Merrick and Gavin

These two are so cute together! They love to play with each other, and get sad when it's time to go home.
Merrick turned 2 in June and Gavin turned 3 in Aug. They are almost the same size. Gav is a little taller, but Merrick is the same size if not bigger than Gavin in every other way. It will be interesting to see them grow-up together.

Halloween cookies

These are the cookies we made. I know they are Christmas ones, but I couldn't find the Halloween cookie cutters. The boys didn't even notice...luckily.

Ashlyn pulled everything out of that box behind her. You would think I would remember what it's like to have a 10 month old, but I have forgotten somehow.?.

Dylan is at a perfect age for doing a project like this. He cut out most of the cookies all by him self.

Gavin ended up eating almost all of his dough. He really loved making things, like snakes, with his dough. He didn't really care too much about cutting things out of the dough as much as he enjoyed playing with it.

Happy Birthday Dylan!

Last Sunday we celebrated Dylan's 6Th birthday...where has the time gone?

When you were born we were so excited to have such a perfect little 6 lb. 15 oz. baby boy. Looking back on the times it was just you, Dad and I...are such precious memories for me. We had so much fun. Life was so wonderful and carefree.

You have always had more of a serious personality. Very observant, and smart.

You have always loved the outdoors. You practically live outside. Most of your days, even now, are spent taking walks, riding bikes, exploring the neighborhood, playing in the dirt, etc.

You are a very good boy. You know what's right, and most of the time you try and do what is right. You even make sure EVERYONE else is too.

You are a leader. I can especially see that now that you are in Kindergarten. The other kids look up to you and enjoy being your friend.

You are soooo brave. So much more than I was at your age. No matter how uncomfortable you are in a situation, like giving a talk in church, or going to school for the first time, you do it anyways. I'm always so proud of that.

I know that you are a very special person that Heavenly Father has sent to us. We are so blessed to have you as a son and a leader and an example for your brother and sister to look up to.

We love you Dylan!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!