Miss Tammie turns fivie

Another Spring Birthday was celebrated in the Mathison Home. Tamara was counting down for many months, when her birthday would finally come. She has a huge fascination with knowing how many days before or til a certain event, the good thing is that it sure helps with her counting. After her birthday she asked "How many more days til my birthday again?!" Sheesh... it never stops. We had a fun family afternoon birthday party. And thankfully by-passed the hair catching on fire, unlike when she turned three. The kids always seem to bring it up again and again, laughing about how funny that was. It's a good thing that nothing serious happened from it. I somehow managed to tape the whole thing not realizing that her hair was on fire, even with Eric reaching over me trying to put it out. I thought he was just getting in my way of the camera..... great memories! This birthday, however, was a success and above all, calm! The way I like it. =)
(Thankyou Grandma and Grandpa Mathison)

(Thankyou Grandma and Grandpa Mathison)

(Thankyou Grandma and Grandpa Brooks)



Then in the evening she wanted to go to this Fast Food Restaurant with a play structure called Runza. It is one of the Nebraskans favorite fast food places to eat at, everyone who lives here raves about it.I for one am NOT a big fan, ( it's actually
pretty gross.) But they do have a fun play structure so that's where the party was at this year. Plus it kept my house clean, and
gave the kids more running room, which equals = lots of FUN! Happy Birthday Miss Tammie Lambie.

California Trip

Two weeks ago my Sweetest Grandma Brooks passed away, being 98 years old. She was MORE than willing and ready to go. I have so many fond memories with her as I child. I am glad that I was able to spend 11 years with her before my Dad got a job transfer to Redmond Washington. She made the BEST chocolate birthday cakes, and she always knew how to make one feel special on their birthday. I remember looking forward to such fun sleepovers at her house, on my birthday weekends. My grandma would take me to Toysrus, where I got to choose any 1 toy that I wanted, (obviously within reason.) She has an amazing green thumb, and could make ANYTHING grow. Her love for ALL birds has grown on me, and now my daughter, Liahona. I remember my grandma humming all the time, and I loved hearing her, it always made me feel safe. I would like to say that I am very much like my grandma, when it comes to humming. She would hum as she walked around the house doing things, as I do too. She will greatly be missed, but at times like this I am thankful that I can lean on the gospel. As I focus on the eternal perspective of things, and how we believe that Families are Forever. =)

After a super intense, emotional, family gathering in honor of my Grandma Brooks, my siblings and I tried to have a little fun at Six Flags Magic Mountain. I haven't been there since I was 11, before my family move to Washington. It was really weird going down memory-lane. I and 3 of my siblings went on so many rides. I am so proud of myself that I didn't wimp out, but did go on almost ALL the roller coaster rides. Plus extra Fun water ones. It was a nice, yet weird time being without kids. I kept feeling like I was naked and wasn't sure at times what to do with myself. Yet, over all I had a great time in California.


Got a Need for Speed?

( 'Goliath has your answer.Towering over 255 feet above earth, this massive steel superstructure hit speeds of 85 mph, making it one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters around.' Here we are enjoying a 3 minute, high speed adventure over 4,500 feet of steel track, together as siblings.)

Our Cinco de Mayo Party

So in honor of our very special sister, Carmen, that passed away about three years ago, we decided to have a special party....
We had all of the Missionaries that was from our ward, which was FOUR, over for a Fiesta dinner. Mainly because Carmen LOVED the Elders, and of course we had to have a pinata, right? I think the Missionaries were more into hitting it than my kids. It was super funny to see the Elders run after that candy... he he he

Elder 1 (sorry i forgot all their names.)

Elder 2

Elders 3

Elder 4

Caleb swinging

Liahona hitting

Tamara missing

Ready GO......and off everyone went for the crazy hunt, searching for the candy.

Montey getting out a lolipop from the broken pinata.

And the one with ALL the muscles broken the pinata, If you said Eric you were right! He was so quick that we didn't even get a picture of him hitting away. It was a fun day to remember a special person! Luv you Carmen.

The BIG 1 year old Boy!

So here are the pictures from the great family PARTY, in celebration of a little baby turing into a BIG 1 year old. Happy Birthday Montey! Don't grown up too fast. We love you!!!

Blowing out the candles was a Family Team Effort.


First taste of cake and ice cream, still not good enough when it comes to needing a nap.


Present Time, present time, open the present see what's inside..........

First Birthday Haircut

Here is Montey sitting in his highchair, getting ready for his very first haircut. Look at the mop of hair on his head!


Squirmy, wormy kids? Nothing works better than a nice lollipop to keep them still.

Here is our little guy after his haircut! What a cute little man huh?

Spring Soccer

Caleb had his first soccer game last Saturday, and it was super COLD! He had to wear his black warm up sweatshirt the whole game. After, we had to get warm... so went to Chuckie Cheese for an early birthday party for Montey, with friends. Caleb just LOVES this sport to play, yet football is his favorite to watch.

Chuckie Cheese Party

Here is Montey with his best friend. These too cutie boys have their birthdays so close to eachother, that our two families decided to have a party inbetween their special days. Notice his shirt!? Yeah Washington!

Montey Walking?

Back in the end of March, Montey was finally starting to use his walker, to help him get around. After a few trial runs, he was cruising and learned how to turn around quick. He loves to ram into things with it, especially his dad and siblings. He laughs so hard as he charges after them, and then giggles once he finally hits them, or runs them over.... whatever happens first. =)

As of April 4th, he decided to take that leap of faith and walk without his handy, dandy walker. He has made LARGE strides, yet he still prefers to crawl or push his walker to get around. We are at least grateful, that he has finally figured out how to go feet first, down our wide staircase! Which means, No more bumps and thumps and lumps... phew!

Easter Season brings JOY

Our Easter preparation family party... Dying easter eggs, and hands?



Getting ready to hunt for their easter eggs and easter basket of goodies!

Ready, Set, GO.............




Opening the box ceremony, which was filled with easter goodies and toys from my Aunt Phyllis. She is one SUPER Aunt!

This was one of the couple easter egg hunts that we went too this year. Caleb's best friend Dylan, was standing next to him in the last picture.



Easter time is of course fun when it comes to the Easter bunny, and candied eggs. But it has such a bigger meaning of importance, in which we are so grateful to be reminded each year.... of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! What an amazing blessing that gift is to us all!