Summer, So much fun!!

Courtney is enjoying his affiliation in Blackfoot. We only wish that he was getting paid. Anyways we have been loving the warm weather. Sydnee and Chase are loving playing outside and at the park. We have had some great times. On Memorial weekend we spent time in Grace. The kids loved the horses and playing with their cousins. We hope everyone is having a great summer.

Sydnee's Birthday Party!

Our little Sydnee is now three. She loves to tease and thinks it is great fun to tease her parents and brother. She was so excited for her birthday. We had a swimming party with her cousins. She had so much fun.
The morning of her birthday I asked her what kind of cake she wanted. She informed me she wanted a pink monster cake. I thought maybe a princess or something of that sort, but a monster cake. She is always coming up with something out of the ordinary. Here are some fun pictures of her special day.  
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Life moves on a

We were fortunate to make a trip out to Memphis to celebrate my brother Jared's graduation with his Doctorate in Optometry. We had fun tasting a bit of their life in Tennessee and playing with Emma and Abby. Sydnee talks of flying and playing with her cousins all the time now. Her favorite was fishing with her Uncle Jared. That was the highlight of her whole trip. She now wants a green Shriek fishing pole. (Thanks Jared we are now going to have to buy a Shriek pole) We had a great time and made some fun memories. We miss the Ivie's in Memphis!!
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Oh, the joys of life!!

I have a hobby of taking pictures and having fun with them. I thought I might share a few. This is Courtney's brother when they went through the temple.

Another pic I took of my sister Maria's Family.

The kids loving the warm weather. Playing with sidewalk chalk.

I put the kids to sleep by taking them on a walk. Don't they look tired. I must be a slow walker. HA! HA!

Our dog Knuckles.

Chase first real war wound. Tipted over on the cement.

Chase learning how to ride.

Sydnee modeling for the camera.

The only boy Grand kids on the Ivie side. Chase and Spencer.

Preschool Princess Party. I teach Preschool and this was our Letter P day!!





Chase had to wear the hat and we laughed so hard.
Sydnee helping me make princess hats and wands. She loved it!!

Easter morning!

Sydnee's Easter.


Courtney's Birthday Party!






Sydnee wanted Chase to be a fairy with her. He didn't mind, Courtney did. HA HA!!

We have had so much fun. It seems like are days go by way to fast and our little ones are growing up before are eyes. Chase is now walking. He figured it out and thinks he can run now. This is so nice now that we have some warm weather. He can walk every where rather than crawl. Sydnee seems to be testing our patients more and more each day. Talk about trying to push our buttons!! I have the hardest time with being consistent but found that if I am not, she is to cleaver. We have a tough one on our hands. I am doing better.
Lots has happened this month. Courtney just turned 28. Poor Courtney!!! Chase started walking and Sydnee decided she can sing Farmer and the Dale. She is a pretty good singer. She just got her first bike and thinks she is in high heaven. She does pretty good with it. They just got sand for their sand turtle and are filthy every night. (Thank you Uncle Ryan for the sand) Sydnee likes making pies and Chase loves the feeling of sand every where. They are both to much fun. We are grateful for some warm weather and our very sad that Court has to be inside studding. We love you all!!