Catching up (part 2)

Still more to catch up on...
Carli had her school music program and she was SO great! She loves everything about music and dancing, which was obvious watching her perform. She takes school VERY seriously (almost too seriously!) Funny story: Carli's class had a substitute teacher. I asked her how the day went with the sub and she said the boys in her class were SO bad, she HAD to tell on them! Apparently, they were looking for the word "poop" in their word search and were saying that Caleb looked like he was "drunk"...she HAD to tell the sub! Our daughter is such a tattle-tell!! She just doesn't understand boys because she doesn't have a brother (I say it's payback to Chad for all the rotten things he did as a kid! hehe)

Sunshine Generation is now over and the girls have become little performers (especially Mollie!) They have no fear about getting up in front of people, saying their lines, singing a solo, etc. They were also able to participate in the City of Fruita Talent Show, which they LOVED. They got to meet the local radio DJ and they thought it was "cool" that she told Mollie she was "so cute".

All of the girls at one point in their lives have been found "hanging out" in the clothes dryer. Mollie, however, is just a little different. True to form, she is over the top! I found her in the dryer with all her belongings like she moved in....purse, hair clips, markers, journal, paper, stuffed animal, you name it! She said it was warm, smelled pretty, and had a light so she could see when she colored :) What a nut!

Most of you know, I teach piano at my home. I have 10 Wonderful students, who I thoroughly enjoy teaching! Another piano teacher and I joined together for a spring piano recital. All the students did an amazing job and I can't wait for the next one! Here is a picture with 8 of my students.

Last, but not least, Mollie graduated Joy School!! It was another fun year, full of the imagination and fun you can only get from 3 year olds. It's exhausting, but well worth it in the end. Mollie LOVED going to Joy School. She asked every morning if it was Joy School day and sang the songs everywhere we went :) A part of me is sad because I don't have another one to do JS with, but it's been so much fun to participate in JS with all 3 girls. Hard to believe she is big enough to go to preschool next year! Wow, they grow up too fast!!

The JS students with their moms (aka the teachers!)

How is my Mollie Dru already 3 years old?!? You gotta love this girl! She is so full of "Moll-i-tude"!

Catching Up (part 1)

There is so much to catch up on!! We have had an eventful and fun couple of months. So much has happened, it's best to just start where we left off....GET READY!

Easter was super fun! The girls always love what the Easter bunny brings and this year was no exception. None of us are early risers, so we didn't have to get up early (which is even better!) They have the greatest smiles first thing in the morning :)

After enjoying our Easter baskets, it was time for an egg hunt. Dad is the best at hiding the eggs in crazy places! All three girls had a BLAST! They want to do egg hunts over and over and over...

Before Sunday was over, we packed up and headed to Utah. Bryce Brownlow was heading to the MTC and we wanted to say one final farewell before he left. It was so great to see the Brownlows and spend a day with them. One fun activity was to fly kites (it was so windy!) I don't know why we don't fly kites more. It's fun for all ages! :)

A few days after returning home, Chad and I left for a long weekend alone. Only one word: Heaven. No schedules, no whining, no demands, nothing. We had so much fun just the two of us! We ended up going to SLC and while we were there, we got to see Temple Square. It was beautiful! We went to the outdoor mall, saw a movie, ate sushi and fondue, went to the improv, shopped, the list is endless. It was great to "get away" and it was also great to come home. We missed our girls after a couple days and were ready to see them. I will say this, every couple needs a weekend away every once in a while! :)

Pickin up chicks

For Easter we let the girls pick out two chicks each....yes, I said chicks. Crazy, I know. I let Chad convince me that it would be nice to have fresh eggs everyday. We ended up with 6 laying hens (no roosters!) and the girls LOVE them! They have changed names a few times, but their names for the moment are as follows: Carli's- Bella and Fuzzy

Regan's- Tiny and Tiny (they're twins)

Mollie's- Brownie and Pinker

It's fun to watch them help feed/water them and work with Dad to build a chicken coop. They are cute little things, but they are growing fast! Before long, we'll be eating omelettes!!

They're Ba-ack!!

Another winter ends, another soccer season begins. You know what that means.....the "crazy 8's" are back!! We had our first soccer games this past Saturday. The girls did awesome! They played their hearts out and it was a great start to the season. Great weather, great playing, great day!

Kiss me, I'm Irish!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Those sneaky little leprechauns sure made a mess of our house...turning up chairs, spreading cereal all over the table, turning the milk green, the toilet water green, moving furniture, and messing up the bathroom! It was great watching the girls discover all the messes. I wonder what they'll do next year?!?

Oh Happy Day!

I know this seems like a weird title for a five year old going into surgery, but it really was such a happy day!! Regan got her tonsils out...finally! They have been a constant pain since she was around 18 months old. For years I have been talking to pediatricians about the size of her tonsils and her LOUD snoring. I was told over and over again that she would "grow into them" but she never did. I finally took matters into my own hands and went directly to an otolaryngologist for a consult. He listened to all my concerns/symptoms and said he knew they needed to come out before he even looked at them!

Regan has been amazing through it all! The nurses were giggling about how she was actually excited for it :) She was so brave! She never cried, whined, whimpered...she didn't make a peep (even hearing all the other kids crying) The doctor said the surgery went as well as it could (they took out her tonsils and adnoids) and that with all the infection that was in there, she will probably feel better than she has in years. Boy, was he right! They told us she would be tired (she took a little nap on the way home) but when we got home she did NOT want to sleep. All she had that morning was the "purple popsicle" she requested, so she was hungry. What did she want? BACON!! I couldn't believe it! She ate everything she could get her hands on for the next 3 hours before wanting to jump on the trampoline, swing on the swings, and all other running activities she wasn't allowed to do :) Apparently she feels A LOT better without them! Her recovery has been great so far and she is ready to go back to preschool/dance/swim/etc. We are grateful for such a good doctor and such a brave little girl!! What a happy day!

Old Man

Qualifications of an Old Man:

Bald head......Check (by choice, but still)

Restricted diet......Check (by choice too!)

Has to "warm up" when getting out of bed......Check (thanks to his new workout)

Spends a lot of time in the bathroom.....Check :0)

Passes gas in public places......Check

I guess I'm married to an old man of only 34!! Happy Birthday Babe! I love you!!