the dalton family

My Sweet Baby Jace!

2010-08-29T18:19:00.003-06:00

Where does time go?? I can't believe my baby is 9 months old. He has been such a joy to our family we love him so much! He is so content and happy. He was a more challenging newborn who turned into the easiest, fun baby ever. He makes everyone smile who see's him.

We love you Jace baby!

9 months old

My broken arm baby!

My favorite picture

Little angel

Santa's little helper

Dalton's Christmas present 2009!

Haslem Family Camping Trip!

2010-08-23T13:29:00.004-06:00

Beckie and MJ beat me and Trent in tug-of-war. I totally blame Trent!!!!!!

Sami brought her friend Ivey and they insisted we brought Pepper along!

We had a great sight up in Cedar Breaks!

There were 4 babies under 18 months. So there was a lot of spoiled babies

being held for 3 days straight.

Cortney threw in her wagon last minute. It was a hit for the babies!

Justin and Nathan on Maddox's 4 wheeler. Justin loved driving it himself.

Thank goodness for the kill switch, he doesn't go slow!

We had a blast with my family up in Cedar Breaks for a long weekend. Everyone went including my brother Justin. It rained a bit, but everyone had so much fun! The kids rode the 4 wheeler's like crazy and fished at Panquitch Lake. It was so much fun being together. We ate way too much and stayed up around the camp fire way to late. That is the best part of camping! Jace did amazing camping with his broken arm. That kid is a trooper! Thanks to all my family for the great memories! I love you guys!

Tarzan at Tuachan!

2010-08-23T09:43:00.004-06:00

Getting ready for the play to start!

The path up the the theater becomes a balance beam!

Trevor looks thrilled! He was tired and had Tennis early the next morning.

He was ready to go!

Grandma with her grandkids! We almost took Justin but than decided he needed one more year to be able to sit through the play!

Sami with the Gorilla character.

Tarzan was quite the hunk! Natalya asked him if he could bench Sami.

AND YES HE CAN!

Norma tries to take us every summer to a Tuachan show. The kids love it and love eating the frozen lemonade drinks while watching. Thanks Grandma for the good time!

Sami's Baptism Picture's

2010-08-17T22:07:00.003-06:00

Where I have been slacking and not doing a blog this last year, I wanted to put some of these pics of Sami. I think she looks so beautiful! Sami was baptized last March by her dad. It was a wonderful day with all of her family around. We love her so much and can't imagine are family without her.

Let's try this again!!!!!!

2010-08-15T23:17:00.003-06:00

This is Pepper! She is my kids's new best friend. We rescued her from the pound in July. I was so scared to get a dog but she has been great! She is one lucky dog!

My poor baby Jace broke both bones in his left forearm. This is him doing a funky crawl with his cast on! He is a trooper, I am so impressed with him!

Trevor and Sami heading back to school. Trevor is starting 5th and Sami is starting 3rd. I miss them during the day but it is good for them to get back!

Doesn't Trevor look super excited to be going back to school??

I am going to update more now! Having baby #4 did me in on all the extra's like blogging. Jace is now 8 months and we are so blessed to have him in our family! Thanks to anyone who checks up on us!

Sami B-day!

2009-02-08T15:37:00.004-07:00

Sami and Quincy having fun swimming!

Crazy gals!

Sami has such great friends!

Whats a bunch!

Open presents got a bit out of control! =]

We made Valentine bracelets! They were way cute!

Sami cute posters for her party! Sami grandma saved me on a way busy week and had Sami over and made them together!

My sweet Sami Belle!

My baby girl is "7"!!!!!! I can't believe it! Sami is so sweet, social, funny and a bit crazy! She loves to be center stage. The tries so hard at everything and doesn't get discouraged. She is the best big sister and cousin! She loves Gymnastics and is really good at it! She wants to be signed up for everything and loves doing anything as long as she gets to be with her friends. The only thing Sami doesn't like is sitting still and being alone. She a girl after my own heart! I love you Sami Belle!

Can't they stay little!!!

2009-02-02T18:00:00.004-07:00

Justin in his bed asleep! (At least for awhile than its down to mom's bed)

My big boy never gets to sleep to quick he hates to stop reading at night!

My Sami hits the pillow and is out in 1 minute.

