Easter Weekend

We had a great Easter weekend up north at Grandma and Grandpa Herb's house! Grandma always makes things so much fun for the kids---they woke up to a Easter egg hunt that would knock your socks off (Alex was over the moon to see candy everywhere---in shoes, on door frames, all over the floor!) They are still talking about how they are big enough to dye and crack an egg---"Grandma said so!" We went to Chin-Wa, our favorite Chinese hangout and then took the kids to the Living Planet Aquarium. They loved it! Thanks everyone for the memories!

Goal!!!

I am officially a PROUD soccer mom! Dallin did great last night at his game and even scored one of the goals. So far we are undefeated! I love this picture of him---he is so full of life and we are so proud of all he can do!Caught ya!!! Meanwhile on the other side of the soccer game I got this shot of Derrick. After he gave me a complex about my nose problems I caught him picking his that very afternoon at the game. Do you think he could fit any more of his finger up there? LOL! He's going to hate that I have this when he gets older---oh well---it's one of the perks of being a mom! :P

Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's way!

We went to the mall today to get Zeke's pictures taken and the Easter bunny was there so we took advantage of there being no lines and got a few cute pictures. Dallin told me when we were leaving that he knew it wasn't the real Easter bunny, but he was sure the message of what kind of candy he wanted would get delivered. Too funny!

In other news Derrick told me I had a booger today---humiliating! To make matters worse when I asked him where it was he looked closer and told me I had hair up my nose! Then walked away. I would be devastated but I was laughing so hard I forgot to be mad. I did go look in the mirror and made sure there was no boogers...or hairs for that matter!

A perfect spring day...

Julie came over for a while and played with the boys. She's always great to bring fun things to do and yummy treats to eat! They love her! Thanks "Jewels"!



Yesterday was the perfect spring day---even a touch on the warm side. I promised Alex and Derrick we would go to the park with a friend after I finished at the playground. We picked up Thomas and headed to the park with some lunch. Here are a few of my favorites! You can't beat pictures of kids at the park---they look so happy and healthy!

What a nice weekend!

Conference weekend was wonderful! We had a nice laid-back weekend with no plans. I really enjoyed all the talks and messages. I'm so glad they have it twice a year--it's such a shot in the arm!Zeke was happy in the walker as long as we were sitting there watching conference. He had the "Bob the Builder" hat on for most of the time too! It was totally funny---it kept sliding down the front of his head making it hard for him to see---he didn't seem to mind though. We got a kick out of him looking way up to be able to see us. He was all smiles and giggles about it.The boys hung out in their P.J.'S most of the day and colored and made paper airplanes. They happened to all be sitting together so I took a picture---Alex learned to cross his eyes this week apparently because every shot I got he's got them crossed and I didn't catch that on my little camera screen. He's full or surprises that one. When I asked him about it he just laughed and said "Got ya Mom!"

Note to self:
Alex came up all dressed up as a tool man (hence the "Bob the Builder" tool hat that Zeke was playing with) while I was folding laundry---ya, where else would I be but in the bedroom folding laundry? Anyway, when I asked him what he was today he said, "A TLooL Man!" I laughed and tried to get him to say T-O-O-L man but he couldn't do it and he new it was wrong. He went on for about five minuets trying to get it to come out right---no luck. I guess we'll stick with "T-L-O-O-L-S" it's cuter anyway!Dallin came in a little later (I was STILL folding laundry!!!! Seriously I'm gonna conquer that laundry mountain sooner or later!) wearing a box that we had gotten at Costco earlier in the day. He said he was Spong Bob Square pants. I was feeling obnoxious and said, "So does that make me Spong Bob Square Pants' mom?" He said, "Ya mom, and her name is Cookie so sign that on all your papers this week." and he walked away. So I guess this week I am "Cookie" if anyone needs me. LOL! Where do they come up with this stuff?

Conference Weekend...

Last week in Relief Society we had a great lesson on preparing our kids and families for conference. The teacher had some great ideas to help get everyone excited and involved in the conference experience. They ranged from Bingo games to snacks to dinner ideas. My favorite was the little song of first presidency and apostle names to the tune of "The 10 Little Indians". We've been working on it all week and I thought I was the only one that was getting it but I was pleasantly surprised today when out of the blue Alex opened right up and started singing..."Monson - Eyring - Uchtdorf - Paker - Perry - Nielson - Oaks and Ballard...etc! Dallin chimed in with him and between the two of them they made it to the end by themselves! Maybe they can hear me after all! Sometimes I wonder if things go in one ear and out the other. It's been fun learning all of them (even for me---I hate to admit I didn't know them all before this week) and I look forward to really putting faces with names this weekend.
What a blessing it is to have a prophet on the earth at this time! I hope everyone has the chance to really enjoy listening to him speak this weekend.

