Brynlee's Cute bangs..

So about a month or two ago, I was tired of having Brynlee's hair in her face all the time. So my sister was kind enough to cute some bangs for Brynlee. It changed her face so much with just cutting some bangs. Isn't she so adorable?? She sure know how to test our patience but we sure this sweet smile.

Fathers N Sons Campout!!

A Great Bonding Experience!!!

Brayden was so excited to get his stuff ready for this special camp out! Matt went last year with brayden and loved it so he took Friday off from work so that they could arrive early. Matt was excited to tell me that he built this fire all of his own. Matt loves camp fires and the way they smell.(yuck, I don't care for it at all)

Brayden sure loved that the Schads drove up with them.

Brayden loves his friends Jaden and Dallas!! They did a lot of fun activites but brayden's favorite was making rockets and launching them.

Next year I told Matt he needs to take Brody too. Matt thought he was a little to young to take him this year. So next year and will be just be girls at home!

Mother's Day!!

I feel so humbled to be a mother on this mother's day. I remember when I was a little girl, I love to play house with my siblings and cousins. I always wanted to be the Mommy. I have enjoyed being the oldest girl in my family to 6 younger siblings. At times I felt like I was the second mom in my family because I was always helping my mother do something for one of my siblings. As I got older I pushed those responsibilities to my younger sister. But I am truly grateful for these experiences in my life, I know that I wasn't always grateful for the chores and responsibilities that I had at a young age. I do know that they have shaped me to be the mother that I am today. My Mother never had the strongest parents in the gospel, but she was always the peacemaker in our home. She has more patience then I ever will have. She always found the positive thing in any situations. She attended church on her own a lot thanks to members that would pick her up to take her to church. She has made sure that when raising her children that the gospel was the center of our home. She taught me at young age to serve others in all that we can. I remember numerous times that I would baby sit my siblings so that she could go and serve others. We didn't have much growing up but my mother made sure she gave of what we had. I continue to learn from my mother. I am so blessed to have a mother like her.



I am also so lucky to be a Mother. It took years of fasting and praying when my prayers were answered that it was time for me to be a mother. I know that Heavenly Father knows what is best for us. He is always watching over us and will help us through our struggles. I have friends and family that struggle with being a mother. I know it is hard but just have faith. The lord has a plan and it isn't always the plan that we have in mind. Being a mother isn't easy, but it is well worth it. I know at times I feel like pulling my hair out, or I find myself crying in secret when I am having a rough day. The smiles on my children's faces or the silly things they say make it all better. I love my three munchkins.

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mother's out there!!

Love you Mom!!

Bryant Phillip McNeil's Blessing

The 1st weekend in May we had a special Family weekend, Bryant was blessed.

My sister in law Kristi and Brother in law Justin had a wonderful lunch for us and we all had fun visiting and enjoy each others company.

We were lucky to have great grandma Jenkins come and visit us from California. Brynlee sure loved showing her how to use the cell phone. Kids are amazing with these types of things these days.

Brody and Landon

They had fun playing with each other.

Brayden enjoyed playing outside with cousins and friends. He loves getting dirty.

We are so lucky to have a great family. Family sure keeps us busy. The kids love being spoiled by all of them!!

Memories made with family

The 2nd week in April with headed to California. My cousin Miguel and Roxy where going through the temple for the first time and they were also being sealed to their two children. We are so excited for their family. We were fortunate to share this special day with them. We also enjoyed a day at the beach with family and cousin while we were in town. My Camera now has a battery so I hope to take more pictures on the next couple trips that we have coming up in the next couple of months.

Enjoying the sunshine while we ate our lunch.

The cooks.. Rick and My Dad

Brody loves kicking the soccer ball

Brynlee sharing chips with her little brother.

Mommy and Brody enjoying the cool weather.

Daddy trying to put Brody in the cold water.. but he didn't want down.

My brother Robert and my future sister in law Katie.

Landon loved the Ocean.. I wish Brody would sit in it

Brayden and his cousin Sophie. He loves coming to visit her.