I had one of those crazy mom moments wanting to be able to freeze time. This week Sami turns 7 and next week Trevor turns 9 years old and it always makes me nervous to think of them a year older. When I went to check on Sami in bed last night and saw her still a little girl hugging her doll while she was safe asleep in her bed, I felt so happy. I guess I can't freeze this moment but I love these wake up times that make you slow down and enjoy the moments!

Regional Reflections!!

2009-01-20T10:52:00.002-07:00

The Dalton Fam Five!

Sami and mom!

I love Sami's little green coat it is my favorite!!

Sami and her Grandpa!

We are proud of Sami! Her art project that she did for Bloomington's Reflection won at Regional level. She is so excited! This is the first year my kids have done Reflections and I am so impressed with the program. They have so many categories so a lot of kids have opportunities to do well. Trevor wants to make a movie next year after seeing a 5th grader doing a really cool one. Sami loves art and draws so much!!

FINALLY Christmas Pics & more!!!!

2009-01-11T18:27:00.005-07:00

My boys in there Fuel Tec shirts they got for Christmas!

Sami's scored!

I love this pic of Trev with his new hat!

Trevor was excited about his ipod from Santa!

Santa came to the Dalton house with a Rocket for Justin!

Cortney made my Mom this beautiful quilt with my Grandma's clothes. This meant so much to my mom because her mom passed away three Christmas's ago.

The three amigo's (Justin, Easton and Maddox) received a wiggle bike from grandma!

Are Nativity was crazy but fun!

Sami and her cousin Tally posing with there new purses full of make-up!

Justin showing his new Leo to his Uncle Trevor!

Trev and Santa!

Sami and Santa!

Gingerbread houses bring the crazy out in kids!

Sami is proud of her house!

Justin ate more than decorated!

We had an awesome Christmas and Christmas break! We spent a ton of time with our cousins. The kids played hard and weren't ready to get back to school! We are getting back in the swing of things with the New Year. Mostly anticipating my brother Justin coming home from his mission Feb. 2nd. My kids can't wait. He is the best guy ever and we miss him so much!

Snow Day & ect...

2008-12-22T21:11:00.003-07:00

Sami and Lily playing in the snow,

I love Trevor's devilish look in the background ready to get them.

Brock and Trevor were out for hours.

The classic snow angel!

My house covered in snow!!!!

Trevor at FIRST thing in the morning!

Trevor at 11:30 PM the night before.

Sami and Quincy at gymnastics!
They are doing so good, I am so proud of them!

Sami on the bars!

Sami and Madison at there little dance recital.

Sami's cute little dance group that the fanstastic Mckenzie and Jancyn teach!

Trent has lived in St. George his whole entire life and he swears he has only seen it snow like this 2 others times in 34 years. We are so lucky! My kids had such a blast! I took Trevor to Forgotten Carols on Wenesday night and we came out and it was snowing hard. We got home and tons of the neighborhood kids were out playing still at 10:30. The word got out the school was cancelled. So we thought what the heck, Trev have fun! He stayed out until about midnight. Than of course they all played most of the nexy day! How fun we get a little taste of snow for a few days than it melts and we get back to the St. George winters we all love.

Sunday Afternoon's!

2008-12-11T09:54:00.008-07:00

My Trevor the avid reader!

Cortney and cute baby Jack!

My mom with my sister Pam's baby Nathan.

I saw Justin kissing Santa Clause!

Zac, Easton and Sami's Kung Fo Panda moves!

Zac and Trevor will always be Best Buds!

Hangin out on a Sunday afternoon!

You never knew when you were young and you thought your family was boring or not cool that your favorite thing to do as an adult would be to just hang out and be silly with them on a Sunday afternoon.

2008-11-19T13:29:00.003-07:00

My handsome baby!

Trev is getting so old.

Justin and his buddy!

Yikes! That was our best picture that day!

Sami with her mouth of missing teeth!

What a crazy day! I don't know how other people get a good family picture with 3 young kids. I know they do, I have seen a lot of them. At least we didn't spend money on them. I just wanted to get something half way decent for our Christmas card. So, I will just be content for now. I love my oldest son but he was the hardest one. Sami was an angel, and Justin was a 2 year old. Taking individual pictures are fine its just the whole family ones that are hard.

