Our Family Blog- Four Girls and One Boy

Happy 8th Birthday Bella!

2009-11-14T20:48:00.001-08:00

Okay, for Bella's b-day we went to the Lion House. I don't know who liked it more, me or Bella. This is where I went for my 8th b-day and it is one I will never forget. I have been planning to take Bella there ever since she was born. Anyhow we had such a good time! They did all the same things they did 24 years ago (wow that makes me sound really old). We washed our hands in the fancy bathroom, pulled taffy, played old pioneer games, had ribbon sandwiches, and who ever found the penny in the cake was told they would have good luck for a year. I hope Bella too will never forget this special b-day.

Pictures- I LOVE Pictures!

2009-11-14T19:42:00.000-08:00

My 3 beautiful Girls!

Gabby is my model, she just kept throwing out posed left and right.

First Day Of School

2009-11-14T19:25:00.000-08:00

Silly pancake tradition on the first day of school
Hi Sage!

Thank goodness for Sisters!

Bella with two of her friends. They also play together on the same soccer team. Go SWAT! They are doing awesome, and loving every minute of it.

Summer Fun

2009-11-14T19:05:00.000-08:00

The Patriot Riders came to our neighbors house to give thier condolences for the loss of thier son in Iraq. The girls were able to meet them. Our annual friends trip to Cherry Hills
Hanging with the cousins
Playing in the sand at Bear Lake.

Gabby's first swim lesson and wanted to jump off the diving board.

St. George Trip

2009-11-14T18:46:00.001-08:00

Hiking with DAD!

Bella found a new friend

Look at Gabby's face-classic

Zions National Park

Tuacahn Outdoor Theater-Love It!

Bella & Sage's Dance recital

2009-04-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

This was their half year recital. They had so much fun. This was Bella's first year and Sage's second. Gabby has now started too. Their next recital is in May. I will post more pics then.

My BABY is 3!!!

2009-04-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

2009-01-20T13:55:00.000-08:00

East Canyon for Fall Conference

2008-12-30T16:12:00.001-08:00

This was our fun trip to East Canyon. Justin had fun playing with the kids.

Happy Late Halloween

2008-12-30T15:40:00.000-08:00

Bella could not decide what she wanted to be, so count them... Two...

Three...

Isabella's 7th Birthday!

2008-12-30T15:26:00.000-08:00

My attempt at making a jewelry box cake.

2008-12-30T11:35:00.000-08:00

For those of you who were not informed here is what happened to Bella with the pictures.

Hello All,

I thought I should inform you all on what has happened to Bella. Last week (sept. 11 of course)we went horse riding with our neighbors. A day Bella has be trying to plan for a long long time. She was so excited! She was all decked out in her cowgirl clothes, hat and boots. She took Cruise for a ride around the arena. We are all laughing how he was barely moving. Bella tried kicking him to go faster but he continued to mosey along. When she was done we wanted to get pictures. So they came over to the fence by where we were standing. Cruise started eating the grass along the fence line. So Bryan decided to move him away so he would put his head up for the picture instead of down, eating the grass. For some reason he did not like that and he started to stand up on his back legs. It looked as though he was going to go back down but poor Bella was hanging on for dear life. We think that might have pulled him off balance and he began to fall backwards. As that was happening Bella fell off and on the way down hit her head on the fence which then flung her head forward and cut her mouth. And then the horse fell on top of her. Justin ran to the fence and was pushing the horse up off of Bella, and then trying to squeeze her through the fence. She said "I never knew horses were that heavy!" Her mouth was all bloody, she said her head and arm hurt. We took her to the car and noticed her arm already swollen and changing color. We thought she probably broke her arm. So we took her to McKay Dee hospital where they took scans and ex rays and all that good stuff. They decided to call Primary Children's hospital to see what they thought. After looking things over they decided that it would be best to have her life flighted to Primary's. So Bella got to ride in a Helicopter. The ER nurse on the helicopter said she was so brave and that she had the cutest boots. We spent 5 days down there, where we learned she has a depressed fracture in her lower left skull (close to her brain but not affecting it). Her neck is messed up, but luckily not broken. She has a neck brace on that she'll wear for a few more weeks, then will have to have physical therapy. Her wrist was not broken just a bad sprain. All in all we were extremely blessed. Everyone at the hospital kept telling us just how lucky we were, that when they see these types of accidents, that they are always much worse. Thank You Everyone for your prayers, calls, presents, watching Sage and Gabby, cleaning my house, coming to see Bella in the hospital and the yummy food. We feel so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends. I'm so sorry I have not been able to call you all back, things have been a little crazy this week trying to find the right doses and we decided to give her, her own room. But your calls and text messages have made a difference. Again thank you so much for loving and supporting me and my family. I will try to get you all called soon.

