Easter

Easter is such a fun time. I wish it was actually warm enough to go outside. But, we still did our easter egg hunt outside even though it was freezing cold. Dallin kept on saying that "this was the best day ever", Elise said that "Maybe we should call the Easter Bunny on the phone and thank him for the eggs". They are so fun. Jayden thought the eggs were balls and decided to throw them. A lot of our eggs ended up broken. The kids had a great time eating egg sandwiches and listening to conference. This conference was so great. I love listening to the prophet and apostles. Dallin and Elise actually listened to an entire session. They got a conference packet from primary and Dallin played BINGO while he listened. I am so grateful for primary and for the leaders of our church. I can't wait to get the conference messages and read through them. Each conference I am filled with hope and desire to be a better Mother, daughter, sister and wife, and teach my kids about the gospel. We couldn't have had a better Easter weekend.

Trip to BYU

GO COUGARS!! We just love BYU. Every time we go to Utah we have to go to BYU. The kids love going there. Justin and I have so many memories there. Too bad that Deseret Towers no longer exists, and there is no more DT pool (where Justin and I met as lifeguards). But they still have our duck pond. We love to take the kids to the duck pond to feed the ducks, there are even turtles and frogs.

The greatest part was that while we were there, BYU had just won a big basket-ball game. Cars were honking and people yelling GO BYU!!! The kids did not know what was happening. Elise said "I think someone died." It was so fun to be there and I can't stop smiling at the funny things that Elise says.

Hogle Zoo

We had the most perfect day at the Hogle Zoo with Sheldon and Nancy and Kalea, Giselle, Joshua and Maylie. The weather was so great and to top it off we met Nany and Papa afterwards at the This is The Place Monument for dinner. It was so fun to hang out with everyone . The kids expecially loved the giraffes and the merry go round. What a great day. Giselle and Maylie on the Merry go round.

Dallin always has a hard time choosing what animal he loves best.

Jayden was just so happy with his first trip to the zoo. I love this age when they are so excited to discover new things. He just kept on pointing at the monkeys, he loved them so much.

Nancy and Kalea on the merry go round. Kalea didn't want to get off. She has such a fun personality.

Elise of course chose the pink flamingo to ride on. She also had the most wonderful time at the zoo.

Probably the best part of the zoo is the train ride. Dallin, Elise and Joshua all rode together. Joshua loves trains, so I'm sure he was having such a great time. It was so fun to spend time with our cousins. We love them all.

Trip to Utah (Thanksgiving Point)

All of us on the wagon ride.

Jayden feeding the goats. I wish I got a picture of his face. He loves animals and is not scared of anything.

Dallin and his horse

Elise and her horse. They had a great ride

Elise milking the cows. I wonder what it would be like to live on a farm?

One of the kids favorite places in the whole world is Thanksgiving Point. They love to go to the farm country and feed the animals and ride on the ponies. I love watching them. Jayden had a great time feeding the goats, he let them eat right out of his hand. It was so fun to go with cousins. We had a great time!!