the wellmans

Happy Birthday to Halle!!

2011-07-06T20:44:00.000-07:00

We had a fun "princess party" for Halle, princess at her request :) She of course had fun opening her presents and the cake. It was a fun party for our big 3 year old!!

Goofy Boys!

2011-07-06T20:41:00.000-07:00

The Beach!!!

2011-04-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

The kids LOVED the beach!! I really wish it would have been warmer. The first couple days we were in town, the nice days of the week, we weren't able to make it. They still had a blast running from the waves, though! I, of course, was thrilled to be there, too, as I have always loved the ocean very much. Loved it!

We love California!!!

2011-04-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

We had a blast in California a few weeks ago! We particularly enjoyed the beach and Disneyland!! Here are just a few pictures to share.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA MAXFIELD!!!!!!

2011-04-20T21:30:00.000-07:00

Just for YOU!!!!

I hope you enjoyed watching Halle pick her nose in the beginning. That was for you, too! ;)

2011-04-20T21:27:00.000-07:00

Carter was just having some fun with his favorite big brother! Isn't Landon so nice to help him jump in his Johnny Jump-Up?!?!?! Carter thought it was tons of fun! So glad they have each other to make each other laugh!

My Three Babies!

2011-03-30T10:15:00.000-07:00

Man, I love these kids! I just thought these pictures were cute. Beth, don't go judging me based on my crappy editing, either ;). Someday I will be good like you! Beautiful kids!

Best Friends . . . Sometimes

2011-03-30T10:12:00.000-07:00

Malie and Halle sometimes aren't the best of friends, but this day, they were! What sweet little girls they can be, especially when in the bathroom getting all pretty!

Prettiest Princess Landon

2011-03-30T09:57:00.000-07:00

Landon is all sorts of dolled up in this picture!!! He was playing in Halle's room with her and came out like this. A picture was a must! I also told him to give me a pretty girl smile, hence the head side-tilt and the hands up by his face!

Holiday Baking

2010-12-21T22:26:00.000-08:00

The kids had a lot of fun doing all this holiday baking spread over two days! Of course the gingerbread houses and men were the best! So grateful for these sweet kids I have been blessed with who make me laugh every day!

Ok, so I know the cookies look sick, but the kids had fun! This big circle cookie is about 6in. in diameter and is Landon's "world." He's pretty excited about it. The green is the water and the red is the land. What a cutie!

Best Buds!

2010-12-16T20:20:00.000-08:00

This is my Landon and Carter at best! They sure do love each other very much! I was in the other room when I heard Carter just giggling up a storm! I came in to find Landon blowing up a balloon and letting the air out repeatedly. Carter LOVED it!! He was going non-stop for at least 10 minutes! Soooooo cute!!

More Singing

2010-12-16T20:16:00.000-08:00

Halle Singing

2010-12-16T20:11:00.000-08:00

Scissor Control Problem

2010-12-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

Landon had been cutting paper at the kitchen table. I came in later to find my table runner like this . . . in case you can't tell, there is a 3 inch slice in it that is taped with Scotch tape! I had to laugh at it, then called him in to explain. He said, "I did it on accident . . . but I taped it so it's all better for you!" How can you be mad at that, honestly??

I don't like this!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-12-08T21:18:00.000-08:00

Seriously?!?!?! This picture is hilarious! Landon and I were cracking up over this face Carter made the entire time I was feeding him this! I don't remember what it was exactly, but I don't think he liked it!!!!

Landon Ready for Bed!

2010-12-08T21:13:00.000-08:00

This is Landon in bed dressed and accessorized according to his wishes. He must be anticipating a massive battle tonight or something! Don't overlook the Bumblebee Transformer he's snuggled up with. He honestly is too funny sometimes! I enjoyed a nice, poky hug tonight!

My Lamp!

2010-11-17T23:09:00.000-08:00

A couple months ago a favorite lamp of mine broke. Before throwing it away I decided to take out the cord and hardware so I could someday make a lamp and not have to buy a lamp kit. For those of you who know me well, I live for my projects! I realized the other day that Carter's room was missing a lamp. So, at about 8pm last night, I decided to make one! I had been looking online at how to make lamps earlier in the day, so when the kids were in bed, I ventured out to the garage with some wood, a skill saw, and a sander. When I was done with that I came inside and spent some time assembling it. By midnight I had a fun lamp! Today was finish/paint day. It is not perfect, but it's pretty cool, and I must say I'm pretty proud of myself for figuring it out and creating something unusual. I think it's pretty cool! Now Carter's room is complete in the lighting department! Well, I guess I do need to do a shade!

