Breakfast

Ellie has always been extremely fond of breakfast, and today was no exception.

Showing off her awesome hair-do and funny little smirk.

She refused to sit in her booster seat, and I figured it wasn't a battle worth arguing over.

Who doesn't love Fruity Pebbles?

Notice the cereal practically up her nose, and one heading down the front of her jammies.

And just in case you didn't notice the NBA wristbands on her ankles from the first picture, I added this one...because really, doesn't every two year old need "ankle bands" for breakfast attire?

a gazillion pictures...

Aimee got this fantastic shot of the kids playing the Laughing Game. I love it!

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This beautiful little baby is Olivia Daniels. My sister Callie and her husband Brian's first baby. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. Look at all that hair! So cute!

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We spent part of Easter weekend with my family in Brigham. Painting eggs is always one of my favorite things to do. I think the kids had a great time too.....and the adults!

Cool idea: put the egg inside a whisk and its so much easier for the kids to dip their eggs

Tanner

Brad hard at work on his egg

My Dad getting in on the action

Lindsay and Aimee tye dying an egg

Lindsay

Meagan, Rian, and Cami

Brennen and Aimee

Tanner showing us his amazing muscles:)

Aimee and Kaylee

Rian and Cami

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Kaylee, Ellie, and Rian

Ellie is a FISH and absolutely loves her baths.

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The girls getting ready for an egg hunt that my Mom put together for the kids.

Ellie LOVED picking up the eggs! Thanks Mom for the fun:)

Just a cute shot of the girls

Having a fun time building blocks together

Such a cute picture of Rian

Kaylee a little upset about sharing Grandma's lap

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Cami and Rian came up to my house while they were visiting and Rian helped me cook dinner

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Aimee, Cami, and I took our kids to The Peak (in Brigham City) and the kids got to play all over the mats and equipment

Tanner cheesin it up for a picture in THE PIT (his favorite place)

Ellie looked so cute swinging on the bars with her bum sticking out:)

A brighter day

I'm feeling so happy this morning! No, money hasn't started falling from the sky, I haven't been given a maid to clean my house, and my kids still argue with one another over dumb stuff, but LIFE IS GOOD!

** Church was awesome yesterday (I lead the singing in Primary - best job ever!) The kids sang so well and I think everyone felt the spirit of the easter season. I cried a little, and they giggled at me.

** The weather has been gorgeous!

** We went on a Sunday afternoon walk as a family.

** And best of all, my younger sister had her 1st baby! A little girl : 8lbs 4 oz. With lots of dark brown hair. Ohhh I can't wait to meet her this afternoon!

I love spring and the promise of new life and new beginnings. Kinda like we can shed our old selves and mistakes we've made and walk down a new, brighter road. I think the word, "HOPE" sums it all up! I hope you're feeling brand new again too!

Lots of love,

An Unconventional Friendship

Ellie's best friend....

Let me explain. During Meagan's Junior Jazz basketball games Ellie played out in the hall of the elementary school. Her "friend" was there every week. Basketball has been over for 3 weeks now. Apparently they became quite attached because a few days ago we went to the school and as soon as she saw her friend, she got a huge smile on her face and ran over and gave him a big hug. Is that sad that a child safety toy is her friend? She calls him "Flag."

Manna from heaven

*** We originally started with 4 boxes, barely got a picture with these 2 boxes, and as of today......they're gone. They didn't even last one week!! :(

Spelunking and other adventures

These headlamps have been a favorite toy for the kids....and me when I'm reading in bed at 3am and can't sleep. Ellie somehow managed to get this one on right and was all smiles. She immediately walked towards the bathroom (darkest room with no window) so she could see her "light."

I left Ellie sitting on this rocking chair in my room while I jumped in the shower. Apparently, watching "her show" isn't nearly as fun without treats. She went downstairs to the kitchen, climbed onto the table, and grabbed the cereal that I hadn't gotten around to putting away yet. Then she marched herself right back up to the chair to watch her "show."

These last two pictures just kill me! She walked over to me this morning and in a very serious voice said, "Potty." Then she started pulling off her pants. I asked her, "Do you need to go potty?" And with her most serious face said, "Uh huh." (with a little head nod too). I figured I'd indulge her so in we walked and sat her down. Nothing. So I told her to wait right there so I could grab my camera. After all, she looked so cute sitting there. As soon as she saw the camera, she started to cheesin' it and squinting her eyes. What a kook. Then after that excitement wore off....she started getting nervous...."fall, fall?" Okie doke, we'll try again another day......or several more months! :)

I'm starting my week off on a great note....(rolling my eyes)

I was in a hurry to get the girls ready for school and out the door and told Tanner to get dressed for preschool. I laid his clothes out for him and he never once asked for help. After the girls left, I threw a coat on Ellie, put her and Tanner in the car, and off we went to the grocery store. Of course I had forgotten we were in charge of snacks today. By the time I dropped him off at preschool and got back home (to start the laundry because I have no clean underclothes...once again), I was feeling pretty good about getting Tanner to school, without being late, and getting him a great snack: grapes and apples (his choice). When I picked him up from school and got him back in our house, I noticed something funny about his pants. Sure enough, they were on backwards. Great. It wasn't like they were sweats and could easily pass the front/backwards test, nope, they were levis. How cool to send my son to school with 2 big pockets up front, and a zipper up the rear. I'm awesome.

I guess I should've eaten breakfast.....