Tyler's Birthday weekend!

Last weekend we packed up and went to California to spend Tyler's Birthday with his family. We went to Sea World on Friday and La Jolla Shores beach on Saturday. We had such a great time!Ashton was so focused on building his sand castle

Spencer riding the waves with a little push from Grandpa

The kids had a blast at the beach. It was the perfect day, perfect weather...so fun!

These two were such a crack up. Lexie and Ashton were having their own little conversation back and forth,back and forth... so cute.

The kids loved going out and watching the seals wash up on the beach

I love my little boys!

Daddy and Ashton. I love Ashy's little arm over Tyler's shoulder

SHAMU, SHAMU

The kids just got drenched on the rapids ride and were loving every minute

Waiting for Shamu to start

Sawyer, Spencer, Lexie, Ashton, Kaden, Logan
Cousins Day!!

Happy 31st Birthday
You are AMAZING...WE LOVE YOU!!

Who loves you?

Every night we have our little routine of bathing the kids, brushing teeth, reading scriptures and saying prayers. After we are done, Tyler usually takes Spencer and Kaden into their room, tucks them in and spends a little daddy time with them, just talking about their day. I take Ashton and we read books and sing songs in his room as we rock in the rocking chair. When I am done singing "I Am A Child of God" he knows it's bed time. I say to him, "Do you know Mommy loves you?" He replies, "Yesss". We go back and forth with a list of people that love him. " Daddy loves you, Spencer and Kaden love you, Grandma and Grandpa love you, Heavenly Father loves you, Jesus loves you," "Yesss." He just laughs and thinks it is so funny. Well the other night I said, "Ashton, who loves you?" He looked up and said, "my horsee loves me, Shamoon loves me, and Jesus loves me." I said, "What about Mommy and Daddy?" He said, "No, Horsee, Shamoon, and Jesus love me." Thanks, I'm glad to see I am having such an impact. I guess I should be glad that at least he knows Jesus loves him.

Daddy's day

Ashton has been on a Daddy kick lately, which means for once mommy is jungle gym free (at least when daddy is around) and two, it makes Tyler feel "So Loved". Yesterday we were out looking at houses and Tyler met us from work for a few minutes and then he was off to the church for meetings. As we pulled into the driveway Ashton said, "where daddy's car mom" to which I replied, "daddy had to go to the church for a meeting". He so sweetly said,"Mommy, I put on my church shoes and go to church and see Daddy." He made daddy's day.

Lindsay & Grant's Wedding

Lindsay and Grant were Married August 15, 2008, so we were off to California...YEAH!
I love these blue eyed boys

Logan, Lexie, Kaden, Ashton, Spencer, Sawyer
They all looked so cute all dressed up. They had a blast playing with each other

Grant and LindsaySterling and Lindsay's family

Our family, not into taking Photo's

I just loved these pics

How sweet was this moment. Great Grandpa Shumway was reading to AshtonWe had a great weekend. It was so refreshing to see family and friends that we miss so much. We love you all

Shamu boy!!

Do you think he is a little obsessed with Sea World? He made a swimming pool and all the other whales, dolphins, and such are swimming "with him." He carries at least one Shamu with him at all times. He calls them "Daddy Shamoon, Mommy Shamoon, and Baby Shamoon." I caught him yesterday on all fours with his leg up in the air saying "Mommy, I splash my tail like Shamoon." With my other two boys all I heard about was Bob the Builder and Buzz Lightyear, but not Ashton, its SHAMOON!! When I was potty training Spencer and Kaden it was part of our little regime that after they would go potty they would get to put a sticker on a sticker chart, get an M&M, and Call either Bob the Builder (for Spencer) and Buzz Lightyear (for Kaden). Tyler would pretend to be one of them and the kids loved it. That was great and all, but now Ashton is approaching that potty training stage and Shamu doesn't Talk :) We just might have to get creative!

1st day of School 2008-09

I'm hearing the words from Nemo,
"First day of school, first day of school"
I can't believe it is that time already. The boys both woke up this morning at 6:00am pinging off the walls, wondering when it was time to go to school. Spencer is in 3rd grade and Kaden is in 1st. They loved their teachers and were excited to see all their friends. I'm not looking forward to the 30 min. drive again, but hopefully that will end soon.

4th of July & Sea World-Summer Fun!

4th of July 2008

Ashton riding the fish at Sea World. He was in Heaven

Kaden, Spencer, Dawson, and Kenzie all rode the rapid ride with Grandpa and were soaked!

Hiding in the Arctic cave, and Asthon being quiet amused by their faces.

My sweet little Wise Guy. Oh, how I love this little boy

The kids were doing fire works and pops outside Grandma and Grandpa's house.

We had a blast at Sea World. Uncle Tyler, Sencer, Tyler, and Kaden off on Atlantis

Ashton showing you his blue tongue from his sucker while waiting for Shamu to start.

Shamu, Shamu xx xx Shamu, Shamu
Ashton still to this day is talking about Shamu and singing the song. He carries his little Shamu's all over the house playing with them. He splashes in the tub and says "I kicka my feet like a Shamoon's tail".

Ashton loved the big horses. He got to pet this one behind us and he didn't want to leave. He kept saying "I go see the orsies".

Grandpa and the boys in the Arctic Cave

Spencer surfing

Is this typical or what? Need I say more?

Grandpa with Max, Adam, and Ashton playing motor boat.

Kaden and Spencer

cousin time in the pool

Bounce House Slide time at Grandpa's house. I think Grandpa likes this thing just as much as the kids do.

So cute!

Ashton loves to play at the park. We all had such a great time. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa. We love you!

Spencer's 8th Birthday and Baptism

What a handsome young man, he already looks like a missionary (minus a few teeth).

June 1st 2008, my sweet little boy turned 8 years old. I still remember so vividly holding him in my arms seconds after he was born, in ah that he was "mine" What an honor it is to raise this Child of God. Daddy and I love you tons!

June 28th 2008 was a big day for our family. Spencer was baptized and we are so proud of him. He set a goal to read the entire Book of Mormon before he was 8yrs. and he did it. He is very aware of the commitment he is making to his Heavenly Father. He has such a giant spirit trapped inside that little body. His favorite song is "If the Savior Stood Beside me" and his Uncle Jeff and Aunt Cherie sang it beautifully. Our family was able to be there and join in this day with us and we are so grateful to them. We love you all!!

Dad, Mom, and Spencer at his favorite restaurant Cafe Rio after his baptism.

A Four Generation picture: Great grandpa Shumway, Grandpa Garns, Dad (Tyler Garns), and Me (Spencer Garns).

Uncle Scott and Aunt Lisa were so nice to come and share this special day with us. We love you!

Our family

Grandpa and Grandma Garns came too. Grandma talked on baptism and gave me a baptism memory book. Grandpa made me this Amazing picture you see behind us. It says "Spencer, Put On the Whole Armour of God".

Grandpa and Grandma Meldrum were there as well. Grandma talked on the Holy Ghost, and gave me a silver CTR ring to remember to "Choose The RIGHT". Great Grandpa and Grandma Shumway, we were so glad you were able to be there.