At Last!!!!!!!!!!!

Hangin out at the wilkinson center

My hips still fit through the "co-ed" statue. Thank goodness!







We just returned from a wonderful weekend in Provo Utah. Yes, I said Provo Utah, and it was the trip of my dreams! How can Provo Utah be the trip of ones dreams you ask? Because after starting my college education 13 years ago I have finally graduated from BYU. A long awaited dream come true. I have about a zillion and one pictures to post, but for now I will include the traditional cougar picture, plus some of our family on campus. The rest will follow soon!

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is definitely one of my favorite days of the year. Dying Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts are fun, but when Sunday comes we put all of that aside and think of our Savior. I love the feeling of renewal that I always feel on Easter Sunday. Renewed hope for the future, and renewed faith in Jesus Christ. I love dressing the boys in new Easter duds, and then explaining why wearing something new in the colors of Spring can remind them of Christs resurrection. I love going to church and hearing the music of Easter, and feeling the sense of sadness at Christs death followed by the sense of peace that comes as I contemplate His resurrection. I love Easter Sunday! I hope that yours was as wonderful as ours.

Doesn't he look excited?!

Do we really have to take another photo?

Grammy and Logan

Daddy and Brayden

See ya mom!

Pre-Easter Fun

We had a lot of fun preparing for Easter this year. We dyed Easter eggs, made "birds nest" cupcakes, and had a very fun Easter egg hunt, even if it was cold and rainy. You have to love Colorado. Easter egg hunts wearing parkas and carrying umbrellas. We still had a great time, and the kids enjoyed their loot.

You must be kidding!

It has been a long day! When Logan got up this morning he was acting funny. He absolutely refused to put any weight on his right foot. We went to the Doctor, went through a blood draw and x-rays, and now we are waiting. I am emotionally exhausted. Jake and Brayden asked if they could play in the backyard. I was delighted! After about half an hour I was thinking, wow, they are getting along so well! About half an hour after that the back door opened. Jake peeked in and I could see that he was muddy. Then he stepped in along with Brayden, and I could see that the two of them were completely naked. Upon questioning why that was they informed me that they had been taking a mud bath, and that it felt great! WOW! You have to love boys. I'll like them even better when they are clean again. I just hope they survive that long!

Spring Break!

I couldn't help but laugh when we woke up Monday morning. Spring Break! It really wasn't looking much like spring though. The snow was blowing, the kids were whining, and I was laughing. It figures that the kids finally get out of school and then can't leave the house because it is cold and snowy. We did have some family fun in the snow. We built a snowman, and had a very fun snowball fight, even if it was boys against girls-totally unfair! Unfortunately I didn't realize that Logan had put his sticky fingers all over my camera lens until after I took all the pictures. Oh well, you get the idea. It might even look kind of artsy, like I used a filter or something. Anyway, we are looking forward to some warmer weather, and praying that we don't have a blizzard when we drive to Utah in two weeks.

My "Little Babies"

I watched my little nephew Owen last week over nap time. I set up a pack n play in the boys room so he could sleep. Well, unfortunately I forgot to take the pack n play down before Jake and Brayden went to bed. We put them to bed, and when we went up a few hours later they were both asleep, in the pack n play! I don't know how they even fit! Jake was practically folded in half. I had to smile at the two of them all cuddled u together. My "babies"!

My guys in green

Happy St. Patty's day! I look forward to the little holidays were we can have some family fun. It doesn't take much when you have little ones. Green shirts for all, and of course corned beef with cabbage and red potatoes for dinner. We were especially lucky to get a visit from some very nice leprechauns. They left green cupcakes and green juice! Yummy! I tried to get a few pictures. As you can see it didn't go so well. Squirming and yelling! Of course we were all smiles when it was time to eat cupcakes. I am just hoping my little ones will remember these silly but special times.

Madison

We lost our friend and dog Madison this past weekend. He was really Grammy and Grampie's dog, but my kids liked to think of him as their own. It was time for him to go, but it was still very sad. My boys had very tearful good byes. Jake had an especially hard time, as he is beginning to truly understand the finality of death. Although it was very sad, I am thankful for the teaching moment maddy's passing provided. We were able to talk about resurrection, and the plan that our Heavenly Father has for each of us. I am so thankful that when my children asked where we go after we die, I had an answer. I do know what will happen to us after this life, and I am so thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ that teaches us these things. I don't know how I would raise my children not knowing the plan that our Heavenly Father has for each of us.
We love you Madison!

BOYS, BOYS, BOYS

It is so much fun having boys! I had to assure several people at church today that I don't beat them. Logan and Brayden seem to be constantly beat up. This time it wasn't even Brayden's fault. His female cousin, who shall remain nameless, ran into him with a length of pvc pipe. Logan fell on an outside stair, and he couldn't catch himself because he had to save the chocolate chip cookie he had in his hand. Even though they seem to be constantly injured, they really are a ton of fun. I love playing around and rough housing with them. One of our favorite times to play is just before bed.
The boys are not allowed in mom and dads bed at night, but on occasion I do let them in to snuggle right before they go to bed. I love seeing the three of them so happy together. Some of my favorite moments are when we are all there together snuggling and enjoying a few precious moments of family time.