On a nicer note we are excited about Thanksgiving and we hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving weekend with there families.

Soccer is Over!! & Reflections!!

2008-11-10T12:52:00.004-07:00

Sami proud of her medals!

Trevor and Sami posing happy!

Sami, Quincy and Janey on there rainy soccer day!

Trevor with a VERY supportive grandma and grandpa on the rainy soccer day!

Soccer is OVER! Don't get me wrong, I loved it for the fun and the exercise for Trev and Sami but I won't miss 3- 4 hours of my Saturday mornings gone. They both had so much fun and had great coaches. They both had friends on there teams and except the crazy rainy day that AYSO decided to not cancel all the other games were beautiful outside. Justin really liked being there running around too.

Reflections were about 2 weeks ago so, of course I am just getting to it. That had been my timing lately. Sami and Trevor both did Visual Arts and than Sami also did Dance Choreography. Trevor didn't place but was a GREAT sports about it which I was nervous about. I was so proud of him still being happy for his sister. I was more happy than if he would have placed. Trevor of course thought I was nuts telling him that but he will get it later. Sami got 1st in Dance and 2nd in Visual Arts. We knew only 3 people did Dance so she was excepting winning something in that but a bunch of kids did Visual Arts so that was surprising. I already had gave her the talk about being a good sport because nobody places in 2 categories, than they called her name it was kinda funny. Sami did work really hard and took it really serious. We are proud of her.

Halloween

2008-11-03T16:27:00.005-07:00

Trent and the boys get to hand out the candy!

Sadly this was Justin's costume he wouldn't wear the Hulk one I had for him!
We threw on a black cape and called it good!

My little super Hero!

Sami loves to show off her flexibility!

Spongebob Trevor Pants!

We had a fun Halloween with all our family and friends. Trevor went Trick Or Treating by himself with his friends for the first time. I was a little nervous but he had a blast. Sami didn't understand why she couldn't, but the great thing about Desert Hills is within minutes of going around the neighborhood we ran into her friends. Justin went to two houses and told us he was done, he much preferred handing out the candy! Hey, whatever makes it easy!

A quick look at the last 2 weeks!

2008-10-06T13:25:00.004-06:00

Sami lost her two front teeth!

The 3rd grade had a writing display of their work!

This is what Justin thought of being in Trevor's class room!

I am sure Mrs Rick's appreciated us! =]

My Mother-in-Law making everything a little more special for our dinner after General Conference yesterday!

I thought the center piece for dinner was so pretty!

I was more then happy to take the picture, because it was a PJ day for me!

I enjoyed General Conference so much!

We have a had a busy two weeks with nothing special going on. Just like all of you, we go from morning to night without a break. I love my kids and husband so much. This year seems to have doubled on how busy we are from 3:30 up until we crash at night. Trent has totally stepped up to the plate and helps me with everything so much! With all our dance, gymnastics, tennis, soccer, piano lessons, and Scouts, not to mention the kids homework we stay extra busy. I used to be able to handle it on my own, but then I started coaching gymnastics Tuesday night and I now have a calling in Young Womens. I love both, but I needed HELP! Trent has been my knight in shining armor! Thanks hun, your the best!

Grandparent Day and My Little Rocker!

2008-09-18T19:09:00.002-06:00

My Mother-in-Law Norma went to Sami class for Grandparent day!

We love you Ms. Gardner

Sami and her grandma.

Justin rocking out like he was raised on MTV.

Sami drumming away!

Trent on vocals is a real treat!

OK! The funnest thing we have done in awhile was play rock band. It's awesome because the whole family can do it together and just throw caution to the wind and rock out. My kids were totally digging it. Trevor at 8 years old is amazing on guitar. Justin was so funny singing. I have no idea were he learned to move like that but he was sooooooo in to it. If you havent't tried it I really think you should give it a try!

Kisten's 30th Birthday!!

2008-09-16T13:38:00.003-06:00

Kisten, me Sarah, Casey and Mandi took her to dinner on her B-day!

Me and Kisten has been friends since we were 17 years old!

Kisten getting a little wild and crazy on her Birthday.

(They are Salt and Pepper shakers, I won't start rumors)

My Favorite Friend Kisten turned 30! Kisten is the funnest person ever. She is so upbeat and always in a good mood. She has great kids that my kids love to hang out with. She would do anything to help a friend out! I hope you had a fabulous Birthday Kisten. I love ya!

