Mother's Day Tribute to Audrey

Audrey's sister, Connie, was with us when Westen was born. She took some pictures of everyone and put them into a beautiful video. Check it out:

http://conniesowards.blogspot.com/2012/05/mother-i-admire-most.html

Happy Birth Mother's Day Audrey!!!

The Saturday before Mother's Day is Birth Mother's Day. Our agency hosts a birth mother's day walk at Provo High every year. So, we went with our family and Audrey's family to celebrate!

 Westen was sporting his "I love my birth mom" onesie!

 We are so grateful that Audrey and her family are so active in our lives! They always make an effort to some see us and we love and appreciate them for that. (In the picture: Audrey's brother Alan, her mom Barbara, Audrey, and of course baby Westen!)

 Audrey's family (BYU fans) were glad Cosmo came.....we (Utah fans) made an exception and allowed our child to be in a picture with Cosmo :)

Uncle Kevin and Cousin Blake (Behind Cosmo) and this cute little adopted boy that talked to everyone!

 The mommies. We are go glad that this year we have a name to write on our "In Honor Of..." paper! And also glad to have an excuse to make Westen's cute little "I love my birth mom" banner for his stroller :)

 After one lap around the track, all of the adopted kids meet in the middle of the field, get a balloon, and release it in honor of their birth mom!

 We gave Westen a balloon. It took him a few seconds to let it go, so it was a bit behind the other baloons.

 Happy Birth Mother's Day to the best birth mom! We couldn't ask for a kinder, smarter, more beautiful, or more driven birth mom! We love Audrey!

 We are also grateful for our families who came to support us!

 Westen made it for about an hour and then he was out. As soon as Audrey's arm got tired, he took a little snooze in his stroller.

After the walk, we (including Audrey and her boyfriend Kevin), went to Grandma Leah and Grandpa Don's new house and had a yummy BBQ to celebrate Mommy's birthday, Daddy's birthday, Mother's Day and of course, Birth Mother's Day.

Audrey's Visit & The Zoo!

 Audrey came up a few weekends ago to visit. She visited with us 3 days in a row. We are always glad when she comes to visit. It's an awesome feeling when someone looks at your baby and you know that they love him as much as you do!

 On Saturday we went to the Zoo with Audrey's family and Branden's family.

 It was hot, but we made it!

 In May, Branden's brother Kevin graduated with his Bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. We are huge believers in higher education and we are so proud of Kevin. We are also super excited that Audrey starts school this summer. She moves into her first apartment today!!!

 Random nap time picture :). (Our kitty is not ill....we shave her on purpose every spring....too hairy)

Westen is getting so strong! He loves when he has tummy time and he is getting strong enough to push himself up. He was smiling and laughing at his daddy. So cute!