Easter 2013

We had a really nice, simple Easter- it kind of seemed to come fast this year being in March, but I was so glad to be home enjoying the celebration (I had thought maybe I would be having a baby by then, but no such luck!)
On Friday night, one of our favorite families invited us over for dinner and an egg hunt.  My kids were so excited to learn that some people actually put fun little toys in the eggs and not just jelly beans like I do!  They are truly spoiled by this family!

One of our friends has a very fun Easter Egg hunt and barbecue in their backyard each year, so we enjoyed that on Saturday:

 The kids lined up like crazy for a turn at having the Bishop push them on the rope swing...the moms held their breaths the whole time!

Of course, we needed to dye some Easter eggs- I smell the vinegar and I am immediately back in Helper at Gram's house:

The Easter Bunny left some goods for the kiddos: (Legos, sidewalk chalk, socks and candy)

And then everyone got spiffed up to go to church (once again, Grandma Cindy saved the day by whipping up some cute skirts- I had no energy this year to do anything on my own!)

Always hard to get a good picture of all four!

And one with mom:

Happy Easter!!!

Ordinary Days

I love this quote from Mary Jean Irion, "Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are."  Isn't it so true?  Especially when things are not "normal" and we long for the ordinary days.  That is why I like to include on this blog some of our "normal" everyday happenings.  These ordinary days are happy days.

The basketball season finally wrapped up and we had a team taco dinner to celebrate.  I love these girls so much.  They are so fun and full of energy and they were patient with their pregnant coach this year!

Regan has been loving girl scouts and I am enjoying being a leader.  Last month, it was her turn for the snack, so we mixed up some "gopher food"- better known as trail mix!

A very snowy March has meant lots of chances to play outside which is so fun!  One day the girls built the cutest snowman and snow dog.

Cold winter days are the perfect opportunity to snuggle on mom and dad's bed.

We now have 2 string players in the house!  Ashton is in her 3rd year of violin and Jordan just started the viola.  I love to hear them play- especially when they attempt duets! (Notice the cute audience members!)

This baby keeps on growing!  I am now down to just 2 weeks left.  So excited and nervous.

My cute neighbor and I are due just 2 days apart- it has been so comforting to have someone to complain to and celebrate with through this whole ordeal!

 Speaking of baby, we got to attend a Big Brother/Big Sister class at the hospital.  It was really fun although the big girls found it somewhat embarrassing. Everyone had to bring a stuffed animal to diaper and feed and we took a tour of the hospital. It made it all seem very real!!!

I must include this picture so we can make sure to have at least one of Tod.  We were headed to stake conference and Cole announced that it was family picture time- so we did the old self timer trick.  Not the best picture, but everyone in the same place at the same time!!!