A busy week...

This week has been super busy and full of simply moments in everyday life I don't want to forget. It's funny how the minuets march along and before you know it a week has gone by. Here are the highlights---and some of my favorite pictures...
Dustin's mom has had this picture on her fridge for as long as I've known her. I always thought it was cute, but after this week it has taken on a whole new meaning so I got a copy and now I have it up on my fridge. It pretty much says it all---especially if you have boys to feed. I have a feeling I'll be buying those cleats and jerseys before I know what hit me.Dallin started soccer this past week and he loves it! Dustin was the only parent volunteer---so he is the coach and he's learning---patience that is. We've won every game so far. Saturday we won 10 to 1 and we scored the other teams 1 point---oops---we went the wrong way! LOL! Oh well you can't say we aren't good sports, we're willing to help the underdogs out...he, he! Dallin did great and scored two goals on Saturday. I think I had better get a comfortable folding chair---it looks like I'll be watching a lot of games from here on out. I love it though---it's a riot to watch your kid out there having fun!Alex enjoyed the soccer game too, but not for the game, but the yummy snacks that were available. He loved that he got a chocolate chip cookie before noon and said we should come to a game every morning. That kid and sugar---a match made in heaven. He is loving his new found freedom of bike riding. He begs and begs to go out and ride in the road and promises he'll watch for cars. He's even been brave enough to try out Dallin's bigger bike. I knew it wouldn't take him long to master and excel. He's good at everything he tries---it comes so natural to him.Derrick is so full of life! He's been sneaking outside every chance he gets to ride his bike(s). He tries them all out--even the ones that are too big for him. Some he just pushes around, some he tries to pedal and falls, but my favorite is watching him start at the top of the hill on the twister cars and zooming down at full speed with his little body trying to hang on for all he's worth. He's pretty good at it too!
Our little Zeke is as busy as ever! His two bottom teeth are all the way in now and he's working on the two top ones---both at once of coarse! He loves to play with his brothers and gets frustrated that he can't move like they can. His favorite is the jump-a-roo, he laughs and giggles and thinks it's hilarious. Before we know it he'll be walking and there will be no keeping up with them all.It is teacher appreciation this week so Dallin planted a flower to give to Mrs. Miller - his kindergarten teacher. He has learned so much this year and we are really proud of him. I am so amazed at what he learns every day. It's true what they say that kids are like sponges---they just absorb everything. He has really loved Mrs. Miller this year, she's been so fun! I hope every year can be like this for him---a new adventure every day!

Giddy-Up Cowboy!

Today the name of the game was Cowboys and Space guys (the movie was Toy Story 2). Alex of coarse was the first to get his costume on---he's so creative. Dallin was next, he came in and I was folding laundry (surprise, surprise) and sad that the none of the cowboy hats would fit him today so he was just going to where a bandanna, but that was o.k. because cowboys wore those too. I'm always amazed at the things they pick up on. Derrick didn't have a costume on, but Dallin told him he was the "Messy guy" (I'm guessing that meant the "drunk guy" in all the westerns Dustin's always watching) his shirt looked like he was drunk when he ate his breakfast! After listening to their conversation with each other I couldn't help but take a picture---too funny! Zeke has mastered the reach and roll over trick. It's hard to see, because he blends in with the blanket, but the other night at the park he was pratically doing the splits trying to keep his balance and reach out and grab the ties on the quilt. He was fascinated with them. It was way funny! He'll be crawling and getting into everything before long---my baby's all grown up! Time goes by so fast---blink and you'll miss it!

Take me out to the ball game!

This last weekend DeniAnn had a softball tournament down here in sunny St. George. Dustin's Mom and Dad came down to watch and have some fun with us and Kristi. We love going to the ball park---the games are fun and the snow cones and nachos aren't bad either...wink wink! DeniAnn played great and Coach Grandpa wasn't to bad to watch either---he really gets into the game, it's a hoot! We all got a little sun on our faces and then Ryan and his family drove in from Texas Saturday afternoon and we all went to Chuck-a-Rama for dinner. It was fun having them all here.

Heeding the warnings...

It's been on the news again this weekend and after talking to some friends we've decided to make our blog private as well. If you'd like to keep laughing with us at our silly memories leave your e-mail address in a comment or e-mail me direct and we'll make sure you're invited. Hate to do it, but we need to keep our kids safe!