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Family Shots 2011

2012-01-25T10:07:00.006-07:00

My sweet sister Heidi was a good sport and snapped a few shots of us...nothing fancy! We went with simple! I was still super happy that they turned out this well! It was just with our camera! Thanks sister!

IT'S A GIRL!

2012-01-13T10:00:00.005-07:00

Wow! We found out that Decker is going to be big brother to a baby SISTER! We couldn't be more excited! He is already saying, "Baby ister" close enough for me!!! The ultrasound went great and everything is very healthy. I am due June 7th! Can't wait to meet this little girl! I have got to start thinking pink instead of the blue I am used to!!! The ultrasound tech said she was very photogenic and we got some great shots!!!

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She was pretty wrapped up in a ball but loved having her hands and feet a going!!!

Blessing Day!

2012-01-03T14:54:00.008-07:00

We were able to go support Wesley in his baby blessing! It was awesome having the whole family in town and at church together. Then there was a yummy luncheon at the Bringhursts!

All in all we have truly been blessed! It was great to spend time with both of our wonderful families over the holidays and we love them all! Decker is growing up so fast! He is almost 21 months and before we know it he will be a big brother! Can't believe I am almost 18 weeks pregnant already! Now that I am not feeling sick it is flying by! I hope we are ready! We are so excited to find out what this little bundle of joy will be! Ultrasound is next week!!!!!

I Heard the Bells on New Years Eve Part 1

2012-01-03T14:15:00.000-07:00

WOW! We have truly had a wonderful weekend! Since most of my siblings have older kids and hectic schedules we decided to do Christmas at our individual homes this year so all of our family festivities were moved to the next weekend...NEW YEARS EVE WEEKEND. It was so much fun! Is started Friday morning when Aunt Jamie rented the gym and it was a ball! Decker loved it!!!

Then after the gym we headed to Mandarin House for lunch and then it was off the the movie theater! It was fun! We take up several rows at the theater!!! Then we headed to Troy and Jamie's and hung out and watched another movie that night in their awesome theater room! The movie was "Warrior" It was intense and we all loved it! Saturday we were able to head to support Kyler for his baptism! He is lucky and had all his Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and grandparents on the Bell side there! What a neat day to remember!

I Heard the Bells On New Years Eve Part 2

2012-01-03T14:13:00.016-07:00

Then it was time for the Bell family Christmas party at the church! It was a very special one! Started with yummy pizza and snacks then we got together for a picture of the entire family...it wasn't easy but we did it! Mom and Dad really wanted a picture to take on their mission of EVERYONE! It was perfect! Then it was time for the annual talent show! Uncle Troy was the Emcee and did a wonderful job! There were so many fun performances. Songs, dances, magic tricks, skits, etc! I was especially proud as Decker had his first performance doing all of his animal sounds in the microphone as well as, "Who love Grandma...I do! Who loves Grandpa....I do!" Then it was time! Beau has been married to me for 5 years now and has attended many talent shows...he says it isn't his thing, but this year he did something wonderful! About a week before the party he said he needed to show me something! He went and got his guitar and began to play, "Leaving on a Jet Plane" He always plays it and loves to sing along, but this time was different....He had re-written the words completely! It was my parents love story...I was bawling when he finished and as if it couldn't get better he said, "I think I might perform that for the family talent show." I was SHOCKED! The one year I completely gave up trying and decided not to even bring the talent show up he came through! It was amazing! He was flawless and their weren't many dry eyes in the room when he finished. Thank you Beau...it meant more to me than you will ever know...truly one of the happiest moments of my life! Then after the talent show we had a family dance and EVERYONE participated...just like good old times! We got in a huge circle and sang "Shout!" as we danced!!!! Then it was time for an amazing gift exchange and we as kids went in on a special gift for mom and dad to help prepare for the mission! We got a piggy bank and donated cash and wrote individual cards to express our love and support! It was perfect! Then We stood as a family and sang "Families Can be Together Forever." This party was special as we were ALL there and it will be quite some time til we are all there together aws my parents leave and Brennan prepares to serve. My heart is so full and I am so excited and blessed. Then it was pinata time and what a party we had!!! Thank you to everyone for making this year such a special one!!!Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa all the grandkids have wonderful memories, bracelets, memory books, videos, and RETURN WITH HONOR plaques in each home!

After the Bell party we were headed to have a fun night at Derek and Jill's house! They had so much yummy food! We played Just Dance 3 and it was a blast! Even Beau participated! We had a lot of fun with Derek, Jill, Sam, Sheerstie, and the Hill's (some of Derek and Jill's friends). Decker and Jaylee figured out they knew how to climb the bunk bed ladder...which was scary!!! Needless to say we brought in 2012 with lots of laughter and fun! Then that night I was lucky enough to have 3 of my beauitful teenage nieces over for a girls sleepover...we stayed up talking til 6 am and had a blast! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Christmas Eve and morning!

2012-01-03T13:24:00.005-07:00

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve. Cameron and Megan had all of us Eddie group over to their house for some yummy yummy foods, gift exchange, dancing, and games. It was a lot of fun! They are wonderful hosts! I tood several pictures but they are on my iphone...which is not currently working as my screen was shattered somehow at work...I am so sad! Beau is working on ordering a few parts to get it fixed and then I will post pictures of Christmas Eve! Then we headed to Travis and Denise's house as it is Travis's birthday! It was fun to spend time with everyone and we even sang "Silent Night" on the front porch as a family in honor of our dear friend Greg! Thanks for a fun Christmas eve...we are so lucky to live close to both of our families so that we can spend time with both of them!
Christmas morning was awesome! We got up and ready for church and Beau spoke in our Sacrament meeting. He did a wonderful job and i am so proud of him. Then we came home and let Decker see all the wonderful things Santa brought him! He LOVED it. This year we didn't go all out on the gifts for each other as normal. We instead simplified and afterwards Beau and I decided it was the best Christmas cause we were able to focus on the true meaning of why we have this holiday! Then it was off to visit grandparents and exchange gifts with them. We truly had a wonderful Christmas and feel blessed.

Eddie Party!

2012-01-03T13:02:00.005-07:00

Well we were able to head to the Eddie family Christmas party and it was a lot of fun! The talent show was great and then it was time for Santa and the adult gift exchange! Decker LOVED Santa...which was a shock...he didn't want to give anyone else a turn! He also loved the talent show and really wanted a turn in the microphone...we will have to plan something for next year!

David Archuleta Christmas style!

2012-01-03T12:51:00.003-07:00

Well we were finally able to use the anniversary tickets Beau bought for us to go see David Archuleta! The concert was in Blackfoot, so we didn't even have to drive too far! It was AMAZING! He is so talented and it was just what we needed. We had a few rough weeks and lost a dear friend to both of us. Our good friend Greg Glenn passed away December 5th due to a bacterial infection and was very sudden and tragic. We loved him dearly and he left behind his beautiful wife and three children with one on the way! It has been hard on Beau and I...he was our age..he in fact was the one who set Beau and I up and made it happen for us to meet and date! We owe a lot to Greg. He will be missed and I am so grateful that we live close and are good friends with Julie to help her with the kids. It has been a blessing. So we were unsure about the concert as it was the day before the funeral, but we knew we needed a break away from everything. It was perfect. We had so much fun and even felt the spirit. David Archuleta is a wonderful example. He even just announced that he is going to serve a mission...what a great kid. Here are a few pictures we took and thanks again to my sweetheart of 5 wonderful years of marriage for thinking of me!

Thanksgiving Time!

2011-11-30T11:39:00.007-07:00

Well another year is almost over! Crazy! Things are going way to quickly! We are busy busy at the Eddie house! Beau started his new position at the Credit Union and although he loves it...it has kept him busy busy. He is filling in for several stores and learning all the different departments. I am proud of him! He also has washed several windows as well! Way to go Babe! I am just working at the Lobster and also being a mommy! Decker is growing way too fast! He is talkihg ALL the time! He loves to carry conversations with anyone! He is very very smart! He LOVES animals and loves the movie Toy Story and Madagascar! He has so much personality and we love having him in our home!

Thanksgiving was so fun this year! We were able to eat lots of yummy food at Derek and Jill's house with the Eddie Clan! Thank you Jill for a wonderful Thanksgiving feast with such a festive decor! Then we headed to the church for the Bell Thanksgiving. We werent hungry, but we wanted to visit and see everyone! It was so much fun! My mom had videos of past Christmases and Thanksgivings...lots of performing and talent shows. It was a lot of fun to think of all the memories. Then it was TIME! My parents were going to announce their mission call! I was so excited, but it makes me kind of sad as well. They gave lots of clues and we found out they are going to the HOUSTON, TX mission on Feb. 27th....wow! That is so soon!!!! Then my parents bore their testimonies and shared with us why they feel this is the best time. I love you both and I am so grateful for your examples! It is going to be a huge test for me to not have them here...I call my parentes several times a day and see them often. Decker Loves Grandma and Grandpa and will miss them for sure! I pray that the 18months are able to pass quickly. Then my mom arranged a Turkey Bowl...we actually bowled with full turkeys! It was a hit.The kids loved it! Thank you mom. The holiday season is my favorite time of year, altough it is stressful at times I am so grateful I am able to be close to the Eddie and Bell families. We are truly blessed and I am thankful for all that we have!