Kickin' Kids!

2008-09-11T21:59:00.003-06:00

Sami looks so cute in the pink and black outfit!

Not to shocking the outfit is too big!
Trevor warming up!
Trev has his friend Brooks on his team and his dad Justin Downey as a coach!
The cutest soccer fan out their!

Soccer has began!! The kids are having a lot of fun playing soccer. I love that they are out running around getting excercise staying active. We aren't future Beckham's here or anything but they have a lot of fun! The outfit's are so dang cute too!

Daddy/Daughter Overnighter

2008-09-07T18:51:00.003-06:00

Sami learned to pitch a tent!

My little tree climber!

Sami caught her first fish!

MMMMM! Smores!

Trent took Sami on a quick overnight camping trip. They had a lot of fun! Sami went fishing, made smores and her favorite thing ever CLIMBED TREES. I love Trent for wanting to spend one on one time with his kids. He is such a good dad!

My boys at Disneyland!

2008-08-27T19:55:00.005-06:00

Trevor and his dad!

Boy humor!

The Trev's!

The Dalton boys get way competitive about their score on Buzz Lightyear!

What I am big enough!

Me and Trent decided that it would be fun to start a tradition of taking each child on their 8th B-day to Disneyland by themselves for a special trip. After, we decided that Trent mom was sweet and took us all to Disneyland in January and Trev turned 8 two weeks after that. So, he went on his alone trip at 8 1/2 instead of 8! Trent took him and his favorite person in the world his Uncle Trevor went with them too. They went just for 3 days and moved a million miles an hour. They crashed when they got home. Trevor James had the time of his life. I know he will always remember it! Also, I was so proud of Sami she was so good about Trevor going and her having to wait for her 8th b-day for her turn. That is hard for a 6 year old. I love her!

Sami's Cheetah Girls Party!

2008-08-25T10:54:00.003-06:00

Here is the girls best Cheetah Girl pose!

Abby and Sami posing pretty!

Lexi and Sami watching the movie!

Sami loves to be with her friends more than anything! Saturday I let her invite a few people over to have pizza and watch the Cheetah Girls new movie. The girls were so cute dancing on every song. Sami loved it, they all laughed till they were in tears!

First Day Of School!!

2008-08-14T11:04:00.004-06:00

Some of Sami's friends!

Some more of the cute 1st graders!

Trevor and his bud Brooks!

For some weird reason 3rd grade boys weren't as anxious to get there picture taken as 1st grade girls!

Sami is starting 1st grade!

Trevor is starting 3rd grade!

Trevor was not wanting a bunch of pictures! Oh Well!

Justin with his backpack wanting to go with his Bro & Sis.

Bye Mom!

Yeah! School has started! Actutally, I have mixed feelings I am ready to be able to get control of my house again but I will miss them alot during the day! Justin will be bored to death during the day also. I have my sister's in town and we are doing a trade with our three toddler boys so that will help keep Justin not so bored. I also will have two morning 's a week to myself which will be awesome!!!

Las Vegas Over-Nighter!

2008-07-20T00:34:00.004-06:00

Sami recieved a pink journal from her grandma on our overnighter!

And of course Trev got a new book from grandma for his present!

SkyMania was so much fun!

Justin was so cute wanting to do ring around the rosies!

Trent's mom and all of her grand kids!

The World Mart Condo's are so pretty down in Vegas!

This picture is random from the trip but I just love it!

(That's green marker on his face, but it is a cute face)

Trent's mom took me and his sister Tara down to Vegas with all the kids for an over-nighter! We went to SkyMania in North Las Vegas. It is the coolest place, there is 30 big trempoline's hooked together and the walls are tramps too. It was only $8 for a session of 2 hours. You think that doesn't sound like a long time but it is! I was so tired it was the best work-out ever! I was bustin out some gymnastics moves I haven't done in 10 years. I didn't post them because they don't look near as pretty at 30 as 19. We stayed at the prettiest resort Wyndam, World Mart. They had a huge lazy river and 2 big pools. my kids had a blast. We are hoping to take the kids one more time before school but the clock is ticking school is only 3 weeks away!! AHHHH!

