Easter

I love Easter. The spirit is always so strong at church and we have such inspiring talks in all the hours. I am blessed that my kids get to grow up with the gospel and be taught about Christ and our Heavenly Father. I am so grateful that our family will be together forever. It is such a peaceful feeling knowing that and knowing we our part of such a wonderful plan. Raising these kids is such an amazing experience and making sure that they know who they are and how special they are.

Easter morning the bunny left the kids surprises in the living room because he couldn't find a spot by their beds. Uh oh, they might want to clean a little more ;) lol Well Benjamin wanted to check outside and he went right past everything. Little Emma was all over it though. She stopped when she saw it because she was so excited I don't think she knew what to do. I wasn't for the ton of candy this year so they each got learning books, tooth brushes, play dough and outdoor toys. Emma got her own pink razor scooter and little play puppy. She wants a puppy so bad and we told her not yet. So this dog she loves because she walks and barks and loves on her. She has such a big heart for animals. Benjamin got a razor 360 bike. It is awesome... its like a tricycle, but the back tires spin around drifting. Such a fun toy! We got it at the store last week and he saw it. I told Benjamin I did the Easter bunny a favor and that he could have it now and ride it, but would get nothing next week when Emma got her surprise. Or he could wait and open it next week with the other kids on Easter. He chose to wait and didn't bug my once during the week and was so excited to see it there Sunday morning! He is so athletic and loves all his bikes and scooter and sports!

After church we headed over to Grandma Deedee's and Grandpa Fadi's house. Grandma Deedee cooked such a good meal and we all chatted and caught up. We had a great time. The kids built a jelly bean bunny with Grandma. After dinner we all went outside to find eggs! Each kid had their own basket that Auntie Kay got and put their names on. So cute! We decided that each kid would have their own color of eggs to find. That way there was no fighting or competing with one another. Everyone helped each other find their eggs! It was awesome hearing the kids say Oh Emma here is a purple one! or there's a yellow one over here! What a great idea for these little ones! Kyler was such a good sport being the oldest cousin helping and making it fun for the girls.

We took pictures out in the park in front of their house. I love getting family pictures and pictures of my kids to look back on! All pictures are so fun candid and posed. I want to remember all these moments forever and always be able to look back on our fun times while continuing to make new ones! Thanks everyone for the great Easter!

Easter Swim and BBQ

Saturday we went to Jeff and Vicki's house. It was our first swim of the season and my did ALL of the kids love it! They are so brave. Emma was running and jumping in and being thrown in the air. Benjamin was swimming perfect didn't skip a beat from last year. It still is so weird to me that he is old enough to swim without floaties. I am not sure how I am feeling about them all growing up so fast. Noah of course loved swimming! How could he not, it is a giant bath tub!
Jeff bbq'd kabobs for dinner, so yummy! Jeff and Kayla, Nicole and Jace, Grammy and Grandpa, and us were all there. After dinner Nicole brought eggs for all the kids. They got to search for eggs all over the backyard and start their candy stash for the weekend. We always love getting to see just relax with them and make fun memories!

Noah 6 Months

Where is the time going?!?! How is my baby 6 months old already... This little one is a mover... He lays on his belly and then gets up in plank position and is now starting to get up in crawl position and rocks back and forth trying to figure it out. He scoots and rolls till he gets places and he loves being mobile! The last week he is starting to sit up by himself now and is getting really good at it now. We all thought he would crawl before he sat up alone because he was moving so fast with working towards crawling, but we caught this little man up :) I'm so in love! He is so happy and every time we talk to my mom she just says how much she misses his smiles. They are so sweet. Every morning Benjamin and him rise with the sun and they both cuddle. I love that they get their boy time and have so much love for each other. He is just now eating baby food we have only got through carrots so far, but so far so good! Everyone keep your fingers crossed! This month we will go through all 

 the foods, one at a time for about 4 days for each one. We want to make sure he stays happy and healthy!

 I love putting Noah in the same outfits Benjamin wore and seeing my boys in pictures! They look so similar just blonde and dark!

Two wheels baby!

My little man is now riding a bike on two wheels! Uncle Jeffrey taught him how in a matter of minutes! He is a pro now. He is already lifting his legs off the pedals, hopefully it will be a little longer before he lets go with his hands. He does not need any more E.R. trips. We are having so much fun outside. Emma is riding his old bike with training wheels. They both have scooters also. They are constantly asking if we can go outside and ride bikes. Benjamin wakes up at 6 am and every morning has come into my room asking if he could go ride his bike with 2 wheels! Making for one tired mama, but I love how much they want to be outside and active. Benjamin was so proud to tell everybody! He can't wait till we go to Idaho again so he can ride two wheel bikes with grandpa. He is just like papa now and he loves it! Noah is enjoying all the time outside, he just loves watching Benjamin and Emma do anything and everything!