PUMPKINS!!!!

2010-10-30T21:41:00.001-07:00

What great pumpkins! Landon's "idea" MAY have been encouraged, but we all loved it! The pirate pumpkin was one I made for Landon for his birthday. He thought it was really cool!

Landon's Birthday

2010-10-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

He's now 5 years old! He had a great party the weekend before his birthday so daddy could be here, then we had some fun times on his birthday on Tuesday. We went on a little outing with Bethie and Grandma Barnes, then Landon was able to do one of his favorite things, go to Bethie/Milo's house to play! Great times!

Halloween!

2010-10-30T21:24:00.001-07:00

As usual, not the most high quality picture of my kids, but there they are nonetheless, in style! Ironman, ladybug, and lion. We went to the ward party where the kids collected big time, and Landon enjoyed the spook alley. Landon and I went out trick-or-treating after that for an hour, and he really enjoyed. Cousin Milo came along for the ride, but courteously declined all treats because he, "already came here," "already has a lot," or just plain, "no thank-you." Glad they had fun!

Corn Maze!!

2010-10-09T22:47:00.001-07:00

We had a great time at the corn maze and pumpkin fest! Landon totally knew what was going on and was hunting for the exit (thank you, Curious George "Corn Maze" episode)! The only problem was that he was mad it wasn't a "race" against other "contestants." Halle just followed running, all excited at the opportunity to run around! They were pretty cute. They were also able to feed some goats cabbage leaves, see some other farm animals, and play on a fun playground. Landon and I planted our pumpkins in the garden this year, as is now tradition, but due to Carter's birth, we were several weeks too late, and our little pumpkins are still green. Soooo, the kids were able to each choose a pumpkin to buy after the maze. They were excited about that. It was a fun family date for us!

2010-10-09T22:43:00.000-07:00

Mayo Baby

2010-10-09T22:35:00.000-07:00

Halle is in this phase where she pretends anything is a baby. This is her cradling a bottle of mayonnaise, yes, MAYONNAISE! She must be related to her Aunt JJ and Great Grandma Gertie!

Coneheads!

2010-10-09T22:32:00.001-07:00

The kids stole Steve's work cones from his truck and had some fun with them. Halle was calling it her birthday hat. Heehee!

Carter's Future Look

2010-10-09T22:29:00.000-07:00

Well, at least now, thanks to Landon's creativity, we know what Carter will look like if he ends up having his brother's eyes! This was one of those moments as a mom when you have to laugh and take a picture before you get mad at your child. It was pretty funny, even if he shouldn't do it again!

Halle's sporting a new look

2010-10-09T22:28:00.000-07:00

Look at this pretty girl! She's lookin' hot today . . . ready for a night out on the town! Sweet girl

Carter Bathtime

2010-10-09T22:27:00.001-07:00

Just a cute picture of Carter :)

Peanut Butter Playdough!

2010-10-09T22:22:00.000-07:00

Malia came over to join us for some peanut butter playdough fun. The kids seemed to enjoy themselves . . . can you go wrong with edible activities???

Carter's First Cereal

2010-10-08T15:03:00.000-07:00

I thought this was funny. Most babies make funny faces when you first give them cereal as if they are disgusted, but all Carter wanted to do was suck the spoon like a bottle. Funny kid

2010-10-08T15:00:00.000-07:00

Are you freakin' kiddin' me?!?!?

2010-10-06T21:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much, Beth, for the AMAZING pics! These are so flippin' cute of Landon! Beth took him down to the tracks by our house and she said he was extremely cooperative . . . what? Landon? Heehee, hey, I'm not complaining! Panks Panks!

Cracks me right up!!

2010-07-01T00:11:00.000-07:00

This is my little Halle in mid-jump! Seriously? What an outfit (note daddy's socks and the pink cowgirl boots), and Halle, have we taught you about a brush yet???? Nut!!

My Sweet Boys!

