's new pool for the first time with daddy after i got him his shorts.

I come out side and this is what his daddy let him do.

After the Zoo

2009-04-07T09:01:00.000-07:00

Gavin had such a great time.

Party Fun.

Gavin and I made this cake together. I doesn't look like much but that night when i asked him what was his favorite part of the day was he said "my thomas cake".

Kangaroo Zoo

2009-04-07T08:50:00.001-07:00

Went to Kangaroo Zoo with some of Gavins buddies. Even the little Girls had fun on the slides.

Tyson was bored cause they have a new rule where only kids who are 150 lbs or less can play

The gang, Keili, Davie, Isaac, Ben and Gavin

Four years!!!

2009-04-06T16:07:00.001-07:00

Gavin is 4!!! We have had a great time celebrating Gavin's b-day. First we had a party with his buddies on saturday then went swimming at grandma bensons pool and had a great time today (which is his real b-day 4-6) with grandma blom. Plus tonight the schwarzs are coming over for a little egg dying. I will post some pictures later of all the fun.

Sisters and birthdays

2009-03-30T08:15:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Sayla

Cute Cousins

Birthday Girl with Daddy

Sayla turned One! Sommer and Ryan threw a great party. Sommer made a very cute butterfly cake for Sayla and had butterflies all over the room. Aunt Jessica was in town also trying to get things done for her wedding. She found an amazing dress and worked out other details at the grand america. Cute Bella enjoying the party.

Some of the decorations as we were cleaning up

Grandpa and Bella

Lacey was in town with the two girls. It was so great to have all my sisters here. Gav and Syd enjoying some of sayla's gifts

A new bag i made for sommer

Thomas Live!!

2009-03-13T12:38:00.001-07:00

Thomas Live on Stage

Gavin had the best time. He loved every min of it. When we had a 15 min break he got all mad and Tyson had to tell him it was on pause so he would go to the bathroom. When it ended he cried in the car for more and i don't think that a half an hour has gone by where he doesn't ask me to go back and see thomas. His favorite thing. It was a very cute fun show.

St. George

2009-03-13T12:25:00.001-07:00

Painting with Grandma Benson. We went with Grandma Benson down to St. George for the weekend and helped her to set up a vacation spot. We had a lot of fun and can't wait to go again. It was so great to feel warm again with out a coat.

Gavin loves Mongolian BBQ.

Bella couldn't keep dinner in her moutha.

Bella Rolling Over

2009-03-04T08:59:00.000-08:00

Bella is now rolling over. It started yesterday (3-3-09). We are so excited for her, but now she wont stay on her tummy for more then a sec. That is why it's so hard to get it

on film. she is just too fast.

Pay it forward

2009-03-01T21:42:00.000-08:00

Here is what you do...

the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive,

at some point during the year,

a handmade gift from me!

What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise!

The catch is that you must participate as well.

Before you leave your comment,

type up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going.

Then come back and let me know you are going to play!

Then sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift!

(Please leave your e-mail address in your post to me!)

On your Mark... Get Set... Go!!!

6 months

2009-02-28T13:14:00.000-08:00

Isabella is 6 months now! Time really goes by faster when you have two. Yesterday i tried some sweet potatoes with her and she loved them. She still doesn't like rice cereal. She is grabbing everything now and getting close to sitting up. Such a sweet face we just love her.

Cabin

2009-02-22T11:29:00.001-08:00

We woke up friday wanting to go to the snowy cabin. So we called everyone and got the planes in order. Tyson and i got there around 5:30 and everyone else was meeting us late like around 9 or so. We were having a fun time getting things in order when we got called from Sommer that they would be here soon so tyson got ready to go meet them. He waited for like 10 mins or so when they called and told us about how Cody and his Friend got into a car accident. I couldn't really hear them but i got some things and called tyson to head down the mountain to help. They were about 5 or 10 mins from Solitude when they were forced to turn cause a car was in over in there lane. They were on a sharp turn in the canyon as well so when they had to turn fast it caused the truck to loose control. They ended up going over the edge and rolling twice. We were all lucky that night to have both of the boys be able to climb out of the truck and walk away. The lord really blessed us. All because of a little prayer and seat belts the only damage was to the truck. Even though the night ended bad the trip turned out great. The next morning my mom came with Sayla and diesel and brought us breakfast to cook and then everyone had a great time sledding down the roof. We hope we can get there again soon.

