The Richards Family

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

This Easter would have to be one of my favorites. I was so emotional all weekend in anticipation of a wonderful day. I love my Savior! The night before Easter and before our family prayer I asked Sadie if she would say it. I asked her if she would pray that we could think about Jesus tomorrow and that we could be thankful for his resurrection. I then simply told Chase Marriner, and Sadie about how Jesus died and after three days he rose again. I had tears in my eyes as I spoke this simple, yet profound doctrine. I had never before thought of it in such a way. It was truly a special moment for our family and one I will never forget. And I hope my children felt of my sincere expression of my faith in Him. Faith that has been strengthened by little moments like the one I am telling of. He truly died for US....and in that moment I felt that I was in the presence of very special, very noble, very obedient children of our Heavenly Father and I was speaking to their spirits. After my testimony Sadie said the sweetest prayer including(in her language) Jesus' resurrection. The next day was wonderful. We were able to hear such good talks in sacrament meeting and a very special report by Elder Williams. I sat by my mom and every time we'd look at each other we would get teary. Sean is a Spiritual giant....it helps he's over 6' 5"! I felt our Saviors love through him....and it was inspiring. I just felt like I needed to share this and hope to feel such joy more often. Happy Easter from us!!

Happy Halloween!

2011-01-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

I know, I know....I'm a little late posting but here is Halloween. We attended the annual Willvie Halloween party and I wish I could have taken a picture of everyone...it was priceless. But with trick-or-treating, eating dinner, unveiling the costumes and what-not....I hardly took any pictures! It was fun to see the kids going door to door shouting the traditional "tick-or-treat". Sadie was especially cute with her little pumpkin bucket. She would have been happy just to get a few treats! You might notice Sadie had two costumes this year. And it's not because she's my only girl and dressing her up is one of the funnest things...EVER. It's because we forgot her costume when we went to Firth. We had to buy ANOTHER one at Walmart on the way there.
Sexy Pirate, Egyptian queen, and Native princess
Chase's mask was even scarier!
Velma and Shaggy
The pumpkin patch in Farmington

We made these badboys at enrichment. Pretty cute I'd say. With anything...all it takes in the right tools.
The kids had fun painting pumpkins. And the mess is even more fun to clean up!!

Andrea gave Sadie a Halloween outfit for her birthday. It's after Christmas and she STILL wants to wear it every day!

Happy Birthday Sadie!!

2010-11-09T22:43:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe she is two! It truly seemed only yesterday she was born. Even though she had the flu, I don't think she would have skipped out on her birthday. She tried on everything she got and just added to the previous item. I love you Sadie Sue!

Our Summer in a Nutshell

2010-10-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

I haven't blogged in awhile. It seems pictures and memories pile up with little time to sort them. Pictures truly say a thousand words and remind us of the blessings we have been given. Mine are 6, 3, and almost 2.

Anyway... Chase turned six! He had a pirate birthday party with cousins. He wanted a pirate cake so we looked online and found a good one. It didn't say in the demo that it needed cinder blocks to hold the thing together! It's a good thing we took a picture when we did...for it was soon to be shipwrecked! It split right in two from the weight of the cake. It still looked pretty cool and Chase thought it was better that way. He's so good to see the positive. If a toy gets broken he still plays with it and says, "It's like a new toy because it's different now!" If we could all be like that in life.

Splash pad fun.....I'm going to miss those outings when there is snow on the ground!

I'm not sure where Sadie gets her skin and hair color??? I'm not complaining....she's so beautiful. But I'm sure I'm just bias!

Andrea's wedding day was beautiful. It was fun to dress up and have a PARTY!

She finally smiled but my "look at the camera" finger got in the way....ya know how that goes:)

This one was due for nappy time!
Brock and Dan did a carpet job in New Mexico....and we tagged along. It was so good to see Nicole and the kiddos. There wasn't much to do in the hotel but we kept ourselves entertained. The front desk guy never wants to see the likes of us AGAIN! Many a lifted eyebrow in our direction......."What? These aren't our kids!"As you can see....we went to Chuck-e-cheese (not sure how to spell his name) Anyway.....Marriner thought he was in a cheesy heaven taking a picture with a big smiling mouse!

