Monday, October 13, 2008

We have been up to lots lately - sorry there are so many pictures, but I just had to share them! One of the funnest things was that Jen, Ryan, Jordan, Teague, and Ainsley came to visit for a week and a half. It was so much fun to see them. Since they were here, we had a reunion frisbee game with all the die hards that we used to play with. What fun - we had around 25 people there, which makes it really hard to play, but it was still a fun workout! Justin is in the red. He is such an awesome player and I am so happy that he introduced me to frisbee, it's one of my most favorite things to do!

Corbin and Taylor got to ride in a backhoe with Uncle Jerry. They absolutely loved it! I think it is every little boys dream to get to ride in a tractor - these boys are so lucky to have an uncle who will take them for rides!!!
About a month ago, Legacy Parkway opened up. It's about 100 yards from our backyard, and luckily it hasn't been as bad as I thought it was going to be. The greatest part is the trail that rides parallel to the road. We love going on bike rides and so to have this right here is great and we are not as worried with Corbin riding on it because then there aren't cars backing out of there driveway. Corbin has totally impressed us with learning to ride without training wheels. One of the first times that we rode this trail, Corbin rode his bike 5 miles!!
It was so much fun to go to the zoo with Ryan, Jen, Jordan, Teague, Ainsley, Alayna, Jeff, Tara, and her two boys. Who doesn't just love the zoo?




We had just seen the gorillas, so of course our little actor (Corbin) had to be a gorilla the rest of the time. We couldn't get him to smile...just roar!



Daddy's boy!! This is one of the first times that Levi gave a real smile..of course to Justin!
Alayna threw a birthday party for Teague. Each boy got to decorate their own cupcake and blow out their own candles!
Corbin is a total boy. Swords, guns, bow and arrows, and tools! He is so his daddy's boy and his grandpa's grandson! He took whatever was in his room and made rigged up this...thing and then took off hunting! Corbin is such a creative boy and is always wanting me to make something with him to add to his collection.
Conference weekend! What a great weekend. The best part was that our boys were so good and we got to listen to most of the talks. I just loved Elder Holland's talk on Angels, it touched me so much and was just what I needed to hear. I know that our Heavenly Father will never leave us alone, especially in our darker days. I am so grateful to belong to our church and get to teach our children about the church.
Saturday night, Jon and his brother went with Justin to the Priesthood session - so it was a girls night out, plust four little boys! It was a blast and I just love my sister so much! She is the best sister and I feel so much closer to her than I ever have and I love it! I'm so happy that they leave just 15 minutes away. We had fun hanging out, talking, taking pictures, and playing Don't Eat Pete!!

Last Friday, Mandi and I went to Brigham and visited with family and had a lunch and party at Cami's. We first got to go say hi to Monica! Monica - Garrett and Emery are so sweet, I loved seeing them too. And a HUGE thankyou for the clothes! Corbin was especially excited about all of them!
We of course had a blast at Cami's! She is the best hostess and knows how to throw a great party. We made these witches brews that were quite delicious! I think the adults had more fun than the kids!






Corbin and Hunter went in Cami and Tyson's backyard and did a little "yard work"! I don't know what they were building, but it kept them busy for quite a while.
I can't believe that just a few years ago we were playing with dolls, than crusing main with our hot chocolate, having our late night "talks", and now we are sister in laws!! To top it off, our children are all about the same age and we get to start all over again!! I just love you two so much!!!

Friday, October 03, 2008

Levi's Blessing


Sunday was such a beautiful day. We were able to bless our third boy and Justin did such a wonderful job. I am so blessed to have him as my husband and the father of our three boys, they just adore him. I think that Levi already is going to be a big Daddy's boy! He seems to get happier when Justin comes home and he just stares at him for the longest time. Justin knows how to get Levi to calm down when he is so sad and it is the most precious thing to see Levi sleeping in Justin's arms! I love being able to stand back and watch this, it is one of the most wonderful things about being a mom!

Olivia - the cutest red headed girl around! She was so excited to hold Levi and she was so soft with him and took very good care of him. Jess and Brenton, you guys have done a wonderful job with her!

Jordan - another great sibling. He is the older brother to Teague and Ainsley, and he takes good care of them. Jordan has such a tender heart and whenever one of his little siblings gets hurt, he is right there to make sure they are okay!

Grandma Christi - She is always so willing to take care of our boys whenever we need her and she helps us out in any way that she can! Thank you so much for alway being there for us!

Grandma Packer - I love seeing my mom with my boys! She is awesome to let my boys come and ride her horses - and they absolutely LOVE it! Also, everytime we go to my parents house - she has got some kind of treat for them - and who wouldn't LOVE that?!

Cute, cute boys!

After the blessing, we went to the park by our house and had a delicious lunch. Thanks to everyone for bringing the tasty food, it was all sooo good! Salads, fruits, veggies, treats...mmm!

I feel so blessed to be surrounded by family who is so good to us! We love getting to spend time with each of you and love all of you so much!!!

Friday, September 26, 2008

Say Cheese

Isn't this how family pictures always goes....





I guess these will just have to do...

