Fun Times

I am being so spoiled right now by my sis-in-law, Mandy. I know she doesn't think she is spoiling me, but really she is. She and Ivan are staying with us while Brad is in China to keep us company and to help me out so I can rest as much as possible so this baby doesn't come until his daddy gets home. So far it's working, lets just hope we can last until Tuesday. I'm almost afraid that my resting will cause this baby to come late and I don't think I will be able to handle that. Daylen and Kate have loved being able to play with their cousin every day and I'm afraid I'm getting a little too used to not having to clean up after every meal.

Aunt Mandy has lots of fun crafts and games for the kids to do.

And who knows where and what these kiddos find to play.

Mandy made Kate the cutest little tutu. I think her older brother's superman pjs really add to the outfit.

Family Fun and Easter

Sorry Rach, I really didn't mean to leave Austin out. Here are a couple of pictures of my cute new nephew!

My family came to visit the week before Easter since it was their Spring break, unfortunately there wasn't much of "Spring" in the forecast. Jamie hopped in the suburban with her kids as they were driving through Cauldwell to join in on the fun. We had a fun filled week, Daylen and Kate loved playing with their cousins, Daylen and Nathen I think especially had fun despite the 2 1/2 year age difference. We all got worn out as you can see from grandpa and Kate.

Wednesday we went to Temple Square while my mom went to a training meeting with the General Relief Society Presidency. While she was in her meeting the rest of us took a tour of Temple Square, in the freezing cold and snow. After mom's meeting we all took a tour of the Conference Center. Fun day, but we all came down with colds after that, not so fun.

The kids had fun coloring easter eggs.

Since it looked like this outside, we had out easter egg hunt inside.

Luckily the kids didn't care where the hunt was held, they just had fun looking for eggs.

Can you tell no none really got ready this day?

Jamie and I had to take a pregnant picture together seeing as we are due a day apart. Our belly shapes are VERY different as you can see. We are 34 1/2 weeks in this picture.

The kids having fun with balloons.

Daylen and Kate had double fun as their cousin, Ivan, came to visit as well. Mandy and Tyrel stopped by for a short visit on their way back to Rexburg after living in Arizona while Tyrel did his student teaching. The snow was a rude awakening from their nice, warm weather! We, of course, had to have another easter egg hunt with Ivan.

Playing Kate's favorite game, "Ashes" as she calls it.

Thanks for the fun week, we love our family!

Trip to Moab

We took a quick trip to Moab last weekend and spent some time with Brad's brother, Rhett, and his family. Rhett was running the 1/2 marathon and wanted Brad to join him. He was planning on it, but due to lack of training, as in none, he decided to run the 5 mile race instead. Good choice. It still amazes me that he can just go run 5 miles after not having run for 9 months. It took me a couple of months to work up to that much and I was still dying! Anyways, we got to stay in a really nice condo Rhett and Kristen had rented, share some fun times with them, something we don't get to do very often. Daylen and Kate had a blast playing with their cousins.

Brad after his race. He ran it in 38 minutes. Unfortunately, we missed seeing him cross the finish line. :(

The gang waiting for Rhett to finish.

The younger kids watching their "cool" older cousins, Ellie and Savanna, play hand games.

Savanna, Ellie, and Daylen,

Rhett finishing strong in 1 hour 38 minutes.

Bittersweet

It has been bittersweet for me since Saturday night.

I had to say goodbye to my most favoritist car I have ever owned.

As hard as I tried to fit 3 carseats in the back of this beauty,

it just wouldn't work.

So I've been trying to get used to the idea that I

would eventually have to let it go. But I really wasn't

prepared when the time finally came.

I cried.

Later that night after we got home I told Brad

it felt like we lost a member of the family.

This car has been so fun to drive, so smooth, so reliable.

I LOVE THIS CAR!!

We have a new member of the family now.

I hope I can learn to love this MINIVAN, yes minivan,

as much as I loved my Honda Accord.

It's a Toyota Sienna, it's nice, but

I'm afraid I hold some psychological resentment

against it because I had to get rid of my Honda for it.

Not that it's the van's fault, but it's still true.

I love the charcoal gray color,

there, something positive to end on.

Happy Birthday to Brad!

TODAY is Brad's BIRTHDAY!