We Love Boating!!

2008-07-12T20:31:00.006-06:00

Scott Wood enjoying the sun!

Mads and Sami with there too cute beach bods!

The Price Hills Drive Pals!

Trevor reads so much, how many 8 year olds bring a book and reads on a boat??

Those wild and crazy gals!!

Trevor and me enjoying the tube!

Slow and steady for Justin this week.

One week he's a crazy person and than the next a scaredy cat??

Go PATRICK!!!

Beach Babe!

We went to Quail Creek boating Saturday. We had a lot of fun! Pat and Madison Dunlavy and Scott Wood Came with us. Madison did so good on the tube and knee board. It was her first time. Pat entertained us all knee boarding as well. What a sport!! I could go boating everyday. I love boating more than my kids do!!

Hot Summer Day's!

2008-07-09T23:54:00.004-06:00

These girls freak me out jumpin from this rock!

Sami, Quincy and Sammy B. posing pretty!

AHHH! There goes my girl!

We love to swim. We go swimming at least 3 or 4 times a week! Trevor likes it but Sami loves it. She is a little fish that could be out there 6 hours every day. We love swimming with my friend Kisten and her kids they all have a blast.

Road Runners's Game!

2008-07-09T23:40:00.003-06:00

Yeah! I love Trev's un-buttoned look!

These boys are so lucky to have each other!

Landon, Zac and Trevor they are all 8 years old!

The mascots are all over the place hangin out with the kids!

This Mascot wouldn't stop spraying us!

We went to the Road Runner's game last Saturday over the holiday weekend. For a $12.00 seat I was quite impressed on how entertaining the whole thing was. They kept a lot going on for kids the whole time besides the game. Also, at the end they had an awesome firework show. The only thing I was suprised about that anyone that is a huge baseball fan wouldn't be is how LONG the games are. We were there at 7:00 and got home at midnight. It was fun though!!

Red, White and Blue!!

2008-07-04T19:04:00.005-06:00

I am trouble!

We thought trapping them during fireworks was a good idea!

It lasted for 5 minutes!!

My mom and sweet baby Jackson!

The three 8 year old boys wanted to be the lighter!

Boys love dirt!

Sami and her Grandpa Sam (She has him wrapped around her finger)

Cute baby Jackson!

Whoa!

Pam is ready to pop with 10 days to go!

We had a really fun 4th of July! We had a BBQ with my family at my sister's Cortney's house with her cute new baby Jackson who is 4 weeks old. Me and Trent took the kids bowling and too Pasta. Bowling with a crazy two year old is not fun!! I was trying so hard to have fun with my other kids and be patient but it was crazy. Next time for sure (we love Justin) BUT he isn't invited until he is 4. =] My other kids loved bowling! We always go down to the park at night and watch the big fireworks! We love that!

Sand Hollow

2008-06-29T11:10:00.006-06:00

That farmer tan is sexy out there!

My boogie boarding babe! Sami is actually really good!

Sami and her Aunt Beckie getting a little air!

Trent driving the ladies crazy at Sand Hollow!
Maddox and MJ playing around on the tube!

My cute kiddo's enjoying the ride!

Justin and Maddox are buds!

Justin loves being on the tube (just not too fast)

Trevor's signature pose!

Sami the official flag girl!

The Trev's tubing!

Sami and Uncle Trevor posing pretty!

We love boating! My kids love going to the lake, they could be out there every day if we could. We took my Sister Beckie and her family and Uncle Trevor on Saturday and had a blast. We got a little burnt and bruised but it was all worth it!

Better Late Than Never

2008-06-18T11:40:00.003-06:00

This is how Trent played his computer for years with his small partner!

These are the scary pictures Trent likes????

What a good sport on Halloween!!

My Boys!

I love this picture from fish Lake!

I have been wanting to do a post on Trent since Father's day! Its been a crazy summer so far. I am going to post better than I have! Trent is an amazing husband and Father. Here is 10 reason's we love him:

1) He gives us all hugs everyday.

2) He is so self assured and confident.

3) He is amazed by his little girl and would do ANYTHING for her.

4) He is the smartest person I know.

5) He never raises his voice.

6) He is content with exactly what we have.

7) He makes me feel I am always enough for him.

8) He is still cool even though he is 33 and plays video games.

