Camping in Moab

We got together with about ten other families and headed down to Moab for a camping/4-wheeling trip. Here we are all loaded up and ready to go.

This is our campsite from a distance. It was called the needles. Unfortunately we found out why they call it the needles. We got caught in some major wind storms and when the wind blows that red dirt it feels like you are getting hit with thousands of needles.

The kids had a great time with their mini 4-wheelers. They took turns giving Ethan rides. It entertained them for hours.

We went on some great 4-wheeler trails and hiked to some fun little caves. I think that is the dirtiest I have ever been. We had a lot of fun but I have never been so ready to go home.

My Baby Isn't a Baby

This is Ethan just a few minutes old.

This is him at age one.  

This is him right now at age two.  I know everyone says it, but time really does fly.  Ethan turned two years old on May 2nd.  He has officially graduated from being a baby.  (even if it is hard for me to accept)  All he wanted to do for his birthday was to go golfing.  Kyle took him to the putting green and you would have thought that my little Ethan was in heaven.  I wish that I could bottle his sweet innocence and keep him this way forever.  I think that the hardest part of being a mom is knowing that you have to let your kids grow up.  It is a joy to be Ethan's Mom. 

Dance, Dance, Dance!

Kenadee had a dance competition this weekend.  She danced and smiled the whole time.  I was so proud of her.  This competition thing is new to us.  I think that we might take a break for a few years and start again when she is a little older.  She competes all most every Saturday and she misses playing with her friends.  I don't blame her at all.  She doesn't love it enough to make it her whole life right now.

Easter Fun

Kyle's parents do an egg hunt as well.  The kids has so much fun.  Kyle and I also enjoyed it since we found a good amount of money.
Easter Sunday.  All dressed and ready to go in their new Sunday clothes.
The kids with their Eater baskets.  The Easter bunny was very good to them this year.  They were excited about what they got.  
Easter egg hunt at Grandma Georgia's house.  My Mom hides money in the eggs.  The Houghton family came out quite well this time.  This year was a little sad because it was so small.  All of my bother's and their families live to far a way to have been able to make it.  They were all missed.
Kenadee and Conner coloring Easter eggs.  This is a yearly tradition.  Although I'm hoping that Ethan spilling egg dye all over the tile and staining it green will not be a tradition.

Happy Birthday Kyle!

Kyle turned 29 this weekend.  He has always promised to be a millionaire by the time he is 30.  He has one year to make an extreme amount of money.  Good luck!   I figure once a year it is okay to brag about my good husband.  I hope I don't bore you.

• He has a kind heart.
  
• He is an amazing father.
  
• He tries his hardest in all that he does.
  
• He is very driven to achieve the goals he sets for himself. 
  
• He is the most giving person I know.
  
• He honors his priesthood.
  
• He still takes me on a date once a week.
  
• He isn't above housework.
  
• He loves me despite the fact that I am a little crazy.
  

I could keep going.  But I think you get the point.  I married a pretty great guy.  Happy Birthday Kyle!  Your family loves you.

St George anyone?

We spent the weekend in St George.  The weather was beautiful.  It was just what we all needed to cure our cabin fever.  We hiked, golfed, fished and shopped.  We had a great time.

Surgery Buddies

Conner and I both  went in for surgery the same day.  He kept calling me his surgery buddy.  I think it helped him stay calm to know that his mom was going to have surgery too.  Conner had tubes put back in his ears for the third time.  He did great and didn't complain once.  I on the other hand had my tonsils out and complained a lot.  I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.  A big thanks to all the family and friends that helped take care of my kids while I recovered.