Birthday Weekend/Memorial Weekend

Happy 2nd Birthday Carter!!
Our sweet boy turned two over Memorial Weekend, and it was the perfect weekend to go on a trip! A family in our neighborhood, the Lawrences invited us to go to St. George with them for a few days. It seriously was such a fun trip! The weather was perfect, the kids were great! It was just a great way to celebrate and have a good time with friends.

This is Carter at the little splash park that they have in St. George. Carter LOVED running up and down and through the water!



EmmaLee loved it too. It was a little bit cold at first, but she got used to it. And she especially loved that she got to wear her princess swim suit.

A perfect day for basking in the beautiful sun!

Neil and Andrew of course, brought out their Frisbees. Carter is close by, of course! He loves to watch dad!

Buddies! Kohen and Carter.

That night we went out to dinner and they were SO SWEET to make Carter his own special "2" pizza! I was shocked! It not only looked good, but tasted amazing also.

Nicole and I at dinner. Can I just steal some of her tan please?? I guess I only get blessed with lots of freckles!

A cute family photo moment!

EmmaLee posing to be like him.

This explains Carter, perfectly! Did I mention that he just turned two?

EmmaLee loved the little swimming pool that they had at the hotel. She asked about a million times a day, when we were going to go swimming.

Hanging at the pool.

This was at Snow Canyon in St. George. The sand felt Amazing!

Neil ran and jumped a few times over the hill! He was super sweaty after the event! But it was fun! This was the best picture that I was able to get.

We left St. George on Memorial day just in time to make it back for a Birthday party at the park with my family and Neil's. There were other May Birthdays so we celebrated them all. I slaved away and purchased Ding Dongs, and through a candle in each one. Hard work, I know! Carter wasn't too sure about blowing out his candle!

EmmaLee with her cousin Hannah. There were so many people there, and Carter had an amazing birthday. I want to say Thank You to everyone for coming and making is such a special day!

Again, Carter not interested in the candles.

This is a picture of Neil and I as we were leaving. It was such a great weekend, with our trip and Carter's birthday party, we hope to do it all again next year!

Some May Events

This soccer season was a little too cold to go out to every game and watch, but we were able to make it to a few of Chad's games. We love watching and playing soccer!


Neil's brother Chad, in one of his last soccer games. He's graduating this year, and then heading to New York!

Ben, Chad, Neil and Jeff. They just sort of look like brothers!

This is was quick shot that Neil took of Nicole and I as we were running the Race For the Cure. It's because we were running so fast!! We actually were surprised that we saw them as we ran by. We finished the race in just under 28 minutes. It was amazing to see all of the people out to support those with, or who had Breast Cancer.

Nicole and I, after the race! We're BrEaSt friends now!! It was so fun, I think we're going to do it again next year! Now we're training for the 10K in July! Anyone else want to join??? Seriously! Anyone?

My cute kids, who had to get up early to come and watch!

Grandma Scott and the whole family came to watch! Thanks for the support!

Then we headed to the zoo! We gave in and bought a zoo pass, so anyone who wants to go, call us! I wanted to get a picture of the cute baby elephant, but he/she wasn't cooperating.

Every time we go to the zoo, they have to play on the playground!

A few of us at the bird show. It was really neat. I was impressed, and would definitely go again. We even got to see a bald eagle!

Of course the famous, prairie dog hole, or whatever it's called!

April Showers or April Snow?

I didn't know that it could be so cold in the month of April! Maybe because when I think of it being April 30th, I don't think of waking up to snow! Anyway... I'm a little distraught about it, but I guess I'll get over it! April did have a few great days!
April is the month of my birth. Yep, I turned a year older this month!! Everyone was very thoughtful and super nice to me on my birthday. I have to shout out a big THANK YOU!


I have to say there was a great night in April where we were able to go to the park. I ran, while Neil played with the kids. He's been great at supporting my training. Here are a few great photo's of the kids.

Oh, how I LOVE to see green, warm grass! It warms my heart.

Carter and EmmaLee could stay on the swings all night if we would let them!

Unfortunately, the night ended in a fall. It was a beautiful day, but with that comes scraped knees.

Also in April, Neil's Brother Chad received his mission call. This is Neil and I waiting to hear where he's going!

New York, New York South, Spanish speaking. We are so excited for Chad. I'm going to miss him so much! And, I really want to go pick him up in two years! I want to go to New York so badly.

So in my family growing up, we have always LOVED Chick-fil-a. When it was at Valley Fair Mall years ago, we always loved to go there. Also, when we visit family in Oklahoma, we always have to stop at Chick-fil-a. My brother and his wife even drove down from Boise one night, just to eat at Chick-fil-a! So when the chance came, at the grand opening in West Valley, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to be one of the first 100 people to get 52 free combo meals for the year. Luckily, Neil volunteered for the job, because as previously mentioned, it snowed the morning they stayed out in the parking lot. BRRR!

EmmaLee was jealous of the shirt and wanted a picture also!

And... Carter!

Her Own Show?

Since Christmas and EmmaLee's birthday, she has added a few more babies to her collection. I tried to talk her into getting something else for her Birthday, but she insisted on another baby! She is now up to, I think, 14. Their names are as follows: Big baby is in the crib. Darby and Annie are in the high chair. She's holding Rose. Emma (named after her..) is in the stroller just to her left, then Cara next to her. Down below there is Alexis, Small Baby, June, lazy-eyed Sally, Heidi (named after her aunt Heidi who gave her the doll) Maddy, Kayla and then Maggie.

So, when should I call TLC? I could maybe get her on a show called 14 and counting? Or possibly Hoarders??

What can I say... She LOVES babies! And I have to admit she takes very good care of them all. They are in good hands! I always think of Toy Story, though. I'm worried that when she grows up, the poor babies are going to be so sad when she gives them all up!

March Madness!

So, even though I didn't predict the right NCAA Champion... I had my own March Madness! I
was able to go on a super fun trip with some of the girls in our neighborhood to Park City. It
was great to get away for a night to hang out with the girls! We of course ate lots of yummy food, stayed up late to talk, and went shopping! What more could girls ask for?

EmmaLee turned FOUR! Yes, four! I can't believe it! She is such a sweetie! Here is her first cake, that her Aunt Heidi made. Simply amazing! She LOVED it.

Time to open presents, her favorite part! She couldn't wait.

Ben and Amanda, Grandma and cousin Hannah

Uncle Chad and Aunt Heidi.. who made the amazing cake!

That night we celebrated Erica and EmmaLee's Birthday. Erica came up with lots of fun, Win it in a Minute games. If you've seen the show, then you'll know what I mean. They were challenging, but tons of fun!

Here is the cake, I made for EmmaLee's birthday when we celebrated it with some of my family. I saw it on the back of the M&M's package. I turned out pretty good... I thought!

I'm four!

Cousin Cody, Uncle Michael, Aunt Jodie, Uncle Bob and Aunt Judy.

Cousin Val, Laura and Travis!

All of the kids (and Amanda) hanging out in Em's room... getting out every toy they could find! Unfortunately this year it wasn't very warm outside, so they had to stay in. We made the best of it. Actually the day of Em's birthday it snowed like 6 inches!

Easter outfits! EmmaLee picked out this dress and if you ask her if she got it for her Birthday or for Easter, she'll just say that she got it at Costco! (Right, Mindy?!)

Easter Egg hunt at Grandma's. He wasn't interested in getting his picture taken, just filling up the bucket!

She found too much candy!