Well, I did it! I went Black Friday Shopping! I went with my sister in law Kris and my niece Baylin! What a hoot! We had so much fun! It is a new tradition for sure! we shopped our little hearts out! We started on Thursday night at 9 at Walmart and shopped all through the night til 5:30 Friday Morning! CRAZY!!!! It was so much fun! I was pooped and then I heard the good news! My sister had her baby! YAY! Little Wesley Wayne Bringhurst was born Friday at about 4:20am. This meant I got to go help my mom get the kids ready to go meet their new sibling. It was a surprise to see if it was a boy or girl. They were so excited! He is so cute! We are so happy he is here!

My Big Helper!

2011-11-02T13:06:00.002-06:00

Decker is such a big helper these days....he thinks! :)

Halloween 2011

2011-11-02T12:40:00.006-06:00

Well crazy to think its been another year, but it was a lot of fun on Halloween this year! We went trick or treating at the Credit Union to meet Daddy at his work and got WAY too much candy! Then it was off to the Ward Trunk or Treat! Decker loved it! He had "Tick er Teat" all figured out and followed by a "Tant you"! So cute! He is growing up way too fast! He was the cutest little doggy! Then we headed to Grandma Bell's to see cousins and have some witches brew! It was fun and yummy like usual! We surprised the family when I showed up in my costume!!! Then it was off to the Eddie side of the fam and they were surprised too!

So yes...WE HAVE BABY EDDIE #2 on the WAY!

2011-11-02T12:34:00.003-06:00

Well Daddy went hunting for a week with his brothers and had a great time. Me and Decker stayed home and helped Grandma and Grandpa Bell with their yard sale as they are preparing to go on a mission! It was so much fun spending time with my parents and they spoiled us! We missed Daddy and when he got home he even took Decker for a 4 wheeler ride through the neighborhood!

Birthday and Pumpkin Patch!

2011-11-02T12:17:00.008-06:00

It was my birthday...and even though I feel silly writing about it I need to express gratitude to all my family and friends who made it a special one! I felt so loved...my sweetheart bought me a cute birthday outfit ALL BY HIMSELF and it fit PERFECTLY! I had to share! The ISU homecoming parade was on my birthday and we had a wonderful time. Decker loves seeing horses and catching candy! We had family and friends there and loved spending time with them!

Well we were lucky! Caleb's preschool had a fieldtrip planned for the pumpking patch so they invited us to come along and it was so much fun! Decker loved the pumpkins! He also loved running through the little maze they had for the kids! It was a fun trip and lots of fun pictures to prove it! Thanks Bringhursts!

UPS tourney and a visit to the Trevor Bells!

2011-09-19T15:36:00.007-06:00

Well we survived another UPS tournament! Evan and Heidi have invited us 3 years in a row and it is always a fun time! We were able to stay in a really nice room at the Crystal in where we went swimming, relaxed in the hot tub, and had a wonderful breakfast buffet! Then it was off to the fields! We got there a little after 9 in the morning and were there til 5! Our guys played 7 straight games in 7 hours...NO BREAKS! Way to go you guys! They did so well and took 2nd place! WOOHOO! Proud of you Team Red from Pocatello!

After the tournament we were able to go stay with my brother Trevor and his family! It was so much fun and then spoiled us! Decker LOVED playing with his cousins! They dressed him up, danced, and played! They are expecting a little brother here in a few weeks and so it was awesome practice to have Decker around! Jamie made us a yummy breakfast and lunch, we went to church, played, and then we had to say our goodbyes. Thanks for being so welcoming and taking such good care of us! We love you and loved coming to visit!

DECKER!

2011-09-19T15:33:00.002-06:00

Decker is growing up way too fast! He is so smart and such a good boy! He is almost 18 months so I wanted to post some of my latest shots of him being him!!! He is in love with his Barney chair his cousins gave him as a hand me down....Love you Decker!

Labor Day fun 2011!

2011-09-19T15:09:00.004-06:00

Well yet another fun Labor Day weekend! We started off with a camping trip with the Eddies! My best friend Jenny let us use their trailer and it was SOOOOOOOOO nice! Thank you again! We had a fun time with the Eddies! We had lots of yummy food, played games, relaxed, etc! It was a fun time!

Then we headed to the Fair to meet up with My parents and Bringhurst cousins! It was perfect weather...not too hot sun behind clouds, but not cold either! We had a great time and Decker LOVED the animal barns! We spent the day there and were wiped out by the time we got home! We are so blessed to live close to both families and are so grateful we got to spend time with them all!

First Family hike!

2011-09-19T14:55:00.004-06:00

We were able to go on a fun hike up City Creek and it was so nice to get out and enjoy some nature! Decker LOVES being outside and I recently found this awesome backpack for him to ride in at a yard sale for $7! It was a steal! Our hike was somewhat a spontaneous decision! Beau had taken Decker out hiking while I worked on a Saturday and while hiking we they lost Deckers hat! I was bummed cause this was the first thing we purchased when we found out we were pregnant...befor we even knew if it was a boy or girl! So we decided to go hike and try and find it...once we got there I realized how much of a lost cause it was...THICK THICK trees and bushes...no trails! So instead of being totally grouchy I thought we would make the best of the situation and enjoy the beautiful hike!

Needless to say...this is the last picture of Decker wearing the hat...sad day! I have even been trying to find a new one online ANYWHERE!!! No luck! It says, "Daddy's lil huntin' buddy."

Back to School!

2011-08-22T15:49:00.003-06:00

Since School is just around the corner we were able to visit Grandma and Grandpa Hamilton for the afternoon! Decker played in the water and showed off all the animal noises he knows!

Then Sunday we had a Back to school BBQ at Grandma and Grandpa Bell's house! Yummy food with fun games for the kids! Thanks mom! The Highlight of the night was the silly back to school fashioon show!!!

Firsts!

2011-08-22T15:03:00.009-06:00

SAD DAY FOR MAMA! Decker got his first haircut and he loooks like such a big boy now...no more ducktail in the back and long mohawk on top! We know he doesn't have a ton of hair but the hair he had definitely needed cleaned up! So Daddy was able to give him his first hair cut! He was so good! He sat so still and didn't fuss at all! In fact I think it tickled him a few times! He looks so sharp! Thanks for a handsome hair cut daddy! We love you!

Decker Also Got to Go on his first HIKE with Daddy! He loved it! He is definitely like his daddy and loves the outdoors!

First Scooter Ride With Grandpa!

First LATE NIGHT with Cousin Tynsley! Decker and Tynsley were the last two awake the other night when we got together for a movie night! These pictures were taken at 12 AM!!! They were having a ball!

First time hiding and playing in Grandma Bell's carpet shop!

WE LOVE YOU DECKER! YOU ARE SUCH A HAPPY BIG BOY!

Decker's first parade experience!

2011-08-17T16:16:00.004-06:00

Well Decker is 16 months old and was finally able to go to his first parade! It was the Chubbuck Day celebration and it was so much fun! He was a little nervous at first with all the loud sirens, noises, and characters...but once her realized what treats they were throwing he was so loving it! I was able to have a good time with him and some family at the parade and then we headed to the park for some fun entertainment. Costco was handing out free creamie popsicles and Decker loved them! He is growing up so fast and can say alot of words...starting to say phrases..."Where is it" "There it is" "Eee iii eee iii oooo", etc. He loves to sing and loves Old MacDonald's farm! It's crazy to see how smart he is and how quickly he learns! We can tell him what something is one time and then he knows it for good! We love him!

Birthday parties!

2011-08-17T16:01:00.005-06:00

We were able to celebrate Brennan's 18th birthday and also Tynsley's 1st birthday! It was so much fun to spend time with family and celebrate how much Brennan has grown as well as our sweet Tynsley! We were able to BBQ for Brennan with lots of yummy chocolate desserts Denise made and go spend a fun afternoon at the park for Tynsley! Grandpa was giving scooter rides and so Decker was really excited and LOVED IT! It was hard to get him off the scooter! Thanks Grandpa Bell!

Our big boy!

