Makeup Mess.....

We have a new behavior/chore system in our house...it's called Davis dollars. Anytime the girls do their chores or are extra kind without being asked they get a davis dollar. If they are naughty they get one taken away. At the end of the week they get to choose prizes from a basket, or go to the dollar store and spend their dollars. The girls are forever getting into my makeup so I suggested that they use their moolah to buy some makeup at the dollar store. They have had fun putting on makeup everyday....Curtis and Abigail were over on Saturday and they enjoyed the makeup as well...


Don't you love Mr. Curtis's face?


O loves her makeup!


A is such a little poser sometimes....cute thing!

Camo....for our Dad

To my sweetest Doug....Who would have thought that our life would turn out like this? Thank you for being the most amazing dad ever. I know that the Lord sent us all of these babies because you are such an amazing supporter and helper.

I wish I could have made you a steak...with all the fixin's....but instead you got a crock pot meal with Rhodes rolls and you were just as happy. Thank you for teaching our children about the outdoors, about the gospel, and how to be kind and generous.

I couldn't do this without you....Love you!


Here is a new picture for his wallet.....{notice the long sleeves on the boys}



The other night the boys had a bath and needed something to wear....so doug found these camo onesies he bought when we found out we were expecting boys. They were long sleeve so what did he do? Cut them off of course!!! The girls loved wearing the new wristband and the boys looked Oh So Macho in their cut off tee's...









I asked the girls to make a funny face...this is what I got....





This is Doug with the boys outside of tree in front of our house....2009


Here we are in 2006, same tree, pink camo this time...


Also I wanted to send a shout of to our sweet dad's. We love you both so much. Thanks for being such great fathers....


(Note to self....bust out the camera more when family is around....this is the only picture I could find of our dad's....it's from 3 years ago...ouch!)

5 years ago today.....

I was sealed to my best friend and the love of my life.

I'm so glad I asked him to Girls Dance my Junior year.

I'm so glad he was brave enough to pick up the phone and call me 6 years later.




In 5 years....
We bought our 1st home and our first minivan ( which is now full)
Had 4 children...what great blessings they are to us.

I never thought I could be so happy.... I love you Doug!

3 Month Pics

Here are my little men...they turned 3 months yesterday....I am so in love with these sweeet cute boys.

Sweetie Clark...did not want to be on his tummy...maybe next month we will get some tummy pics.







Smiley Grant







Sorry for the repeat...those of you who look at the photog blog. I have friends in photography land that don't have my family blog...

One of THOSE Mom's....

My girls have never been to any classes before. This week they started swim lessons and love it! Half-an-hour, M-Th.

I was the only mom with my camera out...snapping pics of the girls at their first swim lessons...not only a camera but my honkin big guy. I realized I must look a little crazy when the instuctor is starting his class and I am still out there... I looked around and realized I was one of those mom's!

Look who slept through the night last night....

That's right...all of us! Until 7 am!! WHOO HOO! We will see if it happens again!

Sunday Night with the cousins....

Doug's awesome bro and sister in law have a fun house with a big backyard with tons of trees and grass. It was over 100 degress outside but because of all the shrubbery and no asphalt we spent 2 hours outside in the evening...the older cousins dressed up the girls and the boys hung out with cousin Simon who is one month older...what a great time!

Snapshots....boys 2.5 months, summertime fun

So to anyone but my mom and dad, this post might seem a little boring. But this is what is going on around here.
My sis in law Allie had these onesies and in honor of our favorite girl Hay(that's Regianne) we just had to take some pics with her country on them!

Olivia can hardly stand it when I take a pic of the boys and her not in it!
Cute chubby guys!






Audree came out of the bathroom and said, "Hey Mom, I put my swimsuit on by myself!!"
We are so proud!


Serious little Liv....anyone know what to do with some crazy, defiant, 3 year olds that are already lying? I am going to get the Love and Logic book from my friend. Poor Hay just hears me threaten and discipline all day. 3 is WAY worse then 2!


I love her curls..they get curlier when she sweats or swims....


On Memorial day Audree was having a rough one. She was in time out in her room, things got quiet, I went to check on her, and found her asleep in her closet.....


Last but not least...our sweet little one's smiling...I am so blessed!

Clarkie Markie


Gruntie Grant

My saving grace....

Meet Regiane...sweet, talented, smart, caring, funny, helpful, kind...pretty much an amazing gal. She is a family friend from Brazil that has been living with my in-laws in Thatcher going to school. She has the summer off and came to live with us and help me with the kiddos!! IT IS AWESOME!! She is so helpful and having another set of hands around after 5 o'clock definatly keeps me sane. I am so glad I won't be going to the looney bin any time soon....

What do you do on a Sunday afternoon?

Crack up putting nylons on your head!! The girls were scared at first but warmed up after a while....

May Happenings....

Smiles and Coo's around here....what sweet boys...we love the smiles!


More pretend playing...aren't you proud Grandma and Aunt Lisa? They are pretending to cut each other's hair...


Old dry easer boards from the office....what a fun way to practice our ABC's...


Mother's day was awesome....2 naps, all the meals cooked for me, house cleaned, flowers, cards, songs...a perfect day. I have an amazing husband...

For Journaling Purposes....Grant & Clark's Blessings

Grant Brooks

*Mom and Dad are so grateful that you came to earth
*Bless you in your life to learn charity and compassion
*Be a good example to all, you will be a joy to be around
*Scriptures will be dear to your heart study them
*Make good decisions and choose good friends
*Be excited to be baptized when the time comes
*Honor priesthood and enjoy scouting
*Desire to serve mission and attend temple honor your wife and be sealed
*You will take honor and pride in being a father...you will be blessed with children
*The spirit will be in your home






Clark Edward

*You have a special situation and will have a special bond with your brother
*Help each other stay on the straight and narrow path
*Have confidence and use talents to help those around you
*Come to atonment in hard times
*Desire to study the gospel
*Worthy to hold the priesthood and be active in church activities.
*Partake in baptism take priesthood to heart and serve a mission
*Bring others the gospel share your joy with them
*Bless you with a sweet wife to marry in the temple
*Take pride in being a father
*Study scriptures intently daily
*You family loves you and supports you, turn to them when you need


Thanks again Mom for the amazing outfits...I love them!