Our New BIG Brother

Right now my brother Randy is living with us and my kids couldn't be happier. They love having him here, it's like a new BIG brother around the house. Carter will always say " Where is Randy? I want him to come home, I miss him!" Randy is really good with both of the kids and they (especially Carter) want to be just like him. Averie is relieved because now Randy FINALLY has a family! (she didn't think that he actually had one before, it was funny.)

Funny Zipper!

Ashton is so funny, he thinks zippers are hilarious! I didn't realize it until one night getting him ready for bed, I unzipped his pajamas, and he laughed so hard. It was really strange, who knew zippers could be so funny!

A Visit From Great Grandma & Grandpa

We were so excited to have Great Grandma & Grandpa Barton to our house for a visit. They came up to go to a session of general conference and were able to stay a couple of nights. Grandpa Great has always had a way with the babies, he put Ashton right asleep! I am so grateful to have my grandparents around for my children to get to know. They have always been such a wonderful support and good example for me. I love you both more than you'll ever know.

Hat & More Hats!

Happy Halloween

The kids had a great time dressing up for Halloween, especially Carter! He was so excited to be Indiana Jones and was so proud of the costume that Grandma Shanna made just for him! He really loved the painted on facial and chest hair and didn't want to wash it off for days after. Fact, I looked at him in church and I could still see what looked to be a five o'clock shadow! Averie well she loved it too but she loved the candy the very most. Ashton boy was just along for the ride and was a good sport about wearing his costume. It also made it more fun to have cousins here to share Halloween with- Gavyn and Peyton!

Mommy's Lil' Pumpkin

Poor little Ashie, I just couldn't resist! He wasn't so sure he liked it at first, but then he decided it was a pretty fun place to play and it actually didn't taste half bad either.

Carving Pumkins!

Ashton's First Ride

Grandpa Brant can hardly wait for his grand kids to get old enough, so that he can give them a ride on his motorcycle! It's one of his favorite things to do and the grand kids love it! Ashton loved his first ride around Grandpa's yard and was thinking of all the things to touch on the motorcycle. Oh he could help Grandpa so much! Thanks for all of the fun rides Grandpa Brant, we love you lots!

Marshmallow Roast!!!

When my Grandparents came up to go to conference they were able to stay with us for a couple of nights. While they were here Carter came up with a wonderful idea to have a marshmallow on a stick. So he went outside and came back in with a piece of decorative bark with his marshmallow on it. He then preceded to tell us how much more delicious it tasted on the stick. So my Grandpa said "When you guys come down for UEA, I'm going to show him how a real marshmallow on a stick tastes!" So when we went to Tropic Carter's Great Grandpa did exactly that and Carter to say the least was completely thrilled! He ate over 4 or 5 marshmallow's and loved the fire and smoke that came with them!! Thanks Grandpa Great for a wonderful time!