2010-06-18T21:19:00.000-07:00

What cute brothers!! Love these boys so much!
Landon sure loves his new baby brother, "Baby
Carter." He's so good with him, and it's nice to
have him enjoy Carter so much!

2010-06-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

Landon was having a ton of fun riding his bike with his daddy, who was pushing him fast all around the yard. Good times

Halle enjoyed her corn on the cob . . . and we enjoyed laughing about her "storage" place for it when she was done with it!! Haha!

Sunday Afternoon

2010-06-18T20:57:00.000-07:00

Cuties

2010-06-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

All you need to give these two is a bag of potato chips and they are all set for 30 minutes of bonding! Cute kids . . . they sat here together all on their own :)

Halle and Malia . . . Just Chillin!

2010-05-26T17:40:00.001-07:00

Halle and Malia are too cute together! Don't they look like cousins?!? ;)

Carter at 5 Days Old

2010-05-26T12:45:00.000-07:00

Carter Jack

2010-05-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

Carter Jack was born on 5/16 at 8:16am. 7lbs 13oz 20in. He is perfect, with cute long, but thin blond hair. Labor was only a total, start to finish, of 3 1/2 hours. Woke up at 4:40am with a very strong contraction, the next one was 10 minutes later, then the next at 9, and then 8, 7, and 6. Based on their very rapid progression and the pain level, we went in! Good thing we did! haha! Was a 3 1/2-4 when I arrived, and then about an hour and a half later 5cm, then went VERY quickly to a 10! Two minutes of pushing and he was here! We are so blessed he is well and that the labor/delivery went so well! Could not possibly have gone better! Cute little guy!!

Halle Shay

2010-05-16T12:34:00.000-07:00

This is halle preparing for the baby! She seems to think the cradle is for her . . . Hmmm!

Snowman Fun

2010-01-27T12:34:00.000-08:00

I . . . am . . . a . . . robot!!!

2010-01-25T19:35:00.000-08:00

Landon really wanted to built a robot out of boxes like Curious George did, so this is what we made! I think he was pretty happy with the results.

Hawaii :)

2010-01-22T22:46:00.001-08:00

Ok, so I know we went to Hawaii 8 months ago, but I just got these pictures from sister Beth and was reminded how AMAZING this trip was!! What a great experience, so I thought I'd share it!!

Landon's life-size robot!

2010-01-22T21:13:00.001-08:00

Landon was very excited about his lego robot! Pretty sure that day he marched around stiffly saying in a jagged voice, "I . . . am . . . a . . . robot . . . . . . . . . I . . . am . . . a . . . robot!"

Snuggly Buggly Boo!

2010-01-22T21:07:00.000-08:00

Because why wouldn't you climb up on the
counter, lay down, and snuggle with the
kitchen towel?!?!?!?!?!?!

2010-01-08T12:05:00.001-08:00

Just a little update. Steve got a new job a few weeks ago, which we were ecstatic about!!!! He's going to be making much more money, and putting in about 25 hours less a week! It was a miraculous blessing and we are very excited! He spent 4 1/2 days in St. Louis the week before Christmas doing training, and then just got home today from Nashville where he was for 6 days doing more training and getting all set up. He officially started work today. We are so excited for this new phase for Steve and the opportunities it holds! Go Steve!

2010-01-07T21:27:00.000-08:00

Here's baby boy! Due May 22nd. Not really a great picture, but better than nothing, right?!? I am getting soooo excited to meet this little man! Pregnancy is going well, no big complaints. Love him already! I count my blessings every day . . . there are so many!

Halle

2010-01-02T18:08:00.000-08:00

Well, haven't had a picture of Halle on here for a few months, so here you go! It's actually several months old, but hey, at least it's here! haha

Glasses!

2009-12-03T16:01:00.000-08:00

Well, here is Landon in his new glasses. Poor little guy has horrible eyes and we never even knew it! Anyway, life is life, and he's stuck in glasses for life! Good thing he's so cute!!

Halloween Fun

2009-10-31T18:54:00.000-07:00

Well, we had a fun Halloween, nothing too exciting! Friends Melanie and Jayden came up for the evening and we went to the city trick-or-treat thing, then ate dinner, then went out trick-or-treating in the neighborhood for a bit. Landon doesn't know he got jipped in the candy department! ;) haha! It was fun. Poor Halle, though, of course, was terrified of all the Halloween creatures the lurked about!

