What's new

Well, not much is new around here. I was hoping to be in a house by now, but I guess there is another plan for us. I'm keeping myself busy by learning how to quilt. I will post pics when it is done. Dave is busy working 12 hour days and is preparing for a presentation he is giving in Reno next week for 200-300 people. YIKES! Bailey and Brynley keep busy by changing their clothes 10+ times a day. No kidding! They can get very creative at times.

Disneyland

We just took a much needed trip to Disneyland. We were in good company with the Bonner's and Cotterells and there was never a dull moment. I do have to be honest and say that 4 days in Disneyland is a little to much for us. By the third day I felt like a zombie walking around the park!

I was so proud of my little girls. I was a little bit worried that Bailey would be a little bit timid about going on certain rides, but she proved me wrong! She went on everything that she was tall enough to go on; including Space Mountain and The Tower of Terror!

Brynley's favortie ride was Monster's Inc. I got a good laugh while we were on the ride. I was looking at all of the white glowing in the black light and noticed that Brynley's hair was glowing as well! Her hair is so white, I love it!


The only thing that my girls seemed to be scared of were the characters. Well, unless it was a princess! We were able to have lunch with the princesses and of coure they loved every minute of it.
Thank's Bonner's and Cotterell's. We had a great time!

Best Buds

I just found these pictures and had to post them! We have so many wonderful memories of our home in Sunset Ponds, but some of my favorite memories are those we made with my friend(and neighbor) Cristelle and her beautiful little girls Ella and Bryn. This seems like a friendship that was meant to be since Bailey and Ella are best friends and Bryn and Brynley are best friends and just can't get enough of each other. It is going to be hard to not be 100 steps away (since that's all it was from their door to ours) but I know that these are friendships that will last. We love you guys!

It's all fun and games till someone gets sick!

Our friends the Bonners invited us to go flying with them this past weekend. It was really fun. I was really nervous so I tried acting as dorky as possible before we took off(excuse the pictures). It comes naturally! It was really neat because we could fly a lot lower than a commercial plane so we were able to see things a lot closer. We flew over Provo canyon and saw the beautiful leaves and we were having a great time talking to one another threw our headsets. And then the turbulence got to me. Let's just say that I felt bad for the other 3 people who were sitting all to close to me as I barried my head in a "sic sac"! Sorry guys!

Kindergarten

We just dropped little Bailey Boo off at kindergarten. I have been dreading this day for a long time. I feel like my babies are growing up too fast. I know that this sounds so cliche, but I feel like Bailey was born just yesterday. I have often thought that I would love to be able to freeze time and have my kids be little forever. Everytime that I think this I realize that many parents who loose children don't have the opportunity to watch them grow up. So, I have decided to let them grow up, but enjoy every minute that I have with them and never take a moment for granted! We love you Bailey.

Just when I think that Brynley's hair can't get any whiter she dumps baby powder all over her head and proves me wrong!

Hawaii

We just got home from Hawaii today and I already miss it! We went with my family and had so much fun. Everytime I am in Hawaii I feel so laid back. I feel like I can stop and enjoy the little things about life that often get over looked in this busy world.

My girls had so much fun and Brynley thinks that the ocean is called "Hawaii"! They both acted like fish the whole time! It was hard to get them out of the water.

One of my favorite things about Hawaii is the Shaved Ice. I could have one of those everyday. They are so much better there than they are here. The ice is so much finer, the flavoring is better, and the best part is that there is ice cream in it!

Jeff's Home!!!

My little brother Jeff got home from his mission on Wednesday! It was so good to see him. It is so weird that he had never met Brynley or my sister's husband Dusty until now. He asked me if that is Brynley's real hair color because he was surprised that it is so light! Welcome home Jeff! We love you and are proud of you.

Little Graduate

Bailey just graduated from Super Start preschool. Her graduation was one of the cutest things that I have ever seen! I had a hard time fighting back the tears because I can't believe that she is off to kindergarten next year. She is a head shorter than all of the other kids which makes her look so much younger than they do, so I can't imagine how little she will look when she goes to elementary school. Bailey had a great preschool experience and will really miss her teachers and friends.

Birthday Girl

I can't believe that my sweet little Bailey just turned 5! She had a busy Birthday, she went to pre-school, played in our pool and had a dance recital. After the recital we went with her grandma's and grandpa's and had pizza and went to spoon me. I remember the day that she was born just like it was yesterday. Bailey has always been such a joy in our lives. She is sensitive, obedient, a great big sister and very sweet. Bailey, we love you and wish you a Happy Birthday and many more to come!

All tuckered out

I knew that Brynley was tired when I walked away for 1 minute and came back and she had fallen asleep like this! Notice her attire!

Happy Easter

I love Easter! It is always great to be together with our families. I will need to remind the Easter bunny (again) to not go so over board next year. We have candy coming out of our ears, and the girls have been on a sugar high for about the past week. I am constantly telling myself that I need to get rid of the candy. However, I would be crazy to throw a perfectly good piece of chocolate away. So, it looks like the only way to get rid of it is to eat it!!!

Bailey and Brynley got a wagon from Santa this Christmas and Bailey has been asking Dave to put it together. Dave finally gave in and began gathering his tools. He then told Bailey that she needed to go upstairs because she was supposed to be taking a nap. Bailey said,"I need to stay up and watch how you put the wagon together so that when I have kids I will know how to do it." Dave agreed to let her stay up and watch him and continued to assemble the wagon. When he completed the wagon he said,"do you know how to do it now?" Bailey cleverly implied,"uhm, I think I will just let my husband do it!"

I love how they learn these things so young! I will post pics of the girls and their new wagon soon.

What has Bailey Boo been up to?

Bailey is staying busy by going to Super Start school, dance, playing with Brynley, and dressing Abbey up!

What has Bryn Bryn been up to?

The picture pretty much says it all. Brynley loves walking around the house with all of her accessories on which usually include; a necklace, purse, cell phone(who taught her that?), high heel dress up shoes and for some reason a pair of Bailey's underwear around her neck!

Back to Reality

Dave and I just returned home from the most amazing cruise in the Caribbean islands! We flew to Puerto Rico and stayed a night and toured a little bit the next day until it was time to board the ship. Our cruise ship was called Serenade of the Seas.

We visited St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbados. They were all so beautiful and the weather was absolutely amazing. I would have to say that Barbados was my favorite island. The sand was as soft as flour and the ocean was bright turquoise.

There were many highlights of the trip but my favorite thing was probably being with Dave and hanging out with the people that he works with. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.

Although it is nice to be home with my girls again I have been wondering where my maid and chef are all day. For some reason everytime I sit down at the kitchen table no one comes to bring me a menu! And what do you mean I have to make my own bed now?!