Our Favorite Trail

On our first full night in the SG of our 10 day vacation, we went and walked our favorite trail. They have been working on the trail and recently opened the entrance near our home. Luke took his long board, Nash rode his scooter, Harlee walked, and Gray and Tag rode their plasma cars. It was so much fun. Before turning around to come back the kids found a hill and took turns flying down. I love watching them have fun. Their laughter is just the best sound to my ears. Love moments like this. Love my family!

Backward's Day

Yesterday, in honor of April Fool's Day, Gray was asked to wear his clothes backwards to preschool. He was so excited that he went to get dressed at 8am! Only 4.5 hours before he goes to school! He came running downstairs laughing and said "Mom, I even put my underwear on backwards!" Seriously this kid! He cracks me up. He is so funny and keeps us entertained. Love his funny personality! Also in honor of April Fool's, Harlee pulled a few pranks herself. She wrote in dusting spray on our tv in our room and then switched the batteries in the remote so it would not work. Very clever Har! So blessed to get to love these kids!

Our Student of the Month

Yesterday Nash came home with a certificate stating that he was the Student of the Month! They recognized him at an assembly and gave him tons of coupons for fun treats. His teacher sent home a note that said:"Nash is a very responsible student. He completes class work and he turns in homework. He also helps students who need it too. Mrs. Hatch" We are so proud of Nash. We think that he is amazing and it is so great to see that his teacher does too. Way to go Nash! *The funny face he made in the second picture is the one he told me he made in the picture of all the students of the month! That will be awesome!

Boston's Baptism and Mimi's Easter Egg Hunt

Yesterday we had the opportunity to watch Boston make the amazing choice to be baptized. I love watching my kids see their cousins make such great choices. They are such examples to the younger ones. After the baptism we had lunch and the annual Easter egg hunt in Jenna's backyard. The kids had such a great time! Such a great day!

Our Steve Jobs

On Friday we got to go to Luke's classroom for the 5th grade Wax Museum. Luke was Steve Jobs and did an awesome job. We bought him a black mock turtleneck and some glasses. He opted to not let me shave his head and went with the hair slicked back look. I was so impressed with the tri-fold that he put together and his presentation was flawless. He made up a little game of Steve Job's trivia and rewarded correct answers with smarties. Such a smart boy! So proud of you Luke!

Tag's First Day of Preschool

On Wednesday Tag started his first day of preschool. He is attending Eagle Crest preschool on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. It will be such a great thing for him. His teacher is Miss Holly and she is great. He struggled a little when I dropped him off but then his teacher reported that he was happy and easily transitioned from one activity to the next! I went to pick him up at the bus stop and waited and waited. Finally we got a call that the bus had been in a little accident. Everyone was ok but the kids would not be released until the police came and did a report. I rushed to the scene of the accident and sat with Tag on the bus until the police came. Poor Tag had to sit on the bus for one hour and 20 minutes. I felt so bad. I hope he realizes that this is not how it is always going to be. So difficult for me to let him go. I know that this preschool will be such a blessing but those are the longest three hours for a mom missing her little guy! One of the mom's told me that I will be amazed by the progress he will make over the next year. So excited for that and so excited for Tag. Such a big boy! *Tag did not want to wear his backpack but insisted on carrying it on his back. Seriously the cutest!

My Baby is 3

I cannot believe it! Our little Childs caboose is 3! Where did the time go? This little guy brings us so much joy and we honestly do not know what we would do without him in our family. He is a big fan of Paw Patrol and so Luke helped me make his Paw Patrol cake. He got a new paw patrol back pack, some new shoes, paw patrol bubbles, a paw patrol coloring book, and a new scooter. We love you Tag and cannot wait to see the progress that this year will bring.

Long awaited night away

With the craziness of the last few months we finally were able to spend a night away celebrating "us". Sweet Brenna came and stayed with the kids so we could enjoy a little alone time. We went to Goodwood for dinner and then went to stay the night at Zermatt. KC's friend hooked us up with an amazing room. We joked that we had never stayed in a room that big with our whole family! We spent hours just talking and loving time together. So grateful for such an amazing husband. After all these years together he is still my favorite. *Joey's friend from work sent us a fruit arrangement. It was so thoughtful and so good!

Another Trip to Prehistoric Times

After a few crazy weeks we finally made it back to the Dinosaur Museum. They were all so excited to go. We got there right when they opened and basically had the place to ourselves. It was awesome. I LOVE to watch these three interact and have so much fun discovery new things. Such a blessing to get to enjoy these places for free.

Lucky Day

Today was St. Patrick's Day and another year that they did not forget about Lucky the Leprechaun! Monday night they worked hard on a trap in hopes to catch him this year. It was a great try but he is just too quick and smart for their efforts! He did leave them each a bag of green goodies! He also made a pillow tower, turned pictures upside down, and left his green mark in the potty! So fun to see their excitement! They even asked for the annual green eggs!