Zach turns 4

Zach,
  You are still my baby even if you think you're BIG!!  I love the confidence you have and have always had.  You are not one of those kids that sits out of anything feeling left out, you always manage to create a place for yourself.  On your birthday we told you it was your birthday and you said "Now I'm as old as Ethan"  (Ethan had just had his birthday)  You are so fun and fun loving.  You have been quite the precocious child this year, but it's been very entertaining to hear your thoughts even if it's been a little embarrassing at times. You are almost always cheeful and rarely show any type of temper.   The only time we see you grumpy is when we're trying to keep you awake and not allowing you to take a late afternoon nap.  (If you take any kind of nap you are up until all hours of the night)  The other day you were swimming in our front yard and then went and played in the neighbors dirt.  I was not happy, but when I called you out on it and told you that you had probably ruined your new swimsuit you informed me quite innocently that "accidents happen"  lol!  It's hard if not impossible to stay mad at you for long because you are just too cute.  I hate that you are growing up, but it has been an amazing and wonderful thing to be a part of it.  You are simply "delightful" and we love you!!

Love, Mom and Dad

Ethan turns 9

Ethan,
I cannot believe  you turned 9 this year.  It seems like just yesterday we were struggling as new parents trying to figure everything out.  You have turned into such an amazing boy!!  You are so kind and caring towards everyone.  If I had to describe you with one word it would be "intuitive".  You just seem to know what other people need and what they are feeling.  This last winter you told me that at school they had the kindergartners (Mason) play on the big toy because theirs had iced over and that you were so worried that Mason would be run over by all the
big kids you didn't leave his side.  That is the kind of special kid you are.  You still love getting snuggled and tickled and love giving and getting hugs.  You are really into pretend play right now: Star Wars and Light Sabers, mostly because you've been playing the Lego starwars game on the wii.  You, Mason and Zach are actually pretty great at play fighting with your light sabers. :)  You are extremely excited for your new baby brother and have been having a fun time feeling him move.  I wish I could freeze you at this age forever!!  You are amazing and I can't wait to see the person you become.
Love, Mom

the Primary's fathers day questionairre:

Zach:
My Dad is 10 years old. His favorite food is Tacos.  My Dad is so strong that he could lift a "Big Pizza." When my Dad wants to relax he likes to watch T.V. My Dad is the BEST at making waffles. I love my Dad because I like to hug him.

Mason:
My Dad is 40 years old. His favorite food is Steak.  My Dad is so strong that he could lift all 3 kids. When my Dad wants to relax he likes to (He kind of likes reading). My Dad is the BEST at being a scientist of computers. I love my Dad because he loves me.

Ethan:
My Dad is 38 years old. His favorite food is brosle sprouts.  My Dad is so strong that he could lift 78 lbs. When my Dad wants to relax he likes to sleep. My Dad is the BEST at making computers. I love my Dad because he is rilly nice and good at computers.  (spelled how Ethan wrote it)

Zach was so funny, immediately after filling his gift out, he had to find Spencer to give it to him, but Spencer was in the bishops office renewing his temple recommend.  So after someone caught him wandering the halls and brought him to me I walked him down to the bishops office and we waited for Spencer.  Our kids are awesome!!