Yogurt is Yummy

I've been trying to teach Ethan how to feed himself. He's enjoying it a lot, but it's hard because I always have to clean up a big mess. One afternoon I had him eat some yogurt, which he loves. I poured into a bowl because it was too hard for him to get out of the cup it came in so this was the outcome when he was all done. I'm afraid almost all of it made it everywhere but his mouth! He wanted to get out! Can't you tell?
And then we found a smile! I love this picture!

Pajama Time

I bought these pajamas for Ethan when he wasn't even a year yet and when I got some hand-me-downs from my Aunt's friend there were the same pajamas for Ali's size so we took some pictures of my two cuties together. If you can't tell my mom was getting him to smile at her but not at me! I love little kids in pajamas!

*My Twins*

Roger loves to have Ethan match him! And I think it's adorable! They are two good lookin' guys!! They were both enjoying lunch together so I thought I'd get a couple shots of them together. Ethan is saying cheese in this first one! haha Ethan watching his dad eat chicken!

During Soccer Season

We took soccer pictures for a couple of the youth soccer teams here in Moses Lake. While we were taking one team's photos Roger came along and hung out with my aunt and uncle with the kids and took some pictures of them playing around on the field. Here is Webb holding Aliana.
Ethan playing with Becca, my cousin.
He loves soccer already!
Trying to climb up on the bench!! Look at that cute bum! Haha

Happy Anniversary!

Three years ago today Roger and I were sealed in the Columbia River Temple for time and all eternity. I will never forget that extremely emotional day. It is one I will always remember. I had stayed in Tri-Cities the night before to get ready and beat everyone to the temple so while I was sitting there waiting I broke down. When Roger got there and realized I was a mess with huge tears he was so worried I wasn't ready, but that was not the case at all. I had wanted everything to be so perfect and how could it be when my mom wasn't there yet to help me with my dress? The temple president allowed my dad to give me a father's blessing so that I would be able to be comforted and know that it was going to be okay. After that I was so ready to get sealed to Roger. He was so amazing that day and so loving. I love going to the temple with him because I feel so at peace with everything and the look in his eyes makes my heart melt. I am so lucky to have Roger in my life.
When Roger returned from his mission and we started dating he got called to teach gospel essentials and when I sat in his class for his first lesson I knew he was the one I wanted to marry. He knew so much about the scriptures and I could see his passion for the gospel. It was something I had always wanted to find in a mate and he had it. Roger helps me want to learn so much more about the church. I love that even though he's a convert to the church he has so much knowledge of the gospel because he chose to study so much on his mission. I mean he memorized all of the scriptures they were supposed to on the mission and more. When he talks with my family about the gospel I get so happy because half of the things they talk about I don't know much about and am always wanting to learn more.

The gospel is a big part of Roger's life and I believe it helps him to succeed in the things he puts his all into. He knows how to comfort me and knows when I am sad. Roger always has an optimistic outlook on things when I am down in the dumps. He helps me to see that our life will only get better each day we keep living it together. I know he can get a good degree in whatever his heart desires and provide well for our family, because once he knows what he wants he fights for it.

He is an amazing father. I will never forget the way he looked at Ethan and Aliana when they were born. You could see the love he had for them in his eyes. He continues to show it daily by playing with them, talking with them, and laughing with them. Ethan adores him just as much and misses him when he's gone. He is so patient with the kids as well. For example, today Aliana cried for an hour and a half while my mom and I were on a photo shoot. She wouldn't take the formula. Surprise, Surprise. I know it can be frustrating to have a baby crying that much, but Roger stuck through it.

I love my husband so much and I know I wouldn't be the woman I am today without him. He keeps me going day to day. Life can only continue to get better! Roger you are the best! I LOVE YOU!

Aliana is Beautiful

I love this picture! I haven't posted it because it was posted on my mom's blog. I decided that not everyone has gone there so I thought I'd post it on my own! She was a month old when this was taken. She has grown so much since and I will post more recent photos later this week. She is an angel and continues to do new things each day. Lately she has been giggling and it is adorable. She always wakes up in the morning with a smiling face. I love her so much!

Hot Chocolate Anyone?

Yesterday Ivory, Ben's girlfriend, got into town from Ellensburg and was at the house. My mom bought a hot chocolate maker this week so we were telling Ivory how good it was when I decided to make some so she could taste it herself. The Hot Cocoa maker heats and froths the drink for you so you just have to add ingredients and push start. I guess I did something wrong because it just didn't taste the same as it did when my mom made it the day before so no one really liked theirs. Well I moved Kaitlin's cup towards the sink and we went to go watch a movie. Half way through the movie Ethan wakes up from his nap. Kaitlin went and got him for me and when she brought him down he sat and watched the movie for a minute then he decides he can't sit still and he goes into the kitchen. I kept saying, "Ethan, come here. Where are you?" A couple minutes later he comes in with Kaitlin's mug and he had hot chocolate (well it was cold by then) from head to toe. I'm not joking he had pulled the mug off the counter and it soaked him! His eyelashes were even drenched! I do have to say he smelled really good. I was feeding Aliana so Ivory went and gave him a bath, but it was so funny that he didn't even knock off the mug but instead grabbed it and poured it over his head. He looked so proud of himself too like, "Look mom I got you some hot chocolate." I love my boy!