2011-08-01T23:48:00.002-06:00

Well Decker is 16 months already and I can't believe it! He is so smart! He loves to read books, watch bubble guppies and loves to play with all of his fun toys! He is really doing well at talking and will say pretty anything...when he wants! He loves making all the animal noises and is so smart. Beau and I are constantly suprised by the things he says and does. He is an active little guy and loves to be on the go! We just recently took the binkie away...and he is doing great! He is not a baby anymore and is growing into a boy! So proud of him and happy he is in our home! WE love you Decker James!

Grandma Caddie reunion 2011

2011-08-01T23:03:00.009-06:00

My sweet mother planned a wonderful family reunion with her side of the family! She put a lot of time, effort, and work into making it a success! It was so awesome to see all my cousins and their families. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family and even though we may not get together often when we do it is priceless... pick up right where we left off! There was a lot of wonderful foods, visiting, games, and then off to Yocrazy for some yogurt after. It was a wonderful day! Thanks to everyone for making it happen!!

Happy birthday BEAU!

2011-08-01T16:06:00.004-06:00

Well while we were in Vegas we celebrated Beau's birthday by going to the Cheesecake factory! It was very good and he even got a birthday song! I love you Beau and you make a wonderful husband and father! Thanks for all you do for us! Happy 28!

Las Vegas 2011

2011-08-01T14:42:00.011-06:00

Well we have been looking forward to the trip to Vegas to the timeshare with the Eddies! It was a lot of fun! We started the trip off with watching the BMX tournament...it was lots of fun and cool to watch! We swam, went bowling, went to M&M world, Coca Cola Factory, Circus Circus, MGM Grand to see lions, Bass Pro Shop, and many more fun things! It was a lot of fun and Decker loved every bit of it! While swimming he realized he liked to dunk his whole head in the water...this scared mom quite a bit but it was fun to see him smile! The weather was so hot, we would be out at like 10pm and it was stil 98 degrees! I realized I love the heat for a while...but I am grateful to live in Pocatello!!! Thanks to all the Eddies for a fun time!

Decker Got to Bowl for the first time thanks to Grandma Eddie and he loved it!

4th of July 2011

2011-08-01T14:11:00.005-06:00

Well we had a wonderful 4th of July and were able to spend time with both of our families! We started the day off with Grandpa Eddie's annual ward breakfast and the food was yummy as usual! Decker loved playing with Grandma Eddie on the slide and swings! Then we headed to the Bell picnic and visited with family! It is always great to catch up with relatives each year! After the picnic Cameron and Meg had us over for a BBQ and we walked up above their neighborhood for the firework show. I was nervous how Decker would do...I wasn't sure if he would be scared or not...but HE LOVED IT! He kept saying "OOHHH" he loved the fireworks and was great! He then crashed before we were able to light any of our own fireworks so we will have to see how he does with that next year!

My first trip to the ZOO!!

2011-07-01T17:06:00.005-06:00

Grandma Bell took the Bringhurst cousins and Decker to the zoo! It was so much fun and Decker LOVED IT! He loved the goats in the petting zoo, ducks swimming in the pond, and the deer! He is growing up so fast and loves animals and saying the sounds they each make! We had fun playing on the spiderweb after as well! Finished off the night with some yummy tastee treat thanks to grandma! Thank you so much for spoiling Decker and making his first trip to the zoo a fun and memorable one!

Cousin Birthday FUN!

2011-07-01T16:56:00.004-06:00

We had the opportunity to go to Devree's birthday! It was so much fun and Decker loved sliding down the blow up slide! He is growing up so fast! He loves Prissy the dog as well!

Park City How we LOVE you!

2011-07-01T16:07:00.009-06:00

Well it was another FUN Bell family trip to Park City! It was even better than last year! We had a wonderful week and it was awesome cause Beau got to stay the whole week for the first time EVER!!! YAY! We had lots of fun Swimming, shopping, eating yummy food, playing games, etc! We had a wonderful family breakfast one morning out by the pool. Grandpa made his famous pancakes and those along with fruit, sausage, bacon, and eggs made it a hit! Thanks so much to grandma for the wonderful day at the park! We had family motto skits and everyone did a wonderful job...I even got them on video! Then Grandma had some really fun minute to win it games planned! Thanks for all the treats and prizes! The best part of the trip was just spending time with all the family! Everyone is growing up too fast so it is nice to pause for a week and catch up! What a blessing it is to have such wonderful family members! I love you all and can't wait til next year...although it will be different! My parents are planning to go on a mission this spring....SAD DAY! I am so proud of them and their decision to serve but it is a bitter sweet thing! The trip definitely won't be the same without them! I love you mom and dad! Thanks for a wonderful family trip!

FAMILY!!!

2011-06-11T09:34:00.013-06:00

Well we have had some really neat experiences this past few weeks! We were able to support Troy and Jamie as they opened up YoCrazy! It is a new self-serve frozen yogurt shop and it is sooo yummy! Jamie has done a great job designing it and they are busy all the time! Yeah Way to go you guys! They had a bouncy house for the kids during the grand opening and they had a fun time!!!

We were able to go to Rigby for the annual Memorial Day Celebration. It was a lot of fun visiting with all the cousins and family and the food was yummy!! Decker loved Kristie's dog Mo!!! I am truly grateful for all the men and women who have sacrificed for our country and I am also grateful for the lives that have touched mine that have passed away. Can't wait to see you all again someday!

Next we headed to Mountain Home and Boise for a really neat weekend. My niece Mikinly made the choice to be baptized and so it was really neat to be able to go there to support her~ She is growing way to fast!!!

My sweet sister Mandy and her family adopted little Eason and they were able to seal him to their family in the Boise temple....it was so neat! I am so happy for them! He is an absolute doll and such a good baby! We are happy to have little Eason in our family!

The next day Shawn blessed Eason and it was a beautiful blessing! Then we headed to the Allen's house for a yummy brunch and played in the yard...Decker had a blast in their swing!!!

Then when we came back home McKenna had a dance recital and she did so well! I am so proud of her. She is growing up fast and she is a beautiful dancer! Decker loved it and danced the whole time!!!

UPDATE~

2011-05-21T13:23:00.013-06:00

Yeah I am so happy to finally update our blog~ Our computer is still down, but once again my sweet sweet mother loaned me her laptop for some marathon blogging!! Thank you so much mom~ To start we celebrated a wonderful Easter Sunday! We headed to my parents for a yummy dinner followed by the annual Easter Egg Hunt! There were like 400 eggs in my parents back yard...the kids were thrilled~ Beau and I wondered if Decker would get the concept...BOY did he ever! HE LOVED IT! He was running all over carrying his little basket throwing "Balls" in his basket! He thought the eggs were balls and loved shaking them to hear the money and candy inside! He loved it! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Bell for another successful Easter Egg Hunt! Can't wait til next year!!

Then we had a wonderful Mother's Day! We were able to visit Momma Eddie and Momma Bell! It was fun spending time with family! We truly are blessed to have so many wonderful women in our lives! Happy Mother's Day to our mothers....two of the most amazing women we know! I am so grateful I have my sweet Decker to teach me all the things he does~! I love being a mom!

Then we headed to Utah to support Trevor and his family! Dossan, Addie, and Taylor all were in a dance recital and did an amazing job! It was so much fun to watch them and spend time with Trevor, Jamie, Jaxon, Taylor, Dossan, and Addie! Thank you mom and dad for driving and taking me and Decker with you for a fun trip! We ate at the Maddox in Brigham City...YUM! It was amazing! Thanks to the Trevor Bells for the wonderful entertainment! We loved spending time with you all...Decker LOVED all the loves and "High Fives!" We are so happy for them...they are expecting a baby boy this October!!! FUN!

Well Decker is growing way too fast! He is walking and running everywhere and loves talking! He loves being outside...he is a great helper in the yard to mom and dad! He loves playing with dogs...especially Ace! He loves to chase him around saying his name over and over! He is getting smarter by the day and we love him so much! Can't believe he is 13 months old!!

My niece McKenna had her friend birthday party and i got this great picture of her and my other niece Taylor! Both so cute!!! Love you girls!

My baby is 1!

2011-04-16T15:36:00.016-06:00

Decker turned 1! What a crazy day it was for mommy! I can't believe it~! It has gone by way to fast! He is so big. Walking...running everywhere and talking up a storm! I just took him for his 1 year check up and he is growing! He is 20lbs. and 11oz.! He is such a happy and good boy! He had a wonderful birthday!
We celebrated with the Eddie family on the Friday! He had so much fun seeing and playing with all his cousins and he got spoiled rotten! He has so many toys he doesn't know what to play with! He loves every ball, truck, toy, etc! Thank you to everyone for the wonderful support of coming to Decker's first birthday!

