FATHER'S DAY

I am still working on my father's day gift. Here is a peek at what we are doing...

Memorial Day BBQ

For Memorial Day we celebrated by having a BBQ with some friends. We really had a great time. I am so grateful that we have a holiday to reflect upon the sacrifices that brave people have made to keep us free. We do live in a great country full of wonderful people. Hopefully we can all do our part in making our country a better place to live.



Addy's ready to eat.

Swimming in the pool. The kids had a great time in the water.

Our friend Kipp taking a snooze.

Taylor being launched into the air. He was so happy that I was able to get a picture of this.

Addy's had a long day and is tired.

Black Male

I just couldn't help sharing some pictures, but first I have to tell them about them. Sundays can be hard days at times at our house. Dad is gone all day and well, mom is boring because I am tired from wrestling 4 kids all day. Our activities in our house are different on Sundays because we feel that Sunday really is a time to focus on our Savior. Our kids don't watch TV except for scripture movies. They don't ride bikes, play in the water, or go crazy (Yeah Right!) But they do sometimes find some interesting ways to keep themselves occupied. I am sure that this idea was all Bailey's idea. She has a way to convince her brothers to do things that they wouldn't do otherwise. I am sure that she bribes them with money or candy. So they came down stairs and said we want to so a show for you. The first glimpse that I had a grabbed my camera because I realized that this was going to be a good one - I had no idea how good! I was laughing so hard.
So..... They decided to dress up in each others clothes. Here we go to the fashion show.......
First we have Addy. She is wearing Taylor's Brown Hoodie that hangs to her ankles. She is also wearing a hat that use to be Parker's that actually fits her just right.


Up next we have Taylor. He is wearing a long sleeve green shirt of Parker's (which by the way looks like it came right out of the dirty clothes). He was also able to squeeze his skinny bottom into a pair of Parker's Shorts (Which by the way are probably a 3T). To top it all off, he had to try on one of Addy's diapers. If he only knew what he was doing. He toped it all off with a broken butterfly net that is neatly placed upon his head.



And last but not least we have Parker. He went Addy all the way.
He is showing Addy's diaper cover that she had wore under her dress. He is also wearing a pink Blue's Clues PJ top that doesn't seem to completely go on. (We need to work on the modesty issue in our house!). He is also wearing a cute little hat that snugly fits around his chin that belongs to Addy's stuffed teddy bear.


Thank yo to all of the participants. I can see it now Taylor or Parker are going to graduate from high school and up flashes one of these pictures saying we are so proud of you!! Just kidding. I think that looking back at this blog will be embarrassing enough.

By the way, I asked 4 year old Parker what he thinks about the picture of him. He looked at it and said, "it looks not awesome."

Dixon May Fair Fun

These are some pictures from the May Fair and from the parade. We go every year. Usually the kids are in the parade but this year we were all able to watch together as a family.

Taylor really wanted to go on the Ferris Wheel. He was feeling pretty brave. Bailey went with him. He kept his eyes close the entire time.

Me and Addy at the Parade. It was HOT!

Parker and Taylor - Just as Happy as can be.

Our yearly picture by the entrance.


She is pretty sleepy.

Taylor calling for the pigs. Taylor and Parker both did the Pig calling contest. Parker took forth place in his age division.

My 7 Year Old..

Taylor turned 7 on the 14th of May. It is really hard to believe. It seems like yesterday that I brought this cute little boy home from the hospital. He has been a great boy and I am so blessed to be his mother. He is very caring and loves to hug me - when no one is looking of course. He can build anything out of Legos or Kenex. He is a great help to me with Adelyn. He loves her so much. He is just so darn cute. His smile has always melted my heart since the day he was born. I love that he always wants to know more about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Happy Birthday Taylor!!!! I love you so very much.

Primary Family Temple Trip

Our ward had a Primary Family Temple trip. We were able to go to the temple with our kidos and walk around the temple. The Sacramento temple is small, but it is so amazing. It was a hot day! A member of the temple presidency met us outside and talked to the children about how special the temple is. We then had a picnic under the huge Oak trees. It was a great day to spend with our kids. Taylor really wanted to go inside. After we were all finished eating our lunch, the kids and I went in our air conditioned car. Tom took Taylor into the foyer. He showed him where people's shoes go and explained to him about being reverent. It was a great opportunity for Taylor to feel how calm and peaceful it is inside the temple. We were able to tell him why it is important for us to practice reverence when we are at church so one day he can go to the house of the Lord and feel his love and spirit.

Taylor and Tom

This beautiful girl is growing up

An attempt at a family picture-Doesn't Parker look thrilled

He was feeling a little better here because he was able to stick his hands in the fountain

Me and my cute little kids. They really do bring so much joy to my life

Taylor in the car on the way to the temple

A rare moment when Adelyn is holding still for a split second.

Date Night

George and Heidi
Tom and George
Me and My Sweet Heart
Tom's Parents- Fred and Linda

We were able to attend a dinner honoring our brother-in-law, George. He received a scholarship in behalf of a fallen marine. The scholarship was for disabled vets. George had to have an early retirement from the Air Force because of an injury that he had while he was in Iraq. The dinner was at the Fire House in Old Town Sacramento. It was a very touching night. I am so grateful for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our freedoms. We live in an amazing country.