easter

Easter was lots of fun this year with two crazy munchkins. We spent some time at both grandmas coloring eggs and having an Easter egg hunt. Ash came away with a huge basket of candy (that is still here a month later... that kid just doesn't eat his candy).

Here's a cute picture of my mom... trying to escape the kids crowded around the door waiting for the hunt to begin.

Miss Addi getting some eggs:

Crazy Asher:

Emrick hanging out with grandma:

Lyhla looking like "I swear my mom told me I could get all these eggs..."

Macie "don't you dare try to take my basket away...":

My favorite of all the kids, just for that cheese that Addi is given:

Finally everyone looks forward:

Then Macie remembers she can walk now and she's like "I'm outta here fools...":

Jaxon and Emrick:

Jax was pretty proud of this dive caught on camera:

This kids at Grandma Snow's ready to run:

Emrick getting some more grandma love:

Easter for me was a little sad, because I remember one year earlier coloring eggs without my dad because he was in the hospital, and thinking "next year he'll be here..." We definitely missed ya dad.

Four came so fast...

Ash has been saying for weeks that his birthday was coming and he would be TEN... No way buddy... FOUR is bad enough. I can't take how quickly he grows.


My child is so CUTE. Adorable. I can't get enough of him. He talks like an adult and he is so FUNNY. Take for example the day his grandma Noralyn took the kangaroo to daycare and then he got to leave early with her. What does my child say to all the kids as he leaves? "See ya suckers!"

He is a riot.

Favorite Toys at 4:
- soccer ball and goal
- wii or iPad
- nerf guns
- superheros
- dirt and shovels

Favorite Foods:
- McDonalds Nuggets
- Corndogs
- Spaghetti
- Toast (but only the Bountiful Basket bread)
- Special K Bars

Favorite Treats:
- Peanut Butter Cups (he still loves em)
- Caffeine Free Diet Coke
- Licorice
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Airheads

Favorite Activities:
- Reading books (especially from the library)
- Playing video games
- Helping his dad in the yard
- Riding his four wheeler
- Sleep over parties

For his birthday he woke up and asked if he was taller. He thought he would actually get bigger since it was his birthday. It was very cute.

We had his birthday party on his birthday and it was actually sunny this year. Small miracle. It has rained every year.

He started things off by riding his four wheeler around...



Addi was here and jumped on for a ride.



She looks like such a little lady already. She walks around with a little purse now. She's adorable.



Ash had wanted water guns for everyone to play with, so we got a bunch for all the kids. And some adults. They had a blast with them.


Ash is such a kook.




Ash opened his presents. He was completely spoiled as usual. He got a big Captain America from Uncle Rory that Ash called a "nerd". Even though he loves it. He picked it for show and tell this week which means he loves it.


We got him a Wii game and the Squinky skull dispenser (he earned money doing chores to buy the superhero squinky's last month). He got so many great presents from everyone. He loved them all.

Ellee was hanging out jumping on the tramp:


I had asked what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday, and of course he chose a superhero... Batman. We also got some cute Batman cupcakes. Ash was very excited to eat them (mostly just the frosting... he doesn't love the cake part).



After everyone left he played with all the toys. We let him stay up late to play for a while. It was a fun party and he told me it was "so so great". We are so grateful for everyone for coming and making it an amazing day for him.

class of 2011...

Honestly... I remember four years ago looking at a sign at Tom's white coat ceremony (his induction into the Pharmacy program) that said "Class of 2011" and thinking "oh my lord that is SOOOO far away."


I didn't think the day would ever come when he'd be done with school. This was us back then... September 2007... almost three months after Ash was born:


And Tom and Asher...


Fast forward to now...


GRADUATION DAY!!!
Finally here. Holy cow.

It was so surreal to be in 2011 remembering back to that day thinking it would be so far away. I'm sure Tom has different feelings... with all the time and effort he put into school it probably felt like forever.

Oddly... the speeches at Tom's graduation also felt like forever... YIKES! It was only like 30 minutes, but throw in an active three year old and you have an eternity. He walked up and down the aisles, visiting everyone...


Took pictures with me...


Played my phone... until finally it was time to send everyone across the stage...


They called Tom's name and we all cheered...


They gave Tom his diploma and then he had to walk across the stage and shake hands with a bunch of people and get a scarf thing put around his neck.


It got a little quiet while he did this, but Asher kept up the cheering. He found his way to the steps at the back and shook his clapper the entire time. Everyone thought it was a little funny and after a minute or two a little laugh went through the audience because he just kept cheering.


Here is Tom after holding the sign Rach helped Ash make that Ash held up as Tom was walking in and out...


Tom and his family...






After graduation we went to dinner at the same place we went after the white coat ceremony.


Lots of Tom's family and friends came.



(including cutie Addi... who I adore)


I don't know who started the shots, but they were followed by a few rounds of beers... and since Tom had stopped drinking about a year ago... he was a little bit of a light weight. By the time we left... well... let's just say it was an unpleasant ride home with a few puke stops along the way. A well deserved chance to cut loose, but one that probably won't be repeated for a LONG time.

Tom told Ash that now he is graduated, Ash has to call him "Dr. Dad". Asher... being the little comedian (just like his dad) said "well, I haven't graduated and got papers, but you have to call me Dr. Son." So there. A family full of Drs apparently.

Tom was really lucky and even though his work offered to keep him there, he also was offered a job at Poison Control as a full time pharmacist. He decided with the stability and all the benefits Poison Control offered it is the best place for him to take care of his family. So you never know... please bless you never have the need to call, but if you do... rest assured there is an AMAZINGLY TALENTED pharmacist on staff to help you and your loved ones!

We are just so excited to have a pops who is around more and can enjoy more fun times with us. We are truly blessed to have him as a husband and dad. XOXO Sweetie.