Fun in the Sun

Madison and Hyrum enjoyed getting in the Elmo sprinkler while Daddy mowed the lawn on Monday. There's nothing better than getting wet on a hot day!
Hyrum wasn't too sure about the sprinkler.


Madison LOVED playing in the water.




Showing off her dance moves for Mommy!


They looked so cute in their swimsuits... I love it!
Nothing like cooling off the little bum... funny girl!

The Time Has Come...

Hyrum has started hardcore potty training.

... and in style, might I add! :)

Haircuts

Madison and I both got our haircut a couple of weeks ago. Madison's haircut is a HUGE change for us. But I think it us super cute on her! I got my haircut a few days after. I was in desperate need of a haircut.

"Before"
"Before" - look at the length!

Madison trying to hold really still while getting her haircut. She was such a big girl!



"Oh no! Where did all my long hair go?"


What a pretty ballerina!

my before- big whoop

It is nice to have short hair during the hot Summer in Florida. Yay for haircuts!

Mother Dear

Mother Dear, I love you so. Your happy smiling face is such a joy to look at. You make home a lovely place!

My mother is the best mom in the world. I know a lot of people say that, but it is the truth. I have gained a better appreciation as I have become a mother myself. She has set the perfect example for me to follow as a mother, and for that I am very grateful. Everyone in my family adores her, and that is the way it should be! Madison and Hyrum think Grandma is the best and will randomly call out her name or ask if we can go play with her, or call her up on the phone. Thank you for being a shining light to our family, mom. We love you!!

April Showers

Madison and Hyrum love to play outside in the rain!

LOVE this new Jon Schmidt song!

Easter

Easter was such a wonderful day. We spent most of the morning reflecting on our Savior's sacrifice for us and the Resurrection. It was nice to have a nice relaxing morning to really try to teach the children the true meaning of Easter.

And Hyrum was goofing off...

while Madison and Daddy were busy coloring Easter pictures.

Here is Madison's lovely picture of Mary at the tomb.

After we colored pictures, and before nap time we let them find their Easter baskets. Hyrum loved all the goodies that he found!

Madison was in a really goofy mood after she found her Easter basket.

After church the kids had a little Easter Egg Hunt. They were VERY excited for this event.

Hyrum was super fast picking up all of the eggs that he found!

Madison was always making sure that all of her eggs were in her basket.

Hyrum went to town once he figured out there was candy inside the eggs!

Madison finished with the hunt and is one happy girl!

Easter Eve

We love preparing for Easter. My mom sent a "Bunny House" for the kids to build. They enjoyed every minute of it.

Madison in the zone.
Hyrum taking notes on how to build this thing.

Madison enjoying the best part- candy!

Later that day we decorated and dyed our eggs.

From the look on every one's faces, I would conclude that everybody had a great time!

Great Memories

Picnic time out in the backyard with Grandma...


Grandma's great hair styles.....

Making cookies with Grandma for Uncle Devon....

Naps with Papa...

and a beautiful tea party with Grandma!

We had made so many great memories while my parents visited that we won't ever forget. We are sad that they had to go back home. But we can't wait for more memories to be had come July!!!

Busch Gardens with Grandma and Papa

I know I am so late in posting, but I need to catch up. While my parents came in March we took a trip to Busch Gardens. We all had a blast!

Grandma and Madison playing the garden together. They both LOVE flowers!

Papa and Hyrum riding together on the Carousel.


Madison loved to climb the tree house with Papa.

Daddy and Hyrum riding together on the Dragons.

Hyrum was ecstatic about being able to ride the cars. He was in heaven!

Here we are with the flamingos. What a fun day we had!

Tampa Bay Aquarium

We did a lot of things while my parents were in town. One day we went to the Tampa Bay Aquarium. The kids loved it!
Madison sitting on a hatched turtle.

Hyrum admiring the sting rays...

Madison and Hyrum were so excited to find a little mermaid!

"Fishies!!"

Hyrum playing in the sand box at the aquarium.


Madison was funny not wanting to be disturbed while building her sand castles.

The aquarium had a really neat outdoor water/play place. Here Madison is trying to "get those boys" with the water guns!

Hyrum relaxing in a sea shell...

Madison had to have the girly one...