Happy Easter!

 Easter seemed to come early this year. It was a beautiful day for a easter egg hunt with friends on Saturday and a fun day hunting again Sunday morning. Easter Sunday is such a nice relaxing holiday. I love everything about it. Minimal gifts, beautiful music in Sacrament meeting, a spirit of hope in our future. Welcome Spring!

 These 2 should have been the twins. Identical. 

Mess makers

Have I mentioned how much I love my boys?? Well, I DO!

Sweetest boys! Happy mommy!

Garfield Park Conservatory

We love our playgroup. This time we went to the Garfield Park Conservatory. Fun friends, fun place.

(The Ownby Family & The Chatterton Family)

Star of the Week 2

During his "Star of the Week" Elliot got to bring something in each day to tell the class about. Pictures of his family, favorite toys and books etc. This day he was showing the class his favorite toy...Skylanders! He hid them in his shirt till he could get to the special rocking chair that only the "Star of the Week" get to sit in. Then he described why he liked them, what they did, where he got them etc.

He LOVED being the "Star of the Week" He is not shy at all! He felt so special every day. On Thursday night he went to sleep with a sigh and said, "well, tomorrow's my last day as star of the week. It's been a good week."

He may only be a star for one week at school but he is a star at home all the time!! Love you Elliot. You're so special and fun!

Random happenings

That face!!! Irresistible!

They always have to be the same 

Sams Club trip

Star of the Week

Elliot's Week With Mickey!

I showed Mickey to my brothers. We wanted to jump on the trampoline, but it was too too cold! Instead we ate ice cream and worked on my homework. I showed Mrs. Schoch’s Mickey to my other Mickey. They were good friends all week. We put on Madagascar 3 and me and both Mickey’s danced. We had so much fun!!!

My neighbor Presley came over and we ate more ice cream and popcorn and we pretended we were at a movie theater. We had popcorn and hot chocolate.

We did all sorts of fun things like playing on the computer on PBSKIDS.org and reading before bed! We also got to play my favorite Wii game, Skylanders and painting Mickey Mouse. Mickey is a great friend!

Finally it was time for Mickey to go back to Mrs. Schoch. I will still have fun with my other Mickey but we will miss Mrs. Schoch’s Mickey too.

Love, Elliot

St. Patricks day and a Bike Ride

A certain crazy husband thought it was a good idea to go on a bike ride in March. It was the coldest ride I've ever been on. How did I let him talk me into it? Never again.

We had a fun little St. Patty's dinner with the missionaries a day early. As fun as the jello looks, it wasn't very solid and sorta crumbled with the first bite. Oh well, it's the thought that counts.

Little Helpers

Twins are so fun! Best pals always!

Grocery Shopping

Shopping with twins is not fun. But this trip we actually came out without a single tear. It was a miracle! Tender Mercy for sure!!

Library Time

We love the Franklin Road Library. Another great thing to do in the middle of winter.

Little Buckeroos

Snow Day

Are we sick of the snow yet?? When it's this beautiful and thick it's hard to say yes. I couldn't resist bribing Elliot out for a few shots of the huge snow flakes.

ps: YES, I'm SOOO ready for spring! (apparently Jaxon is too :)

Cowboy

 Don't Mess...

Today was "Western" day at school. He was so excited to wear his new cowboy getup. 

This same day we found out he had strep throat...when I went to pick him up to go the MD, his teacher said he fell asleep in the corner of the classroom. Poor little buckaroo!

I have a feeling we are going to be doing a tonsillectomy in the near future. :(

Chuck E Cheese

Any reason to go to Chuck E Cheese is a good reason (according to Elliot) Lucky for him his friend Mikey had a bday party there. Fun night!

Somehow Jaxon hit the jackpot and won a ton of tickets! Dream come true!