Easter Fun

A much needed girls night out at Nando's. Way fun!

Mary, Shannon, Me & Kendra

We missed you Jen & Jessica

Eater 2010 - We had many Easter egg hunts and lots of food and candy. Jaxon was so excited when he woke up Sunday morning and saw Easter eggs around the house. Holidays just get more and more fun as my kids get older. Ginny is a professional at opening the eggs. She could do it better than Jaxon. She knew where the goods were at. :)

Daddy's Easter Sunday Tie

We got to go to a cabin with the Wilson's for spring break. It was an amazing cabin and so much fun. I did not take enough pictures but here is what I got.

Our Special Weekend

Sunday March 7, 2010

Bawden Family
Elder Oaks & Derek Bawden

Elder Oaks and Reece A. Bawden

Elder Oaks, Pres. Bawden, Pres. Stoker,

Pres. Gardner, and Elder Lesueur

The whole Bawden clan

This last weekend my dad's stake was getting a new stake president. My dad said that all of the high counsel men were getting interviewed and that he was going in and it was no big deal. Well on Saturday he got a call and was asked to come back for another interview. Elder Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles asked my dad to accept the calling of Stake President over the Citrus Heights Stake. This meant that my family was going to get to meet and greet with an apostle of the Lord. We met with him Sunday night for a few moments and I was star struck. I am not sure that is the best wording but that is how I felt. He was kind and charismatic. He told story after story and called Saturday his story night. It has been too long since I have been spiritually fed so much. Then Sunday morning we were able to sit in a room with him while he spoke to some of the children about what was about to happen and why he was going to give my dad and his counselors a blessing. It was sweet and special. I hope to always remember the spirit that filled my life this weekend. I know that my mom was able to stand and preach with my father at the pulpit today and I cannot explain what that is like to know. My dad is a wonderful man that I honor and adore. I hope that Stuart and I will live our lives so that we can always have his spirit to be with us. What a beautiful and special weekend.

Some stories and moments I don't want to forget

*Kristian rubbing Elder Oaks head and makes jokes with him

*Elder Oaks laughing at his own jokes - hilarious!

*Elder Oaks blessing my father to have bless the lives of his children and grandchildren. Also that he will have good health and financial stability

*Elder Oaks testifying that my dad was called of God

*We shouldn't just raise our children to adulthood but raise our children to be righteous parents

*The horse & rabbit - 50/50

*Watching President Gulbransen, Elder Oaks, and my dad sing "The Spirit of God"

Ginny's 1st Birthday

Ginny and Brynn's First Birthday Party
Grandpa Reece and Ginny Lynn

Ginny and Mommy

Daddy and Ginny making her happy excited face

Daddy, Ginny (with some birthday cake on her face) and Mommy

Shaylee giving her present to Ginny

Ginny sort of eating her Barbie Cake

Here is the infamous Barbie Cake. Ginny loved it. She would always make her "happy face" and scream whenever she saw it. Thanks Amber for the help! Could not have done it with out you!

Jaxon being my big helper! Ginny sure loved it! :)

My little girl turned one on February 26th, 2010. I cannot believe it. This last year has flown by. At times I thought it would never end (due to sleeplessness :) but now I am ready for it to start to slow down again. I want to write my baby a little note to let her know how much I love her.

Ginny Lynn,

You are the light of my life. You are such a happy baby and your dad and I fight over who gets to hold you and get you up from your naps. You are such a happy and curious child. Although you love your brother most of all. You are so happy when he is around. Whenever I am busy and you wake up from your nap Jaxon will ask me if he can go say, "Good morning sister," to you. He will run in your room and jump in your crib with you and play with you until I am done doing what I am doing. You just adore him. (I hope it lasts :) You have a smile and laugh that just makes every one melt. I have people come up to me in church all the time and thank me for sitting in front of them. I was quite puzzled the first few times it happened but then realized people love watching you and Jaxon interact and just be so great together. I love you more than I can ever explain. The first moment I held you I knew that you were meant to be my baby. You and I are meant to be best friends and help each other out through this life. I look forward to the day that I get to just sit and talk about how life is for you and help you through difficult times. I love you Ginny Lynn.

