Easter Egg Hunt 2010

We had the Hamblin family Easter Egg hunt at our house this year. It was so much fun! We missed Grandma and Grandpa, but we are so proud of them for serving a mission in Nauvoo, and giving up fun times like these to serve the Lord.

The party was great, we had hamburgers, and Pink Fluff Salad (of course), yummy Potato Salad, veggies dip, chips and drinks. For desert we had puffed wheat cereal balls ( A Hamblin family tradition, don't knock it 'til you try it) and a new tradition for the past 3 or 4 years, my No-Bake Cookie Easter Egg Nests. After Dinner we had the Egg hunt, and then the kids enjoyed their candy treasures, while the grown-ups chatted and laughed and had a great time spending time together (And enjoying the kids candy treasures...Just kidding, we ate what was left of the candy from the bags). We Missed Miranda and her family and Adam and his family (except for Isaac, because he came with Garrett) We hope to be with all of them next year. I am so blessed to have such a great family!

We came, we conquered!

This is the rock we climbed. You may or may not think this is a big deal, but for me it was a very big deal. I have NEVER dared climb this before. But this day I felt I could do it. Each step up gave me more of a sense of accomplishment. I kept thinking "Each step is taking me higher from the ground, thus further to fall if I did, but I am doing it because I want to and I can!" I did also think "Crap! Now I have to get back down, how's that 'gonna work?" But I did make it back down, with the help of my husband guiding my feet.

There are so many analogies that can be made from this experience. And I made some, but I'll keep them to myself. It does feel good to conquer your fears though. And yes, that is a cheesy picture of me feeling very proud of myself! :)

We did it! We climed the little mountian/ rock by the Great Salt Lake. I don't know if it has a name, but it's the one by the Saltair. We all climed together making sure we each made it up one step at a time.

Ugly Easter Bird

Madison made this cute/funny creation all by her cute/funny little self. Then she asked me if I would take a picture of it, and put it on Facebook. So I did. It has had a some fun comments made about it, and some people who like it.

I just love her cute/funny personality.

Happy Easter!

I love this goofy little girl of mine!

She is always taking care of her mommy. Last night, I was so tired, so she brushed my hair and then put it into all different crazy styles. Then she scratched my back, and when I was sooo sleepy, I layed down on her pillow and she put blankets on me. For a minute I thought I was the child and she was my mommy taking care of me. *Sigh* And then the two younger kids, started asking for drinks. Oh well...it was nice for a second. I do have great kids. Love you guys! *HUGS*

Look at all the pink, we must have girls!

It was a fun Christmas, and we all had a great day. No one was really sick that day, so that made it even better. But the mess was a different story!

Now, which picture should I use for the Christmas card? Hmmmm?

You scream, I scream...

It's so fun watching your children delight in things like ice cream in a great big waffle cone!

Mommas night out! I went to see New Moon with some friends, and we had so much fun. We paid a few dollars extra, but got gift bags filled with all kinds of fun stuff, like lipgloss, and vampire teeth. I even got a chocolate cupcake, with strawberry frosting that said "Bella's Home Girl" on it. Lucky! Good times!

Super Dad!

Dad is sooo strong, he can pull us all at the same time!

Halloween 2009

We took the kids trick or treating around the neigborhood, and had a great time. My oldest daughter was a Vampire, my middle daughter was a princess who refused to let me do her hair and make-up, and my little guy was a cheetah! The weather was nice, so it made for a pleasant evening. Now if we can just keep dad from sneaking into the kids candy!

Let the Potty Training Begin!

Jared has started the process of potty training! These are his first pair of "Big Boy" Underwear he has ever worn! (I'm sure he will not be happy about this picture when he is older, but thats what moms do, right?) We started in September and he has now gone 3 full days (except nights) without wearing a diaper, and no accidents! He says "Mom, I gotta go wiwy bad!" He also says "Mom, you so proud of me, huh!" I just eat up how cute this is. And its true what they say about letting them do it on their own time, it's been pretty easy, because a little incouragement goes a long way when they are willing to do it. The best part is, we will be saving soooo much money on diapers!!!

First Day of School

August 2009, and Madison is heading off to 4th grade and Kate is starting Kindergarten. They were so excited that they woke up early and were ready to go way before they needed to be, but that made the morning very pleasant. They both had a great first day!

Fun in Idaho

Yes, its summer, and the kids are in coats. We went to Rexburg, Idaho in August, and it was COLD! We still had fun though. We picked Huckleberries in the mountains, and looked for bugs in Grandma Greats back yard. We ate fresh raspberries every morning, sometimes right from the bush. It felt so nice to be out in the country!

Yes, these are my goofy kids. I wonder who they take after?

My little family! I love them so much,

they are all my valentines!

Christmas Morning 2008

There is nothing like seeing the excited faces of your children on Christmas morning. I think Santa got it right this year! It was fun to watch Jared who wasn't quite sure what was going on, but liked what he saw. Madison knew what was going on and lead the way! Kate was just in heaven with the whole thing.

Christmas Eve Dinner 2008

Christmas Eve dinner was a success! We had Ham, sweet potatos, Mashed potatos, fruit salad, cranberry relish, green bean casserole, and rolls. We opened Christmas Crackers and wore the crowns, and played with toys that came inside them. Uncle Tony was our guest and he gave the kids some adorable christmas straws to drink the traditional grape juice mixed with sprite.

The kiddos

I love these pictures of the kids from our family photo shoot. It shows their little personalities. We had fun, but it sure was cold! We went to Memory Grove in SLC. A freind from Cary's work took the pictures, and she did a great job. Audry Hall Photo, I think that is her web site name as well.

Kates First Performance.

Kates dance recital at the festival of the trees was absolutely adorable! She looked so adorable in her costume, and did a great job with her dance. I think she was a little shy with all the people watching, but she did well. She was very excited about her "first time performing on a real stage!"