Spring break...what???

We have had one heck of a spring break. My kids have been looking forward to it, and frankly, so have I because "spring break" translates to...warm days with Easter activities, egg hunts, riding bikes, getting together with family and warm sunny days-I know I already mentioned that. We have had far from sunny days, no bikes, an egg hunt in a cold, windy typhoon, egg dying with more dye on my floor and kids clothes than on our eggs and snow!!! It hasn't been half bad though. To add to our cold break we visited the new penguin exhibit at the aquarium and saw a 3D show indoors. Why don't kids get cold? and why do they eat snow like it is some flavorful treat that they are deprived of all year long? I guess it doesn't matter-they are having a great time. We'll hope for more "spring-like" weather in the weeks to come.

Sadie's 1st Birthday!

So-it has been ages since I last blogged, but I can't get over my cute Sadie Jo. We celebrated her 1st birthday with family last night. You would never know that she isn't feeling well. She smiled (somewhat) and dove right into her cake, which doesn't look so lady-like, but she is our sweet little lady! I honestly couldn't love her more-she is pure joy to me and to our family. Thanks to our family for celebrating this day with us.

Sweet dreams or Nightmares...You decide.

Last night Travis & I decided to divide and conquer. I put the baby to bed while he reads the kids some books before bed. While I am quietly rocking the baby, I hear a bunch of ruckus from the other room. Now, Trav is known for his story telling. He doesn't have it in him (short attention span+boring) to just read a book or two to the kids. He has to transform HIMSELF into the story. So, I wasn't too surprised to hear him in character, although it sounded scary. I had to see for myself. This is who I found...the kids don't seem too sure. Trav was dressed with a scary mask, talked in some animal voice and made the kids believe that every stuffed animal in our house was a friend of his. Pretty cute I must say but poor cousin, Kenedy, was over for a sleepover. I am not sure if she had sweetdreams or nightmares. Hope she'll come back!

Sadie's Blessing

We had a sweet and lovely day recently. We had the blessing of Sadie Jo and her cousin Jake. We decided to do the blessing at home since Trent and Laura were coming in from out of town. It turned out beautiful.

Sadie's grandparents. Seriously, my mom and I didn't coordinate our outfits on purpose-funny huh?!

Sweet Sadie.

Great Grandma Williams.

Trent, Laura & baby Jake.

The proud parents of Sadie Jo.

A bit about Rylee...

Rylee is growing up fast and is accomplishing much these days. With her front teeth missing (among many others) she smiles and encourages everything that comes her way. She just finished a couple of big events recently.

She has loved playing soccer with her friends. They just finished their 4th season together. She is a great hustler and plays well with her team.

Rylee is a beautiful dancer. She just performed "The Wizard of Oz" at Kingsbury Hall last night. It was incredible. Talk about costumes and choreography!!!! She loves to be on stage and dance her little heart out.

Ry also just finished first grade. With passing colors and a report card full of "E's" for citizenship, she is on to second grade.

WAY TO GO RYLEE!!!

Birthday with Thomas

Nash turned 2 this week-where does time go?!! We spent the day up in Heber Valley with Thomas the Train. We rode the train and saw some beautiful country, played all the games at the train station, ate a yummy dinner, and wrapped it up with cake and ice cream at our house. What a great day with a great kid. Thanks for all those that came with us and made it so special!

Nash isn't into getting to close to the characters yet.

But he loved the train ride.

Jake and Torah, with their matching injuries, joined us for the day.

Ash, Kenedy, & Gavin were along for the ride.

Even London enjoyed the ride.

And we always love it when Grandma joins us.
(Nash calls her "Jo"-it is the funniest thing)

The whole kid crew!

Even with one arm out of commission, Jake carried Nash all day.

Sweet Ry!

Deep in thought.

Nash loved all his sports gear that Grandma Jo and Papa gave to him. This boy is all "sports". He still sleeps with his baseball glove and a whole bed full of basketballs and baseballs.

We Love ya buddy!

Easter Day