Love,
Kim

This is the horse leaning down to eat the grass just before he reared up. We were all done riding and wanted to get some pictures. Bryan moved the horse just a bit so he would put his head up for the picture.

Right before they life flighted her. She was so Swollen.

This was in the NicU.

An update now on Bella is, she is doing GREAT!!We have been so blessed! She seems to be back to normal, playing soccer and dance. She is doing great in school and loves playing with her friends. We go back to the doctor in a few months to see how her head is healing, but as far as we can tell she seems perfect. How thankful we are to our Heavenly Father who has blessed us time and time again.

Sage's 1st Day of Preschool

2008-09-23T22:10:00.000-07:00

Isabella's First Day Of School '08

2008-09-23T21:55:00.001-07:00

One year older & wiser!

Bella's new haircut

2008-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

A New hair dew for 1st grade

Happy 4th of July

2008-07-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

We made these cute hats for the kids Parade.

Sparklers

And More Sparklers!

Bella cought her first chicken at the chicken catch.

Can anyone guess what she named it?

Yep, Brownie.

Bella and her cousin Kayleigh

Father's Day Present

2008-06-23T21:13:00.000-07:00

This is what I made for Justin for Father's Day. It is a digital scrapbook page that I created and printed out. Then I glued it to a painted stretched canvas board. I thought he needed something cute to put on his desk at work. Happy Father's Day JP, we love ya.

Weekend Trip to Park City

2008-06-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

This is our little Fish-She loves the water.

She's just like her dad-Crazy!

Bella and her cousin Annika

Classic Skating

2008-06-11T16:20:00.000-07:00

She comes up with these poses all by herself. LOL

Isak & Addison- Melissa's Cute Kids. She was visiting from California. Thanks for the Fun!

North Fork Cabin

2008-06-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

Hanging out in nature, it's so peaceful.

This was such a fun day hanging out with the fam.

Sage's Gratuation!

2008-06-11T15:57:00.000-07:00

Oh Look at that Cute SMILE!

Sage's Preschool Teacher also happens to be her Grandma. She loved being able to see Grandma three times a week.

Bella's Kindergarten Gratuation

2008-06-11T15:36:00.001-07:00

Bella and two of her good friends, (Alison & Aven) This day was much harder for me than the first day of school. Because now it's official she's not my baby anymore. But I am so proud of how much she has learned and grown this last year. She's Awesome!

Bella's Art

2008-06-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

Bella drew a picture of her and her dad rock climbing since that is one of their favorite things to do.

Sage's Dance Recital

2008-06-11T15:16:00.000-07:00

Beauty School Drop Out

Sage's 4th Birthday!

2008-06-11T14:15:00.000-07:00

My attempt at a Castle Cake.

Jacob Lake

2008-06-06T22:25:00.001-07:00

This is where Justin worked for the summer before his mission. He always talks about how much he loved it there and what a special time that was in his life. For our 10th anniversary I was finally able to go and see it for myself. We went cross country skiing and ate at the diner he used to be a waiter at. We had such a good time and look forward to when we are able to take the girls there.

Justin in Hog Heaven!

This is how they police in Kabab.

The newest member to join our family

2008-06-05T14:55:00.000-07:00

GRACIE BELLE

Justin is out numbered once again. Another girl has joined our family. Weighing in at 2.5lb. She has golden brown cury hair and two little dark eyes. She's our little cuddle bear. The girls have been having lots of fun with their new little toy poodle. The other day I told Bella not to play so rough with her and that she is not a toy. She said "but you said she was a TOY poodle!" Silly me, what was I thinking. LOL She has been a nice addition to our family.