Just for fun!

I took some pictures of the kids just for fun!

Easter Weekend

We had a fun filled Easter weekend with friends and family. Of course we couldn't have a holiday without someone being sick and so the weekend started with Emma Kate going to the doctor on Friday. She just has a cold but she has FINALLY being diagnosed with restrictive airways. Every time Emma Kate gets just a little sick it turns into sounding like a big kind of sick because she starts wheezing and labors to breath. She just can't catch her breath. We dealt with this a lot in the fall but we are just now getting it diagnosed and able to treat with a nebulizer. This will be a lot of help with future sicknesses!

Saturday we stayed around the house and got our chores done. We got to see Bret, LeAnn and Ela on Saturday night for dinner and the girls had a blast! Sunday was busy with church and then lunch and dinner at friends houses. The kids had a lot of fun hunting eggs and are enjoying having Monday to rest!

This is how kids two and under hunt eggs ... hide them in plain sight

Emma Kate liked the polka dot eggs

Trying to get a Easter playgroup picture...never got everybody in one picture

"I love you Mason!"

Camera won't focus fully when she is moving this fast!

Mason and Jackson Dunn. They are buddies!

Emma Kate decided she was done hunting eggs and the trampoline looked like more fun!

Mason after bath. What a handsome guy!


On Saturday, Emma Kate and Ela decided to play dress up. They were making the animals sounds and everything.

Happy Birthday Emma Kate!

I can't believe it, but Emma Kate turned two yesterday. The last two years have passed so quickly! We had a great birthday party and Emma Kate loved having her friends over to celebrate. This morning when she got up she kept singing "happy birthday to me". We had such a fun time with all of our friends and missed those that couldn't make it. I am going to post some pictures of the party and also of the fun week we have had with Gran Gran and Daddy Steve. Matt's parents came last Sunday and left today. One of the main reasons they came was to help us out after Matt had hernia surgery. His surgery went well and we were really happy to have Gran Gran and Daddy Steve here to help us. The week flew by with lots of activities. We miss them already and can't wait until we get to see them again soon. Gigi and Daddy Mac got Emma Kate this picnic table for her birthday. It is perfect and we couldn't have had the party without it!

We had butterfly and flower cupcakes. They were great and I didn't have to make them! Yay!

We are so excited to have Ali and Mikey back in town!

Dan and Ethan have a relaxed time at the party

What a great family picture!

Mason enjoying Gran Gran at the bowling alley

Ela bowling

Emma Kate bowling

Mason thought he was such a big boy in this car. Anytime it would stop he would try and stand up and rock back and forth trying to get it to move again.

Gran Gran made this cute dress for Emma Kate. She loved it and didn't want to take it off!

We haven't been doing a whole lot of new or exciting things. The kids are growing up so fast and we have progressed into a good routine of eating and naps. We also have our playgroups and lunchdates that keep us busy. Ela came to play for a few days last week and ever since then Emma Kate asks me multiple times throughout the day if "Ena goes my house?"

Mason is sitting up pretty well and eating A LOT! He loves food and is most always a bottomless pit. Emma Kate is into everything and very preoccupied with the potty. She is showing interest in the potty and we have made several attempts but she isn't quite ready to go full steam ahead. She is very independent and I am sure, as with everything else, she will tell me when she is ready.

I can't believe that Emma Kate will be turning two at the end of the month. It just doesn't seem possible. I am going to post pictures now because I think that nap time is coming to an end!

Happy Birthday Daddy Mac

My cousin took this picture of my Dad a while ago, but I came upon it just recently. I really love my family and there are so few pictures of my Dad that showcase his genuine loving spirit and joy. Love you Dad and Happy Birthday. Thanks Adam for taking such a wonderful picture.

Lots of pictures

We have been doing a lot since I posted last so I am going to just put a lot of pictures up and add a comment with the picture. Also, take a look at the new videos I posted on the toolbar at right.

Now that Mason is eating baby food Emma Kate loves feeding her baby.

We do live in the desert, but the nights are nice and cool. Recently we have been having fires in out fire pit. We love being outside with the kids and enjoying our backyard.

Daddy had the cutest valentine! Daddy got Emma Kate a pink rose and it went beautifully with the flowers that I received.

Again, Emma Kate REALLY enjoys feeding babies (don't worry, there is nothing in the container or spoon)

Mason is 5 1/2 months old. Where has the time gone?

Emma Kate has now moved to a big girl bed. She loves it! She sleeps really well and enjoys being a big girl!

Ever since Emma Kate has been in her big girl bed she has been sleeping with a pillow. Welcome to the world of hair brushing! Business in the front...see below.

... Party in the back!

She just fell asleep mid play. It takes a lot if energy to be Emma Kate!