Nicole REALLY wanted a picture with Chuck-e-cheese.....just too shy to ask him I guess!
We had ever-so-much-fun jumping on the hotel beds. I tried to get action shots...and the only one who didn't get much air was Sadie. I love to see her "jump". Let's just say there is a BIG prep for a tiny little takeoff!

Kissing on a purple swing....could life GET any better!? This last shot is at a vintage cupcake shop in Ogden. The atmosphere AND the cupcakes are to die for!

Goin' Fishing!!

2010-07-05T15:27:00.000-07:00

We went fishing in Brigham City at Brocks old bosses house. They have a pond stocked with fish. We caught one in the first five minutes and we thought this would be one of many fishies for the day. Well that one is all we caught...good thing we broke the camera out...cuz that was it!
We put our little friend back of course but not before the kiddos got to feel the slimy skin....Sadie shuddered and Marriner and Chase thought it was awesome!

After fishing, the boys stripped down (not pictured) to their underwear and went for a swim. Sadie fell in and got soaked and covered in sand....what a day!

Just reeling the big one in!

Marriner is 3!!!

2010-05-19T14:04:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Marriner is 3!! He loved his birthday sooooo much. The next day he started crying and I asked his what was wrong. He asked "My birthday's gone?? " I said "yeah it was yesterday." He, with tears in his eyes said, "My birthday dot yost" (My birthday got lost). So sad. Brock went shopping for his birthday and boy did Marriner score big time. Everything he got, he wanted to share with Chase. He even made sure Chase got to eat a cool part of the cake(head or the tail I'm not sure which)
If you can't tell....it's a dino.

The Boys Are Back!!

2010-05-19T13:53:00.000-07:00

I think this is the cutest picture. These boys are all 18 months apart...perfect stair steps!
It snowed when Nicole came for Nate's wedding...so the kids made the most of it.

Easter Egg Hunt!!

2010-04-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

The kids had a great time looking for Easter eggs. Grandma and Grandpa Jensen hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt....a true success!
Chase made sure everyone had a fair amount of eggs. And only one "numbered" egg for each person.....the numbered ones got you a prize. Chase won a squirmy worm.
Marriners face would light up every time an egg was found! Ahh.....to see life through the eyes of a two year old!
Sadie loved her little basket. She would carry it around for a while and then sit down and rummage through her findings...and then stand up and carry the basket on her arm again....so cute.
"Moim, Brooke took one of moine!" That's for you Britt :)

Disney on Ice!

2010-03-15T13:16:00.000-07:00

Brock won tickets to "Disney on Ice". Poor Sadie didn't get to come but she would have rather gone too bed...I'm sure! Even thought Marriner did say, "I yike princesses", they both liked "Cars" the best. They were near-full-sized cars driving on the ice. They moved their mouths as a recording played of the characters voices. I'd have to say it was my favorite also. Brock had a good nap but watching Chase and Marriners faces was priceless. They also did "The little mermaid", "Lion King", and "Tinkerbell".

We went to Applebees before the show and had a great time. The night started off with straw wrappers being blown in each others faces, a yummy appetizer and waaaayyy good company.

Marriner with a "torn dog"
This isn't related to Disney on Ice, but last night's conversation with Chase was cute.
Chase "Mom, my hearts not beeping"
Me (knowing he said it wrong but don't have the 'heart' to correct him) "Oh no, we better check!"
Chase "Oh now I feel it beeping" "Mom did you know that babies hearts beep really fast?"
Me "yep, i knew that"

Precious

Say Cheese!

2010-03-15T13:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-03-15T12:52:00.000-07:00

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit on Valentines day. It was fun to visit. Can you see the family resemblance? Grandma and Sadie look quite a bit alike in this picture.
Yummy

Just out of reach! Now Sadie's favorite thing to do is get up on the table and bounce/dance until I come and save her from an early death!

These were soooooo good. I had fun drizzling the white chocolate on but definitely more fun eating them.

Sleepover!

