Ordained an Elder

So proud of their cousin (our nephew Andrew)! Got ordained as an Elder today. Still has a month in a half before he leaves, we're sure going to miss him!

Jeff, Andrew, Danny and Tom

Cousins

Nursery

My cute nursery boy!

Youth Temple Run

Our youth did a relay race run to the temple this morning. 26 miles (4 miles a car).

Each youth ran/walked about 2 miles each. 

Big Kids

My kids are growing up and going places with out their mama! I got these two their own Wet-n-Wild passes this summer and have been letting them go by themselves. 

They are responsible and I trust them together. They are great kids!

Temple Blessings

We got to take Max to the temple to do baptism's for his first time. I'm so proud to be his mom and watch him growing up to be such a good boy. And YES, Danny has his eyes closed, surprise surprise!

We were able to do some Blackwell Family names and I had a couple Gravell Family names as well .

1st Grade Field Trip

I hate missing my kids field trips! I'm lucky that Daisy and Walt's teacher is also my friend and text me some cute pics. I also had other friends that were able to make it and text me pics. as well. 

I knew they'd have fun even if I wasn't there. They enjoyed their day at Bonnie Springs Park!

Pinewood Derby

First Pinewood Derby for Van! It was fun! There were a lot of very talented derby boys (and father's). He didn't win, but he had a great time!

And it's off!

Field Trip

Went with Hanna to the Discovery Museum for her Fourth Grade Field Trip.

Loved all the kids in my group!

FHE

Super fun night for Family Home Evening at Gravady! 

Love this family of mine!

Doral Soccer

Hanna finished up her soccer season with her school. 

It was a sad season for her and her team with not one win. 

She still loves playing soccer though!

Girls Night

Boys are off to Father's-n-Son's! The girls and I went to dinner, shopping, frozen yogurt and got us some treats to watch a movie in my bed. I love these too so much! They are both totally different and I wish they got along better, but I believe their friendship will develop as they grow older.

Happy Mother's Day!

Danny made this video for me for Mother's Day.

This is the best gift I've ever received!

Mother's Day

I have come to enjoy my Mother's Day!

It took a few years, but I have come to be grateful for being a mother on this day, 

instead of hoping to be served all day long and "having a day off."

I love getting all these cute cards and handmaid gifts from each of my children.

I am truly blessed to be a mother to these choice spirits.

The kids school had "Muffins with Mom" for Mother's Day.

Daisy wrote me this cute letter.

Leading up to Mother's Day this year I posted a different picture a day with me and one of my babies.

Here is me and Hanna. (Hanna about 4 months).

With Clark at birth.

With Max. (Max about 14 months).

With Van on my 30th Birthday. (Van about 18 months).

With Walt and Daisy. (Twins about 16 months).

On Saturday I posted this one...
So blessed with such a wonderful husband that helped me
 become a mother to these beautiful children!

On Mother's Day I posted this picture with these special women in my life.

My own mother and grandmother.

(and Clark)

I printed out each of the pictures for my children and wrote on their envelope,

"Thanks for making me a mom! I love you!"

I am so blessed!

Max

Since Max is 12 he gets to be in Young Men's at church and Boy Scouts. 

Which means a lot of camp outs this year!

The pic. on the left was actually an 11 year old camp out with repelling.

The picture on the right is with his cousin Zachary heading out for a 12 year old camp out.

They went paint balling the next day. Max loves paint balling, but this one hurt pretty bad! 

He went back out after a few minutes of rest.

Also being 12 he received the Aaronic Priesthood. One of the duties he can do with the 

Aaronic Priesthood is pass the sacrament at church. We are so proud of him!

Happy 12th Birthday Max!

I can't believe my baby is 12 years old! He's growing up way too fast!

He's the same height as Grandma Susan at 5'7". He wears a men's shoe size 9 1/2 and growing!

I took him to lunch for his birthday. 

I told him he could choose anywhere he'd like and he chose In-N-Out.

He had a few friends over for dinner, ice cream cake and a movie.

Avengers Age of Ultron in 3D

(not sure where Cousin Zachary went).

Recliner seating in 3D. It was a great night!

Time is going by way too fast!

We are so proud of who you are becoming! 

We love you Max!

Happy 37th Birthday to Me!

I never know what I want for my birthday, besides food!

Danny took me to lunch at Panera Bread and then Cheesecake Factory for dinner.

I'm so grateful for Danny in my life, he truly is my best friend.

I also got my hair done and got me my own temple clothes.

Danny does his office work from home on Fridays and 

I've been able to enjoy going to the temple almost every week. 

It's been such a blessing!

Walt

When Hanna went with grandma to Sea World,

Vincent invited Walt to come and play with him.

Aunt Rebecca took you to the San Diego Zoo while Baxter and Hanna went to Sea World.

Aunt Rebecca said you both got along so well and that you were so good!

You had a great time!

Hanna Swims with Dolphins

When the kids turn 10 years old Grandma Susan takes them to Sea World to swim with the Dolphins. This year both Hanna and Baxter turned 10!

Hanna being kissed by the Dolphin.

Baxter with the Dolphin.

Lucky kids!

Grandma bought them orange shirts for her to find them easy.

On a roller coaster together.

Rapids

 At the tide pools.