Watermelon Baby

I have always wanted to do this with one of my babies. 

It's harder than it looks. This child would not smile to save his life. 

But he is precious... and he loves watermelon.

Provo Temple

The kids love going to the temple with we get up north. Provo is our favorite.

They just hate posing for all of Mom's pictures.

Seriously Jamie! 

          They love getting their hands wet. They'd probably "fall in" if they could.

They love climbing the big hills and rolling back down.

This time Brionney just wasn't having it and ended up just walking down.

And Jesse and I just laughed an watched from the bottom. 

It won't be long until he's climbing after his siblings.

Spring

Kindergarten Graduation. Of course they sang the cute little songs that made us all smile and laugh. 

And then he walked across the stage and posed for pictures and made me want to cry.

He dressed up for what he wanted to be when he grew up. Today it was a fireman. 

Where did the last 6 years go?

These two love trying on shoes. They have a long way to go and big shoes to fill.

But it won't take them long...

Seriously? Look how cute Jesse is and so tiny. And he is either curled up tight or sprawled and kinked into positions that make me hurt just to look at him. But he sleeps so well- some nights all night long.

Grandma's last days

Jesse James was blessed just days before Grandma returned to her Heavenly Father. 

Jesse only had a few weeks to get to know his GG but we made every moment count.

Those last days she didn't wake up but her Spirit was close.

Jamie and Brionney loved visiting with GG as well. It was our last opportunity to serve her. 

We helped feed her and rubbed lotion into her arms one last time.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 27, 2015.

She's already working her magic on the other side. Not a day goes by that she is not missed, remembered and loved.

GG and GGpa Chipman

Look who came for a visit!

Jason's grandparents surprised us with a visit when they came down for a temple trip.

They got to meet the newest member of our family as well.

It's always a pleasure- come again!!!

Easter

We went to Grandma and Grandpa Chipman's for Easter this year.

Jamie and Brionney loved coloring the eggs. 

Jesse loved sleeping through it all.

Then came the hunt...

I think that was the highlight. 

They loved looking and running all over the yard searching for all the eggs.

Of course it's not a true vacation without someone getting sick. 

Brionney coughed almost the entire weekend and had to wear a mask. 

That mask was filthy by the time we finally got home.

Happy Easter!

Jesse

Round 2 of Jesse's photo shoot:

He's all skin and bones.

I love his open mouth

Beautiful

Again with the "Man Hands"- love it!

Daddy time

Like his big brother, Jesse often has his hands wide open

Teeny tiny

My Boys

B loves to give him kisses.

In an effort to enhance the smiles, we played the "Faces" game.

Sad face.

Shocked face

Scared face.

I haven't a clue what this face is. We'll call it... The Jamie!

Happy Face.

Again Tina- You ROCK!!!