2010-02-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

Cannon and Caleb stayed the night at our house while Mary went to her great aunts funeral in Highland. It was so fun to see them and to have the kids play together. Marriner and Caleb had matching coats....and matching dimples. Isn't Caleb so darling? Chase and Cannon played so good together and Cannon was crying when he left because they were in the middle of playing "Kingdom", both equip with swords, crowns and armor. Cannon said the dinner prayer and thanked Heavenly Father for letting him play with Chase. Caleb is starting to talk and for yes he says "di" and he kept saying "purple car" "purple truck".

Sadie kept up with the boys...only getting her feelings hurt a couple of times.

Marriner and I and Sadie were shopping one day and we drove past "sportsmans warehouse". Marriner saw the elk and you can tell who won the "we don't have time to pet the elk" debate. He wanted to ride it but I had to put my hoof down on that one..ha ha. Anyway, it was fun for him and I'm sure we'll see and pet our new friend real soon. I might take a different way to Target next time!
Marriner is saying so many funny things.
Me: "Marriner, how old are you going to be for your birthday?"
Marriner: "Uh....thirty bucks"

We were outside playing on the slides the other day and there was dog poop in the sand. He says "Dat da dwossest teen i evow daw in my yife."(That's the grossest thing I ever saw in my life.)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2010-01-14T13:11:00.000-08:00

We had a fun Christmas Eve. We did nativity puppets while we read in Luke, had appetizers for dinner and read "mickey's" Christmas story before we went to bed. Marriner was so excited and Chase, of course, could not wait for morning.

I must have been enjoying the moment far too much to take pictures! I only took three pictures Christmas morning...i was bummed but hopefully my memories will suffice. After we had breakfast that morning we were off to Firth! Mom made us all matching jammies. Here are some pictures of the kiddos patiently getting impatient.

I love how Abby is cradling Gretchen's head.
Sadie and Hattie curiously looking at their feet. It's as if Sadie is saying, "Yeah, they do look alike don't they but I think yours are the ones on the right."

The boys
We spent New Years with Brock's family. Here is Coen, Sadie, and Chase with the famous noise makers and hats.

Sadie is walking everywhere now. She thinks she can even walk down the stairs.....she thinks it's funny when her mom overreacts and tells her to turn around. Me, stairs and babies just don't do well together....my heart has skipped way to many beats worrying about those darn tumbles!
We played limbo with the kids and when we sent them to bed, we all got a shot at some crazy kerioke sp? Brock and Nathan took the show.
"Hey everybody. I'm so happy to be alive" Just a day at the Richards residence.
Our Church is at 1:00 now so we were ready with time to spare for a family picture.
Chase was so excited to get a suit for Christmas. He is the sweetest little boy you'd ever meet

I took these next pictures because I was going to send them in to Regis and Kelly beautiful baby contest.....but I'm a little computer retarded and couldn't figure it out. Well, these weren't a total waste because I get to post them on the old blog!
Posing for the camera...I love you Marriner. Chase is at School when we took these or he would be smiling for the camera as well.

My lady Sadie....I love you sweetheart!

Updates

2009-12-19T07:42:00.000-08:00

Just Hanging out with her daddy.
Notice there are no ornaments at the bottom of the tree.....Sadie has taken care of them all. We had to rearrange our living room to fit the Christmas tree but it was worth it. Since we've put it up it really feels like Christmas.
Crawling to mama
"I know I shouldn't bend this but it's ever so much fun to stand by myself and play with a 'no, no' item!"
Just bending the candyland cards....not a big deal (We just won't tell Chase) What could be cuter than a one year old in a gingerbread dress?
Ward Christmas Party. This was the BEST Santa ever! The beard?....yep, sure is real. And his suit?....only Mrs. Claus could have designed such a thing. Sadie couldn't have been happier....but not as happy as these two.................
Marriner calls him "Danta" "Danta tumming to ah house?"

Having the time of his life. It was perfect snow for snow angels, and just falling in to.

I guess girls can wear blue hats but boys probably can't pull off a pink ones!

Merry Christmas!!

Halloween

2009-11-15T00:55:00.000-08:00

Gotta love the D.I. I shop there even when it's not Halloween but it came through for the occasion.
"Ah ah ah ah stayin' alive, stayin' alive"........or something like that!

"How do you do it again?"

