Family hike

The first weekend of May we went on our first hike as a family of 4 and our first hike in Utah. Mike had the day off and we were going on a hike with everyone in his office. It was a 5 mile hike up to the hot springs in spanish fork canyon.We borrowed a hiking back pack to carry our food and water and just to have in case Daniel didn't want to walk or couldn't. We were also lucky to be able to buy one so we had one to carry Liam in.

Liam loved riding in the carrier. He only fell asleep at the end of the hike. We were so impressed by Daniel. He walked almost the whole time. He really only got upset at the end of the hike cause he was so tired. He loved throwing rocks in the water and picking flowers along the trail.

We didn't get in the hot springs on this hike. The area actually smelled so bad (like rotting eggs) and was giving me a headache so we just stopped long enough to rest, eat a snack and let Dan throw rocks in the water.

I think we're going to have to go on more hikes :)

Happy 11 months Mr. Magoo

I can't believe my baby is one month away from turning one! Liam is such a happy boy and is getting so big! We just love him :)

- Liam is standing up all the time now. He stands without holding anything and so far as taken 2 steps in a row but he gets so excited that he can't balance so he falls over. He still loves cruising along furniture.

- He is a good eater. He pretty much eats everything. His favorites are bananas, sweet potatoes, crackers, cheese and pears. He's also getting good at using a sippy cup.

- Liam loves clapping and playing peek a boo is his favorite game. He loves giggling and being tickled.

- He is such a sweet boy and loves to snuggle. Lately he has been quite cuddly almost to the point that we can't put him down during certain times of day.

- He has 2 bottom teeth and one top tooth that have come through. He is wearing size 3 diapers and is out growing his 6-9 month clothes.

- Liam loves the bath, being out and about and he loves to play.

- Liam loves his daddy! He gets so excited when daddy gets home. He has a smile for just about everyone but he gives special snuggles to his daddy.

- He is a little shy. He gets nervous around new people and sometimes it takes him a little while to warm up to someone but once he does, he will love you forever.

Happy Easter

We had a really nice Easter this year. It was just the 4 of us. We started the day at church and I loved all the lessons about the Atonement. I loved teaching the sunbeams about Christ and the Atonement.

Mike wanted to match the boys this year. So we went tie shopping and got the boys matching ties. I really can't handle the cuteness of all my guys!!

Don't Daniel and Liam look adorable!!!!

The Easter bunny came for the boys this year and was very nice. The boys loved their books and stuffed animals. Daniel loved his treats and Liam just loved playing with all the eggs :)

Happy Easter everyone. As fun as the Easter bunny is, it's important to take the time to focus on the reason we celebrate which is the resurrection of the Savior. I'm so grateful for Christs Atonement and resurrection. Because of Him, I get to be with Mike and my little babies forever!

Easter BBQ

The day before Easter Mike's office decided to have a work BBQ. The boys and I had a very busy day because we also had a lunch time Easter egg hunt and lunch at church. I was worried that the boys would be cranky because they would get no nap but luckily they had too much fun.

We went to a park in West Valley and except for it being a little windy which made it a little chilly, it was a beautiful sunny day. Mike brought our Weber grill and did the burgers and Daniel got to play on the playground and had so much fun. Liam got passed around by everyone at the office and loved the attention. (I'm sure he knows he's cute) It was fun to eat and talk and it was nice for me to get to know the people in the office better.

I don't think I've seen Daniel this excited in a while. He loved the playground, he loved eating watermelon and I'm pretty sure he filled up on it cause he didn't want dinner and he also loved playing with a puppy who was at the pavilion next to ours. 

Liam loved helping daddy grill the burgers

In addition to watermelon, Dan also ate chips dipped in guacamole.

Liam loved Ruth :)

After we ate, we had an egg hunt for the kids. Their was a huge field behind the pavilion so we just threw the eggs into the grass and let the kids go crazy. We also had a little baby area set up for the two little babies who just wanted to hold the eggs and eat them but couldn't walk around to find them yet :)

Daniel had fun running around and found a lot of eggs. The only problem was that by this point he was so tired and on a sugar high so he couldn't walk straight so I carried his basket and he would just run and throw the candy in the basket. We had to tell him that he gets to keep the egg too and put the candy back in the eggs. I don't think it will surprise you when I tell you that he did not want to go home. 

The front office at Dr. Calvin's also made Easter baskets for each of the kids. Dan and Liam loved them!

Thank you Dr. Calvin's Chiropractic for a wonderful day and all the wonderful Easter gifts!