More of Ethan's Birthday!

I am one of those moms that cries about everything my kids do. It doesn't matter that 2 of my three have already taken their first steps, I know when Emmett takes his, I'll surely cry. I cant help it. It's just who I am. The same went for Ethan turning 4. I woke up in the morning beside myself that I could really have a 4 year old. Luckily for me when we woke Ethan up he was sure, that he WAS NOT 4 yet. All day long he told us he wasn't 4, he was only 3. When we would ask him " when will you be 4?" he would very matter of factly tell us on his birthday. Hmmmmm... Did I miss something. 

Well we went to the splash pad with my parents, Tantine who is a family friend, Amelia, Hailey, Brooke and Isaac. They had a ton of fun, but were ready to go after an hour or so ( it was 95degrees!!) Afterwards we went to mom and dads for cake and ice cream and while we were there Ethan decided to try and lift up Isaac, but he couldn't. He was so disappointed and said "oh man, I am still 3" A little bit later, Isaac tried to pick up Ethan and was successful. He told Ethan that when he can pick him up, he'll be 4. So Ethan decided to pick up Isaac again. And guess what??? He picked him up! He was so excited because  he truly was 4 years old! 

A couple days before his birthday we celebrated by all going to the zoo! We had so much fun, so here are the pictures from that!

He really wanted a Batman Party so that is what we did!

Ethan has THE GOOFIEST smile ever but we have figured out if we have him frown, THEN smile, he has the cutest smile. I couldn't resist the grumpy face!

My 4 year old :)

Aunt Hailey and Brooke

I didn't dare let Luke out of his stroller for fear that he would never get back in!

I love love Elephants!

The new exhibit at the Zoo is amazing. I grew up in Oregon and the polar bear exhibit there is  THE BEST, so I have been looking forward to this opening!

They LOVED it too!

The kids next to the "bears"

E opening gifts!

Can you tell the theme? 

Batman Shoes!!!

Trying to get a picture with everyone smiling is almost IMPOSSIBLE!

And Ethans Favorite, the Giraffes!

Mothers Day, Richards Birthday and Splash Pad!

So here is ANOTHER post! I had a little motivation today, so I got the pictures off of my camera and decided to post them. The day before Mothers Day we went down to Richards brother and sister in laws house and had a BBQ with them and Richards parents. We just love them and their kids and don't get to see them as often as we would like to! 

On Mothers Day we met up with my family at the park and had another BBQ. I am so very grateful for my Mom and the example she is to me. She is so kind, loving, and mostly patient! I don't know how she did it with three little ones running around. Thanks MOM!

Everyone, but Emmett

Richard's sister in law, Monica, made a little fort for the boys while we were at their house. This is Luke and one of their little boys Kyson.

Luke, Kys, Jace in the background and Ethan ( he can never stop scratching, poor kid!)

At the park opening gifts!

kids playing with some other random kids!

Oh our Emmett. He is the happiest, sweetest baby ever!

Hailey and Amanda

These kids just love my mom and dad!

Goof Balls

Coleman and Amanda brought a bat and ball. The kids all took turns hitting!

Richards Birthday

For Richards birthday we went to the same park and had some lunch and cake and Ice cream. We also celebrated my brothers birthday at the same time! We seriously LOVE this park. It has a huge playground and then a little "tot lot" which is like a big playhouse for the little ones to play in. So fun!

Emmett is ALWAYS eating something, which means he is ALWAYS dirty!

Monica, with Rob and Gloria ( Richards parents)

SURPRISE! Meet Bill, Grandma Audrey's Husband! Yes Husband!!  She got re-married a couple weeks  ago and we couldn't be happier for her!

Hailey, Coleman and Amelia

I seriously couldn't get Jace to hold still long enough to take his picture! He has been walking since he was seriously like 10 months old!

Splash Pad
My sister Adrianne and her family were in town for two weeks visiting us from Texas. We miss them so much so we tried to soak up every minute we could we them! One day we packed up all the kids and went to the splash pad. Luke was TERRIFIED. By the end he started to go by the water, but not ever in :( 

Literally Terrified of the water!

Ade, Steve and the kids!

Ethan, for once, was fearless!

Brooke and Hannah!

Emmett LOVES his saucer. Neither Ethan or Luke were ever too fond of it, but he will crawl over to it and try to get in!

All done!

Father's Day

So I am totally bypassing Mothers Day because I am too lazy to get the picture off my camera (these are all courtesy of Cathy Nuttall!) On Fathers day the whole Nuttall/Radford clan got together at the park for a BBQ. It was so much fun. Its amazing to me that after all these years our families as still so close. 

Zach, Taylor, Coleman and Amanda

Mom and Nonnie

Luke has the most contageous smile in the world! But this little smirk is when you know he is about to do something crazy!

Dad grilling for us!

All the men in our lives! I am not quite sure where K-Fed ( aka Kevin Hailey's fiance  is!)

Ethan and I

All of the kids just adore Grandpa Wes. He let them all climb on his back (it was 90degrees by the way) and gave them all rides. They love it. We love you so much and are so greatful for your example to us!

I also just wanted to say how thankful we are for Richard. He is our rock and I don't know how I would make it through each day without his support. Happy LATE Fathers day!

Hailey's Bridal Shower

A couple weeks ago we were able to throw Hailey a bridal shower! We were so excited because Adrianne was visiting from Texas and was able to come and help us. I can't believe my little sister is getting married! It seems like yesterday she was getting baptized and now here she is getting married! Love you Hay :)

All of us Girls!

Nonnie, Steph and Hay

Adrianne planned all the games. In this one they had to use toilet paper to make wedding dresses

My mom came up with the idea to play the "would you rather game" and Adrianne designed it  all!  

Hailey Ruth

Hailey's friends Kelsi and Erika

We really thought Grandma was giving her lingerie, turns out it was pajamas :)

Amelia and Nonnie

The whole Group! Thanks everyone who helped and came!