Brynlee loves the slide. We had a great spot at the beach right next to the play area.



Brayden and Sophie and her dad playing at the beach with squirt guns.

Brayden ready to get someone wet.

Brody sure loves Watermelon!!!

Sophie and Charolette and Daddy.

Yummy.. He didn't want to share with anyone.

Brynle chasing Brody around. They sure love each other.

Date Night with Brayden

About a month ago Brayden's school had Bingo Date night with your Mom. Brayden was so excited to bring me to his school for this speical night of fun. I am so glad that he doesn't mind having me come to school with him. We didn't win Bingo but it was a fun evening with a boy that I love!!!

Brayden and Mom

Our Bingo card

Brayden and I love taking pictures with me holding the camera..they usually are missing our faces but this one didn't turn out to bad.. I love my handsome Boy!


Brayden and his side kick Jaden. They are in the same class.

Easter a little late..

This year my sister Clarissa had us all over for Easter dinner. The kids also had a fun Easter egg hunt. The adult men hid all the eggs for the kids to find. My parents always hide a golden egg with money in it for the lucky kid to find. Brayden found it this year, he was so excited.

The kids eating Easter dinner and Karalee.




Brody enjoying his drink.

Fun on the swing after dinner.

All the kids sure loved this swing!!

Hunting for eggs

Brynlee and Brody looking for eggs (with Dads help)


No one found this one yet....

The adults making sure all of the eggs were found.


Brayden and his golden egg!!!!

Thank You to Clarissa and Mark for the fun time..

Spring Fling giveaways!!

Check out these great giveaways on tip junkie.. Here is the link.... The spring fling is on April 13th http://www.tipjunkie.com/

Baseball Season has began!!

We are so lucky to have a great neighborhood, A guy in our stake decided to start a sports program for kids. He has kids of his own and knows how expensive sports can be. He started a volunteer sports program where all you have to pay for is a hat and shirt to play sports. I loved the idea and some of Brayden's friends were going to play too so it was a must for Brayden. This last Saturday was his first game. I am so surprised on how well he did. He has never played baseball before but has been practicing with the program. His Teams name is the Green Frogs. I am so thankful that Matt Peterson has took time to put this great program together. We are excited for a great season!!!

Brayden before the game

Brayden getting ready to bat..

Brayden at Bat!!

Brayden playing second base

Team Cheer!!!!

A thankful heart....

At the end of Spring Break week we headed to California. Matt's moms skin cancer on her nose had come back. Grandma was going to have surgery to remove it on Friday the 19th. We wanted to show her our love and support by being there. We got in late thursday night, so that we could give her our love before the surgery on Friday morning. We fasted as a family that Grandma McNeil would be able to overcome this trial. Matt gave his mom a blessing that morning of comfort and love. I am so lucky to have a husband that honors his priesthood, so that he can bless the lives of his family. The surgery went better then planned, they didn't have to take too much of grandma's nose this time. She is healing well and is doing great. Here are some picture of the kids and grandma. We are so blessed to have her here with us.

Grandma and Brynlee



Grandma and Brody

We also spent time with my cousin and their kids while we were in town. We went to a school fair, out to dinner and hung out at there house. I hate it when I forget my camera.(so there is no pictures) We were glad to see them and we enjoyed spending time with them. We also went to the beach while we were in California. The kids loved playing in the sand and collecting sea shells. It was a little chilly so Brody had to wear a sweater, but the other two kids didn't think they needed one.

We had a great trip with family. We are so blessed to have them in our lives. I think at times I take them for granted. I need to be more grateful for the family member that we still have here on the earth. I never know when heavenly father will take them back to live with him. I want all of my family to know that I love them so much.

Fun at the Beach!

Dad loves playing with the kids in the sand!

Easter Tree

I love making crafts... They don't always come out the way I would like them to but I do enjoy learning..So here is the Easter Tree I made with my sister during spring break when my kids were away at my parents.