Sunday, March 9, 2014

Tyrone~it's great to be 8

Tyrone turned 8 on March 9th. He was so excited and just like every other year, he had been counting down weeks before. He had an interesting birthday wish list, complete with an ACDC tshirt and a panda express gift card. This boy definitely knows what he wants. He was excited to get a pocket knife from Dad and couldn't wait to be 8 to get that special birthday gift, just like Gavin did when he turned 8. Tyrone asked to have a skate party at Crystal Palace. He invited 3 of his cousins and some other close friends. Tyrone got rollerblades last Christmas and has been practicing skating a lot. He has gotten really good. It was awesome to see his confidence as he skated around the floor at Crystal Palace. Some of the other boys were unsure on their skates at first, but after an hour or so, they were all getting really good. Everyone had such a great time. Tyrone loved sharing his birthday with his friends. The next day, on his actual birthday, we invited family over for cake and icecream. Tyrone requested a cake with a rainbow, and a pot of gold on it, in honor of St. Patricks Day. He loved having all his cousins around to share another special moment with him. I can't believe Tyrone is 8 years old. Where have the years gone? I still see him as my little chubby baby. He has grown into a sweet, sensitive young man. He is so smart and is always looking for things to keep him busy. He loves music and he loves he loves learning new skills and sticks with it till he gets it. We are so proud of him and love him so much!!
Tyrone is so excited to be a Cub Scout
He requested a birthday Pepsi
Cousins; Colt, Tyrone & Luke
Tyrone & his best friend; Cornell
Gavin showing off his skate moves
Tyrone gliding around the floor
Making a wish
Grandma Abbott got Tyrone a King Hershey Bar & Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Hard Luck)

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Lucas is 32

Woke Lucas up singing Happy Birthday and he opened presents
Lucas loved his Ireland Jersey
For lunch: Our favorite sushi Ta Ta's (Yao Ming Rolls)
I made Lucas his favorite chocolate malk cake
Celebrating with our loves
We celebrated with Lucas' family at Lindo Michoacan. Lucas had the honor of wearing the birthday Sombrero
Happy Birthday to the love of my life. You get more handsome every year. I love you Lucas!!!

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Snow Day

We promised the kids that we would take them to the snow before the winter was over. Unfortunately we didn't make it up to Mount Charelston till after Christmas. The weather had started to heat up and even though there was still lots of snow, it was compacted and old. We still made the most of it and brought hot chocolate and cookies and played in the snow for a while.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Christmas

We had a great Christmas season this year. It was fun being in a new house and making new memories. We spent Christmas Eve with Lucas' side of the family. We ate and had fun together. Lucas always reads "The Night Before Christmas" and the story of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2. Santa was very good to everyone this year. The kids were so excited to wake up Christmas morning and see what he brought. The boys both got Ipod touches. They were so excited and didn't put them down for the rest of the day. Niamh and Isla got princess piggy banks that play music when you put money into them. They also got all the Barbie Disney Princesses and all the Fairy's from Tinker Bell. The day after Christmas we spent with my side of the family in Alamo. It was lots of fun. We are so blessed and have so much to be grateful for as we end this year of 2013.












Saturday, December 7, 2013

December fun.

We met up with Trudi & Tyler and family in Utah

We went to Scheels, a huge sporting goods store

Lucas and his brother, Andrew on Temple Square

On Temple Square in Salt Lake City looking at the Christmas lights

The Salt Lake Temple


Temple Square; Niamh, Gavin & Tyrone

Lucas & I celebrated 10 years of marriage on December 5.

The kids got new Christmas clothes

We visited Santa Clause a couple times.