Sam is 5

I can't believe my little butter's is 5 years old! Sam is the sweetest most sensitive little guy I know and I am so grateful for that. He always wants to make sure that everyone is happy. If you compliment someone he makes sure he compliments everyone else so they don't feel left out. I love his random loves and hugs and his tender smiles. If Sam could be anything right now I'm sure he would tell you he'd be a Power Ranger with an Omnitrix watch (Ben 10 toy). He loves to work on his reading and counting. He is also a great little bike rider (just like his dad). He can't wait to start racing next month! He loves the color red and everything Utah (we brain washed him early). Sam is also a pretty good soccer player when he's not fighting pretend bad guys or flying like an airplane on the field. He loves his sister so much and I have to remind him every day that he can't wake her up from her nap to play.

This year Sam celebrated his birthday the whole month almost (he's taking after his Nana Jojo). This was the first year I gave him a party for just friends. It was small and he loved it. Water games, decorating their own cupcakes, and presents - and everyone was still happy at the end of the party - success! We also had our normal family swim party. He wanted a Ben 10 birthday which was a little bit of a challenge since I didn't even know what Ben 10 was, but I was able to produce a Humungousaur cake.

Filling their water guns for a water fight.

Decorating their own cupcakes to take home.

Yes - we got him a guinea pig. He named him Spike.

Berg figured out the candy thing pretty fast - so cute!

Jackpot! :)

The cake

Pictures of the Kids

So I decided the other day that I was going to try and take the kids pictures this year instead of paying to have them done. I still haven't decided if I'm going to have someone else take them. I think I was able to get a couple of ok ones, but I still don't know enough to get the exact look I want. Plus, I swear the kids always smile better and photograph easier when I'm not taking the picture. I can't believe Sam is already 5 and Ellie is almost 3 - it has gone by way too fast! I'll post pics from Sam's birthday later. :)

Sam Riding with No Training Wheels

At the end of July beginning of August Sam decided he wanted to ride his bike without the training wheels. He seriously just hopped on the bike and started riding. Here is a video from that night. First thing he said to Drew was "Dad now I can start racing with you!" - he is so dang cute! :)

Round Valley & Solitude Midweek Series

Here are some of my pics from two of Drew's last races. I swear I'm going to get caught up on my blogging one of these days. :)