Then on the following Sunday we had a party with the Bell side of the family! It was so fun and Decker again loved seeing all his cousins! Grandma Bell even specially wrapped in a homemade Elmo wrapping. Decker liked it alot! He played and LOVED digging into his birthday cake. He had a "ball" themed party! I attemtped the baseball cupcakes and cake for both parties and I think you could tell what they were for the most part! HAHA! Anyhow...we love our little MVP Decker James! Happy birthday sweet boy! Can't believe it has been a year already! Thanks again everyone for the sweet gifts but the love and support means the most!

A year ago today!

2011-04-07T08:04:00.002-06:00

My heart is so full today! Crazy to think that exactly a year ago today my sweet Decker came into our family! It was not easy to get him here,but so very worth it! Delivery seemed like it took eternity! After about 38 hours Decker was delivered! The neatest day of our life. Now he's walking all over,talking, and we can't imagine our lives without him! He is so smart and has been such a good baby from day one! He s a happy little guy! Love our Decker James! Happy birthday to our sweet little boy! Being a mom is the best thing ever. I truly feel so blessed to have my sweet Decker. We are celebrating his birthday with our families this weekend and I will definitely post some pictures!

BIRTHDAYS!!!

2011-03-30T13:59:00.010-06:00

Well we have had a bittersweet couple of weeks....but we had birthday parties for my mom and my niece Mikinly. I felt so bad my Aunt Janet's funeral fell on my sweet mother's birthday. She was such a good sport about it! I know how much she loved my Aunt...they were sisters...and good friends. I wanted to do something special so I got all my siblings together at the Sizzler to surprise my mom after the viewing...this was not an easy task but seeing her face made it all worth it! Thank you to everyone for supporting my plans and for coming. We love you mom and you deserve the best year~ Much love!

Just recently we were able to head to Deleta for another wonderful family birthday party for Mikinly~ She turned 8 and had a fun birthday with all of her cousins!

Decker is growing too fast~! He is walking EVERYWHERE! He has his mommy wrapped around his finger! He is a joy and we look forward to having family over for cake and icecream here in a week to celebrate his 1st birthday! Decker was all smiles at Deleta again and he loved playing with the Allen cousins! He even got to bath in Grandma Bell's sink and borrow some big boy jammas! He looked sooo cute! Thanks Grandma!

Bear Lake/Funeral

2011-03-30T12:31:00.012-06:00

We just spent a few days in Bear Lake for Spring Break with my parents and the Bringhursts! We had a great time and it was good to get away. We relaxed, went swimming, had several walks, saw nature, and played games~! Thank you sooo much mom and dad for sharing your bonus time at your time share with us. It was very memorable! Love you!

Well we went from having a wonderful relaxing time in Bear Lake to returning home for my sweet Aunt Janet's funeral. She had passed away Thursday March 17th and it was a sad sad day. My mom, dad, Heidi, Troy, and Travis were all able to be there for our cousins throughout the week as they were so dedicated to stay at their mother's side. It was so nice to see family, but it was bitter sweet as it was on such sad circumstances. We love the Moon family and my heart goes out to her wonderful children, my sweet dad, my grandpa, and all the family and friends. We will definitely miss Janet's contagious laughter, but we are so happy to know that she has returned to be with her sweetheart, baby girl, and her mom. Love you Aunt Janet. The funeral services were beautiful and perfect. She would be so happy and proud. My dad delivered a wonderful talk to share experiences and stories of Janet. Her kids and grandkids did beautiful musical numbers. Here are some pictures of family throughout the funeral. March 22nd...it was on my sweet mother's birthday.

This last picture is of all of Janet's kids and grandkids...what a good looking bunch! Love them!

Time to catch up!

2011-03-14T10:45:00.009-06:00

WOW! I am so excited to finally blog! Lots has gone on and I haven't been able to keep up because our computer is still not working! My sweet mom once again loaned me her lap top! Thanks so much mom! Things are going really well for us and we are staying busy busy! I just wanted to share a few of the fun things we have been doing! It is going to be long because I have to do it while I have the resources!!!

We had the opportunity to support my nephew Brennan in his wrestling districts! He did so good! He is so strong and talented! He is growing up way to fast and will be a senior next year! Crazy! He placed 1st in districts and then placed 2nd at state! Way to go Brennan! We love you! He is also in Trouveres and we got to go watch a Night of Cabaret! He was so good and it was so fun! It was part of our fun Valentine date! Dinner at Red Lobster, Night of Cabaret, and off the to Lava Hot Pools! Perfect Valentine...love you Beau!

So I got asked to be in a group called the "Sisters Supreme" and we were asked to be the entertainment at the stake relief society luncheon! It was so much fun and I have really enjoyed getting to know and love these sisters! We practiced lots and we had a ball! The performance went great and we have been asked to perform some more times! It was so much fun! We changed the words to some Abba songs and also Bohemian Rhapsody! They are a hit! Here are a few pictures!

Decker is growing way to fast! He is talking up a storm! His favorite words are, "Ace" "Dog" and "Dadda"! He only seems to say mama when he is tired or grouchy...NICE! Anyhow...he loves to play peek a boo and is so good at hiding his eyes! He has just started to feed himself with a spoon...soooo cute! I still feed him most the time, but he loves to do it so when i don't mind a little extra mess I let him go for it! He is actually really good at scooping and getting it in his mouth! He loves to crawl under the back of our couches...so cute to see his little head poke out!So sad how fast he is growing! We just recently watched some of my baby videos...so crazy how much Decker has a look like me and that I was ever his size! So happy to have him and we soak up every minute! He is walking a few step and loves to play with his cousins and grandmas and grandpas!

We celebrated my niece Saydree's birthday and it was so much fun! They had a surprise birthday party at Deleta skating! I was kind of nervous to skate cause it has been quite a few years! I knew Decker would love to be pushed in the stroller with the music and he did! He was Dancing along and loved the lights and seeing all his cousins, aunts, uncle, and even grandpa and grandma! I am so proud of my parents! They amaze me! They skated and were good sports! LOVE YOU! Decker absolutely loved it! Thanks to Troy and Jamie and their family for a fun fun night! It was awesome exercise too!

10 months update and the CABIN!

2011-02-15T16:07:00.008-07:00

Wow~ time has flown and I haven't been able to blog because our computer died! Nice huh~ My sweet mom is nice enough to let me borrow hers to catch up as this is basically our family journal.

To start! Decker is growing up way to fast and he is learning so much! He turned 10 months old on February 7th and I can't believe it! He is crawling all over, pulling himself up on every piece of furniture, and then walking with his walker~ He is so full of life! He is such a happy boy and we love him so much~! He did manage to climb his crib...so needless to say, we lowered it to lowest level! He loves music and dancing/singing along! We feel so blessed to have this little guy in our home!

Next we headed to Island Park with the Bringhurst family for our annual trip! We had a ball! It was so fun to have Decker with us! He loves his cousins and thinks he is a big boy like Kyler and Caleb! We had a wonderful time with lots of yummy food, games, movies, playing in the snow, and making memories! We had a blast outside and Decker loved the snow! We even figured out how to climb the roof and slide down the other side~ it was so much fun~ Thanks so much for all the wonderful memories and all the fun times! We love you guys so much!

Decker's first sleepover guests!

2011-01-17T10:58:00.004-07:00

Beau had a scout campout and so rather than staying home alone on a Friday night I went to dinner with my sister and her family! It was a lot of fun! Then I decided to have her 4 older kids over for a sleepover! It was so much fun! We watched "Dispicable Me" and it is so cute! Then painted a few fingernails and they were out! Next morning we had a breakfast picnic in the front room and played! Decker absolutely loved having so many fun friends here first thing when he woke up! Thank you to my sister and brother in law for sharing their angels with me! Decker is growing up way to fast! Took him in for his 9 month appointment! He did pretty good except was nervous about the Doctor! HAHA! We are learning to baby proof EVERYTHING! He gets around so fast and is so curious! Here are a couple photos of his latest adventures! We love him and we are so grateful for his little personality!

Our New Year/Christmas and He's 9 months already!

2011-01-06T12:27:00.014-07:00

Wow! What a fun time we have been blessed with this past holiday season! My family celebrated Christmas a week later so that everyone could come and I am so grateful we did! It was so much fun to get together for the annual Bell party, pizza and yummy snacks, talent show, dance, and pinnata. Everyone really had a fun time and I am so grateful for everyone! We had some yummy food to start then off to the talent show and games followed by the gift exchange and dance! Everyone is growing way tooo fast! Decker loved playing with all of his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandma and grandpa! He even danced with cousins, and mom and dad! Mom and dad went to alot of work to pull off another successful party and I am so grateful for all they do. I feel so blessed to have them as parents and for Decker to be blessed to have them as grandparents! Here are some pictures from our "Cause I'm Having a good time with you" themed party thanks to our DG uncle Shane!

The next day we headed to the gym that my sister in law arranges for us! It was so much fun and everyone enjoyed jumping, swinging, flipping,and having a great time! Thanks so much Jamie for all the effort to arrange so much fun!