Okay, they are pretty adorable!!

Elephant Parade

On Wednesday we went with my friend Jen and her two kids, Iris and Jimmy, to the Elephant parade at the gateway. It was extremely short, but the kids had lots of fun and it was so nice to do something totally different!

Iris is Taylor's age and I have to say that they are the best of friends. Whenever we go to the park on playgroup day or on Frisbee night when lots of kids are there, those two are always off plaing on their own. They giggle and laugh and do all sorts of silly things, I think it is one of the cutest things I have ever seen.

The last picture here of Corbin and Iris is pretty adorable, but is this what I have to "look forward" to. All of the girls Taylor's age will be going for Corbin (well, maybe all the girls Levi's age will go for Tay)...ahh, I can't be thinking of this already!!
Actually, Taylor just didn't want to be in the pictures.



Long Overdue Tag

Okay, Mandi tagged me a while ago and I am just getting to it - sorry Mandi. I'm sure you understand! I am suppose to tell 6 quirks about myself.

1. One of my favorite hobbies is going to the library and picking out different recipe books and getting new recipes. It is so relaxing to me to sit back and look through them! Someday I really want to write a recipe book.

2. I have a really weird system for putting my silverware back in the drawer. I have two sets of silverware and they each come with 4 big forks and spoons, and 4 small forks and spoons. So the number one big set goes first, then number two big set, then number 1 small set, and then number 2 small set. Don't even ask me why!

3. To go along with that. When I am loading the dishwasher, I like to line my plates up in the order that I am going to be putting them away. I have pink, orange, green, and blue plastic plates. And that's the order they go in the dishwasher and so when I put them away the pinks go first, then orange, then green, then blue - they are sorted in the rainbow colors - again, don't ask!

4. I also like to have my clothes hung up in rainbow colors according to the category they belong, like t-shirts, my nicer shirts, then shirts with collars, jackets, etc. When I was in high school, I liked having my hangers the same distance apart so that it just looked really nice when you opened the closet. I'm not as bad as I used to be, but it does make me feel really good when they are evenly spaced!

5. Now the funny thing is that you would think that I was this super organized person. I'm not - at least I am not where I would love to be, - you know it's kind of hard with kids! Although me and Mandi were talking the other day and we decided that we both love to take whatever is messy and organize it, then let it get messy again and organize it all over...so weird, but it's relaxing.

6. When I was little I really wanted to be a country singer.

Now I tag: Monica, Cindi, and Jen Anderson!

Monday, September 08, 2008

3 1/2 weeks

I can't believe it has been 3 1/2 weeks already. I have to say that adjusting to three kids has been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I want to thank our family and friends who have helped to make it that way...Thankyou!! We feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives.
Levi is still such a good baby and makes for a wonderful third boy. He already seems so patient and willing to put up with two older brothers. Corbin and Taylor have been really good and gently to him. The only hard thing is that Corbin wants to carry Levi everywhere (which I have to say is really adorable, but scary at the same time)
I have been taking lots and lots of pictures these last couple of weeks, I thought I would show some of my favorite ones.





Levi's 1st bath
This is all right.
Wait - never mind!!!


It was Peach Days this past weekend - what a great holiday! It was so much fun to see the family (except Jessie and Brenton - we really missed you guys!) I always love going to mom and dad's and just relaxing in the yard. They have the world's most beautiful backyard! Thankyou to my mom and my sister-in-laws and Abby for taking care of Levi!
After lunch my mom took us to the horses and rode around for a while. Taylor was in 7th Heaven - he absolutely loves horses, especially Ritz! I love watching my mom with horses, they have been her passion since she was 3 years old and now she has several grandchildren who are following in her footsteps.

Corbin liked riding horses, but this is what he was excited about! Abby, Caroline, and Corbin played with this kitten almost the whole time. They made the kitty a bed, played house, and chased the kitty through the hay! My nieces are so adorable, especially to my kids!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

He's Here - Our Precious Levi

Levi Richard Morris
7.3 lbs
19 1/2 inches
Healthy and Adorable!


I can't believe he is actually here and we have loved every minute! Giving birth to my babies has been one of the most wonderful, exciting, and spiritual moments of my life. How can you not believe in heaven and miracles and the Plan of Salvation after such an experience? I know that little baby girls are so cute and sweet, but after having my 3rd little boy - I just can't get enough of them!!!

Three Days Old


Daddy and Levi - I just love seeing Justin with our boys. He is such a great father to each one of them!

Mommy and Levi - could I love another boy - yes!!


Corbin and Taylor have just loved their little brother. After Levi was born, they came into the hospital room and were just a bit nervous. We asked them if they wanted to hold the baby and they both said no and Corbin hid behind the chair. I think they were scared to see there mom hooked up to the IV and we were in a strange place. After just a few minutes they warmed right up and were so excited to hold there brother!

My greatest support! Justin was so great to be right there throughout the whole delivery. He knows just what to do and how to make me more comfortable and he's great at reminding me to breath through each contraction - I have a tendancy to want to hold my breath through them. Thank you Justin!




Our three little angels..Corbin, Taylor, and Levi.