Birthday BOY!!

Our baby boy turned 3 today!!! Here is how his day went. Powder donuts for breakfast.

I heard that he was treated to lunch at Mac Donald's by our sitter. (thanks Tanya) He told me all about it and how fun it was. He got 2 cards in the mail today. It always so fun to get mail. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Candy and Grandma Lola he loves his cards.
Then it was off to Peter Piper for dinner. He was delighted to be there and spent his pennies on games.

Then it was home for cake and ice cream. He didn't have too much of his cake b/c he was too excited to play with his squirt guns that he got from his mom and dad. I'm so thrilled that he still thinks that a squirt gun and a ball are the best presents ever.

If any of you are wondering about the big mark on his cheek, its a burn from a quesodilla. And now you are probly thinking, well how did that happen. He was standing in front of me as a pulled the quesodilla of the hot plate. The cheese slid out and landed on his cheek. Oh it was a very sad day. All is well now. We are just hoping that it dosen't scar.

Oh how we love our Max. He is so fun to be around and can almost always make us laugh. We are so blessed that he is in our family.

A hiking we will go and other stuff

I wanted to share one last birthday picture. I love that face!! I mean who doesn't love to blow out candles. I think all and all she had a great birthday.

This what Max and Lilly have gotten for their birthdays this year. I might add that this is from all the grandmas and grandpas that sent some birthday money this year as well. THANK YOU!!!They love the club house. It sat on the back porch for a few days in a box un-assembled. Then Max decide that he was going to get sick one morning. (again sorry Amber). So I came home to be with my sick boy. Max seemed to be feeling ok. I thought this a perfect time to put the club house together. The instructions said it would take 2 people to assemble, I did all myself. With the exception of Kevin helping with the roof. It took all day. The kids and I had fun putting it together and they got really good at putting washers on the screws.

Before the weather is unbearable here. I wanted to go on a hike. I miss hiking, I love being outside and I love to walk. I wasn't too sure how the kids would do but I figured that they would be able to do a 2 mile hike. They are young and have energy. When I was telling Lilly about the hike she asked if it was long. I was honest and said that it would be long. She turned to me and said "you better bring the stroller" The red flag went up. Well no child of mine is going to miss out on the joys of hiking. So we went, and we made it to the top to see the petroglyphs. Max walked half the time and Lilly walked it most the way. I'm so proud of my family. I'm proud of my Lilly for being persistent, Max for being of good cheer and trying his best and Kevin for carrying Max half the way. I look forward to the next hike and think the family does too.

PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It finally came Lilly's 5th birthday party,.I have been planning it for a year but now that it has come and gone I still can't believe that my baby will be 5.

The party was a hit thanks to Lilly's wonderful fun friends, they are a delight. I can't forget to thank Shannyn for all the help that she was. She thought she was bringing Jack to the party but I roped her in and she helped a ton.

It was a pure joy to throw this party (Kevin may disagree since I due tend to stress out a little) Lilly was so exited about everything, from the balloons to the streamers to pink cupcakes and punch.

Musical Chairs

Tea cup raceTea Party

Kevin was so fun at the party being the waiter. The had all the kids having a good time as he called them Miss and Sir and asking the kids about the cheese selection.

Pinata

presentsI love this photo of Lilly. Her face exudes happiness.

Just when we thought we had enough party. We got lucky and got invited to dinner with John and Shannyn, Steph and Bro Everett. We went to Bucca and Lilly got sung to by the whole restaurant. I thought she would get embarrassed, but no, she handled all the attention like a pro. I think her expression was similar to the photo above. I guess she might get the loving attention thing from me, just maybe.

HApPY Easter

We will start from today. Our Easter bunny came while we were at church this year. It worked out well if I do say so myself.

Friday was oh so Good both Kevin and I had a half day to that made things wonderful to get ready for our busy weekend. We finally found Lilly dress shoes that go with her Easter dress. That only took 4 stores. Earlier in the week the kids and I got party supplies for Lilly's Bday party next weekend. Amber is always my life saver and always dose what I can't do for myself. She found tea cups at Goodwill, for the party. Aunt Shannyn has also helped with the cause and is also letting us use her beautiful tea set. Everything is planed, I just have to make cup cakes, decorate, make 2 dozen tissue flowers and oh I almost for got to buy a present.

Saturday, I had my official assignment as Stake Primary Music leader. I was at a baptism of 11 children in our stake. I will never tire of seeing excited 8 years old with their fathers all dressed in white. I feel the spirit every time.

Lilly got to go to a birthday party for her friend. Man do they know how to party!! The theme was Willy Wonka. Lindsey had everything decked out from giant gum balls, life size Umpa Lupas, a chocolate fountain and candy. Lilly had a great time, even though he played shy the whole time.

Then it was off to the D Backs game VS the Dodgers, thanks to your home teacher that gave us the great seats right next to the Dodger bull pen. I love going to the games, there are enough Dodger fans that live here or drive over for the games that I don't feel like I will be thrown out for cheering for the visiting team.

Here I sit another tainted Sunday night because of work tomorrow. At least I can look back and say that I had a great, fun filled weekend.

WORK DAY

Another week has past. We are just enjoying the wonderful spring weather. This really is the best time of year in AZ. To recap this weeks events. We did yard work on Saturday Max turned out to be a great little helper. Look at him sporting a proud smile for helping out.

After we got the bushes cut back it was time to tackle the sprinklers in the front yard. Max was not able to hold himself back he had to run free into the water. I love this photo, he is telling me "mom my pants are falling down".

After we got all dry we had the missionaries over for dinner on Saturday. We hardly get to have them over so it was a nice treat. The kids were happy to help make dinner. See how they help.

Lastly, I wanted to do something fun. So we set up our little tent in the loft. The kids slept in it on Saturday night and did really well. They were having so much fun with the tent that they asked to sleep in it for another night. Here it is Tuesday night and they are sleeping in it for the 4th night in a row. Life's simple pleasures are grand.

I need some ideas from my friends out there. It is time to have the kids to chores. What do you all do in your family? Are their jobs daily or weekly? Do you have a job chart, what does it look like? Please share, thanks all!