Happy Birthday Not So Little Man

Eleven years ago today this bright eyed little boy entered the world. Boy how he has grown!!

I love those eyes and his cute little dimple!!

He is always so happy when he is outdoors.

When Zack was six he had someone else come into the world on his birthday.....his cousin Connor. As you can see, they sure do have fun together. Zack really loves this kid!

Each day I watch as my sweet little baby turns into a young man. Yes I am getting a bit choked up right now. I swear I just brought him home from the hospital and next year he is going to receive the priesthood and be able to pass the sacrament. I am SO not ready for this. Oh well, better hold on and remember that this ride is much faster than we realize.

Happy Birthday Buddy!

New Blog

For those of you who follow my blog and are members of the Salem 3rd Ward, I have created a blog exclusively for us. Just go to http://salem3rdward.blogspot.com/ and be a part of the group.

He's HERE!!

Yep, it is official.....Tyler Jordan Fillingim is finally here!! I am so excited.

Check out those chubby long legs!!

Love the dark hair! He is sure a cutie!!

He has the cutest nose!

I have already told Mack and Laurie to tell him every day a million times that I love him the best. We will see if brainwashing really does work. hehehehe

Like the Big People Do

Sometimes I watch my kids and have to just laugh. They want so much to do the things that "Big People" do. This past weekend we watched and laughed as they did some things like that. Here are a few photos:

Sharman, Sydney and Jackie waiting for Old Faithful to erupt (in the rain)

Jackie, Sydney and Zack trying to stay dry in the rain while waiting for Old Faithful.

Posing for a photo with one of the sculpted buffalo in West Yellowstone. And just like a good "Mommy," Sydney is holding her "baby" up for the photo.

After seeing his Dad fill his water bottle, Zack is right there to fill up one too at this natural spring on the way to West Yellowstone.

Sharman wanted a photo so we stopped and took one here by the natural spring.

Living in the middle of the family farm leaves lots of things to be "picked up" or mowed. Sharman is towing a small trailer and Sydney is there to "pick up" the sticks and rocks she finds.

That was a lot of work so she had to go get her chair and put it in the back of the trailer so she was more comfortable.

You can see she has her hands in her pockets, her coat on and her legs stretched out relaxing, I mean working.

Zack was asked to go get the weed eater and then to edge along the driveway and the ditches. If you drive by our place it actually looks like we are attempting to get our place in decent condition. Meanwhile, I could be found weeding the garden. Sorry no photo on that one. I was the one with the camera.

Our Gang

Just a few photos to update on how we are doing and what we are doing.

This is Zack during one of his class presentations. They wrote and acted in their own class play based on a book they were reading. Here is part of the the play. Zack is representing a Nazi soldier.

Relaxing after the play. Boy is he growing up into a young man.

Yep, I married an amazing man. This past weekend was the Teton Dam Races. Without me knowing, he signed up and ran a half marathon. I found out the night before. Perfect timing for me to run down and watch him come in. Here are a few photos of him.

He is so tired. But boy does he look GOOD!! Way to go sweetheart! We are all so proud of you.

Proof he actually completed the race!

For my birthday my sister-in-law, Lisa made these absolutely incredibly yummy cake balls! I was suppose to share with everyone in my office but........well.......they were SO yummy I couldn't really bring myself to share that much! She is selling them for $12 a box and they are not only beautiful, they are sinfully delicious. This is one thing I am getting my husband for Father's Day. Oh man my mouth is watering again just thinking about them.

What Do I Want? SMORE!!!!

Tomorrow is my birthday and what do I want?..........

SMORE hanging out with my favorite marshmallow eater......

SMORE hanging out by the fire and listening to Mac steal my thunder......

SMORE listening to this little princess read to her Uncle who steals my thunder......

SMORE relaxing around the campfire with family........

and just plain SMORES!!!!!

Turtle Whisperer

My brother-in-law Mac is incredibly smart. He is very handy and helps his parents around the house. He can build things with his hands and has many beautiful pieces of funiture he has made. But he also has a hidden talent. He is a turtle whisperer.

Mac and Billy Bones. He is talking to the turtle telling him that he won't let the dog get him.

See, Billy Bones is starting to be ok with this.

Yes, he is very happy about the fact that no one but Mac can whisper to the turtle and get a response. Billy Bones is kicking his legs because he is so happy that Mac is back to talk to.

Jayden wants to feed Billy Bones a snack but Mac has to make sure it is ok first.

You don't like everyone crowding around you? It is ok.....

I am here and won't let anyone bother you.

Yep, that is one happy turtle and one happy guy.

Unfortunately, he is raising a junior turtle whisperer. I will never hear the end of this.