Library

We have been going to the Springville Library for reading time and music time lately.  The kids love it, and it is a nice fun activity to get us out of the house.  I can't believe how many parents and kids actually go to these.  This library is full every time we go to reading time and music time.  It is amazing.  

Music time- Singing.

 The Springville Library is so nice. It is all new, clean, and has some really cool stuff for the kids.  They love the activities, the train table, the computers to play games on, and of course picking out books and movies every time we go.  Even Addi enjoys it!  Atleast she enjoys making messes and pulling out all the books!

 One of the highlights of visiting the library is of course playing in the water outside right before we leave!  What kid doesn't like to splash and play in water?!

 Enjoying the chair at the library.

 Music time with some pom poms!

 Can't leave without playing in the water!

Bearing Testimony

My handsome boys. 

I am so proud of this little man.  It was fast and testimony today and he leaned over to his dad and asked if he could go up!  Of course Josh said yes, and thought he was going to have to go with him to help.  We have never really taught J.J. how to bear his testimony, or even asked if he wanted to go up, so when he asked us we were a little surprised.  After waiting a few minutes he told us that he didn't want us to go up with him to help.  He wanted to go all by himself.  Oh man, I was so nervous.  I didn't want my little guy to get up there and get too nervous to say anything (because that is definitely something that would happen to me)!  So, as soon as it was time he darted up to the stage as fast as his little legs could get him up there!  When he got up on the stage their were already quite a few people up there waiting so he went and sat on the second row and patiently waited his turn.  As he is being a reverent little man patiently waiting his turn, I am having a little panic attack in my chair.  I am wondering how is he going to know when its his turn?  How is he going to know what to say?  What if he needs help and we are not up there?  And a million other thoughts that are going through my mind.  It is finally his turn and he walks up to the microphone like he knows exactly what to do!  Then his little testimony goes a little something like this, "Dear Heavenly father, I love my mom and dad.  I love the Book of Mormon and I know its true.  I love Jesus, and I love Jesus Christ.  In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."  I was so proud of him.  Although, we do need to teach him he is not saying a prayer up there, he was so brave and has such a big testimony for such a little boy.  He always wants to say prayers in church, he LOVES primary and always has to sit on the front row on the end chair so he is directly in the front and center so he can see everything.  He always is telling us that he is a missionary and wants to go teach like his daddy does.  He truly teaches me so much for being such a little boy.  His pure innocence and love for Jesus and the scriptures touches my heart.  I am so blessed to have such a sweet spirit in my home that reminds me everyday how blessed I am.  I love you J.J. for the sweet little boy you are and the pure Love and enthusiasm you already have for the scriptures.  You really are exactly like your daddy, and trust me that is a very good thing.  Love you.

Easter in Blanding- Day 2

We started the day off at the Blanding City Easter egg hunt!  It was a little cold and windy, but the kids were so excited to get some easter eggs!  

My handsome man with our cute little munchkins!  I Love my family

 Little Addi's first Easter egg hunt!

 All the kiddos.  Addi, Bailey, J.J., and Thunder.

 Racing to get the eggs!

 Mommy and her little ones.

 That afternoon we took the kids to the park and had a picnic, played at the play ground, and enjoyed the nice weather and company.  We had a second Easter egg hunt just for our little ones.  Granny spoiled the kids by bring TONS and I mean TONS of eggs.  There were so many eggs that they didn't even fit in the easter baskets!!  The kids LOVED it.  So did the adults because the candy was really good!

 Addi getting in on the action and finding some eggs!

 Look at all those eggs!

 Now that is a happy little girl!

 That night after a nice nap and a nice bath we colored eggs.  It is so fun to have the kids a little older were they really enjoy all the holiday festivities.  It was a great day.

 Two little buddies.

On easter, we went to church, had a wonderful Easter dinner, and attended the blessing of Baby Thunder that was very spiritual, then headed home!  We had a great little vacation and enjoyed every minute of being together as a family.

Easter in Blanding- Day 1

We took a road trip to Blanding for Easter and to also see Johnny and Glenna's baby Thunder get blessed.  We left Friday morning, and it was like a blizzard out.  I couldn't believe that it was snowing, and how much there was.  Luckily about an hour into the drive it cleared up and we were smooth sailing from there!  This is everyone starting out the drive! Everyone is happy!

 We stopped at a few places on the way to see some sites, and so that the kids would not have to sit in the car for so long.  This is Dead Horse Point State Park.  It was beautiful.  I think living in Utah we take all the amazing scenery and sites for granted.  It is nice to get out and go see places we have never been or seen before.

 The next stop was the huge sand hill in Moab.  I have never been here or even seen or noticed it on our drives down to Blanding!  The kids absolutely loved the sand hill.  They were in heaven.  Josh and I thought it was pretty fun too.  We sure got dirty, but it was well worth the fun!

After the sand hill we stopped in Moab at a Mexican restaurant to eat.  It was delicious because I think we were all starving! This is Bailey after eating, and on the last part of the drive to Blanding!  Everyone was exhausted from the drive and the fun stops along the way!  We had a fun day.

  

Nap Time

I love these crazy monkeys, and I really love NAP TIME!!

 Ahhhh..... Sleeping Angels!

Jordan's Farewell

Jordan Josh's brother was called to the Burmingham, Alabama mission.  We couldn't be more excited for him to be serving the lord.  Here is the family the night he was set apart as a missionary.

 The morning he went into the MTC we all went to Ihop for breakfast.  Our last picture with Jordo for two years!

 Josh and his little brother Jordan.

 Thirsty anyone?  I guess she was!