Top Three

2009-11-14T12:31:00.000-08:00

Three things I know for sure.......
1. Flossing is grand
2. Pooping is wonderful
3. And pigtails precious

1. After dragging his feet for.....9 whole years, Brock decided to go to the dentist. After about and hour and five cavities later, he decided that flossing would have been a great idea. We won't even mention the two wisdom teeth that need removed. For all those who don't take a small string and insert between teeth, take extreme caution....you could be on the cavity train with Brock.

2. Marriner has pooped in the potty for three straight days in a row! I never thought it would be music to my ears to hear ( a little graphic) poop coming out and plopping in the toilet. Maybe having two in diapers makes this fecal feat even more sweet. One less bum to change equals a smile on Brooksie's face.

3. I managed to get pigtails in Sadie's wisps. I was so excited even though I may have jumped the gun a little. With little hair to work with, anything will due. I love being a mom. My three angels are only going to be little for a short while and I, as many of you, want to take it all in....pigtails, poop, and all.

Happy 1st Birthday Sadie!

2009-11-12T10:26:00.000-08:00

Sadie had a great first birthday. Many were there to celebrate. She wasn't quite sure what to think of everyone watching her but I think she realized this was a special day. She hasn't wanted real food since her birthday cake....once you go sweet you never go back!

"Do you want some mommy?"
Not so sure about what this is.....and how to get this goodness inside me!

Coen and Sadie trying to share!
She loves her new horse. She held on so so tight!
Aisha and Sadie

I learned how to make butter cream roses online. Don't look too close.
The cake kind of reminded me of a 50th wedding anniversary cake....oh well. I wanted to do another flower but couldn't find how to do it.

Throw up, glass shards, and the joys of motherhood

2009-09-21T11:15:00.001-07:00

The last twelve hours have been....exciting to say the least. As I was putting Sadie back to bed for the fourth time at 2:00 in the morning(she must be teething!), I hear Marriner coughing. I wasn't going to check on him because as many of you know, nightly checks most of the time turnout ......uneventful. Well I decided to check on him just to make sure. He had thrown up all over himself and his bed. He was all smiles as he was covered in last nights meal. He was pretty excited when I told him he could take a bath. As he was bathing, I put all of the puke covered items in a large garbage bag and tied it tight so I could take care of it in the morning. After I changed his sheets, Cloroxed everything, I put him back to bed. Sadie only woke up two more times!! Well, this morning we got Chase to school, and then I decided to clean the mess in the garbage bag. (Can you imagine the smell....I hope not.) I needed to put Sadie in Chase's room and shut the door so she wouldn't fall down the stairs while I cleaned. I get it cleaned up and put everything in the wash, feed Sadie breakfast, and as I'm taking her up the stairs to get her dressed, I bumped a picture on the wall and it tumbles down the stairs and shatters everywhere. Luckily the picture didn't rip but the frame and glass are everywhere. Sadie gets put back in Chase's room. As I'm cleaning up glass shards, my foot gets cut so I've got blood to clean up too! Meanwhile, Sadie is crying, so once I'm done I head up to finish getting her dressed. As I'm doing her hair I hear Marriner throwing up on the stairs and the tile. I put Sadie back in Chase's room and she definitely is not happy about it. Marriner is crying and the puke is just where the shards of glass were just minutes before. I'm just glad I didn't have to clean up puke covered glass. I was having a great time if you could imagine. I'm now on the ground cleaning up breakfast throw up. Marriner gets to take yet another bath. I finally get Sadie and Marriner dressed(again) and it's time to pick up Chase from school. Let's just hope in three hours time Chase got more accomplished than we did here at home! The joys of motherhood are sometimes overshadowed by the smell of throw-up. . .but they definitely are still there :)

A tribute to our mom

2009-09-11T21:20:00.000-07:00

As sisters, we have always wanted to dance together. We never really had the opportunity to do it because Devanee wasn't old enough yet. Nicole was going to be in town so we decided this was our chance. Nicole choreographed the dance...it was amazing. We dedicated the dance to our mother. We kept it a secret from my mom and surprised her. She cried so it was success! Natalie was a champ being 7 months pregnant. She pretty much did everything, I'm so glad that she was still able to do it.

