EaStEr!

We had a wonderful Easter this year. We started off the weekend by going to Baby Animal Days at the American West Heritage Center on Friday. It was so much fun. The whole day Kason called all of the animals a cow. It was so fun to see the kids reaction to the animals. They loved petting them and holding them. Avree loved the bunnies and wanted to take one home! Of course we didn't but I really thought about it. The kids went on a pony ride and we got some cotton candy. Then ended the day by going to see the Easter Bunny. It was such a fun day. The kids really loved the "farm." On Saturday we spent the day with my family and had a fun Easter Egg hunt at the park and played softball, kickball and had some relays. It was a really fun day. Then on Sunday the Easter Bunny came of course. Avree was so excited that the bunny brought toys and not just candy! They each got a set of golf clubs, a new outfit and some fun outside games. Then after church we went to Neil & Sherry's for an Easter Egg hunt, and dinner. After dinner we went to roll eggs at Old Main. It is such a fun tradition. It was a great weekend and the kids really liked being outside and being busy all weekend. They love being with cousins and playing. Here are some pics of our adventures!

Our Holiday!

Kason in the Drawer!

Avree in Her New Robe

So Much Stuff!

The Boys Watching Football



We had a great Christmas this year. We got to spend it mostly with Nick's family because my parents went to St. George. We had our party with my family on the 23rd we opened our drawing gifts and had pizza. It was fun and I got a beautiful handmade jewelry box from Kayla! Avree got a princess sleeping bag with pillow that she has slept in every night since. Then on Christmas Eve we went to Nick's parents house and had a huge party. We had the nativity, played the chimes and opened our drawing gifts! We had a great time and got lots of food storage from Nick's parents! We need it so bad! We slept over that night and were so excited for Santa to come. Our kids got so spoiled this year. Which you will notice in the pictures. We had so much fun with the kids. They are such fun ages and really enjoyed Christmas. Avree kept telling everyone "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays." She said she even heard Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve:) She is so funny. Kason loved all of his new toys and especially his new Rocket ride-on toy. He loves music and just pushes all of the buttons over and over. We hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Look Who's 1!!

Our sweet baby boy turned 1 on Saturday! I can't believe it. He has grown up so fast. He has been such a joy to have around always. He is so sweet.

Here are the things I love about Kason:

• He loves to eat!! Anything pretty much and he enjoys his food soooo much!


• He has such cute chubby legs, hands, feet, cheeks etc. etc.


• He is a morning person. He is always so happy in the morning.


• He has such a sweet personality and is always giving me luvs and kisses.


• He is a momma's boy most of the time.


• He sings! It is the cutest thing ever.


• He says ma ma, dad, truck (cuck), coke (I know not a good thing!), and he tries to say "Avree."


• He has beautiful long eyelashes and blue eyes.


• He is such a boy!!

We had two birthday parties when we got home from Disneyland. One with my family and one with Nick's family. So Happy Birthday little man. We love you so much and couldn't imagine life without you!

We Love Summer!!

One Result of All of this Fun...
Lots of Tired Kids!!



And another result of our summer fun...
Some major farmer tans!



4th of July Parade! Decked out in Red, White, & Blue


Avree & Hallie playing in the "tub."
Notice the large pool next to them.
Why would you swim in that when you can play in the "tub?"


Hyrum Fireworks


Avree's 1st tube ride. Thanks Aunt Lynds for taking her!


One of the things we love most about summer is the 4th of July!! Fireworks, BBQ's, Hanging Out with Family, Parades, Water Fun, etc.. So here are some pics of our holiday this year! We were so busy but we had a blast!
Also our other favorite activity in the summer is going waverunning! Avree had her first tube ride and loved it. Also Nick tried to teach me to wakeboard:( I think I drank most of the lake. Maybe next time. Nick got to wakeboard most of the day and loved it. Wow we have had a busy summer! But we have enjoyed every minute of it!

Swimming, Swimming and More Swimming!!

MaKenna, Avree, Savannah & Hallie at the Dam

Nick & Kason Chillin' on the Blanket

Kason on the Blanket! Notice the Drool
on His Shirt! He Finally Got a Tooth!!

Avree and Her Class at Swimming Lessons

So Excited to Be at Swimming!!



We have been having so much fun lately in the water! I guess that's what summertime is for huh! Last Thursday Nick took the day off and we took the waverunner to the Dam. We wakeboarded, skiied, and rode the tube! It was such a blast. Then on Monday we went to Cherry Hill to celebrate Nick's sister Lyndsay's birthday, and Avree's a little early! It was such a fun day that I didn't even take any pictures. We were too busy floatin' the Lazy River, sliding down Cardiac Canyon and playin' in the pool! Maybe next time I will get some good shots! And also Avree has been taking swimming lessons at the Logan Aquatic Center and she absolutely loves it! She always wants to stay longer and swim with her teacher Jackie!! What a funny girl! Here are some pics of our summer adventures so far....

3 YeArS oLd & 7 MoNtHs

Well we just got new pictures of the kids and this time they did great! Avree was getting her 3 year pictures and Kason was getting his 7 month pictures. I can't believe that they are already that old! I guess time flies. The girl that did them was so good at getting them to smile. It was all over before we even knew it. Here are a few that I really liked!

Kason's 1st Haircut!!

Before in Grandma's Shop with Mom

His cute little head in the cape! It looks so small!!

A cute pic before the haircut with dad.

After the haircut! (You can't really tell.)
Swinging with Av. He actually liked
it if she was holding him.

We have been talking about cutting Kason's hair for a while. It was getting a little long on top and covering his ears (which really bugged me.) But it seems like after they get their first hair cut they have that big boy look....I was not ready for my baby look all grown up, but it was time. So on Saturday, Nick's mom (who does an awesome job with the whole families hair) cut it for us. Thanks Sher! He looks so cute!

Kason's Favorite Place to Take a Nap!!

So lately almost every day Kason falls asleep in his jumperoo. He jumps and jumps and the next thing I know he's OUT! I don't know if it just wears him out or if it is just routine now. But here are some cute pics I got of him. I take one like everyday because I think it is so cute!! Oh, and I just had to throw one of Avree in that I thought was so cute!!