3 weeks old

My sweet Owen is growing but can't

quite keep up with those cute cheeks!

Got to love him!

Paige's first Soccer Game

Paige wanted to follow in her

big sisters foot steps and play soccer

this year.

So here are my soccer players

Paige (very enthused for the picture) and

Riley (Ready for the new year)

Paige did really good for her first game.

She was not shy and got out there and

scored a goal. I'm sure it helped that

she had her very own cheer section of

friends and family cheering her on.

Thanks to those that made her feel

loved and special.

Sierra's Chin

Sierra cut her chin when she fell of the bathroom

counter after brushing her teeth.

We were not sure if she needed stitches or

if her chin needed to be glued.

Weather it needed either we could not

quite tell. She did not even let the doctor

get close.

She is trying to smile for the camera out

of habit even though she was crying.

The doctor could not even get a good look at it

with her squirming and crying. So she sent us home

and wished us luck. It will probably scar. Darn it.

Sierra's 3 yr old check up

Sierra had her 3 yr old check up.

Sierra weighed 25 pounds at 3%

Sierra is 25 inches tall at 10%

Sierra just chilling being happy waiting for

the doctor. But as soon as he came in the room

she teared up and had to sit on my lap.

Sierra's 3rd Birthday!

Sierra told me she wanted a "Flower" party.

So I made her a flower cake. With a Flower invitation.

We had her party at a park since I just had Owen.

We celebrated with a confetti cake, Sierra's choice and

creamies.

-Front-

-Back-

Sierra's was so excited that Riley got

her a book bag for school.

And was even more excited when her cousin

Maddie showed up to the party.

It ended up being quite chilly and windy.

But Sierra had a fun time!

Owen's first bath

Owen did not like his first bath.

But he loved being wrapped up in his towel!

So cute!

Boondocks

Brandon has been working a lot of

hours and is never home to spend time

with the girls so on one of the nights that he

got home early he decided to take us to Boondocks.

The girls were so excited because they have

been wanting to go there since we visited

Bran there when he did some electrical

for Boondocks. The girls were too little for

the outside rides so we played a game

of miniature golf. The girls liked being

able to pick the color of their golf ball.

But after hole 5 or so they got bored.

I believed they liked playing the arcade

games better and getting tickets for prizes.

Paige loved the fishing game.

Sierra got more tickets then daddy

when it was her turn

Riley liked shooting hoops.

R O D E O

Brandon and I have been trying to take the kids

to the Davis County Rodeo for a few years.

Last year it was sold out and another year

I had just had Sierra. So this year even with

a 2 week old baby we went to the Rodeo.

Grandpa paid our way in. The girls loved it!

They thought it was funny when the kids

rode the sheep and then chased after one with

money stuck to it.

Off to China

My Brother and his wife, Skyla are going to China

to teach English for 5 months. So we got together

one last time with the family.

Everyone helped prepare the yummy Shish kabobs.

Little Brother

I had a typical doctors appointment this day and

my doctor said to head over to "Labor & Delivery"

to have my baby. It caught me off guard,

not sure why since I was dilated to "4" cm

and 90% thin. But I was nervous anyway even though

I knew it was coming sooner then later.

So I headed home to grab my hospital bag

and find a sitter for my girls during labor.

My last 3 deliveries I was started in a way

so I always take one last pregnant picture.

So my sweet 4 year old, Paige

got to work the camera!

Most likely this was my last pregnancy so

it was kind of a bitter sweet moment.

Me and my beautiful girls. The next group picture

will have Owen in it!

My mom showed up to watch the girls and so

we were able to get a better picture.

Brandon met me at the Hospital in time for

the good stuff. "The contractions"

This picture of course was before my water broke

because I'm still smiling!

After a short and INTENSE Labor of 2 1/2 hours

I got to hold my sweet baby boy, OWEN!

He has the cutest little face!

I love this picture because he always puts

his hands over his face. I guess it's his thing!

My awesome Doctor, "Dr. Hall"

Owen has lighter hair then my girls had but

just as much.

I love how happy and excited my girls were

to meet their little brother.

My little family!

The girls always get a gift when I have a baby

and so this time around they got PJ's.

Paige holding Owen and loving every minute of it!

Riley already a natural.

The Proud Daddy and his little guy!

Meet the Gardner's new addition...

Owen Brandon Gardner

Weighing in at 6 pounds 15 ounces

and 19 inches long

Nothing better then holding your new baby.

I could have held him all day.

The girls missed Owen and had to

come back the next day to get their

fix.

Owen and I had some visitors.

My good friend, Angie.

My brother Patrick and his wife Michelle.

My sister in law Katie and her husband Spencer.

Katie has a few more weeks until her sweet baby

girl is born!

My sister Karissa.

My mom, a.k.a. "Very Happy Grandma"!

Owen's go home outfit.

The Front...

The back...

Riley took our picture. We usually have some

nurse take it. Just a tradition Bran and I do.

What an AMAZING experience it is to have

a baby! Life is not life until you have experienced

becoming a parent for the first and in my case now

4th time. When I think about it all I have to thank my

Heavenly Father for giving me the chance to be a

Mother. And that he thinks I'm capable of it.

Of course it also makes me more grateful for my

mother and what she has sacrificed for me

when raising me. You have to completely devote

your life to your children. And be unselfish.

And that is what she has done.

I love you mom! Thank you for doing it all!