The Buchanans

Buchanan News!

2011-09-06T21:32:00.000-07:00

So much has gone on since the last post, so I will not even begin to start there. But here are the current events. Parker is in third grade and loving it. He is playing football, piano and keeps very busy. Caden and Carter just turned five last week, wow those five years have really flown by, they are loving pre school, soccer and every thing else they find to do. We are expecting baby #4. We are adding another player to the basketball team, yes it is a BOY!!!! We are all very excited for his arrival this winter. Marc and I keep very busy just trying to keep up with all these active boys, but we are all doing well and life is GREAT!!!!

Our Football Star!

2010-08-23T14:46:00.000-07:00

Wow, where does the time go? I can't believe Parker is old enough to play football. Well I should say the whole family is playing football. This is pretty serious stuff even at age 7. Parker is loving every second of it. He is playing quarterback on offense and linebacker on defense. It is so fun to watch him play. I guess it is time for me to learn this game. With 3 older brothers that played, I tried to ignore it, but now with 3 boys of my own I better learn it so I know what the heck is going on. They had their first game, we won 32-0. I must say it was pretty exciting.

Here is an action shot, he is ready to run for a touch down.

Project Complete

2010-08-23T14:33:00.000-07:00

The time has come again to make my year supply of raspberry jam. My dear mom came to help me, she is such a life saver! We did 3 cases of berries which made 48 pints of jam. My boys love this stuff.

Here is the finished product! Yahoo we did it!

Brigham City Temple

2010-08-01T22:11:00.000-07:00

Wow! Who would have ever thought that little Brigham City would have a temple. I still can not believe it. What an awesome experience to be at the ground breaking. By some miracle we got seats right up front at the last minute. When the ceremony was over Carter said, "we can't leave, they have not built the temple yet." It was a perfect morning and a very special day we will remember forever.

Summer fun

2010-06-09T14:40:00.000-07:00

Parker, Caden, and Carter all got new bikes this year, they love to ride them.

Our annual trip to Hyrum Dam fishing with all the family.

Our major league all star! How cute is he?

We are back, a year in review

2010-06-09T14:34:00.000-07:00

Playing in the snow!

Our dear friend Frosty

Easter, ready for the egg hunt and grandmas

Easter sunday

A Chance To Give

2010-03-22T21:38:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! As many of you know Ben and Carol Huff's little girl Lizzie was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. She spent a significant amount of time in the hospital and is now home with a long road of recovery ahead of her. We recently found out that they were chosen as the benefit family for this weekend's annual high school alumni basketball tournament. A few of us were talking and wanted to try and help them out by raising some additional money on our own. We know times are tough and it is short notice, but any amount would be greatly appreciated. Ben and Carol are usually on the giving end of things, but now it is their turn to be on the receiving end. If you are willing/able to help please e-mail Janilynn at janilynnb@hotmail.com ASAP for more info (checks will be made out to the Todd Morrison Alumni Tournament)....and spread the word. Thanks, Janilynn and Marcus

We are still alive!

2009-11-18T20:10:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Sorry for long delay in blogging. Life just seems so busy, and there has not been time for blogging. Since fall started, we have celebrated all of our birthdays, had Peach Days, Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner. Needless to say we have had a party of some kind every weekend. Marc has been busy starting his new practice, and getting used to how things work. Parker has loved first grade, and has done so well. He also loved playing football. Caden and Carter love life, and just being best friends. As you can see I have been busy trying to keep up with all the madness. I love being mom to three great boys, and wife to the best man in the world. Here are several posts to keep you up to date on the Buchanan family, enjoy!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-18T19:56:00.001-08:00

Here are the finished products of the pumpkin carving night.

This year for Halloween Caden was Batman, Carter was a pirate, and Parker was Dan from Bakugon. They had blast!

Here are the boys out in the fields hunting for the perfect pumpkin. This one was Carters. Then they had a great time in the hay maze.

Parkers 7th Birthday

2009-11-18T19:46:00.000-08:00

On Parkers birthday he had a flag football game. His team went undefeated for the season. Parker has loved playing football this year, and is so excited to play with pads next year.

After his game we had family football party with all the grandparents. He got the nintendo ds, with his favorite games. He was very excited.

Parker also had a friend party this year. The theme was Bakugon. It was a huge success! Happy Birthday Parker, we love you!

You are a special boy!