9) He could careless what he eats. (takes pressure off me)

10) He still cracks me up after 10 years!

We love you Honey! Happy Father's Day!

Sami's Dance Recital

2008-05-16T23:32:00.003-06:00

Sammy B., Quincy, Sami, Lily getting ready for there African Dance!

Sami and Quincy two of a kind

Miss Laura and her dancers!

Mom and Dad with our little dancer!

Sami and Lily posing before there Jazz dance!

Sami is so cute! She loves being the center of attention anywhere possible. She also was lucky enough to have a lot of good friends in her dance class. Sami's and her partner in crime Quincy have a blast together. They never stop laughing! They both are hyper as can be but they enjoy everything they do so much its hard to get after them. I wish I could bottle up that carefree fun and let her feel that her whole life. We love Miss Laura and thank her for a wonderful year of dance!

The Trevor's

2008-05-08T15:37:00.009-06:00

Trevor posing at Cove Fort!

This was Trevor first Soccer game.

Uncle Trevor, Trevor James, Aunt Tif, Uncle Clint

Whoa! Bend it like Beckham

I love this Picture!

Trevor went to Cove Fort with his Grandma on his way up to SLC for the weekend. He also got to go see a Real Soccer game with his Aunts and Uncles. The cute part was Trevor was cheering for David Beckham with no idea who he is. Trevor loves to go stay with his Uncle Trevor. They bum around with no rules or bedtimes. The only thing Trevor doesn't like about staying the weekend with his Uncle Trevor is his mom calling to check on him to much. Every kid is different and Trevor has never gotten scared at night or got homesick. He has a special relationship with his Uncle they are best buds!

Drake Bell Concert

2008-04-23T22:38:00.003-06:00

Posing outside Pasta Factory!

Trying to get a picture of us together!

Not a winning picture, but there he is Drake Bell!

Trevor sporting his new Drake Bell shirt!

How we felt after finishing Pasta and a Never On Sunday! It was so good though!

I took Trevor to the Drake Bell concert. Sorry the picture in the Stadium turned out crappy. We had fun together though! We went to Pasta Factory before and totally pigged. We even ordered a Never On Sunday from upstairs and ate that too! Trevor is so funny to talk with one on one. I think he liked Pasta Factory more than the concert. He said he had fun but he plugged his ears because it was so loud. But was still Jammin his head like he was enjoying it. It looked a little odd but who cares it was his night with mom! Anybody who know my kids wouldn't be suprised that my experience taking Sami to the Hannah Montana concert was a little different. She was crazy and dancing all around. I love Trevor so much, he never ceases to amaze me. I love our dates but next time I think we will do something besides a concert. Maybe play the Drake Bell CD quietly as we eat a Never on Sunday!

We love our cousins!

2008-04-17T21:33:00.003-06:00

Zac sleeping over with Trevor and Sami
Sami and Tony posing pretty

Tony and Trev are buds!
Playing basketball late at night in this beautiful spring weather!

My kids are so lucky they have all of there cousins in St. George. Zac and Trevor have been so close there whole lives. They are only 5 months apart and we watched Zac during his pre-school years before they went into elementary school. They have a lot in common! Tony is 12 years old but acts older than that. He is so good to my kids and gives them so much attention. I feel so blessed to have some of my kids closest friends be family. You can't beat that!

Science Fair Awards

2008-04-17T17:50:00.004-06:00

Trevor and Sami with there friends Brock and Dylan who also did the Science Fair.

My two cute kiddo's

Peace dude!

Sami makes Scientist look good!

Sami and Trevor were really excited to get there awards at the Science Fair assembly. They received with there little medal and a gift card to Wal-mart. My little Sami being in her own little world thinks she is going to buy the Barbie Jammin' Jeep with her card. She was shocked when a ten dollar gift card didn't go quite that far. =] I am so proud of them!

Brian Head Over-Nighter!

2008-04-11T13:57:00.004-06:00

My sister and I took our kids up to Brian Head for a quick over-night stay at our sister, Cortney's timeshare condo. It was fun, but a little hectic. I don't know why we were surprised that taking four children up to stay over night would be crazy. Brian Head is beautiful, but our condo was straight out of 1982. We brought a ton of DVD's to watch with the kids to max and relax, but there was the biggest VHS player you have ever seen instead of a DVD player. Also, Beckie pulled a Home Alone-style fall on the ice and got hurt pretty bad. But all and all we had fun. It is one of those things it will be more fun to look back on and laugh than in the moment. But, we can't complain -- we still got away from house cleaning for a day!!