A Successful Birthday for Landon

2009-10-26T21:19:00.000-07:00

Landon had a great birthday! He had a lot of fun at his party, and looked forward to it all day! His favorite present was the 50 cent firetruck from DI. Go figure! In case you can't tell, this is a worm cake . . . special request from Landon!! Silly boy!

Pumpkin Carving

2009-10-26T21:12:00.001-07:00

We had a blast carving pumpkins! Landon had the time of his life and soon became best friends with his pumpkin. Halle was absolutely terrified of the inside of the pumpkins, which was hillarious! Nice activity

What's This?!?!?!

2009-10-20T18:48:00.001-07:00

Well, most of you know, but if anybody doesn't . . . baby #3 is in the oven and on it's way! It's a little unnerving, but I'm sure I'll make it ok with three kids, after all, people do it every day!! Anyway, about 9 1/2 weeks now, due on May 22nd. Only one baby in there, too, which is good :)

2009-09-17T19:52:00.000-07:00

So, I got crap from a sister who shall remain unnamed . . . Janet ;) . . . about needing more recent pictures of my kids, so here we go!! Guess I need to take some of Landon alone! In my defense, I did try the other day, but my camera was not working.

Shaylee Morgan Driscoll

2009-09-17T18:17:00.000-07:00

This is my new little friend, Shaylee (my husband's cousin's little girl). I love her so much, and she is SOOO beautiful! I was in the waiting room while she was born, and it was just really cool. She's just a doll!

Daddy Daughter

2009-07-23T08:10:00.000-07:00

Halle LOVES her daddy. He's a busy guy, but when he comes home, she just lights up and does just about anything to get to him for playtime! Lots of smiles, giggles, loves and kisses are reserved for her daddy!

Hangin' Around

2009-07-23T07:54:00.000-07:00

Just a fun Sunday afternoon with Bethie capturing the kids pictures. Typical crazy face from Landon :) Halle's 1 now, can't believe it! She's been walking around quite a bit the past couple days too. So sad to see this sweet baby grow up!

Are you kiddin' me?!?!?!

2009-07-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Ok, seriously!! She is just too beautiful! I love this girl! Look at those curls . . . not sure where they came from, but thinking it's from Steve's side of the family. Too cute!

Our Hawaii Paradise!!!!

2009-05-24T20:56:00.000-07:00

Well, what can I say, Hawaii was amazing!!!!!! There's no other way to describe it! It was great . . . a whole week without the kids, just hanging out, relaxing, etc. Just fantastic! I'll post more pictures as I get them. I didn't bring my camera (I know, I know!), so I have to get them from my fam!

2009-03-26T21:39:00.000-07:00

This is Landon "working out." Apparently he's spent too much time watching mommy work out! Get that kid a movie when you do that stuff! Sheesh!! ;)

2009-03-26T21:34:00.000-07:00

Ok, Seriously! Too funny! These are Landon's working goggles, the same ones he was talking about when he came into the kitchen last night while I was making dinner and said, "I need to wear my goggles so these onions don't hurt my eyes!" Kids are too much fun sometimes!

Look at these naked babies!!

2009-02-24T15:46:00.000-08:00

Landon really liked this "bath game" (of taking pictures and hugging Halle). So much in fact, that he asked to play it about the next 4 times they took a bath!!

Lil' Landon

2009-02-21T22:00:00.000-08:00

I was searching the computer for a picture of
Landon to put on here, and when I saw this
one, I knew it was the one. He can be such a
cute kid! I love his little tongue that is
sticking out. Silly boy!

Sweet Girl

2009-02-21T21:55:00.000-08:00

This is my favorite picture of all time! It's sure nice to have a photographer in the family!! Yikes! Too cute! This little girl, I tell you what . . . . melts my heart!

2009-02-21T21:53:00.000-08:00

Well, after a month of initially setting up this blog, I decided I'd better make it look good and actually add a picture or two ;). So, I have to admit, it's been a little fun, but honestly . . . . like I have time to keep up with this! Maybe every month or so I will be able to get a new picture or two on here.

Here we go!

2009-01-25T13:49:00.000-08:00

Well, here we go! I've finally caved and decided to branch out and create my own blog instead of just using my family blog. So, hope you all enjoy having a direct link to our lives!!