Sorry for the long post, but to end my baby boy is 9 months tomorrow! I can't believe it has been that long. He brings so much happiness and purpose to our life! Decker is growing way too fast and he is learning something new like everyday! He is speedy at the army crawl and gives mom some extra exercise! He is sings and dances along to favorite shows, eats anything, waves "buh buh" as he says! He is so fun! He loves playing with his new train set grandma got him for christmas and loves taking baths! We truly love this little guy and don't know what we would do without him!

Christmas Celebration Round 1!

2010-12-27T12:31:00.016-07:00

Well since we are blessed to have both of our families here in town we get to enjoy the Christmas celebration twice! Christmas Eve Beau and his brothers were able to take the dogs hunting! Then that afternoon we headed to play games and enjoy some yummy food at the Eddies! It was a lot of fun to eat and visit! We also were able to make it to the annual Bell nativity! Even though all my siblings from out of town aren't coming until next week to celebrate we were still able to create a nativity with those of us that live here! Decker was the cutest little shepherd! After celebrating Uncle Travis's birthday and singing for the nativity we headed back to the Eddies to visit some more! Christmas morning was so much fun! we were able to have our own little Christmas! Decker was soooo happy! It was so much fun! He loved his presents and loved unwrapping them! Then we headed to the Eddie's to exchange gifts and had a wonderful time! After the Eddie's we headed to my parents to exchange gifts. Both sets of parents spoiled us wayyy too much! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful Christmas! We headed to the Ameritel for my Grandpa's annual luncheon and swimming! It was a lot of fun to see and visit with cousins! So we have had a wonderful holiday and feel sooo blessed! I am excited to see my siblings and celebrate our family Christmas exchange and talent show! We truly are blessed with wonderful families and that is the best part of Christmas...being together! Love you all!

Time to catch up!

2010-12-20T13:52:00.013-07:00

We attended the annual Eddie family Christmas party. It was a lot of fun! We had lots of yummy food and desserts and a wonderful talent show! My father in law asked me to sing and it was the first time I have sung at the Eddie talent show. It wasn't my best, but it went okay~ Then we had the annual gift exchange and Santa came and the kids loved it! Decker wasn't sure who he was, but didn't even cry!

Well Decker is Growing WAYYYY to fast! He is so big! He smiles and giggles all the time! He is army crawling everywhere and loves chewing on things with his 2 teeth! He makes us sooo happy!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving!We were able to go to Idaho Falls to have Thanksgiving with my mother in law's side of the family! It was so fun to see everyone and then we also had a family Thanksgiving with my family at the church! We had lots of yummy food and played lots of fun games! We have two amazing families and feel so grateful for all of our many blessings! We have truly been blessed this past year and we couldn't be happier!

Well these pictures explain themselves! We have a huge yard with 3 big trees!! Welcome to home ownership!

EXCITING news! Beau's work had a meeting one evening after work and no one really knew what is was for...and he came home with and ipad! Sooo fun! We have some different game apps that have sparked some competition and we love it!

Big boy!

2010-12-14T23:28:00.002-07:00

I have been busy and have not blogged as much as I should be! Decker is growing fast! He is now just over 8 months! He loves crawling and rolling everywhere! He also got his first 2 teeth last week! He is so much fun! He melts the hearts of all he comes in contact with...his big blue eyes and big smile! He even waves "hi" and "bye" which is a big favorite of mine! We truly feel so blessed to have him in our lives! Pictures to come of this cute guy!

Our Family Pictures

2010-11-17T14:09:00.008-07:00

Well a few weeks ago my brother in law Evan took some family pictures for us...the plan was to get just 1 good one for a christmas card and he took tons and we can't narrow them down! So I picked some of our favorites to share. They aren't edited yet, but I still love them! Crazy how fast Decker is growing and our little family too! Hope you enjoy!

For Time and All Eternity!

2010-11-09T15:36:00.020-07:00

Well things have been busy! To start Beau and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on November 3, 2010. Hard to believe how fast time has gone by! I am so grateful for Beau and the wonderful blessing that he is in my life! He truly makes me so happy and I am so grateful for all that he does for me! With all of our bigger purchases lately we decided to stay on a budget!
WELCOME TO HOME OWNDERSHIP!!
*Our kitchen sink quit draining and so we worked on some plumbing and came across tons of GUNK! Check out what came out of our drain!

SO.....I sent Beau on a scavenger hunt throughout the day with gifts having to do with the number 4.
1 : LET'S CELEBRATE "4"!

2 : "4 Quarters in a game! Just like in sport we have made it 4 years in this game called life." GIFT- sports treats and stuffed basketball!

3: "4 seasons in a year! We have spent 4 summers, 4 springs, 4 falls, and 4 winters together and as the seasons change my love for you grows! GIFT- Calendar for desk at work.

4: "4 elections each year! I ELECT YOU! I love you and I am so glad I chose you!" GIFT: Patriotic flag, blue star frame with picture of me in it, candy hearts that said "RED WHITE AND YOU!"

5: "4 quarters in a dollar! You are worth so much to me! Let's start saving coins for fun date nights!!! GIFT: Piggy bank and chocolate coins!

6: SO in case you haven't realized...I will always be here "4" you!!!

He really enjoyed it! I know it may sound cheesy, but it turned out great! Also, our big gift...rather than go somewhere over night cause it is hard with Decker... we got two really neat pictures for our home at Costco...we got a great deal and I am so happy cause we have wanted some nice pictures of the
Savior in our home! We went to lunch and dinner...which was awesome! All in all it was a fun day and we are going to Idaho Falls to the temple in a week cause Beau got a day off. I love you Beau and I am so happy you are my eternal companion!

Next we were lucky enough to head to Boise to show our support and love to my Brother and his sweet family! Shane and Kris adopted little Kohen and he was officially made a "Bell" on Saturday November 6th. We all headed to the temple to witness a beautiful sealing. Little Kohen is such a blessing in our family. He is so precious. It was such a neat experience to see all the kids in white. We were able to meet Kohen's birth mother as she came to the temple and waited in waiting room. She is a beautiful girl and I have so much respect for her. She is an incredible person and I feel so blessed that she shared her sweet son with our family. She expressed the day by saying, "I am so overwhelmed with happiness right now." WE love you and appreciate you. Then Sunday we were able to attend Kohen's baby blessing. What a profound blessing Shane gave to him. What a sweet spirit with a divine mission and purpose. WE LOVE YOU KOHEN! It was so much fun to stay with Shane and Kris in their home...they are amazing! We loved taking pictures and snuggling the two little boys!!! Then they even had the same pajamas!!! SOOO CUTE! We really enjoyed spending time with all of the family! Such fun memories! We played the wii "Just Dance" game and it was a hit! The kids and adults had a blast!!! All in all I am so blessed to be part of my family and I feel so blessed that we are all so close and have such wonderful relationships so that we can support and love one another. Weeks like this past one make me sooooo extremely grateful to know what I know and have the family that I do. I know we are all going to have a great reunion someday in the next life just as we do here. I LOVE YOU ALL!
Shane with little Kohen.

Kohen and his birth mother.

Kris and Kohen after sealing!

Our little family!

Uncle Travis with Decker!

Twinner boys in their pajamas!!

See how big they are!

Uncle Beau wrestling with Keaton and Daxton!

Kids playing "Just Dance!"

Our family loving on little Kohen!

The Three newest Grandbabies!

Grandpa loving on little Kohen.

Dino-Mite!

2010-11-01T12:02:00.010-06:00

We have had so much fun this past weekend celebrating Halloween with loved ones! It started Friday when Decker came to work with mommy! We got to see Uncle Troy and show him Decker's dino costume!

Next we headed to Daddy's work to go trick or treating for the first time!!! Daddy let Decker reach in each bowl all by himself...He got the "candy grab" down! He really enjoyed it.

Then we rushed to our ward trunk or treat and met up with Jenny and Jessa! It was so much fun! After our ward had a chili cook off with cornbread and it was SOOOOOOOOO good! Thanks for fun there Jenny!

Then Saturday Evening Grandma and Grandpa Bell invited us over for some dinner and fun! My parents were dressed up and the kids LOVED it!They are such good sports! We had a great dinner and enjoyed visiting and seeing everyone's costumes! Grandma even passed out her special Halloween bags...Decker loved his! He got biter biscuits, an elmo book, and some bath toys! Love you mom and dad...thanks for being such wonderful grandparents to my sweet Decker!

NEXT STOP we headed to Grandma and Grandpa Eddie's house. Decker had an absolute ball! Grandma Eddie had an awesome find at the Good Will! It is a little toy that has tons to it! Decker's favorites were looking at himself in the mirror and also kicking so much that he played the piano with his feet! We all Laughed soooo hard! Thanks for so much fun Grandma and Grandpa Eddie! We love you!

