Welcome Home Sister Grant!

Today Colton's sister came home from her mission and the kids were so excited to see her and the Airplanes! They got out of the car and ran over to watch them land. Good thing we got there a little early because they didn't want to leave the parking garage. Brooklyn was in the Philippines for a year and a half. I don't think I could have done that. Way to go Brooklyn. Here are a few pics from the Airport. We love you Brooklyn and are happy to have you home!!!!

5 Years Ago

Mason's 5th Birthday was on the 5th and I am a little behind but it has been crazy for us. Things have settled and I wanted to post a little something for his Birthday. 5 years ago we were in the delivery room expecting our first child. We were told it was going to be a girl. But little did we know our little Brinley wasn't coming just yet. We had everything ready for a girl to arrive and when our baby came out surprisingly the doctors said "IT'S A BOY!!!!!!" Seriously I couldn't soak in the news. It was pretty emotional for me to bring my now little baby boy home to pink and purple everything. My mom ran to target to get me a few necessities so my baby would have something to come home in and a blanket or two, my mother-in-law purchased new bedding and Colton and his dad stayed up late repainting a purple and yellow bedroom to baby blue and light brown room. I have to admit I was a mess! We didn't have a name nor did we even think of any boy names. As I lay holding my new baby boy that needed a name Colton looked at him and said how bout Mason. What else could I say.... sounds good!!!! As soon as the shock wore off a little I was able adjust to having a little boy instead of what I thought was going to be a little girl. Either way it didn't matter to me what gender my baby was it would have just been nice to know the correct one. He was a healthy 7lbs 8oz and 21in. long. He has definitely brought so much life to our family. He is now going to be starting kindergarten and I just can believe how he has grown. We had a little party for him and he was so excited to be the birthday BOY! I love you so much Mason! You are getting to be such a big boy.


Mason with his Dinosaurs from Grandpa and Grandma.





Hanging out in the pool. (I know it's big one but it's suppose to be for Tillman)



Singing Happy Birthday!

I Almost Cried....

Ok so maybe I cried just a little but yes this is Tillman with a SMILE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ashton just started playing with him like always but this time Ashton said "mom he smiled" of course I had to grab the camera as proof. Each day he is showing small signs of improvement. I thought this day would never come!!!! He is still pretty fussy but one smile a day I will take it. :)

Brinley & A Tillman Update

It's hard having a daughter as strong willed as you but at the end of the day she is still my sweet little girl!








P.S. We are home from the hospital but Tillman is still not feeling very well. He is eating little by little. He has been sick for almost a month now and I just want my fun, loving, happy baby to come back! :(