bOwLiNg

My brother Matt loves to Bowl, so before he left on his mission he started a family tradition where we always get together for New Years Day and go bowling (yes I know it was a month and a half ago, and this post is extremely late). He liked to go to a place called Bonwood Bowl that is super ghetto, and so dirty it is probably against health code violation. I was thinking since he was gone maybe we could step it up and go somewhere that the bathrooms actually get cleaned once in a while, but NOPE, gotta stick to tradition! We had so much fun, it didn't matter that it was filthy, and BONUS no one got sick from all the germs!!! Rod was the winner of both games. I had no idea he was such and avid bowler. Hunter and Jackson were just happy to be there playing together. Thanks again Mom and Rod, we had a great time!!!

Christmas Recap

Hunter and I had such an amazing Christmas. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.

My Hunter

I can't believe how fast time flies. My little Hunter turned three on Monday. He is growing so fast and learning so much. He picks up on everything (including the few little naughty things mom says and doesn't want him repeating). He is incredibly smart and blows me away by the intelligent things he says. He loves playing with his friends and toys, He loves his cousins, and babies. He told me when he grows up he wants to be a Doctor, and he will have to study real hard in school. He likes to get bread out of the cupboard, and pretend to pass the sacrament. Every time I turn on the computer he asks me if we are going to blog. He got a new "big boy" bed for his birthday (yes he was still in a crib) and doesn't exactly understand that he has to stay in it all night long. For His birthday party both sides of Hunters family, and some of his friends went to Chuckee Cheese. We had a blast. Hunter teaches me so much about the type of person I am and the kind of mother I want to be. This year has been rough for him, but he is doing great with it. He is an amazing kid, and I love him so much. I am so greatfull for him in my life and don't know what I would do with out him.

TeMpLe SqUaRe

Hunter and I went to Temple Square on Sunday night to see the lights. We got to ride trax, and then walked around the Temple grounds and Main street. The weather was perfect, and we had such a good time. Hunter, Gavin and Trevor play so well together, and have so much fun. As we were leaving Hunter and I had the funniest conversation. He told me his hands were cold, so I put his gloves on then he asked me "where you gloves are mom?" I told him I didn't bring any, he asked me "you hands cold then" I replied "yes". Then he grabbed my hand in between his and started to rub it to warm it up, them he pulled it up to his face and kissed it. He is so thoughtful, and caring. We all joke and call him my protector, he takes such good care of me.

Hunter

Well I guess I named him Hunter for a reason. Those of you who have seen Hunter know he is the size of a four year old. I tell him all the time to stop growing he is my little baby, he tells me "no mom I get bigger so I can go hunting with Grandpa Rod". Well today Grandpa came home from the swan hunt a with a surprise. Hunter was so excited to see the swan, and keeps telling Grandpa he is "bigger already" so he can go.

Night Out!

I was so excited to have a night out with adults, and to get to go to dinner. Most people say lets get together and make plans, then life happens and there is usually no follow through. Well that is because most people don't have Brooke. She always has great ideas to get together, but she actually follows through. We had so much fun. A quick dinner turned into over two hours of hilarious laughs.

Welcome Rustin

After nine long months of waiting, Rustin Action Ricks has finally arrived. He was 6lbs 2.3oz, and 19" long, and perfect in every way. His mom was a champ and did a great job, with the support of his amazing dad. Rustin's Aunts and Grandma live out of state so I am posting all of the pictures so they can see how perfect he is (there were so many I had to make two slides). Congratulations Marc and Heather, he is beautiful.