Jamie and our groovy microwave

Beckie was very confused with the technology

We had a blast in the pool and enjoyed the snowy scenery

The kiddos

Trevor enjoying the snow straight out of the pool

A very chilly Sami Belle!

Maddox did NOT like this picture! I didn't want to torture my baby with a picture like this, but Beckie thought it was worth it!

Bloomington Science Fair

2008-04-06T20:12:00.003-06:00

Sami Belle excited for her first Science Fair.

Trevor worked hard on his project making a rocket launcher.

This was Brock first Science Fair.

Boston's an old pro at this!

I am so proud of all these kids! They all did so good placing in their own grades. Trevor has done the Science Fair all three years he has been in school. It has made him feel so good about himself. We love doing it! Sami was excited to do it after watching Trevor the last two years. Sami has the talented of having a blast doing anything in her life. Life is a party in Sami's world. Brock and Boston live across the street from us and we love them so much. They are such good friends and excellent examples on my kids. We are blessed to have them in our lives.

Justin is "2"

2008-03-29T14:54:00.003-06:00

Justin Loves the movie "Cars"

He got a new Mack he can put his billion other cars in.

It doesn't take long for a little boy to figure out how to hit something.

Having his dad bounce him beat any present he got!

My baby is "2"! It sounds so dumb to say but it is true time flies. Justin is my most easy going toddler that can climb like a wild jungle cat. He gets hauled around everywhere and hardly says a peep, then you look over and he has climbed on top of the car (really.) It scares the crap out of me. He never falls though so at least he has some talent to go along with it. Justin is 4 years younger than Sami so he has it made, no one really fights with him. He has two cousin within a year of his age Maddox and Easton, he sees them about daily so he gets his fair share of fighting for a toy. Justin has dimples and a smile to make any one melt. I thought number three child would go with anyone. I was wrong he doesn't go to nursery and cries when we leave him with babysitters. Trevor and Sami preferred mom over dad but not this one it kills me to say but Justin will take his dad over mom any day of the week. What can I say? This boy brings a little more craziness to our family but a ton more love. We can't imagine life without him!

My baby or My big boy??

2008-03-20T15:07:00.005-06:00

Its killing me to see how old Justin looks in these new pictures I got taken of him. He is so handsome. I love this kid so much! What would life be like without kids??

Sami is 6!

2008-03-17T17:34:00.005-06:00

Wow! Sami was in heaven looking at all those presents.

Some of the party girls and there pets.

We played a game were you ate cookies and milk out of a dog bowel.

It was hilarious watching the girl crawl down the hall eating like puppies.

What a group!

My daughter is obviously in need of attention she shoved her own face icing.

She told me after she saw it on a show once and it looked funny.

Ok! I know its 5 weeks after the fact but I was looking at these pictures and feeling bad I didn't post any. We had so much fun at Sami's party. Totally crazy, 16 fun girls, pizza, presents, cake, crafts and games. We had a pet party and made fabulous bags to carry our pets in. And of course dolled up our pets in the finest jewelry All A Dollars had to offer. =] It was fun!

Trevor's Baptism

2008-03-16T19:44:00.003-06:00

My future missionary
So Handsome!
Our great friends
I have to document one of the three times a year I curl my hair.
Yum Yum! What a feast!

Trevor was baptized on March 1st. It was such a great day. I feel so grateful for all of the support in our lives. I hope I can be as good of a friend to all of the people around me as they are to me. Trevor was so excited about being baptized. He really took it serious and has continued since his baptism to make choices to improve himself. We are so proud of him!

Suprise! Suprise!

2008-03-10T14:56:00.007-06:00

I was soooo confused and wishing I got ready cuter!

Still got it at thirty (well, sort of) =]

The gals!

Thanks everybody, I love you!

