Thursday, May 24, 2012

Springtime iphone uploads

This post is just a completely random mix of photos from the Spring season.  Most of them are uploads from my phone.  I love my iphone pictures so much--since I always have my phone in my pocket or purse, I feel like every picture I take on it is candid, honest, and reminds me of all the silly little moments in my everyday life.  I hope you like them too!

This was from one of the first hot days of the year.  I'm pretty sure I filled those tubs with warm water :)
 Occasionally we trade date nights with my sister--this was one of those nights.  the boys love their matching monster blankets :)

St Patrick's day at the Train Park!
Typical Mia--struggling to get out of her stroller.
..I don't think Mia could see me...
 About to ride the train! (sorry about my amazing self portrait skills)
 That day we discovered that the park also had a mini kids train.  Jake thought it was awesome.

 My little girl's hair is getting longer all the time :) and it's starting to curl too!!

Best thing about summer--splash pads and swimming pools.  It's a lot more fun this year now that Mia is old enough to run around with the big boys.
 I love Jake cracking up in the background of this one.
 The things that will entertain my kids... (these are Jake's toy bins from his room)--its great.

 ok--I had to post this next photo twice--one time zoomed in.  Check out Mia's bed-head.  This is typical for her.  Reminds me of cotton candy :)
ooo this is another great bed-head :)

 Between hand-me-downs, gifts, and my own "buy-ahead" shopping addiction...Mia ended up with about 8 swim suits this year.  I love baby girl swimsuits.
Seriously though, can I get this one in my size??? :)
Look at those tan little feet.  I swear, I use SPF 50 every time.. we are just outside almost every day!

 Mia and Violet are becoming little buddies as they get older :)

umm, when did Jake get so OLD???  He's such a stud.  When I think about him growing up and not being my little boy anymore.. it makes me feel tired..

Mia had a wicked flu and ran a fever for like 3 days straight a few weeks ago.  We used one of those cooling adhesive things on her forehead (thanks for the tip, Cheronne), and it seemed to give her a lot of comfort.  I thought this picture was just pathetic and adorable.

I think these last pictures were from our very first time at the Train Park.  Have I blogged about that place before today? maybe not.  In any case, its fantastic--they have a great playground, lots of grass, a carousel, and a couple small trains that circle the park.  Its Jake's favorite place, and we actually ended up doing his birthday party there last month (more about that on my next post)
 Going through a tunnel!! I love Mia's expression.
 These two are such buddies.  I haven't told Jake that Sawyer will be moving away to Las Vegas in a couple weeks.. haven't worked up the courage--It's gonna break his little heart. :(
I think thats enough pictures for this post.  I hope everyone has a fantastic Memorial Day weekend!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Very belated Easter post

I'm feeling guilty, because so far in 2012 I've been a lazy blogger.  Life has been exciting, eventful, and pretty much just busy busy.  Along the way I've taken so many pictures that I want to share--here are a bunch from Easter weekend.  The kids had a great time! The holidays are becoming more exciting as Jake and Mia get older.  Not only does Jake remember them all now, but the sibling dynamic makes it all so much fun!

Thursday before Easter, I crashed on my sisters play group for their egg hunt.  It was a great way to start celebrating the holiday weekend :)
My sister Jess prepared a kids craft.  Jake still has it in his room :)

On Friday night, we drove out to the Mesa Temple to watch the Easter Pageant.  The last time Wesley went to it was 10 years ago during his mission, and I've never been.  It was a great way to talk to Jake about the true meaning of Easter--he loved all the songs, and sitting with the big crowds!
One of Jakes favorite things about Easter.

So my mom was amazing, and sent the kids her usual holiday package of goodies.  She even hunted down a bunch of dark chocolate for Mia, since she is allergic to milk!  Can't believe she found a big dark chocolate bunny, it was awesome.  Thanks mom!!
 Bed head.
Jake had to wait for Mia to wake up to get the Easter baskets..hence the opposite clothing on the kiddos.  Church was in the morning, so we told Jake the Easter Bunny would hide the rest of his goodies all over the house while we were gone.
 Couldn't resist forcing a quick photo session on Jake and Mia.  They were so darling in their Easter Sunday clothes!
Mia, wait!!! We're not finished yet!!
Hope everyone has been having a fantastic spring :)