So Hopefully the pictures do justice! We LOVED sharing our little guy's first Halloween! He is amazing! WE LOVE HIM! He is growing wayyyyyyyyy to fast he is almost 7 months old. He is learning so fast! He shakes his head "no no", and loves saying "DA DA" his newest thing that he loves is waving bye bye!!!! LOVE YOU DECKER JAMES!

Time flies!

2010-10-21T16:14:00.004-06:00

WOW! Time really flies fast when you have a beautiful little boy who is so happy and fun! Yes, Decker turned 6 months on the 7th of this month. So....I am a little late posting, but wanted to catch up! He is doing really well. He "talks" and loves to hear himself! He is so smiley and happy. He is a little wiggle worm and loves to roll around and play with his toys, saucer, jumper, etc. He is such a good little eater as well. He LOVES all foods and is so good at eating especially for daddy when mommy is working! Here are a few pictures of our little guy! We love him and we are sooo grateful for him. Can't believe he is already 6 months old...it goes by way too fast. At his recent check up he is 16lbs. and 3 oz., 26 1/2 inches tall, and his head is 46 cm. The doctor was a little concerned as he has dropped percentages in height and weight and has jumped high for his head measurments. Hopefully when we go in at 9 months it will even out...LOVE YOU DECKER DOO!
Decker in his fort that cousin Kyler made for him!

Decker in his walker toy...loves it!

Decker in his exercise clothes for his daily walk outside with mommy!

Decker doing stretches in his "dinomite" pajamas after morning walk!

My big boy~

Annual Utah Getaway!

2010-10-03T17:55:00.007-06:00

Well about a week ago we were able to travel to Salt Lake City so that Beau could play in a UPS softball tournament with Evan. Heidi and Evan let us stay in their huge hotel room with them and it was a lot of fun! The kids had a ball swimming and Decker loved the water! The boys did awesome in the tournament. It made for kind of a long day, but they finished up in 3rd place and we were proud of them! After the games were all said and done we headed to Olive Garden...YUM! It was sooo worth the wait of not eating all day! We had Endless pasta, salad, and breadsticks! Then on our way home we stopped to visit the Trevor Bell's! It was so fun to see them! The kids were loving on Decker and he soaked every minute up! He was laughing, smiling, and showing off! Anyhow...we had a wonderful weekend and it is times like these that make me so grateful for the family I have and the wonderful friendships and relationships we share. Love you all!
Little miss Tynsely.

Loading up the luggage after arrival.

Uncle Trev with Decker!

Addison loving Decker.

Playing with cousins.

Decker loves the attention!

UPS Hunks after a long day of playing softball!

Daddy's number one fan!

Cute babies in the morning!

Bringhurst kids in the pool!

Decker loved kicking his legs in the water.

K this is hilarious. Just before getting ready to head down to the pool I set out Beau's swim trunks and before we knew it this little stinker had totally put daddy's trunks on...or got totally tangled! So funny!

You will be missed.

2010-09-23T22:34:00.009-06:00

Well the last couple of days have been bitter sweet! This past Sunday we were able to celebrate the blessing day of little Tynsley and it was so fun. A fun picnic with family at the park and she looked like an absolute angel! Then we headed Sunday night to take a few pictures of Decker...COMING SOON! He is growing WAY too fast...I love that little one! He is a doll and we have a fun time playing, laughing, and snuggling! He is doing really good and learns new things everyday. He is rolling over really well and loves it! Then Tuesday Beau called me from work with some sad news... he and his dad had made an appointment to put his dog of almost 14 years to sleep. Yes, Duke has been a wonderful and loving dog for almost 14 years. Recently he has had a hard time getting up and walking. His quality of life is not good and they decided it would be best...my poor husband. It has been a sad few days at our house. The bond created between a dog and owner is not really describable! I have never had a pet, but still my heart aches for Beau. So yesterday Beau's work was kind enough to give him a half day as the appointment was scheduled. We went out to eat and then Beau headed to shampoo, brush, and love on Duke before it was time to go to the Vet. What a neat time it was..we captured some great moments. Decker could not get enough of him! He kept squeeling and reaching to pet and touch him! Duke has been a wonderful dog with several happy memories and we will forever miss him.
Our cute Decker James! Growing too fast!

Heidi and Ev with Tynsley on her special day!

Decker's first horsey ride at Grandma and Grandpa Bells!

Duke's last bath!

Our Duke!

Beau with Duke September 22, 2010. Best buds!

Decker giving Duke loves!

Sheri, Beau, and Duke.

Decker couldn't resist petting Duke!

LABOR DAY FUN!

2010-09-11T13:11:00.007-06:00

We had a great time at the Eddie Annual Labor Day campout! We played tons of games, ate excellent food, and visited with family! We go to a fun cabin in St. Anthony area and it is so much fun each year! Thank you to everyone! My absolute favorite highlight was the "Minute to Win it" games. It was a blast watching everyone perform! We also were spoiled with pedicures from Jylisha! So relaxing! Beau and I were able to stay in a trailor we are thinking on buying and it was awesome!We hope to be able to budget and buy it! It was really nice. So we had a great time at the annual Eddie Retreat and look forward to next year! Here are a few pictures! After we headed home we were able to go to the fair. We had such a fun time! It was fun to show Decker the animals. He loved them! We ate some great fair food! UNTIL NEXT YEAR!
Peri with Grandpa Eddie!

Jerry and Sheri with Grandma Walker!

Decker with cousin Peyton's fun TOY! Thanks so much for sharing!

Decker enjoying some of daddy's icecream!

Beau with little Baylee!

Beau with Grandma Walker....Beau LOVES her so much! She is amazing!

Me and My sweetheart!!!

Decker in the "bumbo" we borrowed from my friend....don't mind the color! HAHA!

Daddy and Decker looking good in their shades at the Blackfoot Fair!

What a handsome little guy!

First time at the fair for the little guy and he loved it...can ya tell!

Decker With mommy!

Fun at the Park, Extreme Makeover Home, Lava, and Church!

2010-08-26T16:15:00.009-06:00

Well we have had lots of fun things happen! After my newest little niece Tynsley came my mom took Heidi's kids to the park to give her and Evan time to relax and rest. I met them at the park and it was so much fun! We played softball,soccer, had snacks, played on toys, rode bikes, etc. What a fun relaxing afternoon. Then we just recently got to attend a VIP breakfast for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the Marshall-Spreier Family and it was so neat! Just great food and got to watch the progress of the home. So many wonderful volunteers and it was just a great feeling being there...then Paulie came out and met us. It was really neat. He was very nice. Signed my t-shirt, took pictures, signed a hard hat and gave it to my niece! FUN! What a neat opportunity for our town to come together in service. Then we headed to lava with Heidi and Evan and their kids! It was so fun! Haven't been to Lava in forever!!! Like Highschool!!! The slides were a blast! My niece McKenna and nephew Kyler went up and down the hydro-tubes dozens of times!!! Way to go guys! Fun at the pool, pizza, and some icecream! What a fun day! Thanks so much to the Bringhursts for including us! Beau and I also just talked in church and it went well...phew! Here are a few pictures of our "Big boy" in his church clothes, lava, Decker in his Jumper, and Extreme makeover!

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And the Verdict is.....

2010-08-12T19:51:00.009-06:00

My sweet sister finally had her sweet baby and it is a ....GIRL!!! She is seriously so beautiful just like the rest of their kids. Things went really well and fast! I am so grateful! My mom and I got the kids all ready and dressed went to subway for lunch, headed to the hospital and 2 hours later...Tynsley Bringhurst came! She is beautiful and perfect. 7lbs. 9oz. and 20 inches long! She came out ready to eat and is doing really well...so happy!!! Love you Heid and Ev...ya did good! Here are some pics of the gifts I made Heidi and also the new little one!

Reading books with Grandma Bell in the waiting room!

The kids anxiously awaiting to see what their new sibling will be!!!

nursing cover I made

diaper wipe case I made

How did this little guy get so big!

binkie clips I made

the carseat cover I made!

Our busy little man!

2010-08-11T08:33:00.007-06:00

Well it has flown by and my little Decker James is 4 months old already! After taking him to the doctor we found out that he is doing really well. He weighs 14lbs.and 7oz. He is 25 1/4 in. tall! I had to pack away lots of cute little clothes for some bigger ones. He is so much fun. This little guy brings so much joy to our home. We cannot imagine our lives without him. I am so grateful that we have him and that he is healthy! Decker is smiling and laughing a ton! He has so much personality. He just started eating rice cereal and LOVES it! I can't get in fast enough! He also LOVES showing off and doing trickers with his daddy! He is such a sweet baby and we love him so much. Crazy to think we had him 4 months ago....seems like we have had him forever. All is well with our family. Beau is loving his job at Idaho Central and we LOVE our new home. After the past few weeks and some experiences I have seen I am just so grateful to have my family. The joy they bring to me is so important and I take advantage of each day!