Holy Cow! What a way to start out 30! I loved it! Last Saturday my sister came to pick me up to go get a birthday facial together (wink, wink.) Instead she took me to my mom's house for a surprise party with lots of my friends and family. It was so fun! I feel so blessed to have sister' s and a mom to go to that work of putting it together. I also feel blessed to have such great friends to come and enjoy the afternoon with me. What can I say I am a lucky girl! If this is what thirty is like, bring it on!

My Monkey Sami

2008-02-23T14:56:00.004-07:00

Just Lounging around!

Let's add a 1 year old to this idea!

Goodnight everyone!

Help me mommy!!!

My Sami Belle is the biggest monkey. Trent caught her a few days ago using our blanket armour for her personal bed. Sami slides down our huge banister at heart pounding speeds with no reservations. Well, Sami finally got a little shock! Yesterday, she climbed up in their and boosted her little brother to hang out with her. I came in the room thinking they looked cute and caught a picture. Less than a minute later the shelf fell and scared the crap out of her and Justin. I couldn't help it I had to catch a picture quick before I helped them. I felt a little bad when Sami yelled crying, "Why are you taking a picture, Help me!" Well, as a mom you need a giggle like that every once in a while.

Snow to Spring

2008-02-17T10:58:00.003-07:00

Sami my little Snow Angel

Justin not quite sure of the snow!

Here we are one week later in spring weather.

Justin with his cousin Easton

Sami with her friend Abby

I have lived in St. George for 12 years now. I still get so suprised every year how fast it can go from winter cold to warm spring. I love the warm weather! I start feeling crazy and need to get outside. I am ready for the warm weather to stay!

Trevor's B-day

2008-02-14T18:24:00.003-07:00

Trevor had a lot of fun at his 8th Birthday Party. Brock Wood was also turning 8 a few days after Trev, so we combined their parties to one big late night and swimming. They had 8 boys come and they swam, ate pizza and played Guitar Hero for 5 hours. Mom was exhausted but the boys could have gone all night. It was so fun!

Before and After

2008-02-14T18:12:00.005-07:00

"BEFORE"

"AFTER"

I can't believe how different Justin looks with his hair cut. He looks exactly like Trevor!! He has ALWAYS had long shaggy hair, so I am having a little bit of a hard time with this. I went and had it trimmed ang he looked like one of the "Beatle's" so Trent tried to trim it up a bit more while I was gone to the gym AHHHHH! I got home and wanted to cry it looked so bad. The next morning we rushed to super Cuts and the rest is history. Good thing his face is cute =]

Sami's Pet Party Invite

2008-02-01T19:02:00.001-07:00

This is Sami's invitation's to her 6th b-day party. Our good friend Lyndi made them for us. We love her, Thank you Lyndi! We are going to have so much fun!

Disneyland Trip

2008-02-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

We Went to Disneyland the 2nd week of January. We went Trents whole family. It was so much fun. The kids love spending time with each other. Trent's mom had matching Jackets made for everyone which was fun. We stayed in the Paradise Pier Hotel which was so nice. we can't wait until next year ro go back!

Trev & Sami with a local

Future Indy 500 Star

Sami with her cousins, Natayla and Jazzy

in front of Small World

The Dalton Fam Five

The Huge Dalton Gang

The Prophet of our Time

2008-01-28T17:29:00.000-07:00

Gordon B. Hinckley was the prophet for the last 13 years. The prophet for all my adult life, so you feel a strong connection different than when prophets had passed when you were a child. I am so grateful for a church that is organized so well that we don't need to worry about what happens now. We are sad to lose our beloved prophet, but we love Thomas S. Monson and look forward to the differences he makes.

Hannah Montana Crazy

2008-01-28T12:58:00.000-07:00

Sami and I went to the Hannah Montana concert in Las Vegas last Saturday. Went with our friends, Kate and Lily Hall. I tried and tried to get tickets, but with no luck. We had bought four tickets on Ebay, but they never came! We were so disappointed! Luckily, 10:30pm the night before the concert, I called MGM and they had just released the best seats in the house they were saving for VIP guests. We got our 5th row floor tickets for a great discounted price! We had the time of our lives! I hope these girls will never forget it! Not to mention, the Mommies had more fun then the five year-olds!

Miley Cyrus singing the song written about her Grandpa.

Hannah Montana singing with Aly & AJ.

Me & Sami leaving St. George with Kate & Lily.

Hannah singin' her Old Blue Jeans Song.