How Wonderful Life is........

There are so many fun things we have done recently, so I have lots of different pictures to brag about. I'm not going to put much text with each shot because I want you to just enjoy the pictures. Enjoy...and know how much I love my family and how wonderful life is!
I decided to try to be a photographer and experiment with Rajko. He indulged me and tried to cooperate with my requests the best he could. He was probably wondering why crazy Grandma put him in his hamper and took pictures!



Now he is really upset and was wondering why Grandma insisted on setting him in his clothes basket in the window seat!








Next - I'm sure Rajko is really thinking Grandma is crazy when she took the candles out of the niche and put him in it! Isn't he darned stinkin' cute?!?







While in Phoenix, we ran up to the temple to see the set for the Easter Pageant and walked around the grounds. The weather was perfect for outside at this time of year, so it was very enjoyable!







Two of my favorite guys!












I came home from Phoenix just in time to celebrate my Olivia's birthday. The kids thought it was great fun!











Three days later is Allen's birthday. We actually celebrated his first, as he found a Spanish Mercado in Park City where he could get carne` and we had such a scrumptious celebration. Patrice cooked every yummy dish imaginable and we ate until I was sick--buy it was GOOOOOD!




These two boys are going to be such good little friends. They are cute together already!











This past weekend, we went to St. George to watch Body Motion in their dance competition--in which they did really well. We stayed with Chelsea and Max and had such a fun couple of days. Chelsea works graveyard and Max had the early shift on Saturday, so after Max had gone to work and Chelsea got home from work and went to bed - Jack, Grandpa and I went to breakfast. Jack is loving it!

Jack loves his swing and as long as Grandpa would stay out and play with him - he would swing!










Later in the afternoon on Saturday, we went to St. George and joined the Butikofer's at their condo. The kids loved the pool and Grandpa is always good to provide lots of crazy entertainment!







Since Mia is 3 and Jack is 18 months old, Mia thinks she is big enough to carry Jack. If you look at this, you can easily see that Mia is hardly any bigger than Jack!










Grandpa and Jack had so much fun! It all just makes us realize, "How wonderful life is, while we're in the world!"

CELEBRATION.....come on - CELEBRATE!

Have you ever seen such a cute Rajko? This little guy is Giselle/Noah all wrapped up in one package! This is Grandma's opinion ---
1) He has Giselle's shaped eyes
2) He has Giselle's eyebrows
3) He has Noah's nose
4) He has Noah's face shape
5) He has Giselle's mouth
6) He has Noah's hands and feet

He is CUTE!!!!

See how pretty he is? He is every bit as good as he is cute too.











Doesn't Rajko look like he is up and ready to go with Grandpa on some of his "exploring" jaunts?











Do you think they are watching National Geographic or what?











Aunt Chelsea and Uncle Max came to see Baby Rajko and help Aunt Giselle and Uncle Noah. Her help and advice were very useful and appreciated. She helped break Giselle into the mothering mode and cope with the adversities of having a baby. The trip to Phoenix was their vacation and they went to an Angel's game, to the zoo, and Max went golfing. I think they really enjoyed their time here and were so helpful to Giselle. We certainly enjoyed Jack entertaining us and being able to spend time with two of our favorite girls and their husbands!









Uncle Rob has really enjoyed baby Rajko too. He was holding him this morning saying, "You are such a cute boy. You are a good boy. You are a good baby. And I love you." We all stood starring with tears in our eyes! What a great uncle! Ah---yes, even though it is warm, the pools aren't exactly warm, but you guessed it....Rob is still swimming. He will come home with a tan head and face!



Rajko's first bath! He actually quite enjoyed it, as you can see. He is quite enthralled with the washing of the hair. He wonders what is going on and looks around like he is trying to figure it all out. Isn't he so cute?

Isn't this just the epitome of "kissin' cousins?" Jack totally loves Rajko and wants to "ho'd a bebe" all the time. He is very gentle and loving with him -- just like a good, big cousin should be.









Jack also loves his monkey and dog. He has a very vivid imagination and sets them up and talks to them. They get to go most every place Jack goes--sometimes to his mother's dismay, but it is sooooo cute!
Oh, the best is to ask him what his name is...
"My....name...is.....Jack....Robe't.......
John (high pitch at the top of John)......
son!"
Sounds like he is straight from Mississippi!


