A Warm March

It has been such a warm winter, which is good and bad.  But when it comes to outside time, its mostly good :).  Lots of walks, tramp fun, picnics at the park, and plain up enjoying the sun.

A while back I caught this scene on camera.  In my eyes, she's still my little girl.  But in all reality, she is growing up into a beautiful young woman.  It makes me sad in ways as I watch her grow and realize I won't have her forever.  She is such a big help and has a great desire to live life to it's fullest.  I love this picture as she is helping Audrey stay soothed and reading at the same time.  Oh how I love my kids!!!!

This month I also got to hang out with my handsome hubby for my birthday.  He spoils me, and I love him for it. 

We've also spent some time inside on some rainy days.  So I thought it was time for a fresh batch of homemade play dough.  I love how it keeps them creative for hours.

Carson loves for me to take pictures of his creations :)

And us girls got to be culturized and watch the BYU performers dance ballet!  It was a cute show and so fun to get out as girls.  Thanks Dedre for helping make this happen!!

I love March... not just because it's my birthday month ;), but because it's a reminder that spring is near!!!!

5 months

This little girl as a bundle of smiles.  And I'm not even exaggerating, she has been pure wholesome goodness in our home.  She will stop us in our tracks with her constant grin and giggles.  I hope it never changes! I can't believe she is 5 months now.  Rolling over, grabbing everything she can, (making it a little difficult now to eat and hold her at the same time ;).  Oh we ALL just love her.  When we took her in for her 4 months checkup, the doctor told us she had grown 6 inches in just a little over 4 months! 99% in height.  She is sprouting fast! 

A Piece of Paradise!

These 3 kids have been waiting for over 3 years for their trip to Hawaii! When Cami was 8, my parents started a tradition (whether they meant to or not ;) to take a batch of their grandkids to Hawaii once they've turned 8.  And Now... it was their turn.  They were beyond excited!

On the airplane for their 6 hour flight

Oahu!

Enjoying their hot tub at their vacation spot

Surfer dude!

Basking in the sun ;)

Gorgeous

Sand, Ocean, and tropical sunsets... that's paradise :)  Plus no school for a week!

 A Masterpiece

Pondering with Grandpa... Boy time.  They were a little outnumbered this trip ;).  But I was told Alex was so good to his girl cousins

Sunday

Hawaiin food out on the deck

4 little monkeys climbing up a tree

One fell off and then there were 3 ;)

Running with the waves

Sharing a turtle cheesecake that they decided all together

Hawaii's State Fish: Humuhumunukunuku Apua'a

Beach Bums

Hang Loose!

At Haunama Bay

They got pretty good at snorkeling and saw an turtles, lots of fish, and an eel!

Upon going to Hawaii, they were planning on going to the Polynesian Cultural Center for a good culture experience, but my parents took them to Pearl Harbor instead.  I was actually glad they did.  This place should never be forgotten! 

Alex climbing aboard a battle ship

And then they got their Polynesian experience at a local Luau.  Alex thought the fire dance was pretty awesome :)

Now these are snow cones!!

Buried alive ;0)

Thank you Mom and Dad for giving these kids such wonderful memories.  What an experience for them!

They loved every bit.  Aloha Hawaii!