So It's Your Birthday!

Rusty ready to blow out his candles, make a wish!

What a spoiled birthday boy.

Rusty enjoying his birthday dinner.

Great Grandpa and Grandma Foster, and Great Grandpa Kingsford.

Grandma Debbie and Great Grandma Kingsford.

My Rusty man is 4! How do they grow up right before your eyes? Rust is definitely the spunk in our family! He keeps us in check. I love that he is so all boy but at the end of the day he still loves to snuggle and be babied. I hope it stays that way forever. Rusty can melt my heart with his sweet smile and saying "Mom, I love you, your the best!" Their is nothing better.

For his birthday we had a party. Last year I had just had Lacey and Rusty ended up with the flu on his birthday. So we had food, presents, and cake! It was a great time celebrating Rusty's special day. We love you little man!

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Here's the birthday girl!

Lacey begging to be held.

"Happy birthday to you" Daddy had to hold her hands so she didn't get burned!

Enjoying her own cupcake!

I can't believe it has been a year since we brought our baby girl home to our family. Where does time go? Lacey is so much fun and fits right into our family. I don't remember life without her. (thank goodness) She is so girly, from bows to bracelets to shoes to kisses. She is the princess in our home that we adore. for her 1st birthday we just enjoyed it with our little family and it turned out really fun. Minus the fact that she is 1!!! Happy Birthday Lacey girl. We all love you!

Graduation

Bryce with Miss Mindy.

Here he is singing at graduation!

Bryce graduated from Miss Mindy's Preschool! She is the most awesome and loving teacher. Bryce has enjoyed being in her class the last to years and has learned a ton! He is so ready for kindergarten, but I am not sure that I am!!

5 K

Here's the crew that keeps me going. Katie, Steph, Tyree, and myself.

My gift at the end of the race! Priceless.

I was pretty stoked about the number I got, it was my good luck!

Here I am waiting for the race to start. Couldn't resist hugs from my family... What do you think do I pass for a runner?!

What a great morning it was! I have been exercising with some good friends in my ward and we decided to challenge ourselves to a 5 K at 7:30 this morning in Smithfield. I know 3.1 miles sounds like a short distance but it definitely challenged me. I was pretty excited on my time because I was hoping to come in under 30 minutes but to my surprise I ran it in 26 minutes 45 seconds! I have been pretty happy about it all day. I was 11th out of the women and 24th overall. They said their were about 400 participants! It was so amazing to me to see that many people ready to run and excited about it. The greatest part was to leave the starting line with my sweet family cheering on their mommy! It was an instant high. I am so grateful for such a supportive family and awesome friends that gave me the challenge. This is probably just one of many more races to come. I never thought I would say it but I am addicted to running! (Crazy I know!) Anyway it has been a great day sharing it with family and friends, thanks guys!

T-Ball Has Officially Started!

Bryce my little pro!

Bryce has just started t-ball this year and is loving it! We are also enjoying the show! The first game was on Thursday night and we got some good laughs. Those little kids are so happy and clueless on what to do or where to run, adorable! Bryce got two really good hits and is improving in just a couple practices on his catching skills. I'm sure by the end of the season he will be pretty savvy about playing ball. We are proud of you little man!

Happy Birthday to me!!!

I always think your birthday is just another day, but the people that love you sure make it a great one!!!

Yesterday I turned 29, scary I know!

I went to lunch at Fredricos with my mom and got to do a little shopping, while my dad babysat the kids. It was a good time. Thanks mom and dad.

Then for dinner Kirby and the boys took me to Olive Garden. My all time favorite place to eat! It was so fun. I was spoiled with gifts and extra special attention but the best gift is my little family. I am so grateful for that gift each and everyday. I Love you guys!

I am a lucky wife and mommy!

No Brakes!!!

Kirby giving every ones bike a tune up.

Ready to venture down the hill!!!

Sunday after church, we had planned a long awaited bike ride to grandma and papa's house. Kirby and I both have children seats attached to our bikes so of course Lacey would be in one and in my mind Rusty would ride in the other. Bryce has no choice but to be a big boy on his bike! (Which he was totally good with!) But, Rusty insisted on ridding to grandma's on his own bike with training wheels! So we started from our house. I know what were we thinking!?!

Bryce I guess, got in a panic and forgot to use his brakes! He peddled forward instead of back! Ahhhh, he came down the hill full speed out of control! At that moment I felt so helpless watching him but unable to jump off my bike because Lacey was behind me.. So what happened you ask???

Well, Daddy to the rescue!! Kirby grabbed Bryce's bike just in time and saved him!!! Amazingly enough it didn't slow him down he wiped the tears from his eyes and jumped on his bike without a minutes hesitation!

We did make it to grandma and papa's with only one crash from Bryce and Rust, and ditching Rusty's bike in Franklin! It was all in all very enjoyable! Next time we venture to grandma's we will be a little more prepared..

Papa ended up driving us home with our bikes in the back of the truck. Thank goodness!

What a great adventure!! We look forward to doing it many more times, so heads up grandma and papa!!!

That Time Again

Great fun, I'm not sure why Rusty's shirt was off. Silly boy!!!

Bryce and Rusty showing off their flashy eggs!!! Rusty showing his tonsils! Wish he would do that for the doctor!:)

I can't believe how fast the years go by. Easter is just 2 days away! For the last week the boys have been counting down and begging to color Easter eggs. So tonight I cleaned up dinner and we colored eggs. It was fun. I must still be a kid at heart because I had to color one of my own, the boys thought it looked like a speckled frog! It was green with red speckles. They have great imaginations! It was such a good time.

HAPPY EASTER!!!

To Smart!

This is one of Lacey's cute things. She's a little smarty! Moms can say that right?! If she hears someone say bye, whether it's on the phone or at the door she gets her little dainty wave going! She thinks she is so big!! Kirby captured this video the other night. She is definitely a girl, she is already multi-tasking. Climbing the stairs and waving!!!

Rub-A-Dub-Dub! (3 in the Tub!!!)

Bath time has been a little crazy. Since Lacey loves bathing and splashing she doesn't want to miss out on tubby time with her brothers! So with a wet mommy and 3 clean children later, everyone is happy!:) Bryce and Rusty are so good and patient with their little sis. Almost to good, she gets anything and everything she wants by a simple high pitched squeal!!! The doctor always says you can't spoil them the first year, so hopefully were safe for 1 more month. It's just a lot of LOVE!!!

One of my favorite things is to bath the kids, lotion them up, pull their jammies out of the warm dryer, dress them, wrap them in a cozy blanket, and give them some mommy attention one at a time in the rocking chair. They all love to be pampered and feel special to get mom all to themselves.. Nothing better.