Clark County Fair

Everyone went out to the fair in Logandale and we all had so much fun! Who wouldn't have fun when you are eating corn on the cob, cotton candy, hand dipped corn dogs, funnel cakes, caramel apples, etc.... Oh yes and riding rides :) The kids love the rides and were on the non stop! I'm pretty sure the favorite was the fun house. We watched the hypnotist show, ate, walked to see animals and exhibits, ate, rode rides, ate and... ate! The girls all love to dance! They were dancing away during one of the shows then went up on the stage to continue the party. Man it was so fun and so great everyone being together. Deedee had all 5 kids and all 10 grandkids together for the day. It doesn't happen very often so we enjoy it when it does. After the fair we were all pretty tired, but the picture of Fadi and Deedee captures them perfectly after chasing around kids all day :) We are already looking forward to next years!

Summer time, well Spring time

It is so nice in Vegas. The kids and I spent the day outside. We mowed the yard and took care of the garden. We have carrots that are so good! We have lettuce, strawberries, tomatos and peaches all in the making! Fresh garden food, what is better then that?!
The kids helped me washed the car and we played in the sprinklers. I loved washing the cars as a kid. Getting in our swim suits and playing around and getting soap and water everywhere. I am glad the kids got to have that fun experience! Emma was a great little helper. Benjamin was more boy and was playing with the rags and soap and water. Noah sat outside, under the tree and just watched us and smiled. He loves the outside just as much as his siblings do. With our first day outside Benjamin and Emma got a nice little tan and of course, I got sun burnt! ahhh more sunblock next time!

Sun and Sand

After Disneyland we had all saturday and didn't want to go straight home so we headed to the beach. I love the beach it is so peaceful to me and beautiful. One of those amazing nature pictures all the time. The kids had so much fun running into then away from all the waves. Poor Emma was running from a wave and tripped and fell into the water, she had sand everywhere. She was cold, but actually ok she collected sea shells on our way back to the car to change. After we were all dried off we headed to the pier and walked to the end of it to Ruby's Diner. So yummy! We enjoyed milkshakes and onion rings while watching the ocean. I loved our Cali trip!

Disneyland

WoW! ok.... Grandpa Jeff and Grammy Vicki took us all to Disneyland. We had a blast! Uncle Chad made us all shirts that were so fun. It was easy to see us all in a group of 19!!!! Amazing!
The first day we played at Disneyland. We went on so many rides. Benjamin loved them all. Thunder mountain was so fun, it had just reopened and was Emma's first roller coaster. The favorite of Benjamin last year was Splash mountain and that was the favorite of both of them this year too. They loved getting all wet. I love that picture of us. Benjamin is in heaven, Jake loves it, Emma is terrified, I'm crazed, and Grandpa was loving/hating it ;) We watched the parade and the kids loved seeing all the characters. It is so sweet seeing their happy faces with excitement. Poor Uncle Chad was so tired he fell asleep.
Day two we went to California Adventures. Benjamin and Emma both went on Tower of Terror and that was the only ride that Emma didn't like. Benjamin loved it of course. That is my favorite ride, so Yes I was all for it! All of us enjoyed Cars land. That is the greatest ride, it is truly like riding through Radiator Springs, such a neat experience. Benjamin was so excited for the Grizzly River Run... what is with this kid and water! He loves the wet rides! That is one of my favs too. It is so much fun being able to share all these laughs and memories with my kids and our family! That night we all danced at the mad hatter show. The kids were out of control, loving it and dancing like crazy! Little Emma was wiped she slept through the entire thing. Last year we missed the Toy story ride. That was so fun, you are playing a game through the whole ride. I was beating Jacob at first and then he demolished Emma and I. What a fun time!
Little Noah was really good the whole trip. He was in the stroller most of the time, but every once in awhile got out and enjoyed the sites and a few of the rides. Every night when we got back to the hotel he would just giggle and laugh and stretch. We had so much fun and ate so much amazing food and treats. Thank you for the trip! We can't wait for what is next year!

Dresser Damage

Benjamin was climbing on his dresser and it fell over on top of him! It was one of the scariest moments I have had. We took him to the hospital and he had a CT scan and an Xray. I absolutely hated seeing him on those tables. His nose was bleeding, he couldn't walk on his knee, he was mumbling, and he couldn't keep himself awake after the hit. He is such a trooper and slowly got to being a little more himself after a few hours. In the hospital he rode in a wheel chair and started moving it by himself. He was very proud. All of the scans came back clear after a night in the hospital. We are so grateful! I can't express the gratitude we have for how much love and concern he got from family and friends. I am thankful my husband is a worthy priesthood holder that he could give him a blessing and I am thankful my baby boy is ok.