Easter Sunday

MaKadey Lyn

Savannah Sherry

Anthony Christopher

Harlee K.

Matthew Roy

Chris had to be out of town this Easter. The kids sure did miss him, but we were able to send him a video of them finding easter eggs that the easter bunny had hidden. Danielle also spent the night and shared in the fun. Each of the kids got new easter clothes (this has been one of my favorite traditions). My brother blessed his baby this day so we headed on down to Shelley for that and then had Easter dinner at Grandma Dyes house. The kids sure love going there and spending time with them and all of their cousins. Grandma and Grandpa got a new swing set and all of the brothers and brother in laws that were there jumped right in and started putting it together. It took them a few days to complete it, but all the kids have had a blast and they had a hard time staying off of it during the building process. This just gives my kids one more reason why they love grandma and grandpa Dye's.

Matthew's Baby Blessing -- March 29, 2009

Grandma and Grandpa Dye with Matthew

This was such a great day. We decided that with how big our families were we would bless Matthew at our home. We blessed him at 4:00 in the afternoon on March 29, 2009. It was so nice to be surrounded by our friends and family.

Grandma and Grandpa West

Matthew was a big baby when he was born, but he lost a little bit in the hospital before we brought him home (like all of our babies did). A friend of mine, Debbie Olsen took in his little "Tux" so that it would fit him a little better. She is so talented, she can do about anything when it comes to sewing.

"Proud Parents"

Chris and Matthew

Easter Eggs

We had alot of fun making Easter Goodies. The Schofield's came down and we dipped eggs in chocolate and made cute little bunnies out of washcloths. We had several flavors - Chocolate, Coconut, Cherry/Pecan, and Peanut Butter. YUMMY!
The kids all brought an egg and bunny to their teachers. They were so excited.

Matthew's Birth Announcement

Baby Matthew 3/3/09 -- 8 pounds 6 ounces -- 21 inches long

Isn't he precious... #5 - Wow. I can't believe he is #5.
His first little outfit. We love PJ's.. I have gotten so used to wearing jammies all day where I have been on bedrest. The kids are getting that way also. We all love PJ's.

Harlee doesn't really know what to think of her new baby brother. Every day I think she is figuring out that he is invading on her space and time with mom. We had to hold her hands down so she wouldn't attack him. She can be so loving.... but she can also be so rough.

Wouldn't this be the life.... Sleep and Eat, sleep and eat....

Dani and Matthew. Dani stayed at the house while we were in the hospital. I don't know what we would do without her. The kids all love her so much. I am sure Matthew will love her too.

Baby Matthew 3/3/09 -- 8 pounds 6 ounces -- 21 inches long

Grandma Dye and the PROUD PAPA!! Chris is such a good daddy!

Matthew -- Look at those cheeks! He was our biggest baby, and he was 2 weeks early. I wonder what he would have weighed if I actually would have made it another week.

Grandpa Dye and baby Matthew.

Matthew Roy Lott is born

All of us! Welcome Matthew Roy!
Savannah - She was sick the day Matthew was born. It was really hard for her not to come to the hospital. She started feeling better and was finally able to see him on the 4th.

MaKadey and Harlee. Harlee has cried alot since Baby Matthew has been born.

Poor little Harlee.

Anthony -- Every day he would ask if we were going to go get his baby brother yet. Finally the morning of the 3rd, Chris went in to wake him up and that was the first question; "Did you get my baby brother?". Chris said no, we will in a little bit. Anthony then said, okay wake me up later. He is a good big brother.

MaKadey -- She was such a great help with Harlee and now she is a great helper with Matthew.