Sayla loved the stairs

Gavin loved it!

can you see sommer

Where are Cody's eyes?

The Schwarz's fam

On our way home

Quilts

2009-02-19T10:04:00.000-08:00

I made this when i was pregnant with Gavin. Its just a nice big one.

For my Niece Ameli. I love this quilt. It turned out great.

For my Friends new Baby Boy Alex. It turned out great too. Its all flannel which i think is a little harder to quilt but fun to make. I have some more quilts that are in the works and that are done but i need to go take some photos of them.

A new bag

2009-02-19T10:00:00.001-08:00

I made a new bag for my Mom. She wanted one for a cruise she is going on. She did pick out the fabric but i sewed it. I think it turned out so cute. i need to make one for my self now cause i love them all so much. They are really fun to make.

Valentine's Day!

2009-02-17T09:24:00.000-08:00

We Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day! Ours was fun. It started on Friday when we went to Logan to visit Grandma & Grandpa (great). We stayed the night and had a great time playing with there dog Simon and with Diesel too. Then on saturday Uncle Rod and Josie came up. Gavin had tons of fun playing. Here is some pics of all the fun we had. We did try our best to keep Bella from everyone because of her cold. We sure hope that all the hand washing worked.

Gavin's Little Hair Cut

2009-02-17T09:17:00.000-08:00

Before the cut ---->

after the cut, i am not sure if you can tell but i

can, i took off about 2 or more inches. I love it!!!

Isabella's First rice cereal

2009-02-17T09:08:00.000-08:00

Well we keep trying but she doesn't really like it she makes this face that tells me she thinks it's gross. Plus she just pushes it out with her tongue. So we stopped and maybe we will try again soon. Bella also got a mild cause of RSV. We just can't seem to get her better she has been sick for about 3 weeks now and this morning it seems to sound bad again. I hope we can get this to go away soon. I just hurts me to see her so sick.

A new Niece and 5 years!

2009-02-06T09:33:00.000-08:00

Tyson and I had our 5 year yesterday. I can't believe it has been 5 years, I still remember that day as if it was yesterday but so many amazing things have happened like getting two beautiful children and a amazing home. I can't wait to see where the next 5 years will bring us.

Baby Lily was born. Tyson sister had a beautiful baby girl on feb 5 at 2:55 am. She 7 lbs 13 oz and 20 inched long. We are so excited to have a new little one in the family and can't wait to meet her. Congratulation to the Clarks on another beautiful baby.

Random fun

2009-01-29T21:32:00.001-08:00

Grandma Benson b-day fun.

Holiday Pics

2009-01-29T13:03:00.000-08:00

Inside view of the bag I made

The bag - a very fun and easy pattern by Amy Butler

Grandma Great with Bella

Ginger Bread House

Christmas Day

Bella's hidden

Gavin's great train photos

Uncle Poohpooh (nick)

Santa gave Gavin Geo Air

Holiday Pics

2009-01-29T12:37:00.001-08:00

Christmas Eve

The ornaments we won

Aunt Lacey and Isabella
Santa with cousin's - we missed Sayla she was sleeping
My santa baby
Aunt Jessica w/ Gavin and Sydney
Cousin buddies

Sugar cookie fun

Christmas at the Benson's

Gael's dress she made Bella

HI

2009-01-29T10:26:00.001-08:00

So i know its been a long time but here are some things that have happened. Bella Turned 4 months.(she will be 5 months on the 31) she weighed almost 15 lbs (70%) she was 26 inches (95%). She was also healthy, unlike now. Gavin and Bella both have colds. Bella's new things are holding toys, sticking out her tongue, reaching for things. She is growing up so fast. Gavin is coming along also he talks a lot better now, which i think is all from school, He still loves trains and is now using the Potty. It only took one day of accidents to make him want to use it all the time now. We had a great Christmas. First had Christmas with the Benson on monday then spent Christmas eve and Christmas at the Bloms. Gavin got a thomas rain coat, boat and umbrella from the benson and Bella got a great beautiful dress that Grandma Gael made. Gavin got an amazing gift of train pictures for his room from Grandpa Scott where he even put Gavin in one. They really complete his room. I will put pictures on when i finishing painting his room. Tyson gave me a great new foot for my sewing machine a BSR foot, it works great. My Mom made me a wonderful quilt. I love it. We had two great b-days Cody turned 16!!! Grandma Gael also had a fun one too, i made her a cool bag. Lately i have been really into sewing. i have made three quilts and a bag. i have plenty more to finish i will get some pics on soon. It really has become one of my favorite things to do. We also had Grandma & Grandpa Great in town for a week or so and that was really fun to spend time with them. Tyson has started school and we are excited for him to get that finished but we will sure miss him cause he will be very busy. One last big thing is - We are very excited to be getting a new Brother in-law and uncle this Summer. Jessica and John are engaged. :) We can't wait!

