Eight is GREAT!

Jasper turned eight yesterday.  We had a super busy day...but we fit in a donut breakfast, Jacks soccer game, a Turkey Trot, Lunch with all my Family and most importantly the Baptism. We are so proud of Jasper.  He was so excited to get his scriptures and his scout shirt.  I am so thankful for all our family that was able to come.  So many helped out by giving talks, prayers or helping with music.  My sister, BIL and nephew did an awesome musical number.  We feel so blessed to be loved by so many!!

The computer is being slow!! I wanted to add more pics....maybe tomorrow!!

I year old!

We always do donuts for birthday breakfasts. We've yet to find the best place in our new area. These ones were OK, but a dozen for $12....i don't think so!!


Here is the cake I made for the birthday party. I also made little cupcakes, I was getting too tired, and you can tell...they might not have been to pretty but they were dang good to eat!

Wade was a good sport and hung up the Christmas lights, we need to work on getting more lights in the back yard.  Here he is showing off, and Gavin drooling over the cake!

Here is Oakley waiting for the guests to arrive! This was probably his happiest moment all night long.

Blowing out the birthday candle and being held down so he didn't burn his hands...

Here he is wondering why that cupcake was so small :)

All the kids and a few brave Moms playing fruit basket.

Opening gifts from Grandma & Grandpa Eagar

Cousin Shelby helping open more presents.

My Grandparents, we are lucky enough to live just two miles away. So glad they could come to the party!!

Happy 10th Birthday Jack

Thought I'd better get the last birthday party on here, before we move on to Oakleys tomorrow.  Im behind as usual....its not got ease up anytime soon Im afraid...

On Jacks Birthday we had Grandparents over for dinner.  We made pizza's and celebrated with pumpkin/carmel flan and pumkin spice ice cream. We'd never made either and they turned out delish. The flan wasnt very pretty but tasted great.

Jack wanted legos so we took him to the store and he loaded up!  He also ended up with a bunch of cash and gift cards. He bought more legos, a wii game and a watch.

I only do a friends party every couple years or so...We decided on a camping theme...
The Invites

The Cake

The Set up

The Fire

The Friends

The GPS hunt

The Marshmello Shooters

The Happy Birthday blowout

The Goodie bags

Of course I was terrified at the beginning when we had the fire going. I was sure someone would get burned, but the fire burned low by the time most of the kids arrived, perfect for roasting their hot dogs. There were a few tense moments when kids smores fired up...but it went well.  We started the party at 6 and went till 10, that was too late. I should have started at 5 or even 4:30. But for all we did 4 hours was enough time, we just had a few kids fall asleep watching the movie.  After our short dinner, the kids did a quick GPS hunt that gave them all the pieces to the marshmello guns. When they had them all together they had a war and shot marshmellos e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e. Then we did presents and ate the awesome Marshmello cake. I got the idea here. The kids then settled in and watched ET.  We set it up with a projector and an old slide show screen. Jack had an awesome time and I was happy with how it all went down!

Wade's B-day....

I am a little behind lately. We celebrated Wades 35th a couple weeks ago. Had the Eagar clan over for Sunday dinner and cake & ice cream. It was all delish. I made this Chocolate German Cake. To die for I tell you! Anyway here are a few pics from the evening.
Garth likes to say "CHEESE" when you take his picture, get a goofy smile every time!
Wade and his Grandma Eagar.


Garth kissing his cousin Shelby -Wades Dad in the background.

Wade's sis Jen and her hubby Russ.

Ta Da... The Cake, it was sooooo good!!

Wade and his new guitar, he is excited to start learning to play. Just needs to find the time.

happy birthday gavin!

too much going on,
my brain is on overload.

I need a break,
I think its coming.

I have a zillion things to do today,
but I need a release......



We had an awesome weekend. Camping in the cold & rain. But the company more than made up for the yucky weather (which really wasn't that bad). Burrs and Nichols..... anytime, anyplace! I have not one pic to share. But there were bike rides, moto rides, book reading & fire making. There was a few owies, some great/annoying neighbor's, good food and thankfully no bugs. Maybe if you check here in the next couple days you'll find a few pictures. Hopefully none of me, but maybe a few of the kids! Oh and Jack is so proud he is finally riding the moto with no training wheels. HUGE here people its a huge accomplishment, and he is so proud.



Monday evening we had a Memorial Day/ Birthday swim party with the Broderick's {my mom's family} Tons of great food and a fun time swimming. We celebrated Gavins 3rd Birthday. He is getting so grown up. He loaded up on the presents and had a ton of fun.

