Children and Cameras

Needless to say, our children are bored often. To fill the voids, our children create lavish fantasies with anything from bouncy balls to sticks found in the garden. Very creative. However, there are times when these imagination sessions are simply not enough. Don't ask me why. It is at these times when our children find other varieties of entertainment, like drawing portraits on the wall, making sounds resembling flatulence, or torturing each other, for example. Here is photographic evidence of such a time. Perhaps that by viewing this slide show you will also identify which child in our family is most often bored. Yes, each picture in this show was actually taken by said culprit. Happy viewing.

We're off to see the Wizard

Well, my little girl decided she try on her little poof of a snowflake outfit, four days before her dance recital. She was a little weary at first. She wasn't sure about twirling and jumping around a big stage with lots of lights and people, but after encouragement from her dance teacher, other moms, other dancers, Daddy and of course Mommy, she sat quietly back stage ready to make her grand entrance Friday night. And with a swish of Glenda's wand, Maille and her class twirled and leaped across the stage, spreading their good magic onto Dorothy to wake her from the poisonous poppies. The entire Wizard of Oz production was amazing and Amber Cramer, her dance teacher, is amazing. Have you ever seen anything so darling in your lives?

Too many twirls

Dorothy and Maille

Mommy and Me

Easter Bliss

Oh, how we long to be young again. To run with wings on our backs, diligently searching for that golden egg that holds treasures of sweet delight. To squeal with joy when our baskets get too heavy to carry. To steal away to our own corner of the world to cast our eyes upon our long awaited treasure.

Yes, to be young again is to feel that same tickle of delight as you watch your own little bunnies, dance through the grass with baskets in hand.

Thank you so much Aunt Adrienne and Aunt Allyson for making our dreams come true!

Bless You

Sunday, March 29th, our little baby Adam was blessed by his daddy, Aaron along with two grandpas and six uncles. It was a lovely day and God was so good as to drop white flakes of heaven from the sky to show Adam how much he loves him. Adam gives everyone a big hug and smile for all your love and support on his special day.

Grandpa Cahoon, Aaron, Adam, Grandpa Baxter

Grandma Cahoon, Melissa, Adam, Grandma Baxter

Back: Karl, Jonathan, Matt, Ryan, Grandpa, Nathan, Aaron

Front: Heather, Adrienne, Alyssa, Adam, Grandma, Melissa, Steph

Walk-Ins Welcome

Our beautiful, bouncing, baby boy is 3 weeks old now and enjoying his stay on this lush planet. He especially enjoys his routine beauty...I mean manly treatment at the Båxtér Salon and Spa. Walk-ins always welcome.

First, Señor Adam will receive a tender tushy wipe with natures best, Huggies Gentle Care Sensitive baby wipes, then be escorted the natural springs of the wash room where he will be drawn a luxurious, lukewarm, bubble bath compliments of the bathroom sink. He feels oh so relaxed and tranquil as his mother dips his little physic into the agua pura. He thinks to himself, "This is the life...warm water, warm milk, and service at my every beck and cry. Heaven, I'm in Heaven...la, la, la, la, la @*&!!#..." But wait! It's time to get out of his little haven of buoyancy and feel the chill of the open air. Aaaaah! Not to worry, the freshly pressed bath towel is quickly applied to his delicate skin which is now prepped and ready for it's daily moisturizing treatment. After Aveeno Baby with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal has been applied, the popular monkey under pant is strapped on to give comfort, ease, and most of all protection of the Family Jewels. Señor's wardrobe will consists of a one of a kind, cotton woven onesie with a choice of designer puppy, penguin, frog, farm animal or rock star PJ. And last, but not least Jean-Claude Van Daddy rushes AW to his hairstyling salon. With a flick of the comb and a little spit and polish, our overly eccentric stylist gives his son a super star hair do.

You look fabulous darling. Simply FABULOUS!

We love to see the temple...

If you haven't had the chance to visit the Draper Temple open house...make it happen! We logged on to www.lds.org Monday morning to see about tickets and parking and were able to sign up for a time that same day. We went Monday around 11:30 a.m. and did not have to wait in any lines. We drove right to the church parking lot, watched a 10 minute video and jumped on the bus that took us to the mountain top where a beautiful Temple of the Lord stood. Immaculate, plus every other breathtaking adjective you can think of. There is beautiful wood work, marble, upholstery, crystal, etc... The colors are yummy blue greens and golds. And of course the feeling inside the temple is something that is not found anywhere else. My cute little Maille kept asking me when she was going to see Jesus.

So grab you best friend or neighbor across the street and peddle on up to the temple.

Heaven awaits!

Adam William Baxter

To Adam, our new little baby.

We were so excited to have you in our family! You were born on January 28th, 2009. When you were born, you weighed 8 lbs, 10 oz. You were 19 1/2 inches long. Here you are just an hour after you were born. You were on your stomach because you had a rough time breathing . . . but the respiratory therapist helped!



You now belong to a family of . . (gulp), FIVE! Can you feel the love we have for you! It is almost palpable!



So now what? You may ask. Well, let me introduce us to you. We love to swim, go for walks, camping, bike riding, and doughnuts - especially the powdered ones and the chocolate ones . . mmmm...

Oh yeah, there may be one more thing to add. You have a brother and a sister. Here they are:

Sorry Dude!

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