Spring Break

The kids had a week out of school for Spring break.  It has been raining and cloudy and still was most of the week.  We got a trip to the Arboretum in.  I love the picture above how the all look so somber.  

Leah wanted her picture with the flowers.  We love being outside and it has been so muddy that the kids haven't been out there as much as usual.

The kids love to dance on the stage.  It was fun to watch them.

I love this picture.  I love how they are all sitting by their buddy that is the same age.  We had fun with our friends at the Arboretum.

They added a new water fall and rock cave.  The kids loved it.

The kids love looking at the water and the fake fossils in the cave.

The boys wanted their picture taken from inside the cave. 

The ponds were stocked with coy.  The kids loved watching them swim.

We were being a little silly.  It has rained a lot and is super muddy, so we have been stuck indoors.  We wanted to take a short trip to visit friends, but that didn't work out.  I was bummed.  We'll have to plan a trip soon.  Cabin fever is striking us here in this household. 

Leah is finishing up ballet.  She has loved it but I think she ready for a break. The boys start soccer next week.  Life never slows down.

Fun in the Snow

We had a blast with the snow.  We don't get it that often so when we do we play in it until it is gone.

It was melting fast by the afternoon so the kids pulled the sled from snow to mud.

Our snow man was gone by the afternoon.  The neighborhood had some great ones, and it was fun walking around and see what everyone had made.

We had to make our snow angels. 

Dallin doesn't usually pose for pictures so when he does I have to include it.  :)

Now we get to enjoy spring break!

We've Been Busy

Joshua had a talent show for scouts.  He showed off his balloon making skills.

He received his bobcat  and some other awards.  The banquet was really nice!  He has some great leaders.

We got snow here and the kids loved it!

Evan had a Birthday!  I can't believe my baby is two!  He is growing way too fast!

He is weighing in at 28 pounds and 35 1/2 inches tall.  He is healthy and quite the snuggler.  

Evan has a huge sweet tooth so he was pretty happy about his cake!  Grandma and Grandpa West came for the Jessica's baby blessing, so Evan had got to enjoy them for his Birthday.

It was fun to have family around and celebrate baby Peter and listen to his sweet blessing.

I guess I was too busy to take too many pictures.  I guess that means we had fun.

We are having another snow day today.  We got four inches last night.  We had fun building our snowman.  

Kid Update

Joshua was JFK in his school preformance.  He did a great job with his line.  He now loves JFK.  We have read many books, and I have watched lots of YouTube videos of his speeches.  He now wants to be President one day.  He loved how he had secret service to protect him and how everyone had to stand when he walked in a room.

The preformance was great, and it was fun to go and see all of their hard work.

Leah is working hard at home with me.  We have been working really hard at writing our letters.  She is still loving ballet and shows me many dances that she makes up.  She also loves to comb my hair.  She plays well with her brothers and loves to sing.

Dallin is doing well in school.  He is reading very well.  He is starting soccer soon and is looking forward to it.  He loves playing videos games and playing with legos.  I just got put in on the executive PTA Board at his school, so Dallin gets to see me at school more often.

My baby is turning two soon.  He is sleeping in a twin bed and talking a lot more.  He is getting big so fast. He still loves to cuddle.  He loves to play with cars and action figures.  

Happy Valentine's Day!

Joshua worked hard on his project for school.  He had to recreat the WWII Memorial.  I think he did a pretty good job.  He will be in his first play on Tuesday.  I am excited to see how he does.

I made heart shape pizza for Valentine's Day!

The kids got plenty of candy. Michael got me a nice gift and made delicious cheesecake.  I got a Michael and little something and made the pizza.  All in all and not a bad day.

Leah and Evan went to a Birthday party with me on Saturday.  Leah had a blast in the bounce house.  Evan wouldn't go near the thing.  I forced him in once when it was empty but he wouldn't let me go.  He only enjoyed jumping when I was holding him.  Evan ended up getting sick afterwards.  I think perhaps an overload of sugar.  

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Leah's Birthday!

Leah had her Golden Birthday!  She turned 4 on the fourth!  She is spunky, smart, and a joy to be around.  She can hang tough with the boys while wearing pink and tiara.  She is very helpful!  We sure do love her!  Wednesday is rough day for a Birthday around here so we celebrated Saturday.  She did open her gifts on her Birthday at 6:30AM when we'd all be home.

Leah is a such a happy girl!  We love her so much!

Leah loves ballet right now and asked for a ballet cake.

On Saturday morning the boys and I raced while Dad and Leah did ballet.  Even Evan ran this time.  He did pretty good.

I had a good time hanging with my boys!

Leah wanted to play at the park for her Birthday, so that is what we did.

Some friends and family came to play and eat with us too!

Thank you for everyone who helped make Leah's Birthday special!

Leah really wanted two of her friends there, and that was Noah and Thomas.  She really does love those two boys!

The kids had a great time at the park!

Fun with cousins and school projects

We got to play at park with cousins.  We had a good time hanging out with Thomas and Oliver.  We also got to celebrate Oliver's Birthday on Saturday.  We had fun and got to hold Michael's newest nephew!  He is so adorable!

It has been a struggle with time and weather to get in my runs.  After a run I try to reward Evan and Leah with fun.  This day we threw rocks in the creek.  They had a great time.  Evan insited on running the last 100 meters back to the car.  He was so cute and looked so intent.  I loved it!  :)

We have been busy helping with school projects.  This one is Dallin's.  He did a report on Jesse Owens.  We are working on a big one for Joshua as well, but it isn't anywhere near done.  

We are keeping busy and having fun!