May 2011

In May we had Nana come and visit which is always so much fun. The girls love thier Nana! We always do a little shopping and Evalyn scored these pretty pink shoes from Nana. She would have slept in them if I let her!

 We took a trip to the Zoo, and hit up Thanksgiving point to see the tulip festival (Nana's favorite!) Or wait I cant remember if we went for the flowers or the famous Toffe!

 Oh and we took a pony ride in a parking lot because we are random like that. The girl leading the ponys walked/ran so fast Nana couldn't keep up so we had to bag it after about 20 seconds. At least we got a picture!

Later in May Evalyn, Siena and I took a much needed vaycay in San Diego to visit my parents. I am so glad we did.

 We visited the aquarium... notice in the picture below Evalyn would not go into the sharks mouth for anything. I hope she doesn't end up with a huge fear of sharks like I did.

 I would be lying if I said I wasn't uncomfortable in there as well. Embarassing I know but I was scarred as a child!

 We spent plenty of time at the beach. I love listening to the waves crash on the shore. And it is so beautiful there.

 Evalyn had some quality time with Jared which was great since the countdown to his mission was begining.

When we arrived back home Evalyn found Daves wig from Halloween last year. I had to snap a few pictures because I was cracking up.

Easter 2011

We started off our Easter vacation to California by visiting Daves Sister Shauna and her family. They own a horse and took us to the stables. While we were there the girls were able to ride one of the not so little ponys and Evalyn loved every second of it. Especially when she was able to groom the pony after riding. She told me brushing the tail was like brushing Repunzles hair.

 We colored eggs at Auntie Carie's house with Jayden and Mckay for the second year in a row and loved it.

 Easter day was spent at Auntie Kristins. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and the newborn lambs.

Here is Kristin going to check on one of the sheep about to deliver Easter babies. (well almost..it happened a day after)

The girls had so much fun this year and we loved every minute with our family!

March 2011

In March Dave gave me a surprise birthday in Vegas. He had me thinking we were driving my brother down to St George as a favor and going to stay the night. Once we arrived in St George we kept driving...huh? We arrived in Las Vegas and he took us (my brother, Evie, Siena and I) up to a great room that was more like a condo. Then the adjoing room started knocking on our door. I figured we made the guests angy for being loud. But Dave opened the door and there was the rest of my family! I did not expect that. We had so much fun splashing around Tahiti Villiage. There was a lazy river, and volley ball in the water so I was set.

Evalyn's 3rd Birthday!

Evalyns 3rd Birthday!
We have to include this on the blog because its our journal and Evie still talks about her "blue birthday". I had so much fun planning this for her. We put blue celephane on all the windows so you felt like you were underwater. The kids loved it!
Dad made the fishing poles and the octapus poster for pictures. We had clam cookies, seaweed punch and of course cake! The only problem...I have to come up with something just as fun next year :)

January and February 2011

January flew by this year. We tried to take advantage of the season. Dave had some great days for boarding and we had some great dates in Midway. We loved eating at the Zermott resorts seafood buffet (yum). Walking around the ice castles, and sipping hot coa coa. Gotta love the mountain life!

Evalyn spent most of her time dancing to princess music in the family room. She is our future ballarina. All that dancing is exhausting!

Siena dancing with her and it is so fun to watch.

In February we wrapped up Evalyns tumbling classes. She loved EVERY minute of her class and we will definately put her into something in the summer.

 Overall, life is good and the girls are growing.

December 2010

We stared off the month by packing up the car with blankets, gloves a map and a saw. We finally started our Christmas tradition of going into the mountains to cut down a Christmas Tree! I was definately the most excited about this. Evalyn on the other hand was very confused once we parked in the woods and Daddy dissapeared into the trees.

My parents always made Christmas and the whole month of December special for us. I want to do the same thing for our children. This year I took Evalyn on a mommy and me date to see the Nutcracker in town. She has been really into ballarinas and loves loves loves to dance around the family room in a dress to music. Nearly everyday she walks out of her room wearing a "princess" dress (any dress) and says "mommy can you please turn music on for me so I can dance?" She loved watching the nutcracker and the music really puts you in the holliday spirit. I had so much fun watching her face.





We took a lot of pictures in December and I am so glad we did. Time flies way too fast. I remember my parents telling me that when I was little and I just didn't get it. Siena turned one years old on December 22nd. Now I get it. She is running around and is so tiny that people stop to look at her and then ask me "isn't she way too young to be walking let alone running?" She is so petite and is still the best cuddler ever! Dave loves that she will just lay her head on his shoulder and snuggle as long as you want her to.

We were able to celebrate with my family since they came down for Christmas this year. We had so much fun being squished in our little house. Evalyn and Siena were a little spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa, but I guess thats what grandparents do.

When my family arrived we didnt waste any time. First we headed out on a one horse open sliegh!! (ok so it was pulled by two mules but you get the idea).

We made time for some dancing and crazyness...

 Dave made some time for a huge snow castle that Noche our 9yr old family dog ended up peeing on. (Dave was not happy)

Then it was off to Temple Square to see the lights! One of my favorite parts about living in Utah.