Mommy's little helper while mowing the lawn!

Beau's Birthday at the Lake!

2010-08-02T14:08:00.007-06:00

We had a fun time celebrating my sweetheart's birthday with his family in Bear Lake. My sister in law's grandparents are always so kind to let us go spend a few days in their cabin annually. It happened to fall on Beau's birthday this year and was so fun! We had a Cafe Rio dinner with an amazing eclair cake made by Jill! It was sooooo good. Beau got lots of fun gifts...thanks to everyone! Then we rode 4-wheelers, visited, made hair flowers, and ate really good food! The next day we headed to the beach and it was so fun! It was way hot and even though everyone wore and re-applied sunscreen we got FRIED! So now that it has been a week I can finally function! HAHA!Anyhow...here are some of the fun pictures to share. We loved seeing everyone and spending time with them. We missed Sam, Sheerstie, and Jaylee this year can't wait til next time. LOVE YOU ALL!! Until next year!

Addition to our family and summer fun!

2010-07-22T21:45:00.009-06:00

Decker Laughing! So cute! This is so fun...Decker was just laughing out loud the other day at my friend Jenny's and although it is not the best video quality since it was on my phone..just watch! He gets going pretty good!

I did it...I gave in! My husband has wanted a hunting dog and he is working so hard that I thought I would let him. So we now have Ace! He is an amazing dog. He is 3 years old and he is very well trained. We love him and are so happy he joined our family! He is a German Wire Hair Drathar...and is soooo sweet! We have had a lot of fun just enjoying our summer. I absolutely love how bright and sunny my new house is...pictures soon I promise. I just keep forgetting! Anyhow...Same and Sheerstie were leaving for Montana so we all planned a night out at Texas Roadhouse and at the golfing range. It was a lot of fun and after a few rusty swings I got the golf groove back! YEAH! It was so nice going on a date with my hubby! Also, my sister Heidi is due in 4 weeks with baby number 5 so they have been remodeling kids rooms as it will be a surprise whether we get a boy or a girl!!! Can't wait. I went over last Saturday to help my brother in law paint the girls room and it turned out way cute! Lots of fun...paint everywhere on me! And to top of the summer my sister and I decided to take the kids to Ross Park. As Heidi and I met to start a fun day off we busted up laughing...WE ARE TOTALLY SISTERS! WE HAD ON THE EXACT SAME OUTFIT!!! HAHA! We were in the exact same downeast pink shirt with the wraps my mom got us in Mexico....hilarious. Great minds think a like...I couldn't pick a better twin!!DECKER loved it! It want raining with thunder and lightning in the morning so the kids were bummed. Then the sun came out. We got a late start but stayed til closing as we were like the only people there. We were the ONLY ones in the kiddie pool and like 20 people in the lazy river! It was perfect! So here are a few pictures to share...enjoy! Things are going really well for us and we are loving every minute of it! Tomorrow it my sweethearts birthday! I want him to know how grateful I am to have him as my husband and he is an amazing daddy to Decker. I love you Beau and I am so proud of you! I will post next week as we are heading to Bear Lake with the Eddies to vacation and celebrate beau's birthday!!! The twinner outfits we DIDN'T Plan!! Decker was all smiles. Found this little blankie square for a whopping 3 dollars and had to get it! Decker is such a blankie baby! He loves having a blanket on his face to fall asleep...it has been so hot lately that I hated packing him around with a blanket in 90 degree whether...this is perfect and makes him very happy!

3 months already?

2010-07-09T23:05:00.008-06:00

Wow! So I have not blogged for quite some time...but! I have a reasons! We were in Park City with the Bell family for a week and had a great time seeing the whole fam. We shopped, went to movie, out to eat, fiesta night, not-so-newlywed game, lots of swimming, water fight, BBQ, etc! Then we moved into our new home and did not have internet for the past 2 almost 3 weeks...I have been going through withdrawls! So many fun and wonderful things have taken place. Our little Decker is 3 months. I can't believe it! It has gone by way too fast. He is getting so big! He has had several milestones.
*He had his first time in a swimming pool in Park City on the Bell family trip!
*He is giggling out loud!
*He has found his hands and loves to put them in his mouth!
*He is very strong...loves bouncing and can hold his head up really well!
*He sleeps from 10 pm to 7 or sometimes 7:30 sraight!
*He cues and "tells stories" to his momma and daddy...he loves to talk!
*He celebrated his first 4th of July!
Those are just a few of the wonderful joys we have had recently. We are in our new home and it has been wonderful. We have things all settled and put away and it is so nice. I will have to post some pictures soon! Decker loves his new home...it is so bright compared to living in the basement and he loves it! Beau is doing really well at work and is such a hard worker. He is doing all he can to provide for us and we love him for it. I am so grateful I get to stay at home with Decker and be a mommy. He is so much fun and I love him so much! Here are a few pictures to show you how fast our little guy is growing up!

BLESSING AND BAPTISM!

2010-06-08T19:12:00.008-06:00

This past weekend was a special one! My niece McKenna was baptized on Saturday and then the next day was our little Decker's baby blessing! What a neat experience. It was our last fast and testimony meeting in this ward before we move...sad, but exciting as well! Beau gave a beautiful blessing and the spirit was so strong. I of course was hoping that my sweet little boy would be quiet and content during his daddy's blessing and wow! Why did I worry! Beau said the minute he started he heard his binky fall to the floor, and he was silent the whole blessing. After Beau said Amen he opened his eyes and Decker was wide awake the whole time and smiling! What a blessing! He really is such a good baby! After the blessing my mom helped me organize a picnic at the park and everyone brought salads and desserts to share. It was beautiful weather! Things were perfect and couldn't have gone better. So many family there to support. Decker is so fortunate and very loved! The next morning bright and early we headed to the Children's Clinic as it was his 2 month check! SAD!! He was so happy and smiling as we waited. Then he was so brave and got his shots...tears from him and mommy! Then he settled right down and slept for like 4 hours. Poor little guy! Anyhow...we are busy busy trying to finish things on the house to move in and working on packing up everything...we have WAY TOO MUCH STUFF!!! Here are some pics to share!

The latest!

2010-06-02T16:18:00.005-06:00

Well we have been busy attending dance recitals, and much more! Things are going really well. We are moving right along with the house hoping to get in soon! The inspection and appraisal are this week! YEAH! I am going to start packing! Not the funnest, but so worth it! Anyhow...Decker is getting so big so quickly. We are loving every minute of it! This past weekend I stayed at my parents as Beau was on the Annual Fishing Trip with his brothers and it was so fun! We got spoiled! Also, Mandy and Shawn were staying at my parents too so it was a party! Their kids got to meet cousin Decker for the first time! What a fun set of memories! Monday we headed with Eddie's to meet daddy at Rigby cemetary for traditional ceremony and Eddie family picnic! It was fun to see everyone and show little Decker off! Then we had a BBQ with my parents and Travis and Denise and kids! Fun games to follow! All in all we had a wonderful holiday weekend filled with fun, family, and memories! Here are some pictures to share!

WE DID WHAT!?

2010-05-25T13:04:00.002-06:00

WE DID IT! We bought our first home. It is a beautiful home and although we weren't seriously looking, luckily my friend from work opened her mouth and sent us on our way to a great deal by her parents. It is amazing how Heavenly Father knows exactly where we need to be and when! He definitely had a hand in this situation. We now are blessed with a beautiful home to raise our family in a wonderful neighborhood! It is Brick, clean, new carpet, new kitchen pergo, new appliances, big nice fenced yard, shed, garage, air conditioning, sprinkler system, etc! It was an incredible deal that fell into our laps and we are so blessed. To have Beau just graduated with an amazing job that he loves, our son here healthy and growing, and two very supportive families who are so willing to help in anyway with anything. Now.... A HOME! I couldn't be happier. There are some things in life that the fall into place and feel so right. We are so excited and will post some pics soon! Thanks to everyone who played a part in this huge milestone in our lives. Especially the Eslinger's and Missy! I owe you!

Photo Shoot!

2010-05-20T11:43:00.005-06:00

Okay so I have had these for a while...Decker was only a week old when we took this photos, and he is now 6 weeks so I figured I needed to get on it!!! HAHA! Anyhow...y brother in law does some photography and took these shots. It went really well and Decker was a trooper! These aren't even edited yet, and I think they are great. So...here ya go! These are just a few of our favorites.

Couldn't be more proud!