LOVING his smile in this picture. He cut the inside of his mouth pretty bad when we were camping. If it had been anywhere else besides the inside of his mouth he would have needed a few stitches but stitches don't go there.....so he has a huge swollen lip and a pretty gross sore on the inside. Anyway, he hasn't been able to smile since. I think all the cake and the amount of toys he got for presents seemed to have broken through the sad grimace! Love this little guy, he is special, adorable and I love to give him hugs and kisses! Happy Birthday Bud!

I made a delish cake for Gavins B-day, it was still a little frozen as I had to make it last week, today I ate the leftovers and they were SOOOO good. Here is the recipe. I made a few additions. I made two 10in cakes and put thickened raspberries between them. I also used a whipping cream type frosting flavored with raspberry extract. Oh man it is good!

Today my baby turned 1.

well it was yesterday, but after cleaning up a little, cause their was a lot to clean up I crashed and its been a busy day so we are just now getting to blog...

But here is our Birthday boy...

It was a looooong day with Soccer and a pizza party and no naps and lots of cousins and good food and playing, oh and tons of awesome new toys (thanks everyone). more pics to come later, maybe after I finish all the dishes tomorrow and between doing 10 loads of laundry.... (sigh)

For you.....Garth

Magical Disapearing Act.
(I am no poet, so I'm borrowing this from my poet friend Lisa O.)

where o where has my little babe gone?
i've looked in the cradle,
i've searched all day long.

he's disappeared i tell you,
nowhere in sight.
my infant has vanished,
can you sense my plight?

that baby who cuddled,
and kicked, and cooed.
is replaced by a toddler,
another small person in my brood.

you see, i'm poetic--
he's not gone, per se.
he just had a birthday
and he's "one" today.

as if this sweet little cherub
could sense a coming change--
as if he knew he was older
his abilities he did rearrange.

no more sitting idly by,
why, first steps were taken.
he learned "thumbs up" and
said "ball" and, well, i was mistaken

that my baby would stay
and always remain.
that just once one wouldn't change--
just continue the same.

change is constant.
we learn that at birth.
God wants us to change,
to refine while on earth.

so, i'll let him keep changing.
i guess it's okay.
for the other ones did--
and they're better each day.

disappeared, that small baby,
the one not yet "one",
but how pleased i can feel
that the magic lives on.

magic, like change,
is constant you see.
it's the marvelous presence
of possibility.

so change and grow
my magician, my doll.
i've got photos and memories
to keep you small.

Sickie and a birthday!!

Last week I was sick. It was the sore throat from Hell. Seriously I didnt know my throat could burn that bad! I lost my voice (I didnt just lose my voice, it actually hurt to talk), I had a head ache, I had a stomach ache. It sucked!

I felt like the lady on the Walgreen's commercial that is flipping through her planner, and doesnt have an opening for the flu....too busy.

Wednesday was Jaspers Birthday, I felt awful (literally) but he was the big 5 and I so wanted it to be special. It probably was fine for him, but I wanted something big and great like I did for Jacks 5th. Anyway I let Jack stay home from school and I did drag myself out of bed to take them to the park.

Later in the evening I had to get my temple recommend interview so I dropped all the kids at Jackies (thanks a ton-I owe you) I could barely talk, but somehow I got through it (yes somehow I passed). Then I picked up Hugh and then the kids and we headed to Chucky Cheese (Ya know, "Where a kid can be a Kid") Wade brought the Costco Birthday Cake (That was much to big, and is now in the freezer). The kids had a great time....

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Happy Birthday Jack!

Happy B-Day Babe!

Still Smiling at 34!!
Jack with a silly face.
Jasper our Dare Devil- he wake boarded & started jumping off the side of the boat!
Gavin ate a muffin, strawberries, chips, crackers & bagel, drank Gatorade and water, fell asleep for at least and hour and still had time to play in the water!
Garth slept a lot but loved splashing around in the water as well. Does that PFD look comfy or what?
Wade's one birthday request was to go to the lake. He got his wish. I even drove the boat most of the time so he could have a break. Boy is driving a pain in the butt. The water was a little choppy from the wind, but there really wasn't too many boats on the water. Oh... maybe that's cause we left home at 4am and were on the water at 6am!!
Deirdre & Wade
Russ & Jen Wade can you believe we have 4 kiddos?? From the look on your face....I guess not!

Happy Birthday Babe-Hope it was a good one-Love you lots!!