Easter (a little late) and Moab

We had a great Easter this year. We went to my parent's house and watched conference and then had an Easter egg hunt for all the kids (all 18 of them). I tried to get a good picture of Ryker, but he was going so fast they're all blurry.


All 18 Heath grandkids






Moab
My in-laws took us and all of Abe's siblings to Moab last week. We had the best time four-wheeling, hiking, playing games, sitting by the campfire, and just being together.

We decided to do a family picture since we hadn't done one in a couple years.




This is on top of a very high mesa that we hiked up.




Can't go camping without roasting a few marshmellows.


If you look close you'll see that Gage is on that motorcycle with Abe.


We stayed at a this little bed and breakfast sort of place about 15 miles out of Moab. Tom was our host and this is his tortoise, Kobai. The kids loved watching him.


We went to Arches on the way home. This is us in front of Delicate Arch.

Family Pictures

Abe's very talented cousin took our family pictures last week. I think she did a great job. To see some more of her work visit her blog at joydphoto.blogspot.com. Here's a few of my favorites. Thanks again Joy.

Happy Birthday Gage!

Wow, I can't believe my baby is two. He has grown up so fast! Gage's birthday was actually yesterday, but he had his doctor's appointment today. Here's his stats: weight 28 lbs (50%)and height 35 1/2 inches (83%).
Gage you bring me so much joy every single day. You are so fun to play and laugh with. I love you so much and don't know what I'd do without you. Happy Birthday little buddy! Here's a couple pictures from his birthday.

Santa's coming

I had to take the kids to see Santa because Ryker had to tell him that he wanted a transformer. I don't know how he even knows what a transformer is but he really wants one for Christmas. Gage didn't care to sit on Santa's lap until I told him he would get a candy cane if he did. And of course he didn't smile for the picture. Oh well, maybe next year he'll be a little more excited about Santa.

Happy Birthday Abe

Today my best friend in the world turns 31! Happy Birthday to the best dad and husband in the world. We love you!

Man, he's sexy in his new helmet!


Saturday we went to another trials bike competition where Abe took first place again. And this time he got a little trophy to prove it. Way to go Abe.


I took this picture today because I noticed how pretty my little bushes are getting with the changing season. The kids in it are pretty cute too.

Lake Powell...again

Last weekend we did a quick trip to Lake Powell. We packed a lot of fun into two days. We hiked to the top of hole in the rock(which I've never done before), saw Rainbow Bridge, played in Escalante, cliff jumped, swam, camped.....etc. September is the best time to go to Powell. The weather isn't too hot and the water is still warm. Thanks Mark and Teri for taking us. We had a great time!

Ryker cliff jumping :)


The whole gang at Rainbow Bridge


My cute boys


James and Ivy


Family shot at Rainbow Bridge. We left Gage behind again. Thanks Nat and mom for watching him.


James and Ivy cliff jumping


Abe cliff jumping


Me cliff jumping

Happy Birthday Ryker!

I can't believe Ryker is four years old today. Ryker is seriously the coolest kid ever. Here's a few of the many things I love about him:
-He talks nonstop to anyone who will listen.
-He makes friends everywhere we go.
-He makes me laugh hard every single day.
-He's so sweet! I trained Ryker (and I encourage all of you to do this with your children) to tell me I'm pretty and skinny when he was little and he still tells me those things along with "Your the best mom in the whole world." I haven't told him to tell me these things in a really long time, but he still does and most of the time it's out of the blue.
-He's the best big brother to Gage.
-He's not afraid to try new things.
-He is such a happy and excited person almost always.

We love you so much Ryker!!


One day old


First birthday


Two years old


Three years old


Four years old