2010-05-17T10:18:00.006-06:00

Well I have been slacking! I have had pics to post and blog about for a while now...but here I finally go! Beau finally made it! We couldn't be happier and I honestly couldn't be more proud of him! Beau graduated from ISU with a Bachelor's in Business Management. It was so much fun to attend the events planned by ISU as well as the College of Business. Thank you also for all those who helped with his family party/food! We love you all and appreciate all the support you have given Beau and I. Beau, I am so proud of you and all your hardwork! Thank you for working so hard to get a good job...before graduation! You are a wonderful husband, daddy, and provider! I love you!Here are a few pictures to share of some fun times and graduation!

Beau and the ISU ARCH!

Cousin Kyler with Decker!

Our little Jock!

Decker's favorite pacifier...DADDY's FINGER!

Our little family! WOOHOOO DAD!

Beau and Felix

Aunt Jylisha and Decker at Graduation lunch!

Beau and his cake from my parents!

Beau and his parents...thanks for all your support! We love you!

Beau and his cousing Bridgette! Both graduates!

More Pics of the little guy, Lacrosse, and Ear Piercing!

2010-05-03T18:37:00.005-06:00

We have had so much fun taking pictures of our little one! He is such a blessing! We love having him in our home! Still such an amazing baby...hardly ever cries, and is finally growing! At his two week appointment he was 8lbs. and 21 1/4 inches long and soooooooooooooooooooooo much fun!!! He is finally in size 1 diapers...not because he outgrew the newborns, but because mom and dad decided we are not buying any more packages of newborns...we have tons of 1's and it is time!! Anyhow...he is our little bundle of joy! Here are a few pictures of him!

My nephew Treyton had some Lacrosse games in town and it was so fun to watch him. He is really good and quick! He scored 3 goals in both games I went to! They live in Boise so it was really fun to watch since we don't normally get to support regularly!

My niece McKenna got her ears pierced this past weekend...she is turning 8 this month and so she finally got to get them done! I was lucky enough to be with them at the mall! It was fun! Congrats McKenna!

First Bath!

2010-04-20T15:48:00.005-06:00

Decker got his first bath Thursday April 15! He was only 8 days old! Here are some pics! At first he wasn't sure about it...but then he was wide awake, content, and liked it! Had a couple baths since and he loves them!! He is already growing and changing so fast. He has his two week appointment to the doctor and has to get circumsized in two days....sad day for mommy!

Decker and Visitors!

2010-04-13T22:41:00.003-06:00

Well as you will be able to see our little guy is VERY VERY loved. It is hard not to! He has had so many visits from friends,cousins, grandparents, and more! We are so proud of our little guy. He is an absolute doll and he adds so much to our family. We already cannot imagine life without him. Beau is working so hard to find a job and finish school so I can stay home with our little guy! What a blessing it is to be a mommy! Beau and I are having so much fun! He is already sleeping through the night...I wake him 1 time to feed and he is such a good little eater! Anyhow...here are some photos!

Three in our Family!

2010-04-10T16:04:00.012-06:00

DECKER JAMES EDDIE
Born April 7,2010 at 7:39AM
7 lbs. 11 oz. 20 inches long

We have three in our little family now! We went into the hospital on Monday April 5 at 6:00 pm. We had no idea how familiar we were going to be with that room come baby time! They brought me in and started my IV and then placed pills to help thin my cervix every 4 hours....4 doses and still no dialation. Then Tuesday morning after several walks and bounces on the big ball ...still no progress. Tuesday at about noon he broke my water and started pitossin. Tuesday night I finally got an epideral to help with pain. I was on level 16 of Pitossin and having contractions back to back I was at a 3. The baby's heart rate went down rapidly and several nurses and doctors came in strapped oxygen to me and told me to get on my hands and knees...they got it to come up finally and immediately took me off pitossin because the baby couldn't handle such hard and close contractions. The doctor then came and inserted a monitor to attach to my uterus to monitor how hard the contractions were. They also inserted a head lead to the baby to help us monitor his heartbeat. I was so upset and worried by this point I thought this little guy wouldn't make it. Everything was working in my body except I couldn't dialate. Finally early Wedensday morning and after several hours of hard labor....at 3:00 AM the nurse came in and said my doctor wanted to hold of C-Section for 1 more hour and then perform C-section if no progress...so we filled out all the paperwork and I cried. I wanted to have him regularly...after this long. We prayed harder than ever before. Then after some pain the nurse came in at 4:00 am and said the best thing ever....YOU DIALATED TO A 5. I had progressed 2 cm in only 45 minutes. The C-Section was off!!! The contractions got harder as they increased my pitossin level back up to 28 (which is the max offered). At about 6:00 AM my doctor came in and I had dialated to a 7! YEAH! I was making up for lost time! My doctor had me give a couple of pushes and said we have about an hour. He left to go do a surgery in the hospital and said he would be back to deliver. Just about 5 minutes after he left I knew I needed to push. I was in a lot of pain so the Resident doctor came in and then said,"She is at a 9 call Dr. Jones and try to catch him before surgery starts." So...they called him and my doctor left some lady in her surgery to come deliver. This didn't leave time for another dose of my epidural and it was completely warn off by now...but as Doctor Jones walked in minutes later I was complete and at a 10! Time to push...no time for epidural! It was really hard and intense. Decker was diagonal and posterior which is why I couldn't dialate. He couldn't get down the birth canal far enough to dialate. The cord was also around his neck. The doctor worked so hard to turn him and after several attempts with the forceps he got the vacuum...about 20 hard pushes later little Decker came. It was the most pain I have ever felt. I now think about it and I am grateful I got to feel the pain so I knew how badly I wanted him in my arms and how hard I had to work to get him there. I was in hard labor for 19 1/2 hours, 37 hours Total in the labor unit, and stayed 3 nights and 4 days in the hospital...and it was so worth it. Our little guy is beautiful. We took him for his check up today and the doctor couldn't believe his hematoma (swelling and blood) on his head was almost gone. He looks so much better and is such a healthy little boy. We are so blessed to have him and Beau and I have never been closer. I know that my Heavenly Father had a hand in our experience...now we can enjoy the joy after the pain. Beau was such a good goach. He was by my side the entire way encouraging and comforting me. He stayed at the hospital with us every night. He is such a strength to me and I love him. Our little family is doing so well.
These are some pictures that show our special experience.

Here is Decker sun-bathing with daddy! He was jaundice so the doctor reccomended some UV rays!

My 38 week cleaning!

2010-03-26T17:51:00.003-06:00

Well I owe a huge THANK YOU to my amazing mother! She showed up at my house lastnight with all her cleaning supplies and cleaned my house... DEEP cleaned!She is an amazing mom! I hope you know how grateful I am to have you mom. You are so giving of your time and talents. You are truly one of the most giving people I know.You have done so much to help us get ready for our little guy to come! What a blessing family is. Thank you to everyone and all their love and support. My apartment is now cleaner than it has ever been and I feel like I could go anytime and be okay! Also, here is a recent pic of the belly!

Best Mom EVER!
Me on March 25,2010 at 38 weeks!

Update!

2010-03-23T20:44:00.003-06:00

Well! I am 38 weeks this Friday and I went to the Doctor today!!! He said I am starting to dilate and I am thinning. He is out of town this weekend...so I am going to do EVERYTHING I can to hold this little guy in me until Monday! I go back into the doctor Monday morning and he expressed that he thinks we could have a baby next week! If I haven't gone on my own by next Friday April 2nd he is going to schedule to enduce me! CRAZY! Beau and I are so so excited to finally have our little guy come join our family and be able to hold him and love him! We feel so blessed. I am so grateful that I am entrusted with a baby and I pray that everything goes well! I will keep you posted and updated...as for now! Pray I don't go til at the soonest MONDAY! I want my doctor to deliver!!! This week is my last full week at work and it is getting quite a bit tougher as I can feel my little guy is getting close! I am so excited to get a break from work, but I am also sad...I have so many wonderful people I have met and they have truly touched my life! I may still plan to work a couple hours on Monday and Tuesday depending on what the doctor thinks. We will see! I will also try to get some recent pictures on here....the nursery is packed full of so many cute things! I think he has more clothes and blankets and EVERYTHING than his parents do! He is going to be one stylish little guy! Thanks for everyone's love and support. Please keep our little boy and his delivery in your prayers! We are ALMOST THERE!!!! YEAHHHH!!!!!!!

Baby Shower!

2010-03-08T22:16:00.001-07:00

My mom and sisters/sister in laws gave me an amazing baby shower for our little Decker! It was so much fun and I loved seeing several friends and family members. I feel so blessed to have so much support. I got so many wonderful gifts and really want to thank everyone who was involved...I couldn't have asked for anything more! Now it is countdown time until our little Decker will be able to wear all his cute clothes and shoes and use all his nice blankets and other gifts. I feel so blessed.