April Overload

Easter Party

Avery made a really cute little bunny, for a minute. She had such a fun time eating candy and playing with the big kids.

Marsha had a killer Easter Party for the kids. These little cupcakes were to die for, coconut makes everything good. Such cute ides for cupcakes, bird nest, baby chick, and a rabbit. It was activity after activity of complete joy. They made an easter basket out of ribbon and paper plates, colored eggs, hit a pinata, played games, and decorated cupcakes.

This little bunny, would eat the candy off the cupcake as fast as I put it on. I don't blame her.

Aquarium

We had a great time at the Aquarium with Max and Hudson. I think it is such a wonderful thing that our kids get to see and handle mother nature. You can touch the sting ray, star fish and other stinky wet things.

These two already have the hots for each other. How could they not they are both the cutest kids alive.
Avery could not get enough of the aquarium. She was talking up a storm. If only I new what she was saying. Her sweet little voice with complete and utter amazement of all Gods creations. Such gratitude these little souls show!

My little monkey!

Baby Animal Day

I loved this old Mountain Man, doesn't he look so authentic! Kade was a little intimidated by his stature. He was unsure about getting that close, he manned up and got a quick photo. I love the passion Kade has for life!

Sweet little baby duck .

Who would think that a baby calf is cool, when you see them everywhere? Kade loved, this stinky, dirty animal.

Pigs are such ugly little things, but we all think they are cute, weird? I loved watching Kade immerse himself in the joy and innocence of new life. Spring, what a beautiful time of year, it brings hope, new life, light, warmth, and kids playing outside.

Girls Vegas Trip

We had a wonderful time leaving our kids and husbands at home and chilling with nothing to do but, relax! I loved sitting by the pool with treats, drinks, music, and great friends. My most favorite part of any trip is to people watch. I could do that all day long, people are so interesting. Thanks Jill, for the sweet hook-up at the Venetian hotel.

Happy Anniversary

Skiing The Beav

We took the kids up skiing to Beaver Mountain Saturday. It was the perfect day for skiing, I was in my element of pure joy! It was my favorite memory of our family to date.

Kade just wanted to go down Little Beaver FAST! He had no interest in turning or stopping to take any pictures. That is his angry face, such a cute boy. Avery is not smiling at the moment but she loved it.

This is only his 2nd time going and he LOVED every minute of it. I was a little amazed at how well he did. He is not the most coordinated child so I was worried that we would be staying on the magic carpet all day. The thing I love about Kaden is his attitude about everything. He is so determined to learn and be happy doing so. He had a huge smile on his face all day, I love that little man!

I could not get enough of Avery on skis. It was so cute she would giggle as we would ski down the mountain. She was so happy all day. She went without a single nap and never cried once. I caught her zoning out a few times. The lifties said she was the youngest they had seen on skis.

I took this picture of Kyle and Avery it was worth a thousand words. I knew I would love it. There are some pictures you just take and know they will be great. All my hopes for this picture were shattered. My camera settings got changed on accident resulting in an overexposed picture:(!

It It was The Big Air day at Beaver Mountain. They had ski races and pond skimming. Avery had a good time chilling out with all the ski bums.

I loved watching these two ski together oh, so sweet!

This NEVER happens, Avery has maybe fallen asleep in the car 4 times. It was a sight to see. I think we need to take her up skiing more often!

Happy Saint Patricks Day

Brynlee with her Saint Patricks Crown

Avery doning her sideways smile. She looks just like little Cindy Lou Who.

The Boys enjoying their green dinner. I enjoy it more than they do, the whole anticipation and planning for such a fun day makes me happy . There is nothing better than seeing my childs smile filled with complete JOY and utter happiness!

Green Eggs and Ham. I finally figured out how to make the eggs look like Sam I Am's. Fill a spray bottle with green food coloring and spray it on the eggs. It only took three years to figure it out.

We made our Cereal and milk green for breakfast. Kade's favorite color is GREEN, I think his new favorite holiday just might be Saint Patrick's Day

Who else, other than Grandma is fit to read Green Eggs and Ham to the kids!

"Can I go to the Funeral with Jack?"

I have been meaning to document this sweet conversation with Kade. He loves to talk and think about heaven. His Grandpa Hess passed away when he was just a few months old, this has given us several opportunities to talk about what happens when we die. I guess we still need to work on a few things?