I'm not sure if this face is a result of Chelsea calling Jack back, or if Petrie bit at Jack, but whatever it was.....he was heartbroken. I really think he was headed in to visit Petrie and Chelsea called him to come back and it startled his plan and he thought he was in trouble!






I couldn't resist this cutest picture of Jack playing in the sand at the playground at Giselle's. He had sand in his diaper and Chelsea was a little concerned for his comfort riding in the car back to St. George. He didn't seem to mind and loved the ball and the sand!






We celebrated Dad's birthday on March 8th. It was a beautiful day and we were so thankful to be able to spend it with our Dad. He is quite insistent that he doesn't want to celebrate his birthdays anymore, but I think it is quite a milestone to be able to celebrate 84 years of life. We are so thankful for Dad's life and what he has taught us and shown us.
The day was filled with sunshine and love and the spirit of the occasion was beautiful.
What a wonderful March .... so far...
we have two more birthdays to go!

Oh...Just So You Know --

Oh....Just so you know --
Miss Mia loves dogs! She actually quite likes all animals. This is the cutest little picture of her loving Zeke. She also loves posing for the camera, so when she sees me with the camera, the expressions just get better and better! Zeke is a pretty good model, as well. It is quite a miracle if you happen to know any history about the Buti's and animals. I think Ellie is getting a lamb for a 4-H project, so maybe they will all grow to love animals. You do have to admit, this is a darn cute little girl!
Oh...just so you know --Sunday was a beautiful
day! We had Stake Conference and it was a really good meeting. We were all on the same schedule, so we were able to have dinner together. After dinner, Allen and Patrice put Evan on the four-wheeler to take him to see the cows and calvies prior to going with Grandpa. They said they wanted him to get used to the cows before Grandpa had him on the tractor and called him a bawl baby. Yes -- he does have on a HOT PINK jacket! He didn't have a jacket and Aunt Billie Jo offered the "Princess" hot pink jacket. I warned Allen that I would put the pictures on the blog. He said he had been raised with sisters and was
just fine with Evan in a pink jacket. So, do real men wear pink? Check it out and see what you think! Evan quite likes Aunt Billie Jo and they were having such a good time playing. I loved this little picture, as it shows his two front teeth. He can say, "ma ma." and "Da da." He can blow blubbles and make all sorts of sounds! He is a pretty fast crawler and takes after his Dad and Aunt Olivia when it comes to mashed potatoes and gravy! He quite liked dresesing and yams too!


Here is Mr. Evan in his "Princess" jacket, watching the girls ride their bikes. He thought the trip outside without being in his car seat was pretty good.









Here comes cool Ellie Jo -- riding with one hand! When she comes to a stop, it can't just be a stop--it has to be slam on the brakes and SKID True McNeil for ya! What do you think Tim thinks of his daughter's driving skills?








Little Miss Mia has to be as big as the other two girls. It is quite difficult to ride a tricycle as fast as a two-wheel bike, but she gives it her best shot!









Here was the big surprise of the day! When Tess came to the house, she announced she had a surprise for us. She made us close our eyes and walk out of the house backwards so we would be surprised when we turned around! We obeyed her commands and -- wal..la...! Here is our little Tess turning in to a big, independent girl! She can whiz pretty fast up and down the driveway and seems like she has been riding her two-wheeler for more than a day! Doesn't she look big?

Oh..just so you know -- the week was filled with even more than just these fun and games! Monday afternoon when I got up to Dad's -- he was sitting (kind of) at the kitchen table, slighty greenish/grey color and having a hard time breathing! I ran over and asked him if he was having a heart attack or a blood clot (we've been through these enough -- he knows!) He said it wasn't either, but he didn't know -- his ribs were really hurting! I asked him if he would like to go to the doctor and he said yes -- which tells you how much he must have been hurting! Earl was at work, so I called Bill to drive us to Park City. Rob hopped in the car and Jo met us in Kamas and off we went! Well, the final analysis after x-rays and exams was that he had cracked his ribs. The doctor also gave him a breathing treatment. She sent him home on the albuterol breathing treatments and a Z pack and orders to get in his recliner and relax for a week! He has been a good patient and obeyed and feels much better! One just never knows how much fun can be had in a short week!