Hoppy Easter

We had a fun Easter morning... The kids were glad that the Easter Bunny did know where we live. We had a few really good discussions about him... does he come in the house like Santa or like the tooth fairy?

This purple bunny is a tradition from my childhood. The Easter Bunny makes them out of Hostess snowballs and jelly beans. My kids loved them too.

Teeball season is officially open!

Madi started Tee ball! She is so cute and loves to play. I gave her the option of soccer or tee ball... she said, "TEE BALL! Soccer's boring, you can't use your hands!" She is on a team with only two other girls and a bunch of boys... and I have to say this for my brothers... Madi pretty much rocks!!!! So Bros, get your little sons practicing because their girly little cousin is going to totally skunk them. Ha Ha

You know, tee ball has to be the funniest sport out there. Where else do you see kids stopping to making friends with the other team at each base, or tackling thier own teammates for the ball. The parents are almost as funny to watch. The dads (like my brothers) who are hollering for thier sons to "tag em out" or "run home" and the kids have no clue what they are talking about. I was laughing out loud when one mom said, "Throw the ball to first, YOU KNOW THAT!" I hope they all remember that this is for fun!

Happy Boy!

Connor is so sweet! When I am having a hard day, I just snuggle this darling boy and he makes me feel better. All of us love to make him laugh. He smiles when ever anyone talks to him... And he is so ticklish that just putting his socks on gets him giggling.

General Conference time with kids... AAAHhhhh

I know they have all those conference packets and games you can make... but honestly, no matter what I prep for the kids, they always play with it for a minute and then are back to the races again. This conference was no different... during the talk about reverence, Brett and I were laughing about the irony, in between shouting for quiet so we could listen. But I let the kids paint a project and WOW! I actually got to hear some of the talks. So here is the "Happy" picture of us during conference.

Jail bird?

When I got Connor dressed Madi said he looked like a zebra... but when Brett came home he said he looked like a jail bird. What do you think? I wanted to put him in the crib and get a pict of him between the bars... but he spit up all over his outfit before I got the chance. Oh well.

Going to Work with Dad!

BEN'S DAY WITH DAD... "Dad, I make maps wif you?" Ben was a little disappointed that making maps was on the computer and not outside. Since it is spring break... most of the people in Brett's office were on vacation... so when Madi asked (as usual) if she could go to work with dad... he surprised us all by saying yes. So each child got a special day with dad. He would take them to work with him in the morning and return them at noon. They all LOVED it and really looked forward to "their time with dad." Ben didn't last as long since he is potty training and left a surprise in his britches for Brett. When he called in a bit of a... well, not a panic, but close... I just had to laugh. Welcome to my world!

BROOKE'S DAY... she was up with the sun and singing... "I get to go to work with dad!" at the top of her lungs.

MADI'S DAY... Madi was the first one to go and she worked right along with Brett. She sent me and e-mail and worked on a reading web site most of the day. I have to say... Brett is pretty amazing!