Spring Break

It was FUN and FULL. We had planned on going to Blanding Utah to build houses for the Indian Reservation but as I get further along on my pregnancy my back has more pain so we decided not to go. We were super bummed. All I can say was the first time that we had this experience was amazing. The kids were super excited to help out in any way Gabe did his a great job picking up a hammer and jumping right in, Isaac as well. The girls played with their new friends and they loved it as well. What a great time it was the best part that I remember was that there was NO fighting...it was music to my ears.

Eric and Kim came to Utah to visit.


Monday we did a family photo.
The weather was horrible so I found a cute location to have it in but still not enough light. On the drive there Isaac had fallen asleep. I thought to myself he can stay in the car while I get everything out and ready. The lights were up and everyone was in place. We took some quick shots while everyone was good and all was quiet. I looked at them to see if we were missing anyone and noticed we couldn't see Sheridan and made some adjustments and then Jamie asked "were is Isaac". I then asked Greg, he didn't know. It hit me, I left him in the car. Greg went to get him and he was crying I'm not sure how long he had been crying but by the way he was trying to catch his breath it seemed it was awhile. He recovered quickly but I still felt really bad. We then took the 2nd round of photos and it was chaos. But hey we got a picture right.



Tuesday was a slow day. The kids just played together all day while the girls waited for a sleepover.
On the agenda for the night was paint nails and put make-up on.
Then do Kim's make-up and hair. That was pretty!
Kim had promised she would take them to McDonald's for some ice-cream with her beautiful make-up and hair.
After that was a movie Princess and the Frog.
It sounds like it was a blast.

While this was happening the boys went to a movie How to train a Dragon.



Wednesday pick up the kids and hang out till about 1 because the weather was finally decent to be outside to play and that's what we needed.
I then took some photos of Eric and Kim's family
Then off to a date night with the family...dinner (Texas Roadhouse) and bowling.

Thursday the Childrens Museum and a visit to Grandpa's work for lunch.
And dad had a a soccer game...they won.



Friday a sale at the Lemonade stand. They made cookies and offered Kool-aide. I think they made about $9 all together.

Saturday another Lemonade sale. This time they took their profits and bought candy to sell. They made $12 this time.

I almost forgot Gabe and I went to the movie Percy Jackson and the Olympians Lightnig Theif. It was a great show for me (I haven't read the book) but for Gabe not so good. He said it wasn't anything like the book and it's true for the amount that I have read so far. That would be so disheartening for a boy who fell in love with reading the series they didn't really follow the book at all. He even loves this series more than FableHaven.

Easter Morning

First this. SNOW ugh!
Then this

and then bed head shots.

and then off to watch conference.

Easter Egg Hunt

We had the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Grandpa's and Nana's house. It was a treat it's always something the kids look forward to. First off we started with conference and it seemed that every hour they asked when was it time to go. We finally made it over to Grandpa's house we waited while the Dad's hid the eggs and Gabe was helpful too, he's too old for the hunt.

...and they're off

I love the expression on his face and how fast he was moving to pick up as many eggs as he could.
Time to examine how many eggs he has already found. Looks like there was too many. He doesn't look very happy to put them back.


Getting the talk about sharing

Isaac found his Real egg to redeem at the prize station.


The prize station: Toys


Later they were told to find more eggs and supposedly there was one in the car. I don't think he found it.


As I was taking pictures of Isaac. Gabe and Bryn were helping others to find eggs and play games.

Trying to find ways to get shots of Gabe.

Some Ely Cuteness

All I can say is I love these kids more than I think they even imagine. They are constantly in my thoughts, dreams, and prayers. I am grateful I have a talent to capture them on film so that I can remember the stillness of these little ones because it is true they grow up fast. They bring so much joy to me and I'm sure Dad too (I just write this in MOM perspective). I love to watch him play and teach you guys. I have been truly blessed with a beautiful family.

What is great about Elyse:

She smiles thru anything
She has a beautiful spirit that brings so much JOY to everyone around her
I love to hear her laugh and giggle
She has the best one liners
And wonderful stories about her day
I love the she wants to be a mom when she grows up. She has just recently put being a rock star on hold because she didn't want that to interfere with her being a mother.
We are so blessed with such a sweet spirit in our home.
We (the family) love you Ely

It's Friday Night...

and I'm bored. I know it's 11:40 p.m. and the only thing I am looking forward to is Greg's soccer game.
Let's see if a fight happens this time. Last time a guy on the other team punched our keeper and was handed a red card (he's out for 2 games). See, it's a lot to look forward to -right!

So, the game was fun a little frustrating but not the less it's good to get out. It's been said that the over 30 league is the most aggressive. This league has the most people who get red cards and the most fights and I think it's because they are older and can't control their bodies they don't have that young body they used to play with and have got to use temper to get what they need. It's actually very funny! Greg is the most even tempered on the team.

Rub a Dub!

I had to get some shots in the tub before Isaac gets to old for it and then it would be a little inappropriate. I just love shots in the bathtub. It's the place that any child loves to be in and can play for hours.