Carson's week at Grandmas

Carson had a wonderful week at Grandma Susan's. Aunt Kamala did fun things with him while Grandma was at work like go get sno cones, the movies, to the mountains to play with her nieces and nephews, and swimming of course! The days Grandma wasn't working she took him on hikes up on the mountain and swimming. He was so good and loved his one on one time.

See all the ladybugs on the tree! He loved ladybug tower

Don't think he was too sure of the ladybugs on him

Playing at grandmas

picnic on the mountain. Isn't he adorable!

Thanks mom for the wonderful memories for Carson. He loved his time with you and I did as well!! Thanks Kam for doing such fun things with him. He sure loves his aunt Kam and uncle Chad.

Megans 11th Birthday!

Megan was very excited about her party this year. I offered to do a pedicure and facials party with a few of her friends. She said heck no mom, I don't want a girly party. So she planned her own party and passed out invitations. She told me 11 girls were coming. Oh great, this should be fun. Of course they all didn't show up, but we had fun anyways! She even sent out an email about her party to all her aunts and grandmas and grandpas. It was very cute describing her party. Maybe she was hoping to remind everyone about her birthday too! She had balloon darts, unwrapping the chocolate bar dice game, kick ball, pizza, cake, and then the waterballoon fight. It was a funfilled party, but mom was glad when it was over!! lol

Here is her beautiful cake a lady in our ward made! It was good,

All her friends!

Balloon darts with prizes inside!

They loved trying to pop the balloons and get the good prizes

eating pizza!

Playing a fun game!

To my Babe, my sweet friend, my love.

Well let's just be honest here. I don't blog! However, Stacie and I just passed our 12th year anniversary and I have to say something. Babe I feel amazed at how much I love you more every day. These have been anything but 12 long years, it has been the best 12 years of my life. I still today ask me how in the world did I ever got you (or tricked you ha :) to spend the rest of your life with me. I still look forward to coming home to you every day, to your open arms and a smoochy. You are a wonderful mother to our crazy kids, and truly the glue that holds all of our maddness together. I love you, I love you, I love you and I want everyone who knows us and or who reads this blog to know - I HAVE THE BEST WIFE EVER!!!!!!! Love ya babe!

Richards Birthday Celebration!

We decided to surprise our friends and got a limo for the night! We celebrated Richard and Lindsay's birthdays, mothers day and our Anniversary all in one fun night. We jumped in the limo, headed to dinner, then went to F1 race factory, and then Bahama Bucks. Here are some pictures. My camera battery went dead so I didn't get all the shots I wanted, but here are some good ones.

Happy Anniversary Babe. 12 of the Best Years Ever!!

At dinner.

Buddy didn't feel too well, but this describes the Cochranes!! lol

Thanks prego Tanya for taking the pictures. Next time you are racing!

Loving on my Babe

Getting ready . . .

All the other shots of us racing are blurry so here is Jeff and Richard.

Nobody told Nikki she wasn't the winner!

The crew

Hey, the timer actually works!

Tanya and Jeff.

Sterling and Lindsay!

Monster Truck show!

The Crandells took us all to the Monster truck show at Firebird Raceway and my kids were in heaven. They had so much fun! Here are all the kids!
Austin couldn't resist climbing in.

Everyone enjoying the show and the company.

another group shot!

the kiddos in the back.

They were screaming, cheering, and enjoying every minute of the show!

Carson got sick and started to throw up. Thank goodness he made it in the cup. That didn't stop him from enjoying himself.

Carson and Emma. He was keeping her from being scared.

Emma with her second daddy! Love that girl

Pinewood derby 2010

Austin racing his car this year. His is the green one on the end.
Some of his scout friends!

Getting the final touches made to his car.

Although it was a cool looking car, he won the turtle award for the slowest car. He wasn't thrilled to loose the races but thought it was funny to get the turtle award! Better luck next year!

Happy Birthday Babe!

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful husband out there! I say that with absolutly no hesitation. Richard is the love of my life and I am so lucky to have him forever. He works hard, plays hard, and is always giving, loving, and serving others. How blessed our family is to have such an awesome husband and daddy. His kids truly love their dad and look up and admire all he does (even the not so good stuff!) We have an awesome date planned and I can't wait to celebrate many more birthdays to come. Love ya Babe!