Happy Easter

Happy Easter! We had a great day spending time as a family. I love it when conference falls on Easter Sunday. The kids had fun going through their Easter baskets. The best part is that the Easter bunny brought Chase a blanket like Mom and Dads so now Chase can sleep in his bed. ( It worked last night! I hope it continues too!) The Easter bunny also brought the kids some much need summer clothes. And as usual they got spoiled by there Grandmas:) We then had a fun day of watching conference and spending time together outside. I get the "Best Mom Ever" award because when we went for our walk the babies got sunburned:( I feel horrible! Daxon got the worst of it. We were only out there for 20 min or so. Opps! guess I need to make sure we are lathered up no matter what. We barbecued Elk steaks for dinner. ALL my boys loved it. Miki actually likes it too! I love the time we get to spend all together! I am sure we looked like a parade on our walk....Me pushing the double stroller, Chad walking the dogs, Chase on his scooter, Miki on her electric scooter, and Jaidon on his 4 wheeler. I guess it was more of a walk for Mom and Dad and ride for the kids.
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Happy Birthday Chase!!!

He is ready for the Elk Hunt :)
Mac-n-Cheese for dinner MMMMMMMM
Gingerbread Man Cake

I can't believe that my Chase is 4!!!! He is such a funny boy and makes me laugh every single day several times. You never know what story he is going to tell you. He makes messes faster then I can keep up! He is such a loving boy and always gives me big hugs and kisses, which I couldn't live without. This is the boy who, just yesterday, I had to explain that we can not stand on the bathroom sink and aim for the toilet when going to the bathroom. His response was "Yes I can. I can make it." He can do anything, just ask him :) I love that he LOVES his hair and won't let his dad cut it. I love that he sneaks into the bottom of my bed and sleeps, so I don't even know he is there. Apparently our covers are more comfy and we should trade him beds. He is so excited to be 4 and come October be going on the elk hunt with big brother and Dad. Chase hardly has clothes on and would prefer to be in his underpants. We have made progress and now we wear jammies 50% of the time. I love that when we get out of the car on Sundays he runs in the house yelling "Comfy Clothes Time." We are so lucky to have him in our family! Happy Birthday Bubba!!!

Catch Up!

My fam:)
Chase was soooooo excited to meet baby Koen. He wants our babies to be like him! (not mobile)
This is what we saw Christmas morning! We were so lucky to be able to fly out!


Ok so it has been awhile since I have been able to post. I having thinking about doing this just about every day and some how it doesn't get done. I then realized that I could save it as a draft if I don't have time all at once to finish. How cool is that! I know that I am a little slow, but I am blaming it on having 5 children! So life is crazy as ever but that is just the way things are around the Shelley house. We were able to go home for Christmas. It was so fun to see everyone and hang out. Breslynn and Daxon both decided to get teeth while we were there so that made things fun. One of the main reasons we went out was because my sister had her baby. Koen was born a little early so we weren't able to be there the day he was born. I don't think my sister wanted to wait for me. I am pretty sure she was glad to not be pregnant and hold that beautiful boy! We were sure glad to meet him! I now understand how mean I have been for not living close to family. I miss that baby boy sooooo much! I am trying to get her to move out here. We will see if I work my magic:) We informed everyone that we will NOT be coming out next year:( It is Chad's turn to take call. He has been really lucky that his Partners have been really understanding. So everyone is welcome to come to Missouri!!!!
We have had a yucky winter so far. We are hoping that it is done but not holding our breath. When we got back from Utah the kids had 1 full day of school on Tuesday and then on Wednesday they let out early due to the EXTREME cold. It was so cold the rest of the week that school was closed. It was so cold, -20 or less with the wind chill that they were worried about the buses running! Crazy!

Mikinzie turns 10!

Miki turned 10 this week!!! She is such a sweet heart and I don't know what I would do without her. It was a fun day at home for all of us except Daddy (he had to work).  The kids had their second snowday. Miki had mixed emotions about this....kinda happy, but sad she couldn't share her treats.  We were mean and made her wait all day to open her presents. As soon as we got home from piano lessons we finally let her open her gifts.  She was/is way excited to have her scooter. It is a electric one that she can try and keep up with Jaidon in the back yard. I told Chad that we just need a track back there now:) She is so excited to be in the "double digits" and is already counting down the time left before she can drive!!! I am sooo not ready for that! Miki still LOVES to dance and her Friday nights are spent at the dance studio.  She is there from 4:30 till 8:45 pm. When I asked if she liked it or if it was to much she looked at me like I had four eyes :) I guess that means she likes it! She also started piano this fall and is doing great. I am way happy that someone is getting use out of our piano.  I am so proud of her and so greatful for all that she does for me. Miki is so thoughtful and is always helping me out. She has turned into quite the little mommy to the twins and some days she is the reason that I don't go completly crazy.  Thinking back over the past 10 years and I am amazed at how fast time has gone and want the next 10 to sloooow down. Happy Birthday Princess!!!