2 New Additions

2008-12-10T21:13:00.000-08:00

My parents Got a new puppy today. His name is Diesel. He was born on my mom's b-day

Oct 15. He is a Standard Poodle. He is so cute and Gavin just loves to play with him.

Tovin and Wanda have had a beautiful baby girl.

Ameli Benson born on Dec 8

7lbs 9 oz and 20.5 inches

She has such amazing hair. We just love her so much.

Earrings!!!

2008-12-02T11:00:00.001-08:00

Bella got some pretty pink diamonds for her ears. She woke up to us poking at her ears and then getting shot with the earring. She did very well, she calmed down in between them and then went to sleep two minutes after it was all done. I love how they look. She looks even more beautiful with them.

after the first one was done.

right before the first one

Aunt Jessica was in town for Thanksgiving so she made it to the event and Aunt Sommer too. Grammy Blom was there too but she was off looking at trains with Gavin.

thanksgiving 2008

2008-12-02T10:38:00.001-08:00

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was fun, we first started out at the Benson's then went over to the Bloms. Bella slept most of the time why i laid low on the couch. I got the flu so Thanksgiving wasn't the best for me but everyone else had a good time.

Gavin and Josie

Tyson talking to the Benson girls. Wanda is due in 2 weeks.

Disney on Ice!

2008-11-17T11:33:00.000-08:00

Grandma took us to disney on ice. We had such a great time. Gavin loved seeing Mickey again. Gavin and his nacho face.

Nemo and Friends

I know this picture isn't good but its the best i could get. We were across the Schwarz's. Can u find the Schwarz's? hint - sayla is in a cute bright green Tinkerbell outfit.

Fun in winter!

2008-11-13T09:04:00.000-08:00

Isabella had her two month check up. She weighs 12 lbs and is almost 23 inched long.

she is growing too fast, i wish i could slow it down.

Gavin played in the snow a week or so ago. He loved it and really wanted me to come out and play with him but i had to feed bella

Gavin painted me some more pictures two nights ago. They turned out great. We now have a wall with just gavin paintings. Tyson and i love it.

Isabella's Blessing Day

2008-11-02T18:49:00.000-08:00

She got to wear my same blessing dress. I actually cried when I had

to put it away tonight. I have been waiting so long to be able to use it

and she looked so beautiful that it hurt me to put it away.

Tyson did such a great job. Very proud daddy

The whole Benson Family

Very proud mommy

Such a sweet Face

Thank you to everyone that came out for her special day. We really enjoyed seeing everyone and appreciated all the help they did with making this day special.

Halloween!!!

2008-11-02T17:55:00.001-08:00

Bella as a cute kitty

Chubby cheeks

Sayla as a cute kitty too, with grandpa

My cute Thomas the Train

Preschool Party

Cornbellys

2008-11-02T17:30:00.000-08:00

We went to Cornbellys and had tons of fall fun. Our friends the Rubow's came with us. The kids had a lot of fun running from every play area to the next.

Disneyland Time!!!

2008-10-23T21:39:00.000-07:00

We went to disneyland for grandma's 50 birthday. Happy Happy Birthday Mom! We had such an amazing time. I loved watching Gavin's face as he got to experience disney. He loved every minute of it. We stayed in a house called the disney theme home, you can look at it here http://www.disneythemehome.com , it was like staying at toon town. They kids loved playing with all the toys and eating all the candy. Thank you Grandma for finding this great home and for taking us to magical disneyland.

Grandpa Blom is 80!

2008-10-23T20:34:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Blomquist turned 80! We had a great time seeing everyone who came. Even Uncle Mike came from Alaska. It was so good to see him. We had some yummy Thai food and then the boys went to a Real game. They had a great time.

Pumpkin Bats!

2008-10-04T13:11:00.001-07:00

Gavin and I painted some pumpkins this year, why Bella slept with one eye open.

