26 Years Young!

There is nothing like trying to play catch up on recording the precious moments that have happened in your life. That’s what I’m trying to now, and I should just learn the first time that it’s not so much fun when you wait for forever. I finally have a few minutes to myself and I have 2 kiddos today, figure that one out. Our cute little family has been blessed even more since my last post, and here it goes. I’ll try to remember most things :)

Home improvement To Dos just keep piling on. We have finally started planting our garden and ripping things out. Our front yard had a nasty vine that was covering almost the whole walk way up front. Jason got brave one day and we hacked away at it. Now there is no more vine, but plenty of dirt and space to figure out just what we want to do with it. Our snazzy new door looks pretty great too. I was so glad we finally got it installed. My husband is amazing!

Our nasty vine. Yuck!

Wow, what a difference!

When we lived in Spring Creek it seemed like we were always traveling. Now that we are actually in Utah, our trips are few and far between. Last month however, we made our way to our old stomping grounds in Logan. Although we were still in the same state, it was fun to get away and spend some time with longtime friends. On our way up there, we decided to stop at the Hill Field Aerospace Museum. Carter was in heaven while looking at all the neat planes. When it came time for us to go, he did not want to leave.

Carter is taking a picture with his camera.

Carter and his fave plane. He loved the teeth.

This last weekend for Easter, we decided a trip to visit my brother Dyelan (since getting off his mission) was an excellent idea. Carter was so confused when we told him we were going to Grandma’s house after we had already stopped at Great-Grandma’s house. To break up the drive we stopped there for the night, and Carter was ready to stay for the week. He loves his great-grandparents and so do I!

We love you Great Grandma!

That Grandpa of mine is pretty awesome!

Carter loved the kitties on Great Grandpa's farm!

When we got to my parents’ house in Tri Cities Washington, Carter got to see Uncle D for the first time in almost 2 years. He was so excited to see him and we all laughed to see his reaction to him. I think Uncle Dyelan will be the favorite of this little boy for a while. He was so happy to see Grandma and Grandpa too. I could tell right away that it was going to be a wonderful weekend.

Grandpa's boat was the coolest ever!

Grandpa's motorcycle was a pretty cool highlight as well. 

Friday we got ready for the day and headed to The Mercantile, which is only the coolest store ever! They have tons of chocolate, jams, dips, ice cream, apple cider, you name it they have it and you could sample anything you wanted! It was hard to choose what I wanted to try first, and we ended up leaving with full bellies of free stuff! It seemed like we ate all day, when we attended a dinner party with the folks. We had delicious BBQ ribs and ate until we had nothing left. Carter wasn't very happy when we got home and his time to stop playing ended (Dyelan watched Carter for us during the party). Little boys never like to stop playing.

My boys in the backyard. 

Saturday we took Carter to his first official Easter Egg Hunt. Last year he went to one, but really had no idea what was going on and didn't exactly enjoy crawling in the grass. This year he knew what to do and in 2 minutes flat had a full Easter basket. We walked home right after and a 20 minute walk turned into an almost 2 hour stroll with our little monkey. We made it back just in time to hop in the car and meet a friend at Olive Garden for lunch. Once we got home it was nap time for the little man and I got to enjoy a wonderful session of conference. Jason had other plans and before I knew it, it was time for the priesthood session and I was whisked off to ladies night with my mom. What a fun idea! We went to Far West Book and they had food, live music, and drawing for prizes. I ran into a friends’ mom from high school. It was wonderful to see her and visit while we enjoyed yummy food and a little too much sugar.

At the Easter egg hunt with Uncle Dyelan.

My little cutie!

On our walk after the Easter egg hunt.

   

Danna is pretty awesome!

Sunday was Easter and the morning was filled with gifts, conference, and yummy cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven. Sunday really felt like Christmas as we celebrated the resurrection of our savior in our jammies and relaxed. After both sessions of conference we celebrated birthdays. I cannot believe that 2 years ago I was in the hospital having a baby!!! Being Carter’s mom has been so fun, I’ve loved every second :) Jason made us a delicious death by chocolate cake, which really was death by chocolate (it was so rich no one finished their massive piece). Carter got the best gift of his life, (he thinks so) a car mat, and he has not stopped playing with it except for nap and bed time. He even fights to stop and eat.

The birthday boy and I.

Death by chocolate!

Reading with Grandma our last night in Washington.

Monday we drove ALL day to get home and found that our poor little puppy was missing. He had some how gotten out, and my heart broke when I saw both Jason’s and Carter’s reaction. We prayed pretty hard to get him home safely.

I got to watch this little cutie today! 

Getting ready for bed, silly boy :)

Tuesday as a birthday gift, I got to go grocery shopping ha ha. Yeah not my idea of the greatest birthday, but I couldn't help but think about how many wonderful blessings I have been given in my lifetime. I know that I do have a loving Heavenly Father! He has even blessed me in my trials and helped me to learn more of His love for me. It is crazy that even though I have been blessed so much, he gives me even more. Our silly prayers of our little dog were even answered today when we found that he was at the animal shelter. Even now as I think about the 2 sweet children I have under my roof today, I get a little teary eyed. It is so wonderful to be a mom, but also to be an aunt and to witness precious moments and God’s love for all of us. My 26 years of life have been pretty awesome! Until next time, happy reading!

His favoe new toys!

Carter reading Carmen a book! Cutest thing EVER!