Lucy turns 2

We love this Lucy girl so, so much. It's crazy to believe that she turned two. 

She loved her present of this doll cradle (a family heirloom from Tommy's great-grandpa!).

And the trike (a hand-me-down from the boys!)

She is obsessed with helping me sweep, so she was so excited to get her own little broom and dustpan set. It was adorable. 

I am obsessed with seeing my kids blow out the candles on their cakes. Never mind that Lucy's cake was a leftover pie from our Pi Day party--it was delicious and pink and she loved it. 

Kurt and Aolani came for the festivities.

Could she be any cuter? I don't think so. I'm often getting stopped by random people telling me how absolutely adorable she is. I think it's partially because she's so petite, partially because of those big blue eyes, and partially because she has the cutest mannerisms in the world. (But I think most little kids do!) She loves singing--she can pick up any song after just hearing it a few times. She can sing all the words to all the verses of "I Love to See the Temple" and "I Am a Child of God," but has also picked up "Hit the Road Jack" and "Hey Juliet" and "Happy" from hearing them around the house. She is so opinionated and tough and coordinated and sweet and snuggly, and we can't imagine our home without her. Love this girl!

Austin visits

Austin came for a weekend at the beginning of March to interview for an internship at Capital One. The best part of the weekend was the phone call he got just a few hours after his interview telling him he got it, so he will be here for most of the summer!! We can't wait to have him here for longer, as you will be able to see from the pictures. He is a great uncle and a ton of fun to have around. He was also a great sport and came swimming with us at the Fun Club, because Graham was begging and begging to go. 

Pictures do not adequately capture her cuteness in a swimsuit. 

All of the kids wearing their hats. 

Good luck getting any queso, Austin!

I am sure feeling spoiled knowing that Austin and then Dallin and Krystel will be here soon. We have never had immediate family this close (except the year we lived in Provo, and even then it was Tommy's family and none of my siblings), and it will be such a treat to have our people living so close.

Spring Break

This was our first real break from school, having Dane home for a whole week with nowhere to go (since we literally were gone every single day of Dane's Christmas break in Utah). I was slightly worried we would be bored, but it was actually super, super great. We were all happy to have Dane home, we did something fun each day, and it was a great week. 

We had lunch with Tommy at his work (and he showed the boys the four-way air hockey table he has at his work).

And of COURSE we went to Costco! It's a little crazy these days with Lucy who refuses to sit in the cart, so I have all of them hanging on the cart now. Someone is going to fall down and get run over by the cart one of these days. 

We used our Pogo pass and went to the KidMania in Lewisville--basically a huge McDonald's climbing play place. We had the place to ourselves for half an hour before a huge school group showed up. It was fun though. 

And then we took advantage of IHOP's free pancakes day and got free lunch!

We spent a day working on our garden and planted our broccoli, mint, carrots, radishes, onions, lettuce, and spinach. Yes!

We hosted a Pi Day party with a bunch of friends (and forgot to get any other pictures than this one of the pies). 

We used our Pogo pass again and I took the kids bowling and to use the arcade games. Super fun. 

I was really surprised that taking the three kids bowling was not only manageable but fun. It's so different having an older toddler who can participate and is not trying to run away or screaming the whole time. I love this stage we are in!

We got fancy sodas at Fiiz!

And of course had FPMN as usual.

On Saturday we drove out to see the tulips at this pick-your-own tulip farm. It was beautiful! I was surprised by how crowded it was, but I still thought it was worth a trip once. 

Unfortunately these were the two family pictures we got. Both pretty terrible. OH WELL!