Taylor Lynn is 6!

Six years ago yesterday I became a mommy. Taylor Lynn was born on July 6Th, 2004. I can't believe it has been that long already. Since the day she was born Taylor has been such a blessing to our family. She has a special role, because she is the oldest. She actually seems much more grown up because of all the things she does to help out. She is such a good big sister and helps me so much! We love her so much and we had so much fun celebrating with her yesterday. All She wanted to do was go to McDonald's and get to play inside. (I don't usually let the kids play there) We had a lot of fun. I will post more later about the parties we had on Sunday and her upcoming friend party. I am just so glad that Taylor was sent to our family!

Andrew

So, it has been a while since I posted any pictures of my little Andrew. Last Friday he was 5 weeks old! I really can't believe it. Life has been kind of a blur lately, so it seems like it has gone by quickly. Andrew is doing well, he is getting bigger, and filling in a little bit. He is still small, but at least he is growing! He eats like a champ, it is the sleeping thing he needs to work on. Since he is so small, he can't go very long without eating. He is sleeping 4 hours at night, which is nice, but I can't wait until he can go 6. Then maybe I will be able to function a little better. He is starting to smile this week and I can't wait until he is more interactive. But, the time they are little goes by so fast, so I am trying to snuggle and cuddle him as much as I can now.

Noah loves the train

More pics from this is the place, I know, sorry. But these pics of Noah were too cute to pass up. He loved this little train. He spent so much time playing on it and we had to pry him off to leave. He is such a boy and I love it, well most of the time! What a cutie!!

This is the place

Saturday our family drove to Salt Lake to visit, the "This is the place" park. I am so glad that we did. There was so much to do and the kids really enjoyed it. In fact, I am thinking about buying a season pass so we can go back a few more times. There is so much to do and we didn't have much time this visit. The kids used an old printing press, panned for gold, had a pony and train ride, ate ice cream, and learned about pioneer school. All of that in just two hours! Grandma Ellen was with us and we all had a blast. Here are some pics!

This is the place cont..

Here are some more pics of the This is the place. We had so much fun and I am so glad grandma Ellen got to come with us. These were taken in the school house. The teacher there told us all about how the school was during pioneer days. The kids loved when Grandma got in trouble and had to wear the dunce hat! The other pics of Noah and Grandma were taken in front of these little houses they had. They were so cute! In one of them, the kids were able to put on a puppet show and play with some pioneer toys.

Busy Busy Busy!

As you can imagine, things are a little busy here with 5 little ones, so I don't get to post pictures as much as I would like. Andrew is doing so much better, so things are settling down a little. As some of you know Andrew was very jaundice, you can see it in the first picture. We almost had to be admitted to the hospital. Instead the doctor let me care for him at home in a bili bed with a special bili blanket. After a lot of prayers, and just two days, his bili count went way down and he was back to normal. He is now eating really well and learning to sleep better. The other kids are adjusting okay, Noah is taking it the hardest so we are making sure he feels really loved. Justin and I are tired, but very happy. Enjoy the pictures!