Photo time!

2008-09-25T13:18:00.001-07:00

Aunt Sommer came over an took these great photos of our little Bella. There are so many of them that we love. But here are a few of them. We think Sommer should start a photography business. Thanks sommer for the great shots.

Preschool!

2008-09-18T20:25:00.001-07:00

We are so excited for Gavin. He had his first day at preschool today. He is going twice a week for 2 1/2 hours. Grandma took him so he wouldn't put up a fight for me and he went in great. When i picked him up he got mad cause he wanted to stay. He even was mad at me the rest of the day cause he wanted to go back. He kept saying "again mama again again" Little Isabella is growing well. She had her two week appointment and was at 7lbs 5oz and 21 inches. She was just supposed to get back to her birth weight but she ended up going a half pound over it. She is like Gavin with height, they are both in the 75%, tall little ones.

Adjusting to life with two

2008-09-15T09:43:00.001-07:00

We have had a great two weeks so far. I have been really sleepy but over all good. Gavin is starting to get better about it all now, he doesn't run and hide every time when Bella cries. We had our first major trip out on friday, a dinner for the Utah symphony. We had a great time getting all dressed up, it was Bella's first formal event. I would have to say my favorite time is in the morning when Gavin wakes up an comes into bed with Bella and me. We all snuggle and watch a morning show. I just love my two little ones.

More more more

2008-09-03T11:14:00.001-07:00

More Photos of Isabella!!

2008-09-03T10:55:00.000-07:00

Isabella is here!!!

2008-09-03T10:02:00.000-07:00

Isabella Michelle
August 31 2008
10:05 am
6 lbs 12 Oz
20 inches

Lungs

2008-08-26T11:15:00.001-07:00

So no baby yesterday. Her lungs where not what they wanted them to be. She was a 45 and they wanted 50. Which i am not very sure what that means but i know that she just needs a few more days to get them better. If i don't go into labor then sunday or monday is the day. I hope i go into labor i just cant wait to meet her.

Update!!!

2008-08-18T09:42:00.000-07:00

So i know its been a long time but here is an update with my little family. We have had a very fun summer with moving into your home, going to idaho, getting ready for a new little baby, making pizza, swimming, boating ext... We found out that I have a rare disease called Obstetric Cholestasis. Which is something I only get with being pregnant but basically I itch a lot and I have to have my baby early because the closer I get to my due date the greater the risk of having a stillbirth. You can go to this web page to read more if you would like www.itchymoms.com. At this time in my last pregnancy I had already had Gavin. So if I don't go into labor naturally then on Monday the 25 she will be coming. We are very excited and can't wait to see her. Here are some photos of the past months.

Here is some video of Gavin making pizza at grandmas house. (well i cant get the video to work i will keep trying)
The finished Pizza!!

Moving!!!

2008-07-15T16:52:00.001-07:00

We have finally gotten to move into our new home. It has taken so long but i am so happy to finally be in it. I will hopefully have the internet soon so i can post some pictures. Every thing turned out so prefect, we all love being there.

Happy Father's Day!!!

2008-06-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

I want to wish all the dads out there a happy father's day. I have such an amazing dad. He has always been the best example for me and i love him very much. I also have the most amazing husband, who i think is incredible to your son. He is a great father and i cant wait to see how he is with our little girl.

Camping!

2008-05-30T10:35:00.000-07:00

We went camping over memorial weekend up in Midway. It was a lot of fun but the best part was seeing Gavin with thomas.

Thomas the Train!!!

2008-05-30T10:24:00.001-07:00

Gavin had the best time seeing Thomas. He was screaming and shaking when we saw him cause he was so excited. He got a great thomas whistle that he runs around the house using all the time. Its great!!! Here are some more great photos from the Heber Train yard.

House update!

2008-05-30T10:03:00.000-07:00

Well things are moving but very very slow. I am getting really sick of waiting for it to be finished. Here are some things that need to be finished still - painting the inside and outside, the stone, driveway, countertops, lighting, and finish plumbing. Tyson and Nick did a great job on installing all the bamboo flooring. Which was about 2000sqft, we put it in most of the house. Here are some photos of the fireplace which turned out great and my master bath which i love. The tile in the bath is silver travertine looks more like a marble though.

