Fun at the Cabin

Last weekend we took the kids up with the Greenwood side of the family to a cabin in Timberlakes just above Heber. We had a great time. The kids got to play with their cousins, ride the zipline, go tubing at Deercreek, go 4 wheeling, and all in all just have fun. There were tons of deer around that we were able to get fairly close to. The cabin was great and very relaxing. So onto the pics...

"Ladies don't..."

I just had to put this story in because it totally made me laugh-- Today on the way to daycare, I had Taylor and my 6 year old niece in the car. Taylor kept making himself burp. I had asked him several times to knock it off and each time he told me it was a "monsker" (this is 3 yr old for monster). After about 10 belches, I had enough and told him to stop now. At this point Taylor stated that it wasn't him, it was my 6 yr old niece. Apparently this offended my niece because her reply, in a very serious voice, was,
"Taylor! Ladies don't burp, they fart!"
Well that shut Taylor up pretty quick! I don't think he knew what to say to that! I was having a really hard time up front not laughing because I think my niece was pretty serious. Aren't kids great?!?

Most Definately a 'Tween

Today is our Kelsi's birthday. It amazes me that she is getting so old- and in turn making me even older! 11 years ago I went into the hospital a little scared and quite unsure of exactly what we were getting into- however, at that point I just didn't want to be pregnant anymore. By the end of the day, we had this beautiful dark haired little baby girl.
Kelsi was born at exactly 11:30PM- I will never forget the time because when she took her first breath and started crying, the theme song to the old show "Married with Children" started playing- you know the song, "Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage..." The TV had been left on from earlier in the night when Ryan was watching a Jazz playoff game.
Kelsi has been an absolute joy in our lives and we couldn't be happier with the young lady she is turning into. She has officially reached that 'Tween age and it has really started to show. Girlfriends and giggling is fast becoming commonplace in our home. So are texting, cell phones, crying, leg shaving, and begging to wear make-up... oh what we get ourselves into as parents!!
I know this is just the start of things to come and I really am looking forward to it- sometimes I just wish I could hold that little baby girl one more time and cherish her just a bit longer.

Spring Break

So- What do you do during spring break when the week before was spent at Disneyland?!? Veg out of course... and maybe wrestle a bit if you're 3 and sisters will provide the opportunity.

Easter 2010

It sure seems like this year is flying by. It's hard to believe that April is already here. I have been digitally scrap booking all of our pictures and it's amazing to see in the pictures just how much the kids have grown and continue to grow. It seems in real life you don't "see" them grow- but they are definitely getting older. Sometimes I wish I could send them to Neverland so that they never have to grow up. I guess that's the wishful thinking of most mothers.

We had a wonderful Easter weekend. Saturday we colored eggs and went to Ryan's parents house. This was Easter egg hunt #1. The kids had a great time with their cousins. On Sunday, the Easter bunny made an appearance. Thankfully he didn't leave too much candy this year. I have decided that the idea of a small present is much better than candy floating around the house for the rest of the month. And the kids seemed to appreciate it too. We then spent the rest of Sunday at my parent's home. Another Easter egg hunt, because you can never have too many right?!? My brother's kids arrived from out of state and the kids had a blast with their cousins. I had to leave to go to work but I just finished having 10 days off so I am not complaining. I hope that your Easter weekend was great and that spring finds us very, very soon.

P.S. This is for Christy--- I love wax too LOL!!! Loved the entry!!

Coloring Easter Eggs- Yes they are wearing gloves...

LOL!! I think the egg was empty- I love the look on her face!

I just love this picture! And I have no idea what happened to his nose-- he's 3.

Kelsi being cute

Taylor and his new Easter dragon

And his baseball bat- I am actually surprised how often he hits the ball

Kelsi was excited to get the new Fablehaven- I think she is already done reading it

Cute kids and Ryan's foot

Disneyland 2010

I just love keeping trips to Disneyland a complete surprise. On Friday we picked the kids up from school and told them we were going to St. George. We spent the night there and the next morning we told them we were going to Vegas. In Vegas, we went to this huge saltwater aquarium and M&M World. Then Grandma and Grandpa called to tell the kids we were headed to Disneyland! The surprises didn't stop there. On our second day in the parks, we met up with some of our best friends from Colorado- Mike and Christina and their son Blake. It was Blake's first trip to Disneyland and I think he had a blast! He was tall enough to ride most things and LOVED the rides. The faster it went the more he laughed. We really had a great time! I enjoy taking our kids on vacation and spending time focused on just the kids and spending time together. It was also great to spend time with good friends. Now we have to get back to life as usual.... if only we could always be on vacation!

Riding Himlick's chew chew train in Bug's land.

Taking silly pictures!

The Kids with Mickey Mouse

Visiting with Minnie

Taylor and Blake as Buzz and Woody

Jessica wearing Mickey hands

On the Carousel

Kelsi being cute

Taylor with Woody- he loved seeing his favorite character

Taylor Kissing Donald Duck

Jessica dressed as Alice in Wonderland

Jessica's Baptism

Jessica's baptism was last Saturday. It was such a special day!!! Jessica was a bit nervous but she did great! We are so proud of her and her decision to be baptized. Jessica is growing into such a beautiful young lady. Her personality radiates happiness and love wherever she goes. I love that she is such a friendly and caring person. Her concern is often for others before herself. I am so happy that I have been entrusted to raise her.
It's always great to have these "paydays" as a parent. It's hard to believe that 2 of our 3 children are now baptized. I can remember each of their births clearly! Life tends to pass by too quickly-- I am trying very hard to cherish these moments. I know that we are quickly approaching the time when the kids won't want to be with us as much anymore. It's great to see them grow and achieve milestones... but it's very difficult to know that they aren't going to be our little children for much longer. We are so lucky to have been blessed with their spirits in our home! I look forward to all of our future parent paydays-- and even the learning times ahead.