Marcs Birthday

2009-11-18T19:42:00.000-08:00

For Marcs birthday I let the boys choose the theme, as you can see they choose Sponge Bob. We had a fun party, Happy Birthday Babe!

Caden and Carters 3rd Birthday

2009-11-18T19:36:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it, we made it to three. Caden and Carter wanted a Cars party so here are some pics of all the fun we had. Happy Birthday boys we love you!

These are their new Lightning McQueen wheels.

These two are best friends, they don't do anything without their partner in crime.

Happy Easter

2009-04-13T16:45:00.000-07:00

We hope you all had a great Easter!

Spring Break

2009-04-13T16:40:00.000-07:00

For spring break Marc also had the week off, so we took the boys on a little mini vacation. We stayed at a hotel for a few nights and enjoyed lots of fun activities during the day. The boys loved mini golfing at Boondocks along with kiddie kove, arcade and go karts.

Here they are fitting right in with the animals at the zoo.

Looking at the new exhibit at Living Planet Aquarium.

This was the little boys first time bowling, and boy did they love it.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2009-03-17T14:14:00.000-07:00

Green does not get any cuter than this.

Disneyland Adventure

2009-03-04T18:28:00.001-08:00

For moms birthday the whole gang went to Disneyland. There were 23 of us. We all had such a great time. Here are a few of the highlights. Handy Manny was a huge hit. Parkers favorite ride was Space Mtn. Caden and Carter loved Buzz Lightyear. Marcs favorite was the Grizzly Rapids Run, and my all time favorite was Splash Mtn. The whole trip was wonderful, we did not want to come home.

Here was a quick stop at Mickeys house to say hello.

Family photo time!

Parker and Pluto

Waiting to board the plane in Salt Lake

The little boys were so good the whole trip. We had long days and short nights. Here they are catching a quick nap.

Marc, Caden and Carter with Lightning McQueen and Mater.

Here are the boys in California Adventure with Mickey

Little Caden loved Pluto, he did not want to let go.

This is some of the gang waiting for The Bugs Life Movie with their 3D glasses.

All the boys got new weapons to take home.

This is Uncle Shorland and Caden waiting to ride the boats.

It is official!

2009-01-25T19:02:00.001-08:00

I am happy to say that the job hunt is over! Marc has accepted a position back home in Brigham City. We are very excited about the new chapter we will be starting. We are also very excited to move back home close to family and friends.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2008-12-15T20:26:00.000-08:00

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and a great New Year!

First Winter Snow

2008-12-15T20:21:00.000-08:00

Here are all the boys all geared up ready to play

Ready for a game of snow soccer?

Mom I am catching snow bugs

How fun is this!

GO UTES!

2008-11-06T20:50:00.000-08:00

Marc and Parker had a special date and went to the Utes vs. TCU game. What a game! Parker is a huge Utes fan thanks to his dad, and even knows the fight song. Needless to say it was an awesome night.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-04T21:11:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween a little late. We had a great night trick or treating and spending the night with family. Parker was the Blue Power Ranger, and Caden and Carter were Elmo and Cookie Monster.

Here are our three rascals, trying to pose for a picture if that is possible. We are so lucky to have them!

Big Boy Beds

2008-11-04T21:05:00.000-08:00

The time has arrived that I have been dreading. The boys would not stay in their cribs any longer. I finally decided it was time to take them down when I heard Carter screaming in the middle of the night because Caden had jumped in Carters crib and was sitting on his head. The next day we made the big purchase. Grandpa came and helped assemble the beds.

Here is the end project.

This is Caden the first night in his big boy bed. I can not complain, the transition has been much easier than I ever dreamed. They are such good boys.

Here is Carter, does it get any cuter? The next big step is taking away those darn binkies.

Parkers First Missing Tooth

2008-11-04T20:54:00.000-08:00

Parker reached another big milestone, his first missing tooth. He was so excited, dad helped him pull it out. The tooth fairy made a trip to the house and left money under his pillow. He also got to pick out of the tooth fairy box at school. Here he is showing off his new smile!

Halloween Fun!

2008-10-18T19:35:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun today. We started off at the pumpkin patch. Here are the boys having a great time in the cart.

Hmmm, which pumpkin do we pick?

Here is Caden off in the distance finding his perfect pumpkin.

