Lookin' "DISTINGUISHED"

I was in the office working when Jaxon came in quietly. I was paying a ttention to my work instead of him until he asked, "Mom, do I look distinguished?" I about rolled off my chair. I asked him where he learned such a big word and he said, "I just learned it from Little Bear, Mom." He is definatley my distinguished little boy in Daddy's cowboy boots and his Buzz Lightyear sunglasses!

Takin' care of Mommy

Jaxon is such a sweet boy. While I was in the shower, he decided that I would need a snack when I got out. He made this delicious plate of goodies.

Watch out for those elbows!

Last Thursday Madison came home from school with a bruise on her cheek and told me that she got hurt at school. One of her little boy friends was running for the soccer ball when he accidentally slammed his elbow into her face. She seemed okay, but just wanted to rest. Throughout the day she kept telling me things that were bothering her:headache, neck hurts, tingling hands, weak legs, seeing white spots. We kept a close watch on her, but when about 9:30 pm rolled around, she started getting sick and threw up. That was the last straw. Off to the ER we went! She didn't want to go, but we packed her up into the car in jammies, slippers, princess blanket and her "kitty". The doctor said she did have a concussion and to keep a close watch on her through the night. She is doing fine now.

Apparently, kindergarten is more brutal than I imagined!

My camera was broken at the time, so this is a picture of her bruise today. It was much worse a few days ago.

Snowing in Spring!

Jaxon NEEDED to go outside this morning after it snowed. He said he had to build a snowball. I tried to tell him that it was cold and that he needed more snow than that to make snow balls, but he didn't care. He stomped around the house in his snow boots until I let him out.


Here he is in all his snow with the springtime gardening toys trying to build a snowball.


Let's catch those invisible flakes. (It's not snowing anymore)



Gotta have hot chocolate after a long day in the snow. (abt. 5 min.)

Inspiring Broadway Stars!

Madison and her cousin Harlee have been involved in a youth theater program. They just performed Annie jr. They had so much fun and did such a good job. I am proud of her.

As a result of the play, when I ask my kids to pick up there toys and such, they say, "Yes Ms. Hannigan!" I just may feed them cold mush for breakfast!

Backstage-waiting 'til their cue to go on.

May(Madison), Annie(Sophia), April (Harlee)

At the end of the play.

They both got flowers for the the wonderful job they did.

One year ago..

Kenny Christensen baptized him.
Verl Doman did the confirmation.



It was just over a year ago when John (daddy) made the decision to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He chose Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007 for the special day. Madison sang I Am A Child of God. It was an amazing day to reflect upon our Savior and the sacrifices he made for us. John sacrificed a lot to be baptized and I am so proud of him.


Our family couldn't be any happier that we can someday (hopefully sooner than later) be sealed together forever in the temple.

Family Easter Picnic

Madison showing off her sack of goods!


Jaxon searching hard on those blades of grass.


Alli found one!


Tiny little Kanyon (cousin), too cold to move!


Ready set go!

We all went to Kestin and Nates due to colder weather, but we still did an outside egg hunt. All the men hid the eggs at the school across the street. Leave it to the men to hide eggs for little kids around the entire school instead of in a small area, so we could all freeze our buns off while we were hunting for an hour!


The kids had fun and got a ton of candy to add to the basket full at home.

Easter Saturday

On the hunt!
Alli found what she wanted-Jellybeans!
I've got to crack this egg open!!
oh yea! Jackpot!
Let's dig in!


The Easter bunny visited us a day early because we have church at 9:00 am. We tried to focus more on the resurrection of Christ on Sunday. How do you think that went with three toddlers?

Coloring Eggs

We colored 2 dozen eggs. Only a few cracks! We tried the shiny foil eggs. Very cool and very sticky! Alli was playing the Easter Bunny because she was not so gentle with the eggs.

My little Bakers

Alli and Jaxon were helping mommy bake some brownies. I believe they did more licking than anything. Anybody want a chocolate kiss?!

Let it Snow!

The snowman is dadddy. Can you see the resemblence?

The kids had so much fun in the snow. We were outside for about an hour and a half and I had to make them come in. We are lucky to have a hill right next to our house that works perfect for sledding. They had a blast using the snow paints that Papa and Grandma Carol gave to them for Christmas. They are little artists!

Merry Christmas!

Allyson was the first one up investigating everybody's toys. She loves her new baby that Santa brought her. Jaxon's favorite was his Geotrax set. He was freaking out! He also loved hsi very own tape measurer, just like daddy's. Madison was a very lucky girl this year because she finally got a Baby Alive. She has been asking for one for 2 years now. Santa sure is nice!

Here Rudolph, come on boy!

Madison made reindeer food at school. It's a mix of oats and glitter to help lead Rudolph to our house. Sure hope he finds us or the stockings will be empty!

Indians and Pirates and Kisses, Oh my!

Halloween 2007. Trick or treat!

Madison and her little papoose are so cute, but I will tell you what-next time I decide to sew costumes I will be starting earlier instead of finishing them on Halloween Eve.

Jaxon absolutely had to have a pirate on his shoulder, 'cause pirates always have pirates on their shoulders. Argh!

Alli is cute enough to eat! This Hershey's Kiss was a D.I. special that was a must have.