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

I Just wanted to tell all the moms out there Happy Mother's Day. I hope everyone has a relaxing fun day. My mom has been such a great example to me and I really appreciate all the help she has given me over the years. Especially this year with building my home. I would have never been able to get everything I wanted with out her help. Thank you mom for always being there.

Zoo!!!

2008-05-07T14:19:00.000-07:00

My aunt and cousin came for Baby Sayla's blessing. So we went up to the zoo and had a great time.

Savi was so nice to Gavin and they had such a great time. Gavin got all upset when they had to fly home. We need to make a trip out there soon.

Girl!!!

2008-04-28T18:15:00.001-07:00

It turns out that the first ultrasound we had was wrong, It's a Girl!!!
Tyson and I are still really shocked. They got tons of shots of it being a girl and there was never a boy part there. The lady looked and looked to make sure and she said it is definitely a girl. We are very excited for her to come and even if she turns out to be a boy it will be great. I am pretty sure, 99% sure it's a girl. Its going to be fun buying all the pink and purple clothes now.

Gavin's 3rd B-day!

2008-04-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

Gavin turned 3 this past sunday on the 6th of April. We had a great time with all the family.

Weekend Fun!!!

2008-04-09T22:14:00.000-07:00

The Hom's came to visit sweet Sayla. When they were here we got to do some fun things, like going to the kangaroo zoo (we love this place). It worked out perfect cause it was Gavin's birthday also.

It's a Boy!!!

2008-04-04T10:38:00.000-07:00

We are having a Boy! We are all very excited! It will be a lot of fun for Gavin to have a little buddy.

House and silly Gavin

2008-03-30T11:32:00.000-07:00

Our house is getting all the insulation and dry wall this week. Gavin thought he was so funny, he comes out of grandmas closet wearing glasses and laughing so hard. He loves to be silly.

Sayla is here!!!

2008-03-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

Baby Sayla is here. Sommer had her at 8:35 am on March 27. Sayla is 7 pounds 2 ounces and 19 inches long. The little Schwarz family is all recovering well.

Baby Sayla

2008-03-27T18:59:00.000-07:00

kiddie kandid

2008-03-26T18:57:00.000-07:00

Gavin got an easter photo done with the Clark cousin's for Grandma Benson. They turned out really good.

More Easter

2008-03-25T23:05:00.000-07:00

This is all we could get of Tyson cause he was filming and one more good shot of Cody. If anyone knows how to rotate the photos i would love to find out. sorry they are that way.

Easter

2008-03-25T22:47:00.000-07:00

Gavin's hunt for the eggs.

Aunt Sommer and Uncle Ryan with the Easter Bunny (Cody)

This was the best way we could get Gavin in a picture with the Easter Bunny. Gavin had such a great time. The next day we spent Easter at the Blomquist's house. Gavin got lots of goodies from the Easter Bunny but his favorite was the easter thomas train. We appreciate all that Grandma did for us that weekend and loved the easter dinner.

Cousins!!!

2008-03-21T11:34:00.000-07:00

The Clark cousins have been in town this week. We have had so much fun playing with all the boys. Gavin has loved all the wrestling. Here they all are at the Kangaroo Zoo having a great time.

Baby's Heart

2008-03-06T22:44:00.000-08:00

Today was fun. I got to hear the Baby's heart beat. It was 166 which is healthy for this time. It always makes it more real when you get to hear the heart thumping. Plus they made the date for the ultrasound on April 28. I think i might go be for then and find out so i can have my painters at the house paint the room and i don't have to in the future. We'll see

updated home pics

2008-03-06T22:11:00.001-08:00

I am not sure if you can really see but the roof is almost done and the windows should be in next week. They have started on the plumbing and heating this week. Next week is lots more of that work plus electrical. Then the fun part of Drywall to follow. I am hoping that by the end of this month that all the drywall is done and April is all the finish work. But we will see, so far they have been right on time.

Gav and Sydney with the Dino's

2008-03-05T12:23:00.000-08:00

Sydney and Brooklyn are in town this week why there mommy and daddy went to mexico. So Grandma and I took them to the Dinosaur museum. They ran from one thing to the next yelling like dinosaurs. We had a lot of fun.

House update

2008-02-25T19:10:00.000-08:00

Here is an update - This photo was taken over the weekend and so its a little out to date. The whole main floor is framed out and most of the upstairs. I was there today and they have added a lot more to the upstairs. They are moving really fast so hopefully I will have some better photos next week.