Here are our three ghostly goblins

After the pumpkin patch it was on to Gardner Village. Parker had a great time getting his face painted by the witches.

The next stop was the petting zoo!

Everyone taking a close look at the animals. The night ended with a caramel apple, and mummy dogs for dinner.

Our Soccer Star

2008-10-17T11:54:00.001-07:00

The soccer season has now come to an end till spring. Parker loved plying on the Blue Sharks and Dolphins team. I must brag a little, Parker scored every single goal but 3 for the whole season. I think he finally got the hang of it this year.

Here is Parker and his best bud Donno.

Great grandma and grandpa Denton came to cheer him on.

Parker is 6!!

2008-10-15T19:18:00.001-07:00

The day finally arrived, Parker has been counting the days till he turned the big 6. He had a Ben 10 birthday party. He also had a great time at school being the special person for the day.

Here is grandma with the boys.

Parkers favorite gift was his skateboard. He also got the wii batman game, the bakugan mat, and new men to go with it, puzzles and boardgames. Needless to say he was spoiled as usual.

This is his Ben 10 cake with Wildmut, Benwolf, and the hero himself Ben 10 on his skateboard.

Caden and Carter are two!!

2008-09-02T20:23:00.001-07:00

Wow, can you believe it, we survived the first two years! Caden and Carter had a Thomas the Train party, here are their new Thomas Trains and Thomas slippers.

Carter wanted to tear off the trains immediately, while Caden was enjoying a chunk of cake off the back.

The boys loved their conductor hats, and never wanted to take them off.

Caden and Carter before the big bash started.

First Day of Kindergarten

2008-09-01T20:40:00.001-07:00

Wow, where have the years gone. Our first born is off to school. It really makes us a little sad. I didn't think I would feel this way, I just don't know if I am ready to let him go, but Parker was so excited and not worried one bit so I guess I don't have a choice. I know he will do just fine, and I will be fine too.

Parker with his school mascot the timberwolf

Mom are you done taking pictures yet? I need to go to school.

Bear Lake Trip

2008-09-01T19:33:00.001-07:00

The boys thought that this was the perfect location for the biggest sand castle ever.

Time out for a family photo!

The boys were so good, and loved every minute being at the beach. They had permanent grins all day.

We had grandpa's birthday party while we were there. Here are all the grandkids to help celebrate.

Here are the boys helping grandma and grandpa get the corn ready for dinner.

Our 8th Anniversary!!

2008-07-30T20:28:00.000-07:00

Wow, hard to believe that it has been eight years since we tied the knot on August 4th, 2000 (and that's not including the 7 years that we dated before then). It doesn't seem like we have accomplished much in that amount of time (Marcus doesn't even have a real job yet) unless you count three kids (including a two-for-one), lots of school and even more debt. Either way what a ride it has been. Marcus and I were looking back at all of our wedding pictures the other day and reminiscing about what a special and magical day it was (as well as how YOUNG we look). It will definitely be a day we will never forget. The Lord has blessed us immensely over the past 8 years and we are so grateful for all of our blessings. I think we fall in love more and more every day. We look forward to whatever the future holds.

Summer fun!!

2008-07-28T12:29:00.000-07:00

The boys love playing in the water and beg mom daily to take them out. Caden and Carter scream everytime we make them come in despite chattering teeth and blue lips. It's so much fun to watch them play (and usually fight) together.

Batter Up!

2008-07-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

Parker played his first year of T-ball this year. He loved playing and always hit clean-up. He can't wait to play with the pitching machine next year.

Parker and Tyler waiting to bat.

Parker's Preschool Graduation

2008-07-17T19:33:00.001-07:00

Parker graduated from preschool in May. Here he is with his teacher Miss Michelle. He loved going to school and is starting to read. Miss Michelle said that he was the most popular kid in the class (and the tallest).

I'm off to kindergarten!!

American West Heritage Center

2008-07-11T20:34:00.000-07:00

The boys had a great time at the American West Heritage Center. Here is Parker testing his hatchet throwing skills. He was one of the few kids who were able to get the hatchet to stick.

The boys loved all of the animals.

Trip to the zoo

2008-07-10T20:10:00.000-07:00

We made a trip to the zoo the other day. Parker's favorite animal was the "Ghost of the Bayou" otherwise known as "Antoine". Here he is next to the other crocodiles. Caden and Carter had fun hatching out of the egg at the playground.