There were parts in the dance that were very symbolic. As you can see, it looks like we are praying. Just as many prayers were given on our behalf from our mom. There was a part where it looked like we were cradling a baby in our arms just as she cradled us in her arms. Nicole did an amazing job at doing what couldn't be said with words. I'm going to try to put the song we danced to on my blog so you can get a feel for it.

Todd filmed it so maybe we can get it on to the computer. It was definitely a spiritual experience.

This one's for you honey!

2009-06-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

I love you Brock.....I miss you tons. Brock has been gone for almost three weeks now working. It's been a challenge but I can't wait to see him....and in two days, the kids will be with their favorite person(especially Marriner) in the whole world!

You can see Sadie's two new teeth on the bottom.

Sadie and Hattie just chillin'. They are about the same size and it's fun to see them side by side. Look at Hattie's beautiful lips.

Chase's friend had a birthday party and a pony to help celebrate. Both boys got many turns and surprisingly their weren't too many tears shed by Marriner when he had to get off.

Holdin' tight!

This is a a good action shot of Marriner jumping. A friend invited us to go to the "Kangaroo Zoo". It's a fun land with miniature golf and several jumping toys. Marriner and Chase had the time of their lives. I couldn't ever find Chase to take a picture of him...he was having too much fun.

Sadie in a Swimming suit....need I say more?

2009-06-09T15:26:00.000-07:00

I had to get Sadie in her swimming suit. Chase got a cool sprinkler for his birthday so we had to try it out.....just count the rolls!

The back of the suit is so darling.....i wish I could get away with having a big bow on mine!

Chase's Birthday

2009-06-09T15:02:00.000-07:00

Chase loved having friends over. We invited 14 but only 10 came.....but ten was definitely enough. We played Star Wars bingo opened presents and had a good time hitting the pinata.

This is the pinata that Chase so desperately wanted. It took a while....it supposed to be Darth Vador, but that is questionable. Tin foil and spray paint will do it every time!

Brock decided to grow his hair out and get some hightlights! He loves visors too so he thought, "what the heck" I'll wear a visor and grow my hair out. We actually found this at the party store we shopped at for Chases birthday. No offense to those who like visors.....brock just doesn't prefer them!

A front view of the new hair do.

The kids with Grandpa Richards at his house in Weston. They are on the four-wheeler. I couldn't get him to smile!

Welcome Home Elder Ivie

2009-06-05T10:59:00.000-07:00

Home from Jamaica! Dayne is back and he did a wonderful job on his report. I wish we could have seen him in action. Love you Dayne!

Grandma Willvie enjoying the weather and her family.

If you can't tell, Abby is tucking the hair behind her ear. Soooo darling!

Kissing cousins

I love Aisha's puppy dog eyes. How would you ever discipline with those eyes staring at you? Too cute to get mad at!!

Welcome Home Elder Ivie

2009-06-05T10:40:00.000-07:00

This is the day after Dayne got back. I think he wanted to stay busy so he mowed the whole lawn. Isn't Jaida cute in the picture above. She is so active and darling. That night we roasted mallows and hot dogs over the fire pit. It was soooo good to see Dayne....and I think my mom was the most excited of all. "Young Dayne" is back from a mission.....I can't believe it. It really seemed like yesterday we were calling him "stinky monster" and running from him and his dirty bum!

MJ is just cheesing it!

Doesn't he look great! He was soooo cute coming home, and he was just all smiles and I think a little overwhelmed at all the people he had to meet. I think he knew which grandkids were which even though he had never seen them before....good thing we have pictures. Welcome home Dayne....you are awesome!!

Devanee's Jr. Miss

2009-06-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

My camera wouldn't capture the pictures on stage. I wish you could see how awesome she looks. But I guess you get an idea.

Devanee stood out from everyone. I'm not just saying that because she's my sister...she is just beautiful and did awesome. In the physical fitness category she was "hands down" the hottie of the floor! Her muscles were rippling and her smile extented to the back of the auditorium. Good job Dev!

Playing with cousins

2009-06-05T10:10:00.000-07:00

Brennan, Mary, and kids came to Idaho and they had fun playing with cousins and feeding the horse.

Halli is soooo darling. I take every chance I can to do my nieces hair because Sadie doesn't have much yet.

