Happy Easter

Welcome Aideen Catríona Abbott

We welcomed baby #5 to our family on April 14, 2014. Aideen Catríona was born on Monday night at 9:24pm. She weighed 9lbs 2oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. She was perfect and looked a lot like each of her siblings. She had dark brown hair and chubby cheeks. She is a little angel. Each of the kids were so excited to finally meet her and couldn't wait to hold her. We are so blessed to finally have this little angel in our home. She is such a good baby and so even tempered. There is a fight every time over who gets to hold her and each of the kids love to come in every morning to say good morning to her. We are having fun adjusting to our new family of 7.

Tyrone's Baptism

Tyrone was baptized on March 29 in the Elk Ridge Ward. We had all our family on both sides and lots of friends who came to show their love and support for Tyrone. It was a very special day. We are so proud of Tyrone's decision to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Tyrone & Grandma Abbott

Tyrone with some Abbott & Devine cousins

It's great to be 8

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)

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!!!

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.