Bella Turns Eight!

My little girl turned 8. Isabella was very excited. She loved having her Grandpa and Grandma Gardner and Anut Trish and Uncle Trevor and their kids here to help her celebrate. Isabella was baptized on Sunday. She had Zach give a talk on Baptism and Anut Trish give a talk on the Holy Ghost. She had mom and Grandpa give prayers and Grandma led the music. She also enjoyed having the girls from her primary class there. The girls have been so good to support each other and go to everyones baptism's.

Dad and Isabella.

Isabella in her new dress for her special day she also wore a special neckace that Aunt Rachel gave her for her special day.

This is a picture from the swamp tour we did with Grandma and Grandpa. These are wild russian pigs. They could swim surpisingly well. They also enjoy eating hotdogs and marshmallows. On the tour were some of our friend from the ward and his parents too. The parents were from Utah so it was nice to hear about home.

Bella opening presents. She got a cute skirt from Grandma and Grandpa. From Mom and Dad she got some more pet shops and scriptures with her name on them.

Isabella and her brothers with the presents.

The birthday girl and her cake. She ate the top part. She is such and cute girl and a great help to her mom. We would also like to thank everyone for coming to visit we have had so much fun with everyone.

Easter and Victoria's Visit

While Victoria was visiting we were able to go to the French Quarter Festival and also go see a plantation. We also got to eat at a lot of great places. It was wonderful to see her. We also went to a lot of soccer games. It was the craw fish tournament for Zach all week.

Josh standing in front of the plantation house.Bella lost her two front teeth along with the bottom teeth Her smile it so cute.

Bella and Josh coloring eggs.

Josh finding a confetti filled egg.

Zach finding some eggs. We are so glad that Victoria and Scott came to visit. It was nice to see family.

Soccer and Nature Walk

Zach has been doing great at soccer. He got moved from defense to forward. So he has made a lot of goals and assists. He liked having Scott and Victoria watch him play. He really wanted to impress them.

Zach is number 1.

This is a picture from the nature walk went took while Victoria was here inbetween conference. Josh fell in a mud puddle and didn't not like being dirty. I had to take off his shirt. He wanted to take off his shorts to but I said no. He was pretty sad.

Victoria, Bella, Zach and Josh watching the turtles and looking for alligators.

Scott Visits

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Alright a long while. I have been enjoying spending time with my brother Scott and my sister Victoria. Scott had the same spring break that Zach and Isabella had so he came down here. I kids loved having him here. I didn't really do that much with him. Matt took Scott and Zach to several basketball games. Lakers and the Blazers. Zach was also glad to see his Hornets play. They had seventh row seats for the Blazer game so you could see them on T. V. a couple times. I recorded that game so they could see it. I took Scott on a nature walk that isn't to far from are house, and also to Insatagator. It was very interesting. They really want you to buy alligator products.
Josh posing with an alligator.

Scott, Bella and Zach listening to some facts about alligator.

Josh touching an alligator. We all got to touch one. I was so surprised that Zach touch one. He didn't want his picture taken but I was glad his touched it.

This is BOB the alligator. He was born without a tail. So he can not go back into the wild. He look pretty weird with out a tail.

Feeding the alligators the marshmallows. They loved them.

Josh standing by another alligator. We had a lot of fun with Scott and our so glad that he came to visit.

Sunday Pictures

Here are some fun pictures of Josh and Bella before church. The primary kids sang in church and they asked them to wear their Easter best. Zach didn't want his picture taken. He was a little tired from going to the basketball game the night before with dad and Scott.
Beautiful Bella

Cutie Josh. Zach would have matched Josh if he would have posed for a picture.

Catching Up

We did a big celebration for St. Patrick's Day this year. Josh was more excited for March 17 than for Christmas it was pretty funny. We had green pancakes for breakfast. Everyone wore green except for Bella who did wear green hair pretty. Before school the kids followed different shamrock trails left by a sneaky Leprechaun. Josh was the one who finally found the right path that led to the pot of gold (which was chocolate covered in gold foil). The pot also had two green balls for the boys and some lip gloss for Bella. Josh loved it he still is talking about it.

Here is a rainbow cup cake that I made for the special day. Josh had fun making the different colors.

Here is just a fun spring picture of Josh blowing bubbles. We have been loving the wonderful weather. Getting lots of flowers planted.

What We Have Been Up To

Sorry I haven't posted for like a month. We have been busy with everything. Picture of Josh with a knight at the blue and gold banquet. They even built a castle out of cardboard boxes. Josh loved it. It is probably a good thing he didn't bring his own helmet and sword because I have a feeling he would have taken on the knight.

Zach received his bear and his religious knot. We are so proud of him. We barely finished it before the banquet. In our stake they only give out awards for scouts once a year so we wanted to get it done before we move.

Zach and his pinewood derby car. We used his car from last year. He didn't win this year, but he was a great sport. They competed with the boy scouts. All of the cub scouts beat the boy scouts. It was pretty fun. Josh even took a few turns racing against his friend. He used Zach's first car the has only 3 wheels. It even beat one of the boy scout cars. Isabella just had fun running around with her friends. Matt missed it. He was in Houston with his new job.

Finally we have a soccer game. We have had rain every soccer game since January when soccer started up again. We have had two games the first game Zach's team won 3-1. 2nd game tied 4-4. Zach even scored in the second game. He usually plays defense. He does. great.

Josh has been doing great with speech. we have also started going to a play group. He had so much fun. Bella has been busy with friends and dance. For the spring dance recital they are doing Cinderella, for tap she is doing the monster mash.

This week we had doctor appointment and the flu. Monday Zach was sick and missed school. Tuesday we had doctor appointments all day for Zach. Wednesday Scouts. Thursday mom and Isabella have the flu. Friday Josh has flu and Bella still not feeling well so she misses school and field tip. She was pretty sad. Zach's test results came back and everything was normal so they are just going to keep him on his prescription for a couple years. Thank you to everyone for all your prayers. Saturday Josh still sick. Isabella goes to the movies with a friend and Zach has a soccer game. Sunday everyone is finally feeling better. Matt is the only one who hasn't been sick. Hopefully he doesn't it was nasty. I am hoping things go better this week so we can get things ready to put the house on the market by May.