I love her eyes in this picture.

Happy Birthday Marriner

2009-06-05T09:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Marriner!

As you can see....the spiderman cake wasn't exactly how I imagined it! Marriner knew who it was so that's all that mattered.

I can't believe he is 2! "How old are you Marriner?" ......."Do". He loved "miming"(Swimming) on his

birthday

Update....i haven't posted for a while!

2009-06-05T09:43:00.000-07:00

Chases soccer team. He had a lot of fun and is sad it's over

Pictures before Sean went to the MTC. I asked him "Are you nervous?" He said he wasn't so that's good, he was just all smiles.

Easter Sunday. The kids looked pretty cute. Sean gave an amazing farwell talk.....he's going to be an awesome missionary.

My Little Senorita!

2009-03-21T10:26:00.000-07:00

Brocks sister Andrea went to Mexico for Spring Break......lucky girl! She brought these dresses home for Sadie. We played dress up and had a photo shoot. The weather is almost warm enough too....just another couple of weeks hopefully.

Look at those knees!

I love this picture. It really captures her bright eyes and her sweet chubby face and arm! She always has her hand in her mouth. She is really interested in toys and really anything she can grab, including my glasses right off my face.

Say "Cheeeese"

This is the dress Grandma Willvie gave her for Christmas

Just posing!

Chase and Marriner love playing dress-up (boy style). I don't know if Marriner knows what he's doing but he sure knows how to make super hero noises. He is not saying a whole lot but I can sure understand what he means most of the time. He says, "Maamaaa......" and then he shows me something cool. Or "daadaaa......" to get Brocks attention. And whenever Chase isn't around he is calling out "TAAAaase" Or "Peas mama"(Please) They both love their baby sister so much. Chase can get her laughing so hard. Marriner just gets her to blink really fast when he comes around! He plants these huge kisses on her face, eyes, tummy, and hands many times daily.

Life is Great!!

2009-01-14T15:16:00.000-08:00

My little Princess!

All Brock ever asks for is a picture of a prophet for Christmas. I don't know how I found the time to draw this but I suprized him and gave it to him for Christmas.

Here is Sadie's room. I think she likes it because when I moved her out of my room and put her in her crib she has slept all night long!

This is a four generation picture. Grandma Boyer stayed with my family for Christmas and she was still there for New Years Eve. I'm so glad I got to see her! Notice the generations are all getting taller....maybe Sadie will be 6'4"!

Brittnee, Natalie and I went to "Twilight". They had already seen it (as well as everyone else in the theatre) but it was my first time. Loved it and can't wait for the second!

Christmas Morning

2008-12-26T10:43:00.000-08:00

We had a good Christmas this year. It was our first year having it at our house. It was fun to start our own traditions and to see the looks on the boys faces.

This is Chases robot panda. It makes real cub sounds and moves its mouth and eyes like a real panda cub. In his other hand is "splinter" those of you who know ninja turtles!

Marriner has been sick but he still had fun with his toys.

Daddy's girl!

After Church on Sunday. Both looking pretty cute!

The many Faces of Marriner!

This is Marriners "I can't see myself in the veiwfinder screen" face. He doesn't realize I have to first take the picture!

Abby looking so cute!

Brittnee and Adam came and stayed the weekend with us. This is us getting ready to go seen the lights on Temple Square. Abby looks so big in this picture!

Aisha looks so cute. She was all ready to go!

If you can't tell, Sadie is the little bundle in front.

MJ isn't facing the camera but there is everyone else. Adam is taking the picture.

Sadie getting ready to go!

Fun in the Snow!

Chase playing in the freshly fallen snow....what fun it is to be little! Chase is starting to say some funny things. The other day he asked Brock if he could have some gum. Brock said that we were going to have dinner first and Chase said "Dad, give me a break!" Brock and I both looked at eachother and laughed. Then Brock said, "If you can tell me what 'give me a break' means, then you can have a piece." Chase didn't know.....anyway it was pretty funny. He picks up everything......it makes us be a little more careful about what we say in front of him!

Brock buzzed the boys and his hair. They looked pretty cute!

I like Marriner with a little more hair but...hair grows!

