Pre-Easter

We had a friend pass away before Easter so mom and Kit came out to go to the funeral and the kids got to have Easter. Trinity showing off her findings.
Alex couldn't be more excited about the mini lego tractor set he got. Way excited. I don't love all the pieces around but he loves it.

Grandma and Grandpa worn out the poor kids. It worked out having mom and Kit here because I had to get the lump removed on my neck- nothing serious - so they took the kids while I had that done. They were very tired when they got home.

Hat to get cute pictures. Alex wasn't corporating so just the girls.

Some cute pictures I thought I would add.

Aubrie getting stronger every day. She is already three months old.

Great Grandpa Shumway

Happy Birthday Grandpa Shumway. Grandpa (allan's) was in Pocatello for 3 weeks. We went out to see him and celebrated his 83 birthday. We got lots of great pictures, marshmellow wars, and lots of great food.
Picture with his grandkids and Aubrie.

All of Allan's, Emma's, and Amanda's kids. That was a feet. I don't think I have one picture of everyone looking and hands down.

Had to drive the snowmachines.

Trinity was frozen but she loved jumping. All the girls spoiled her. She loved it.

Love this picture.

Alex being very brave with a gecko on him. I didn't think he would let it do that but he was brave or maybe the gecko was brave.

Fun with Grandpa Tom

Aubrie relaxed. No waking this girl up.
We played a lot of dress up while Grandpa was here.

Hanging out in the house.

Even Grandpa was able to fit in the house.

Some snooze time with Aubrie.

Alex drew this picture a couple of days ago. It is grandpa top driving the harvester. He made sure to point out the hands. The kids sure enjoyed the visit. Thanks for coming.

Who is Who?

Who is who? After everyone told me how Aubrie looks like all my other kids I wanted to check it out. So can you tell who is who?
I hope the guesses are in

Aubrie

Trinity

Donovan



Alex - look at that hair

Aubrie

Donovan

Projects

As I was looking for the projects I wanted to post I found this picture. The first week we brought Aubrie home I never went upstairs. So Allan told Alex to clean the playroom. Well instead of using the tubs that are against the wall to put all the toys in. Alex dumped them all out and put everything in the middle of the playroom. Kinda creative if you ask me but not my idea of cleaning the playroom.
So before I had Aubrie I was wanting to make so quilts. I really didn't have a project so I thought I would make the boys blankets for their beds since they don't have anything. I used the log cabin pattern and came up with this. It was way easy and you don't need a pattern. Just buy some fabric and make it. I also found this really cool web site that teaches you and gives ideas of patterns to do the quilts. All is left is to do the borders, quilt it, bind it. So maybe in two years they will have new blankets for their beds. In the mean time I have to get an idea for Aubrie's blanket.

First week Home

For Aubrie's first week home Kit and Mom were able to come out. It was rather nice. Sleeping in until 9, not having to cook, and not worrying about Alex and Trinity being bored because we had such wonderful help. Thanks Mom and Kit for coming down.
Trinity was Optimus Prime. Since this time Alex has not taken off his Optimus costume.

Hanging out with Grandpa!

Hanging out with Grandma.

Hanging out with dad. Some much needed time. It is amazing how bringing home a new baby changes everything and takes awhile for everything to get back to normal. I think Tracy put it the best. The smallest things like doing the dishes or cooking dinner all seems like a big deal after you had your baby.

Our New Addition

Sorry pictures aren't in order.

Aubrie Louise Hepworth was born Feb 11 early in the morning. She weighs 7lbs 6oz, 19.75inches long. Dark hair like Alex when he was born. First couple of days home.
Trinity loves Aubrie. Always checking up on her. Poking, kissing, and licking. Yes licking don't ask me why she wants to lick her sister. If you are holding Aubrie Trinity is right there wanting to sit extra close. Got to love big sisters.

Alex doesn't ignore this baby like he did with Trinity. He is a great big help and always wants to see Aubrie's eyes open. I think he is tired of her sleeping all the time.

I wasn't very good at getting pictures of Allan and Aubrie. But this is a good one. Allan was sick when she arrived so he was keeping his distance.

Aubrie all clean and pretty after first bath.

Meeting sister for the first time. Trinity was one excited big sister. Not so sure about mom in the hospital but loved her big sister. Thanks to all who helped watch our kids while Aubrie came into the world. It means a lot to know that you guys are there to help out.

Aubrie looks a little beat up but now looking a lot better. Sorry backwards but I don't really care to fix it. We are glad she is here. Now the fun begins.