Preschool graduation

Ms Joleen, Halle's preschool teacher

My little girl is all grown up and ready for Yale. She passed her first year of preschool with flying colors! The school put on a cute little program where they sang songs and highlighted each student a little bit. Apparently Halle would like to be a Princess when she grows up so I guess Yale is off the table...

Waiting for their turn to come to preschool...

We're dancing and singing...

My kids seem to have a love hate relationship (case and point, Halle recently tried to hang Cohen with a hanger). But sometimes they are the best of friends and nothing makes a mother more happy. Last week during a rain/hale thunderstorm they went outside and put on a little dance performance. I was so glad to have my camera! Here they are "dancing and singing in the rain..."

going private

In response to several nightmares I have had about my children over the months and the constant weighing on my conscience to make my blog private I have finally given in. If you want an invite leave your email address...

Tullips!

Ok so its not to late! Everyone still has time to go to the Tullip Festival at Thanksgiving point. It is so fun and beautiful and great exercise might I add (you have to do lots of walking) My kids loved it! We also made a stop at the Red Barn to see the animals and take a pony ride. Thanks Nona for treating us to a really fun day

Must i say it every time I post a picture of this stud...yep "so handsome!"

Omaha Baby!

Cohen and I were able to go on our first vacation together. We went to visit one of my best friends Becca Matsumori and her little boy Hugh who are living there for dental school. Didn't know that there were so many great things to do in Omaha, Nebraska but we had a blast! They even have a fabulous Target there...

Heading out to church where Hugh was much more reverent then Cohen

"Say cheese"

Although hughie tries he just cannot out "cheese" the Cohen.

Visiting winter quarters....makes you really grateful for

what our ancestors endured to establish Zion.

One of the many infant graves found here...could never have survived a pioneer

Visiting the Zoo...one of the best I've seen

And lets not even talk about getting there and back (although the trip was well worth it, avoid traveling with an active 18 month old at all costs).

Cohen missing Hughie on our way back home.

Thanks Becca! Learned a ton from you...

EaSter TiMe!!!

Happy Easter everyone! We were so happy to wake up to sunshine yesterday, it made the day so perfect! Here are some fun pictures. Sorry kindof a lot...

Halle dying Easter eggs...she is very meticulous and takes her time

Farmington city Easter egg hunt. Kids ready to go!!

Easter at Grandpa & Nona's house!

After the Easter egg hunt Cohen prided himself by throwing

all his eggs down the stairs. Guess he is not very sentimental?

Halle taking inventory of her finds
Oh so pretty!

My little stud

touched

I must admit that it was difficult to watch all of conference given the hyper and neediness of my children, who having been cooped up in the house for two days and constantly told to "be quiet" can be easily sympathized with. However everyone was perfectly quiet so I could hear Elder Hollands remarkable talk in the morning session on Sunday. I was so touched by this talk and it was so perfect for the Easter season. If your kids were acting out and you missed this one for any reason I recommend watching or reading it. I really loved all of conference that I did hear and just love every apostle so much. They truly are inspired.