New York

I went to New York with my sister Chelsea to visit Andrea, one of my best friends from high school. She and her husband Slade were so nice to let us spend the weekend with them! We did so much! We went to 2 shows, Wicked (front row seats for $26, thanks to Chelsea for winning the lottery) and Fuerzabruta. We went to lots of great stores, took the downtown tour bus, and just had a fabulous time! What a fun trip!!!

Kauai

Brandon and I were able to go to Hawaii with Farm Bureau in April and had such a great time! The resort was amazing and we enjoyed relaxing in Paradise!!!

Baby Animal Days

Our girls LOVE animals so it was so fun to take them to baby animal days. I figure that is a great way to get their fix for their want of a pet. I feel bad, but I just can't do a pet right now. I told them if they keep our house clean for a year they can get a puppy...they haven't cleaned it for even a day. Lucky for me we won't be getting a puppy any time soon (or ever)!

Anyway, I had so much fun with the girls! They all loved it, especially Sophie who was afraid of nothing!

Easter

Sophie turned TWO!

Sophie turned TWO! She is such a funny little girl and makes us laugh daily! She has destroyed much of our house, but you can't get mad at her when she gives you her cheesy smile! We love her so much!

SOPHIE

Sophie is such a funny little girl! She has grown up so much and has become quite the jabber mouth. Some of her favorite things is say is "why?", "cause", "hewwo", "binty", "toot", "puppy", "more peese", and "tant tu". Her favorite songs to sing are the ABC's, Sunbeams, and Old McDonald. She loves to watch Dora the Explorer. She can count to about 14 and just loves her "puppies" (sisters). She is super silly and can't sit still, especially in Sacrament meeting when a couple weeks ago she decided to go to the top of the stand and run back and forth saying "hewwo"...yep I didn't know what to do because running after her would have caused more attention and she would have just screamed and ran away from me. Luckily I lured her back with an empty wrapper of fruit snacks. Very embarrassing! Sophie gives the best loves and kisses! I can't believe that she turns 2 this month. She brings so much fun and personality to our home! Gosh I love her!!!

Valentine's Day

For Valentine's Day I got to go to Emma's preschool for a little party. I love when I get to spend alone time with the girls because it doesn't happen enough! Valentine's day was on Sunday so we celebrated with heart shaped pancakes for breakfast and a yummy dinner after church! I made BJ's favorite food, his spaghetti recipe and tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper. YUMMY! Then for dessert we had crepes filled with Nutella, strawberries, bananas, and ice cream. Mmmm! That is a lot to LOVE between the food, my hubby, and our girls!!! I am so LUCKY!

Christmas Eve Pajamas

Christmas Eve at Grandma Charla's & Grandpa Paul's

It is a tradition to go to Brandon's parents house on Christmas Eve. We eat lots of yummy food, break a pinata, exchange presents, & the kids do the nativity. Here is a picture of Emma when she was going to be a lamb (not so happy) & then instead she got to be Mary (a definite change of attitude. Don't worry though, she didn't get to be Mary because of her bad attitude, it goes by age & the one who was supposed to be Mary didn't want to).