We were driving to Weston and Brock was playing "cool" when I took this picture!

New Pictures

2008-12-26T10:27:00.000-08:00

This is Sadie just being herself! She smiles all of the time and is starting to giggle. She gets the hiccups when she laughs....it's pretty funny. She weighs 15 pounds and she's only 2 1/2 months. The chub just melts in my arms!

Self portrait....if you can't tell. I have to take pictures of myself because Brock either tries to take a picture when I have no make-up on, or when I'm not ready....so I guess this works. (Chase usually is wearing clothes...don't worry)

Sadie's curious look. I think she looks a lot like Brock but she also looks like Brocks sister Andrea.

I love this picture of Sadie. Don't you just want to kiss those cheeks?

Little Sadie

2008-11-29T15:21:00.001-08:00

"My Lady Sadie" I call her. She's more allert now and is smiling when we talk to her. I think she looks like both her brothers. Mostly like Chase but I see Marriner in her too. It is sooooo sooooo fun to have a girl! I love it!

We had a good Thanksgiving. Pleanty of food and lots of fun. Natalie took these pictures of Sadie...I think they are pretty cute. The flower just adds to the cuteness.

She definately hasn't missed too many meals. She's only 7 weeks and over 13 pounds! She is so fun to hold....just melts in my arms.

Our New Arrival!!!

2008-10-16T18:25:00.000-07:00

Sadie Richards

Born October 11th @ 1:30 a.m.

9 lbs 7 oz 21 3/4 inches

Ready to be done!

2008-10-16T18:07:00.000-07:00

As you can see....I got very big!

I really don't feel as bad as I look.....I'm just ready to have the baby!

Two big brothers!

2008-10-16T17:57:00.000-07:00

Her brothers just love her! Chase is so sweet and Marriner tries to be sweet! He just doesn't know what to think of her. He holds her for a second and then pushes her away. He gave her "the hulk" the other day to play with!
She already has Brock wrapped around her finger!

Chubby cheeks already

Just hours old.

2008-10-16T17:55:00.000-07:00

When she was born I couldn't believe how chubby she was...she looked half grown. The nurses had to put a size one diaper on her because the newborn diapers were too small!

Our little Family

2008-10-16T17:43:00.000-07:00

Two proud brothers!!
Marriner is being so soft!

I love the little concerned look she has!

Chase Playing soccer

2008-08-30T14:36:00.000-07:00

Chase loved his first soccer game. He didn't know quite what to do but he had fun doing it!
His friend Jayden. When some action was going on, they were in the backfield playing with eachother. It took some prompting from both parents to get them back on track!

Just warming up!

Chase was the photographer in this picture!

We had to get "the belly"

Marriner and Chase had just taken a bath and were getting ready for bed. They are just best friends.....most of the time.

Brock got me a dozen roses for our anniversary. They are the same color as our flowers when we got married. We also stayed in a hotel, went to dinner and a movie. It was a fun five year anniversary for sure. Good job Brock!

Tara's Wedding

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The kids all looked so cute. It's a good thing we have cameras to capture it all!
The two pregnant ladies!

Devanee.....showing her sexy side!

Family picture

Just the boys! We had so much fun at the reception. What could be better than chocolate covered strawberries!?

FAIR DAY!

2008-08-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

Chase, Marriner, and I went to the Davis County Fair. We loved petting the animals at the zoo and riding the ponies. It was fun!

Chase riding on a pony

Chase loved the big Rooster!

"What do the fat piggies say?"

Chase thought the petting zoo was pretty fun. The llama was his favorite!

Marriner was fearless at the petting zoo at the Fair. He stepped on the pigs and tried to pull the horns off the goats......it was pretty funny!

SUMMER FUN!

2008-07-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

Enjoying a nice day at the Beach in California!

Just hanging out before the fireworks on the 4th of July

Marriner loves sticking his head right in the sprinkler!

Just playing in the sprinklers. Its our only way to beat the heat!

Still very much in LOVE!

Grandma Richards gave Chase and Marriner matching outfits for their birthdays. We thought we would get a picture.

Happy Birthday Chase!! I can't believe he is 4 years old. We went swimming and ate yummy superman cake. He loves being 4!