The end of the Bink

Last night when I was putting Liam to bed, I handed him his binky and he threw it and said "My done with binkies!" (That was a surprise, as this kid always knows where he can find one!) Today we were in the car and out of habit Liam said "I need my binky and my blankie" then thought for a minute and said "My blankie". He napped without a binky today. We have successfully made it 24 hours without one! My little binky boy is growing up!!

Liam's Cake

We had a family party for Liam the other night. He loves trains, so I made him this Thomas cake. As soon as I set it down, Liam and Lucas ran over and started eating the chocolate chips and M&Ms off of it! (Can you blame them?!) He was spoiled with lots of train, car and sporty things! Thanks to all who came and made it great!!

Happy Birthday Liam!!

Liam is 2!! I can't believe how quickly the last 2 years have gone! From his crazy birth in the car in the parking lot of a gas station to my little man who talks all the time, and raises his voice an octave to sing to me! He is such a joy in our family! We love how he says "close-it" for closet, always wants his binky and blankie, and gives great "sqeezy" hugs! We love you little man!






Happy birthday, Liam!!

His favorite book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (he likes to tell it with me-- so cute!!)
Favorite food: Macaroni & Cheese and pancakes (the only things he will eat!)
He LOVES trains, all sports (and has been able to tell the different sports apart for months-- and taught Brooklyn who could never keep them straight!!) and is such a fun boy!

Ashlie's first attempt at a diaper cake

I love diaper cakes. I think that they are so cute! This is my first attempt at making one for a good friend's baby shower. I thought it turned out pretty cute!!

First Day of School!!

Brooklyn started 3rd grade at a brand new school a couple of weeks ago! She has a few friends from the ward in her class, so that is fun, and says that her teacher isn't quite as strict as her teacher last year. She seems to be doing well and glad to be back in school! On her first day, they found out the mascot and colors that they were able to vote on. They are the red and black Dragons!!

Liam and Ellie

Liam (for the most part-- until he got jealous) loved having Ellie here! I love this picture of Liam taking Ellie for a ride on his "motorcycle bike"!



















This is at Thanksgiving Point Gardens. We asked Liam to put his arm around Brielle, so this is what he did!

Liam and his frozen friends

Liam was hanging out with these boys at the state fair when a mad
scientist came running in with his freezobronzoraygun. Luckily it ran
out of energy before he could get Liam. And luckily we got this shot
right on the exact moment before Liam realized what was happening and
used his Kung Fu moves on the villain.