Easter

I love Easter Morning!

I love our simple tradition of talking about what happened to our Savior Jesus Christ all week and how it leads up to his resurrection. The Easter Bunny does come to our house but he leaves us things that are Sunday appropriate or Christ centered. 

Kylie was given a book that reminds us what we do on Sunday's along with a new church necklace.

Emily's book was about Women Hero's we can read about in the scriptures.  

Madelyns book is about Queen Esther. 

Braydens book is a story about a real life incident that our current Prophet, President Monson participated in when he was a little boy. 

Hunters book is fictional but relates to Nephi and his family when they leave Jerusalem.  

The kids were able to eat a little candy before we all headed off to church. 

When we got home everyone was so excited to go on our Easter Egg Hunt. We were home all by ourselves this year so these 2 took it upon themselves to go hide all the eggs for me. 

While the the eggs were being hidden and 2 of the kids were still changing their clothes this little girl was showing me her new Easter dress aka Belle dress. Oh how she loves her princesses. 

She loves how "fluffy" it is. 

and how she can twirl in it.  

I sure love this beautiful little girl of mine.  

Finally the eggs were all hidden and it was time to on our hunt! 

I love that I captured him jumping in this picture. 

Besides candy many of the eggs were filled with stickers and tattoos, mini lego figures, earrings, bracelets and mini ponys. 

They loved their new goodies. 

Happy Easter!

Easter Eggs

This week has been a busy one. Between my work and Kory being out of town and then all the kids extra curricular activities it's been a busy week. Hunter is out on a scout camp out and really didn't want to dye Easter Eggs so this Saturday morning we decided to do it with out him. 

She was so serious about putting her polk-a-dots on that purple egg. 

Brayden drew baby dinosaurs on his so that everyone would know it was a dinosaur egg. 

Emily tried different designs using rubber bands. 

Fun, fun morning.  

Don't like the mess of dying Easter eggs but I do love to see the creativity!

Fun, fun, morning!

Spring Break- Tonaquint Park

During Spring Break I took the kids to a new park we had never been to before. Besides having a jungle gym to play on it also had a little pond with ducks. 

 Madleyn, Brayden, Emily and Hunter. 

Why oh why is it so hard to get a picture of ALL 5 of my children??

We went to the ducks first. It didn't take them to long to find their way over to us. I think they are pretty used to being fed. 

Brayden thought he could throw his torn piece of bread farther if he climbed a tree. 

My favorite were the swans. 

When we ran out of bread we made our way back to the jungle gym to play. 

Hunter showing us how the monkey bars are done. 

Emily 

Kylie loves going down the slide. 

Brayden is such a the climber lately.  

Emily 

 Madelyn thought she was little "old" to play today. 

Can't believe she's turning 12 in a few months.  

I love going to new places!

Spring Break-Red Cliffs Hike

Red Cliffs Hike

This is the first year ever that I have worked outside our home. In January I began working part-time for H&R Block as a Tax Preparer. It's been a bit of an adjustment on our family but I have been loving it. I work Tuesday-Friday from 3pm till closing which varies from 7-9 pm. I also work about 2 Saturdays a month from 10-5. I love the hours. I'm home all morning with Kylie, I can still volunteer at the kids school and go on field trips. I leave for work when Hunter and Madelyn get home from school. They are home by themselves for about 2-3 hours and then Kory gets home. When Spring Break approached I was a little worried. My hours weren't going to change and I was little worried about the kids not enjoying their Spring Break and being home bound too much. I tried to plan some fun things to do with them. 

On Monday 3 other moms and myself with our 17 kids went out to Leeds and did the Red Cliffs Hike. It's very easy, and ended in water. To me that's the definition of the perfect hike for kids!

The three older boys lead our way. Hunter sure has some good friends.

Madelyn and Kylie taking a break.

All kids seem to like to climb over boulders and play King of the Mountain. 

Miss Emily loved how smooth the rocks were. 

 At the end of the hike we found the little water pond. The kids discovered that going through this crack between the rocks put them on a trail that took them to the other side of the pond and they could stand over the small water fall. 

Brayden tried his hand at fishing with a stick.

He wasn't very successful. 

Here's some kids that were trying to climb over these smooth but super steep rocks to get back. One fell and slipped right into the water. 

OOPS!

We loved the sunshine!

On our way back the bigger kids ran ahead and so Brayden, Kylie and I took our time coming back. The weather has been crazy these past few weeks. One day it's in the high 80's low 90's and the next we are back in the 50's/ 60's. I told the kids to bring a jacket not knowing quite how the temperature would pan out for the day. Brayden does not like to be cold so opted to bring his winter coat instead. 

Almost back to the car we came across a stinky smell. Brayden told me to stop and listen, that an Ogre must be close by. He loves the movie Shrek. I love this boy of mine and his wild imagination.  

These two thought this old tree stump was pretty cool to play in. They thought we should bring it home and it could be their play house for the back yard. 

What a great day to spend outdoors with friends! 

We sure enjoyed soaking up that vitamin D. 

What a beautiful day we had. 

Mom turns 36

Happy Birthday to ME...

Happy Birthday to ME...

Happy Birthday to Mommmm

Happy Birthday to ME!

I have the best kids! 

I woke up early Monday morning, about 5am to paper rustling in the other room. 

Knowing my girls Madelyn and Emily had "big" plans for my birthday I stayed in bed as to NOT ruin there surprise. All too soon the alarm clock went off and it was time to start my day. 

Went to the bathroom first and discovered a decorated mirror. 

Walking out to the front room I was greeted by another banner.

I had gifts sitting and homemade cards waiting for me. 

When I headed back to my room to get dressed for the day I discovered that even my bedroom door had been decorated. 

Love these kiddo's that call me mom!

Thank you for making me feel loved on my birthday!