We feel so lucky to have him, he is the best husband and father

a family could ask for!

Getting a little help from Daylen and Kate opening his present...which he already knew what it was thanks to Daylen. We went to eat lunch with Brad at work yesterday after shopping for his present. The first words out of Daylen's mouth were, "Dad! We bought you a baseball glove!" Thanks Daylen.
He was happy about it anyways.


We hope your day is special.
It was 10 years ago today that I toilet papered your room to ask you to my Sadie Hawkins dance. I barely even knew you, I think we had met once before. Friends and your siblings can be very persuasive. I'm glad I was bold and listened. I know you were tired from your track meet and just wanted to stay home, but I'm glad you listened to your dad and let Mandy take you away so I could come leave a surprise. I'm glad you said, "yes." I had fun that night, I think you did as well, despite your super tight cowboy jeans! That night started a long friendship that led to eventually dating after your mission and so far almost 6 years of happiness in marriage, 2 kids with 1 on the way, and many adventures! I love you Happy Birthday!

Austin Glen Hair is here!

My sister, Rachel, had her baby this week. We are excited to welcome little Austin into the family. He is super cute and a good little baby so far. He was 7lbs 1 oz and 20" long. My mom seems to have a knack and picking the best time to fly in before even knowing when her grandkids are coming. She missed the actual birth by about 20 minutes, bummer, but she got here in time to make the most out of her stay to help Rachel. Austin brings the number of grandkids up to 6 with 2 more on the way!

Crazy kiddos

Just a fun picture of our crazy kiddos before church last week.

Daylen and Kate had some fun running around and playing together tonight. This video is mostly for grandparents and familiy who don't get to see these monkeys as often as they'd like.

Our Little Musician

Kate loves to sing and I love to listen to her sing. What do think? Future American Idol...maybe?

Did I mention Kate likes to be helpful?

So I wrote in an earlier post how Kate likes to help out where she can. The other morning after she finished eating her breakfast she proceeded to then clean the table in front of her with her blanket. The table looked so nice and clean, such a good little girl.

Oh, but wait...

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If the table is nice and clean, what does that mean the floor looks like?

Thanks for being so helpful Kate!

celebrations!

We had a fabulous Christmas this year full of LOTS of family. The best way to go in my opinion. Our celebrations started about the middle of the month with Brad's family getting together for a wedding. The day after the last of Brad's family left my family showed up to spend Christmas with us (except Jamie and Bryson who were in Mesquite.)

If you live nearby and have never seen the floating Christmas trees on the Salem pond, I totally recommend it for next year. Pretty cool and it's free for your enjoyment.



Daylen and Kate sporting their new Christmas PJs. I know Daylen's don't look like Christmas, but he LOVES his new Superman pajamas, especially the cape.

Christmas morning was a hit. I love the look on Kate's face when she saw the phone that came as part of the kitchen set. This girl loves phones.

Daylen's favorite part was opening presents. He barely had one finished when he was asking for another present to open.

Another phone for Kate from Rachel and Tyler.

Daylen got a new sled from Rachel and Tyler so we decided to take the kids sledding and try it out. From the look on Kate's face you'd think she was saying, "I'm ready, bring it on!" Being my little dare devil I thought she would love sledding, while Daylen, the more cautious, I wasn't sure what he would think.

Kate's face here pretty much describes what she thought..."are you really making me do this?" She wasn't too thrilled with the whole sledding concept and ended up falling asleep in Brad's arms.

Daylen, on the other hand, LOVED it. He went down and up, over and over. Of course, he had it pretty easy when daddy would pull him back UP the hill cause he couldn't quite walk up by himself without falling over and getting stuck.

He even liked going on his back head first.

Jamie and Bryson came and spent a few days with us after Christmas on their way home so we had the whole family together. It was so fun to spend time with everyone here. Daylen and Nathan played so well despite the 2 1/2 year difference. Here are the grandkids with grandma and grandpa.

I think Kate forgot who her mom was with grandma here. She wouldn't have anything to do with me, she followed grandma around and only wanted grandma to hold her. Grandma put her down for naps, put her to bed at night, read her books, gave her treats...luckily she remembered who mom was after grandma left to go home. We had so much fun with all our family, it was a relaxing Christmas, and especially nice not to have to travel anywhere. Thanks family, we love you!