SISTERS

Melisa and I both needed a break from it all and decided to head on down to visit Angie in Arizona for some good laughs. There is just something about being with your sisters that makes life so much better. We of course laughed non stop, gave each other much needed encouragement, shopped and shopped some more.
It was also fun to hang out with Riley. I can't believe how grown up she is. It was fun to go with just her and find out more about her. I now know she LOVES books and doesn't like Target clothes (she actually cares what she wears, my girls aren't to that age yet) She likes to have her fingernails painted and that she laughs non stop. She gave a talk in church while we were there and it was so sweet to hear her testimony. She is an amazing girl and I am just so proud of her.
I am grateful for my sisters for the love we have for each other and good times we have. Never a dull moment! Thanks Angie for letting us stay there and I can't wait to see you again this Summer!

Emma turns 10

I remember being pregnant with Emma like it was yesterday. I swelled up like some huge balloon. My feet swelled up to the point my shoes barley fit and she is the one to blame for my 2 stretch marks :( My doctor believes a woman should not suffer during child birth so since she measured 40 weeks even though I was only 38 they went ahead and induced me...Thank goodness! They were going to do it on my Bday but I said is there any way we can do it the next day so she can have her own day? They said that they could do that and it was set for 6:00 am Tuesday April 18Th. I showed up bright and early that sunny morning so happy to be having a little girl. I already knew her name was Emma. Figured that out about 5 months along. Heard the name somewhere and I loved it, it just stuck with me. I of course had purchased everything in the world that was pink and was so happy for this day. I had her that after noon at 2:39 pm she weighed 8 pds 9 oz 21 inch long. Good thing we didn't wait any longer. My goodness! Emma was the best baby. She loved to eat and sleep. I think she was sleeping through the night at about 4 weeks old. This little butterball was the happiest baby.
Fast forward 10 years and she had grown in to a sweet girl. I am so proud of her. She loves to be the center of attention. She loves to perform. She loves Miley Cyrus. She loves Justice for girls. She loves the color Pink. She loves being with her mother :) She loves having a lot of friends. She loves her school teacher (which is really is super great I love her too) She loves all kinds of food. She loves to collect Webkinz. She loves boating. She loves riding motorcycles or 4wheelers. She loves camping. She loves being the big sister to Gabe and Lauren, and she wishes she saw her older brother Jacob more. She has the biggest heart and loves taking care of little kids. She is going to be the best babysitter! I'm counting down the days. Happy Birthday Emma we love you!

We went to Boondocks for her party and it was a blast! Pizza, Go Karts, Miniature Golfing, Laser Tag and playing games. Her best of friends came and she had a blast. She got a lot of great gifts from Justice (imagine that) and got a new cell phone. She was so surprised and the phone has not left her side since. Here is a few pictures from the night.

MOAB

Yes it's that time of year again... It was so beautiful in Moab this weekend. Temperatures were in the high 70's and I got to wear my flip flops. Kevin and I just went this weekend and it was so nice to get away. We decided that since we were alone that we wouldn't do any difficult trails. So we did trails that we could see some really neat stuff on. We saw caves, cliffs, arches, bridges. It was really really busy this weekend but it was nice because there was people there to take our picture together!! It was so much fun to laugh until we were sick. I love being outdoors, it just seems to set me free. I love that Kevin and I get to do this together. We talk, laugh, listen to music and even just enjoy the silence together. I can't wait to head down there again soon! Love this place.

VIEW FROM TOP OF THE WORLDKEVIN WAS SCARED TO STAND ON THE OUTSIDE!!
KEVIN LOOKING OVER THE EDGE

GEMINI BRIDGES

CAVES

EASTER

Every Easter the kids go to my moms to make bunny cakes. The kids love making the cakes and eating them in the process. This year we forgot the ears... Oops.

We went to Melisa's for Easter Brunch and I have to say we really out did ourselves. Coming from two people who DO NOT cook. Melisa had a bake off that morning and whipped up some crepes and quiche. We filled our crepes with strawberries, bananas and Nutella chocolate topped off with some whip cream... mmmmmmmm gooood. We also had eggs, and dad brewed up some orange and cinnamon rolls. We stuffed ourselves silly to the point that we all needed a nap. But Grandpa had to do the fun Easter egg hunt which consists of 100 eggs. Since it snowed.. we had to hide them all inside. The kids loved it. They love playing with their cousins and love seeing Grandma and Grandpa. It was a really good time and thank you Melisa for hosting such a fabulous brunch.