Grandma Salmon

I've been thinking about my Grandparents a lot lately. I don't get over to visit them often. It is a bit stressful visiting with all the kiddo's in tow. Last week after church Keaton and I drove out to visit them. When I first saw them I was a bit sad because I realized how much time has gone on since my last visit. Then I decided to make the best of my visit and move on. Grandma had a bunch of crafts that she was trying to figure out how to divvy up for the kids for Christmas. I stepped in and helped her out. It was nice to work together as a team to get the job done. As I look back at my younger years I can see how my Grandma helped shape who I am today. Some of the memories I have with her are.....cake decorating, painting ceramics, oil painting, Christmas decorating, Easter egg hunts, candy making, puzzles, sleep overs, working at the swap meet, loving all her jewelry, getting tickled by her long finger nails, all the help she gave me with Keaton while I was a single mom, french braids, taking me out to drive, going to the Disney movies, cracking walnuts, getting calendars, thoughtful cards for birthdays and holidays, and I suppose I could go on and on. I am thinking that I need to visit more often and not only rely on phone calls. I love her.

Carter turned 4

FOUR, my baby turned 4! The night before his b-day I was getting a bit sad to think he was having another birthday. My kids are all growing up and I miss the little guys. I love the new big guys but you know what I mean. Carter was not sad whatsoever. He was waiting for his b-day to arrive FOREVER according to him.

Checking out his b-day cake (can you tell it is a pirate? Not my best work but hey he loved it, that's all that matters : )
Carter is such a loving boy. He brings our home so much happiness. He loves his brothers like crazy. They in turn love him back ten fold. He is getting so grown up I just can't believe it.

Blue eyed Talon

It has been fun going back through pictures tonight. I am way behind and out of order on my blog but hey, at least I am posting something : ) I came across this pic of Talon from 2010 at Lagoon. He looks a bit tired but I just love my blue eyed Talon. What a handsome boy!

Pumpkin carving 2011

Rick working quickly to get his pumpkin finished so he could help the little guys. Keaton is obsessed with BYU so of course he crafted up a Y. We started carving pretty late so after everyone was in bed Keaton and I stayed up and finished all of the pumpkins. It is fun that he likes to get involved with all the goings on. He gets in there and finishes up the job!
Looks like I am the gut scraper for the pumpkins. We ended up with so many pumpkins this year. We had quit a few places we went for activities. It was fun to have a bunch of them all lit up though.
Carter was creep-ed out by the guts. I did have him try to do it, but it ended up being my job. He thought it was pretty cool to come up with something for me to cut out.
Talon had lots of fun ideas for his pumpkin. He did a great job getting the guts out of his. I think the boys enjoy all the fun traditions we have for the holidays.

Talon turned 7 in July

Holy cow.....clear back in July Talon turned 7. Normally I make pancakes in the shape of # of their birthday, but an Eggo's had to do that morning. I redeemed myself and made them another morning. He still had fun being the center of attention for his birthday song and candle blowing : ) Awe, I wonder what he wished for? Wowzers.....I still can't believe he is 7 already.

Going on an adventure

This was so cute.....Carter filled his backpack up with all kinds of trinkets and treasures. He had his hat on that I brought back from England and was sporting a fully coordinated outfit. He looked so stinkin cute.
He would wander around a bit and then unzip his backpack, chose something to play with for a bit then load it all back up again.
I have had such a great time being able to spend so much one on one time with him. He brings me so much joy. Love ya buddy!

Carter having fun on Western day

Here is Carter singing a cute song about cowboys. He has so much fun in his class. It is cute to see him interacting and making friends. He is a social butterfly. I like this back view. He was so into the assembly.
Not looking so happy here. I think he was waiting patiently for me to get the camera ready.
Here's the cute boy I love to bits. He was thrilled to be a cowboy for a day!!!