Spring is finally here!

Oh my goodness! Today was such a beautiful day and without wind too! Eventhough I got extremely sunburned from playing outside for 5 hours with the kids on the lawn...we had such a wonderful time! It's amazing how great I feel being outside! I asked my next door neighbor, Martha, if she could take some kandid pics of the kids playing and she totally captured them without them knowing. She did such a great job! Thanks Martha! Take a look...


My kids love being outside...playing with their friends and I love hanging out with my neighbors! I haven't blogged for over a month now...and I guess I should share our great news that we will be having another little blond, toe head this November! We are so excited, as well as Avery...she can hardly wait to hold and kiss him/her!? Our due date is Nov 13th. I am 14 weeks now and I have finally felt better in the last week, so I'm thinking I might be through with the 'afternoon sickness!' Hallellujah!

Why did I wait 30 years to go on a cruise?

I honestly can't find words to describe how wonderful our 7 day cruise was! Rich and I went to the Mexican Riviera, along with our friends Em & T. We had a perfect time...basking in the sun (yes I said sun, not snow), reading and napping, working out, rapelling in Puerta Vallarta and eating the most delicious, gourmet meals I've ever had! Seriously I'm speechless. Sorry mom, but I've never tasted such amazing flavors in my life! :)

After the 2nd day, Rich finally admitted that he really, really liked the cruise! Which was a plus since he wanted to go to Europe instead. I think we might be planning our next cruise in a couple of years! Wahoo, I can hardly wait.


Enjoy the photos!

A typical day with the kids!

On a typical day, we are usually out and about running errands after 'gym school' in the mornings or going to my sisters to do "Baby Chicks" stuff. We're kinda a busy bunch - but the other day we just hung out at home and played. It was wonderful! I just love it when I can put Hank down for a good nap in his crib and he wakes up so happy. Or when Avery goes outside and plays with her friends in the afternoon because we don't have anywhere to go! Some days it's just so nice to stay home.

Well, I captured some moments from this day we had together at home and here are some pics! Enjoy!

This is Hank at his best - a loud scream, a little giggle, throwing his food and some cute smiles! What a ham.

While Hank is hanging out in his high-chair, Aves is on the couch watching a little cartoons and eating her favorite snack - grapes, pb&honey and juice.

Last week, we had some amazing weather - lots of sunshine. I was sooo happy! Here are some pics of the kids playing outside on Avery's Princess Sports car she got for Christmas. Our driveway was finally clear enough to pull out her car. They were so excited! I just love how Hank loves to ride with Aves and she actually lets him! It'll be a different story I'm sure, when she turns 16 and has a real license! Gosh I can't think about that, it seriously scares me!

The craziest, biggest sale I've seen lately!

Hey everyone! If you didn't already know, I'm a huge Osh Kosh fan. They seem to last the longest for my kids! If any of you like a good deal and you love to shop for years in advance...then you can't miss the Osh Kosh sale going on right now! I went on Friday to the one in Draper, then up to Park City on Saturday (I know, I'm crazy!) but it was well worth it. They have all of their winter on clearance - all marked down like crazy (coats, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, vests, sweatshirts, hoodies, snow boots, gloves, hats, anything winter!) Then they take another 30% off the lowest price, then you get a 20% off your purchase of $50 or more. It's absolutely crazy! I seriously bought clothes for Avery & Hank for the next 3 years of winter...so when you see Hank wearing the same cute striped shirt until he's 3, just remember that it's probably not the same shirt. I pretty much bought 3 of everything! It was so fun! I think it's going on until the end of the month - but obviously if you're serious about going, you might want to book it up there since it's a clearance sale! Good luck & happy shopping! ;)

An Answer to Prayer

This entry is probably more serious than you would ever expect from a sarcastic person like myself, but I thought a 'spiritual' blog was needed!

I had an interesting day today, waking up feeling underslept and overwhelmed with just everything. I pretty much had a crappy day, and at lunchtime I told Avery that we needed to bless the food. We both sat at the table and I started the blessing - first I blessed our lunch and then I started asking for guidance, patience, support and help with Primary and everything else going on in my life. I finished the prayer and took a bite of my sandwich when I heard the doorbell. I reluctantly got up and answered the door, still chewing my lunch and thinking about how I could deal with my feelings of anxiety! Then I opened my door and saw a close friend standing there. She was holding a 6 pack of Diet Coke and a cute card. It's amazing how fast a prayer is heard, isn't it? Later this evening, as I drove into my culdesac, I was surprised to see a member of the Bishoprics car in my drive way. He came by to offer me a blessing. I'm just so thankful for people who are in tune with the Spirit. I have felt the love of my Savior through these kind acts of service and love. I'm just so grateful to have had these experiences today and I already feel 'relieved' about the stresses I have felt lately.