Love,

Your Mommy

Favorite Food: Oatmeal and Kashi Granola bars (you pretty much live on these things)

Favorite Activity: Playing with Jaxon on the trampoline

Favorite Toy: Anything you can stick that toothless mouth on (you finally had one top tooth break through and your two bottom teeth just started to show. 1 year and 1 week old)

Favorite Book: Anything that makes noises

Favorite Song: Jesus wants me for a sunbeam

Special Noises: Yelling! and Squealing! I told your daddy that I think girls just come out talking. You never stop! Even when you are eating you make these mmm noises! Too cute!

Valentines Day 2010

VALENTINES DAY -2010

Each year we rotate taking turns on who is in charge of planning Valentines Day. This year it was the girls turn to plan. We have talked about taking the quads and rhino out several times but never done it so when I suggested it to Laura she was all for it. We surprised the boys and took them riding for the day. I went and picked up the trailer and had it parked at our house when Stuart got home from work. I have got to be honest that I was a little nervous driving that huge trailer around. After going to a gas station and filling up the extra gas tank I felt great. I was pleasantly surprised how well the truck pulled the trailer. We had so much fun! It was so enjoyable and even relaxing. Even Laura got back on the saddle after crashing bad the last time she was on a quad. (Senior prom, not her fault but had to go to the hospital, had a concussion, bruised etc. no good) We had a blast taking the rhino up some crazy hills and even got Laura to stand in the back. It was a great day to be together with the one I love most.

Now onto my Valentine -

Stuart is such a wonderful man. I cannot think of the last time I have gone a day with out thinking how LUCKY I am to have married such a great man. He works so hard and is such a great dad. Jaxon and Ginny adore their daddy and I adore my husband. I feel so lucky to be able to spend another V-Day with my one true love. I love you babe! Thanks for being such a great dad and husband. You mean the world to us!

I love you Stuart!

Team Builder

Stuart's work team had what they call a "Team Builder" and they played volleyball. Everyone had a great time but someone always gets hurt and someone always rips their pants! This year it was the same person for both. It's okay though because John is hilarious and a good sport. Thanks for making it a good time Team Wilson :)

Jaxon is 3!!

Shaylee 2, Tate 4, Jaxon 3

Shane, Jaxon, Connor, Shaylee, Tate, Payton

We had a few friends over to help us celebrate. We played duck duck goose and motor boat motor boat. (it was raining so we couldn't play the other games we planned. But we still had fun!

Jaxon's present from Daddy and Mommy.

It's a razor... we take it every where we go now.

I think he likes it!

Ginny and Mom - she is almost a year old!?

I cannot believe it!

Jaxon helped me make his birthday cake. He got it

EVERY WHERE! It is all over his sleeves. But he

had fun!

Presents from Grandpa (bonka) & Grandma Jennifer

What kind of birthday would it be with out Krispy Kreme?

We gave Jaxon his first one and he spit it out. He is not a big

fan of sweets. Funny kid!

Daddy being silly and riding Jaxon's razor

Jaxon Reece Wilson

Born: January 28th, 2007

Favorite Movie: Toy Story 3 (a.k.a. Buzz) and Monsters Vs. Alien (a.k.a Susan)

Favorite Food: Pizza and carrots and apples

Favorite Game: Jumping on the trampoline and playing duck duck goose

Favorite Drink: Milk! Milk! and more Milk!

My baby turned 3 years old today. I cannot even express my love for my little guy. He is so much fun. I wanted to write a little note to my 3 year old.

Jaxon Waxen,

I love you so much. You mean the world to me. I love being with you and spending time with you playing "buzz" and the card game. You say some of the funniest things. Recently I said, "I love you Jaxon." You quickly responded, "No Mom! I love you!" I laughed and said, "I love you too." You quickly responded again and said, "It's not funny mom. I LOVE YOU!" So I said, "Okay buddy, it's not funny." Then you said with a big grin, "I win!" You love to play with me and especially Ginny. You want her in the bath with you and every where you go. You always make sure she has everything you have and you want her to be able to jump on the trampoline and do all the fun things you do. You are such a sweet boy and are always thinking of others. Especially your daddy. The first thing you ask me every morning, (when you come in my room at 5 a.m.) is, "Where is my daddy? At work?" Me: "Yep." You: "Okay, can you get me some farina now?" Your laugh is to die for! It is so contagious and that smile makes me melt!

Thank you for being my sweet boy and for loving me so much. I just adore you and your sweet smile. I love you!

Love

Your Mommy,

Shana Fern