April

Jack started yelling "MOM! Hurry! Come see this!"
9 little newborn baby ducklings!!

Sadly within a couple of days we were down to 6 :(
It's so fun to have the pond right in our backyard!

This girl and make up! Seriously!?

And candy.. she loves candy!

One morning Ryan came home from running some errands and had these for me. SO sweet!!

While out running errands I saw Jimmy Osmond. Always cool to see someone like that. I kicked myself after.. I used to work for Jimmy in Park City when I was pregnant with Ella. 

I should have said hi. :(

It was good enough to get a picture and send it to Bizzy.. so jealous!

Since we had plans for the week after spring break ;)  we ended sticking around here for spring break.

Day 1- outlets. Picking up some new summer gear. Might come in handy in the next couple of weeks.

Spring break day 2- movies with friends!

Lisa and I took all of our kids to see the movie "Pattington".

It was gross and boring.

After the movie we were going to take Preston home with us for a sleepover, but then Brielle wanted to and then Paige wanted to... so Lisa and all of her kids came up for a family sleepover! Since Jake is working out of town, it's no big deal. 

Spring break day 3- We went shopping and grabbed some lunch at the University mall.

Make up AGAIN!!

Mary had a bunch of things going on in Utah over the next week and a half, so she came for an extended stay. I hung out with Scarlett while Mary and Kevin ran to the store. She almost smiled for me.

The next morning Harvey sent Lilly a video asking her to go over to Grandma's house. This was Lilly's video response.

Lila learned a new word- cereal! I love hearing her say it!

Sometimes when you're sad you just need a hug from your sister. I know how that goes!

MORE MAKE UP!! And how did she get that leg out of her clothes?

While out to lunch with Mary and the kids I got a call from the school saying that Jack wasn't well and that I needed to go get him.

THIS is what I saw.. the poor kid!

His ENTIRE body was covered in hives!! Literally his whole body!

I called his doctor and ran to the store to get him some medicine.
Good thing Mary was there, she knows ALL about hives!

They ended up going away within 24 hours, but we still don't have any idea what caused it.

Cousin's lunch and ice cream cones!

The kids love going to DI, so on my most recent trip I saw this... 

As soon as I saw it I thought of my Dad. He's always wanted a recliner. This one was in almost perfect condition and only 30 bucks. I had to get it!

I totally win daughter of the year award! Happy early fathers day Dad!

Ella's friend called me to ask if Ella could go with her and some friends to the movies.

After talking to Ryan we decided that she was old enough to go.

It still felt weird dropping her off. The only place she goes alone is school and activity days.

She actually loved the idea of me taking her photo! (for anyone worried I was being a weird mom!)

Tiffany, Delaney, Sidney and Ella

They had a great time. Too bad Ryan was super late picking them up since he thought they were at a different theater! Still.. a fun memory!

Everyday life around here...

We got to go to a friends wedding reception in Salt Lake.

Such a fun place with a koi pond. The kids loved it!

They also loved to dance! So sweet! Lila's really got the moves.

The weather was nice enough, Dad, Adam and Ryan went out dirt bike riding.

I always worry now when they go.

I guess I had good reason to worry.. this is how Ryan came home.

The little ones love going to Daddy's office and playing "air pockey". Every time Lilly made a goal she yelled "Boom!"

Sometimes when you walk by a mirror you just have to take a second to admire how good you look in your spider-man dress...

This little nugget still loves coming and cuddling with us in our bed.. last baby problems...

Sometimes when your sister calls complaining that she's been to lazy you have to send her pictures proving that you you're beating her...

Since Ella's friends were so nice to drive up to see her in her play, we had to go see them in theirs!

Way to go Avorie and Paige! Well done!!

All packed up.. tomorrow's the day! The kids have no idea!! I'm so excited!!!

Soccer Starts

Finally the spring season of soccer started!
Jack had been asking for weeks when he could do soccer again.
First was practice. Jack hates practice. Poor guy. He just wants to play!

First game and Jack was DETERMINED to do well and make lots of goals.

1 Goal! I love how him and his teammates cheer each other on and congratulate each other when they are successful. There's always a lot of high fives and chest bumps.

When he wants to Jack can run faster then any other kid on his team.

Goal number 2

Goal 3. Love this kid! Couldn't be more proud.

And soccer is here again!

Jack's first grade program

I had been told by other Mom's at school that the first grade program was one of the best, so I was really looking forward to it. 

That little guy of mine sung his little heart out! It was so sweet! We were so proud.

After the program we checked out some of the artwork he's been doing and talked about everything he's been learning.

So proud of my boy and so proud to be American!

Vegas with the Riggs

We love the Riggs! We had such a great time going to Vegas with them two years ago, we had to go again! I was excited to not be 30 weeks pregnant this time!

Ryan and drove and met them at our hotel. This time with adjoining rooms!

We had got there late at night so we pretty much went straight to sleep.

The next morning we went and got some breakfast in the hotel.

I actually got my boob covered in jelly while having this picture taken... 

Remember miss piggy!?

Best looking couple I know!!

Happy Birthday Justin! Glad we got to spend your day with you!

After breakfast we hit the pool. One of our favorite things to do is just people watch. 

The pool was a goldmine! Speedo man who never stopped walking past us and women wearing swimming suits that did not cover all of their lady parts were pretty entertaining.

It was pretty hot, so cool drinks were a must!

According to Ryan hotels are for lounging in the nude and watching TV.

(He's going to kill me if he ever see's that I posted this!)

After a quick shower we headed out for some fun!

All Justin wanted for his birthday was to eat at Bacchanal in
Ceasers Palace! We went there two years ago and he never forgot about the steamed crab legs!

It took a little while to figure out how to get those stinkin crab legs steamed. Things had changed since we were there last. But finally, finally they got them!

 

These boys were in heaven!

That's an embarrassing amount of crab legs guys...

A happy birthday boy!

Katrina and I sampled all of the other foods and the many yummy desserts.

Too bad that my ice cream had a wrapper in it! Kind of put a damper on the meal..

We walked around the mall and did some shopping.

So happy I got some good alone time with this guy!

Later that night we went and saw the show Mysteye. 

A couple of creepy things, but super cool. Ryan was ready to see it again the second it ended.

Day 2. Is it possible to be hung over without having any alcohol? I woke up feeling like I had been hit by a truck. LOL!

Last day we got some yummy burgers for lunch/breakfast. I was so full! 

We decided to try and walk it off.

Seriously, he's so weird.

With no big plans for the day we just walked around.

Before we knew it, the day was almost over and it was time to take the Riggs to the airport.

So sad! The trip was so fast, but totally worth it!

It was just what Ryan and I needed! Thank you to Mom and Mary for helping with the kids while we were gone! 

Love you Riggs! Hope to see you again soon! Maybe we can meet up at the beach next time!