Kade: Where's Jack going mommy?

MaRea: A funeral.

Kade: What's a funeral?

MaRea: When someone dies everyone gets together and share their love for that person.

Kade: You mean Jack gets to go to heaven?!!!! I want to go to heaven too, can I go?

MaRea: No he doesn't get to go to heaven, the person who dies gets to go to heaven, like grandpa Hess. Those who love that person gather to talk about him, then we bury the body in the ground.

Kade: Oh mommy I love digging can I go, I can bury him.

MaRea: No, I don't think they want a 4 year old digging the grave.

Kade: Mommy I have my very own shovel!

MaRea; Kade look at the ground it's frozen, it would be really hard to dig!

Kade: And cold mommy!

This smile kills me, she reminds me of the little girl from the Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

1st piggy tails!

Avery got her first pair of piggy tails today. Oh she is cute, but man she is a little fire cracker!

Make a Smilebox collage

Kade's Christmas Party

Kade had a wonderful Christmas party. He loves parties, I can't imagine who he got that from? That cute little man had been waiting for his big day for all of his friends to come over. He was cute the night before we made 12 gingerbread houses, he loved every minute of it. He helped, mix, cute, bake and of course worry if the the little pieces were going to break. We are so lucky to be his parents.

Our cute little host.

Trying to get those darn gingerbread houses to stand. I guess I need to find a better pattern for next year.

Kyle was Santa, and I attempted to be Miss Clause. Kyle told the children the story of the "True Meaning of Christmas." I think for the most part the kids thought he was Santa. Kade thought it was weird that Santa had the same voice as Daddy. Once Kim told him that it Santa was really his Daddy he wasn't scared.

Christmas Tree

For family home evening we went and picked up a little tree for Kade, he loves it. We learned about the true meaning of the Christmas symbols. Here are a few I found interesting

The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.

The Color Red: The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior's sacrifice for all.

Christmas Tree: Evergreen- the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. The needles point up to heaven.

The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.

The Candle: A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.

The Candy Cane: Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.

The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love… having no end

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Kade dragging his tree to the car. Kade was so excited to pay his $2.00 for his very own Christmas tree. We went to Walmart and he picked out some lights, I let him get colored I had to tell myself "this is his tree, not mine!" I'm not a fan of colored lights. It was such a fun family home evening.

Angie is selling Christmas tress this year across from Zollingers Cold Storage. She has worked really hard to get everything ready. If your in need a beautiful Christmas tree stop by her little Stand from 2-9 pm. They have the best customer service in the valley, at least that is what she says.

Halloween Overload

I know, I know, I have way to many pictures of Halloween posted! I haven't done any scrap booking or journaling in the past months or years so this it, this counts as both. My poor kids are so deprived of a mother who loves them and has their lives chronologically indexed. Get over it kids things aren't changing:).

We had a wonderful time trick-or-treating down in Ogden with Kyle's family. Kyle has the most wonderful brother in the world. My family thinks Kyle is nearly perfect in every way, I tell them they haven't met his brother Travis. The man cooks, gardens, cleans, serves, works hard and is dedicated, kind, genuine, and never stops serving! Those are just a few wonderful things he shares with those he meets. Kyle's father passed away the first year we were married so I often think of Travis as how Kyle's dad must have been.

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Avery only cared about one thing, the candy bars in her bucket! Have I mentioned she is becoming so spoiled and might I say a brat. Love and Logic is not even working.

Halloween Night was gorgeous, it was perfect!

Kade and Tyler had a blast.

The Trick-or-treating crew. Justin was the Grim Reaper, Rachel was Hanna Montana, Tyler was Optimus Prime, Kade a Pirate.

Kyle and Avery, these two together warms my heart.

Carving Pumpkins

Avery was a Skunk again. Last year I bought two skunk costumes for $1.99 at Children's Place, She was using both! Plus I couldn't resist she is so stinking CUTE!

My delicious Skunk.

Kade at school with his teacher. He is loving preschool, I think he would go everyday if he could. I miss little man when he is gone.

Kade thinks pirates act like Ninjas. He was a Ninja last year so, I guess he thinks Halloween costumes are a progressive thing, why not?