Sadie turns 3!

Sadie is such a wonderful little light in our home. It's hard to believe that she is just 3, it feels like she has always been with us.

Aunt Elaine came with Mason and Isabelle to spend the weekend with Sadie. Aunt Janae and Josh came too. We had yummy waffles in the morning and just played in the morning.

Sadie loves to go sledding, but our snow keeps melting, so she decided that she wanted to go swimming instead. Uncle Jason, Aunt Lorisa and Brogan joined us at the pool.

Daddy's girl

I can't believe I am putting this picture on here, but all of the ones of Levi are with me. He was pretty scared when we first entered the pool - it is just so loud. It didn't take too long, and he fell in love with it. I am not too surprised since bathtime is his favorite part of the day.

Here's most of us just hanging out.

I had to put this one in. Ammon was trying to avoid getting a picture of his rear taken, but he didn't know it was this bad. I especially love Charity in the corner laughing.


After swimming we headed back to the house for pizza, presents, and cake & ice cream. Our good friends, the Cupsas, joined us at the house.

Time for presents!

Cake and Ice cream

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Life goes on

I just wanted to say that I did end the vacation and just put our treadmill to good use. The "maybe" should be erased from the other blog.

Beauty

We were playing after church on Sunday (having so much fun).
And by magic I got some great pictures.

That day Levi got spoiled with chocolate chip pancakes.
He ate every bite!

Star Student

Also in January, Ammon received the star student award at school. He had a little bit of a rough start at school, but things smoothed out quickly. He is doing a great job and learning so fast. We are so proud of him.

Dr.'s Russell

In January LDS Hospital had an open house after their renovations were complete. We had a fun time exploring the hospital.

First we headed off to surgery.

Levi's cap was a little big.

The kids got to perform surgery.

They were really just picking up gummy bears with surgical tools, but they liked the prize.

We got to try out the pressure chamber.

Everyone had a great time, but we most likley do not have a doctor in the family. Ammon got uneasy a couple of times (so did I) and the girls were not that interested in anything but the treats.

Vacation from life

So, our fall and December were crazy, so I took a month off. (plus a little more) My house has been somewhat clean, my kids somewhat neglected (my husband too), I have ready many books (I am out of ideas for books, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated), and of course the blog has suffered. I thought it was okay because we really haven't been doing much. But, it is time to quit taking a break and get on with it. Yesterday I started with the taxes, and today I am even going to exercise. Maybe. At least I am blogging again. I even played with Levi until he got bored with me. He is a very independent kid. Just like me I guess.

The vacation is over....for now. We'll see if I can really get back in the swing of things.

Kisses

Levi loves his daddy and as soon as Seth walks in the door Levi reaches for him. Last night Levi went straight to daddy and later Seth realized he hadn't gotten his welcome home hugs and kisses from me. Seth and I were kissing with Levi in Seth's arms staring at us. I looked down at him and he looked like he wanted in on the action too. He leaned in and gave Seth a great big kiss. (He didn't want to give me one.) He really is glad when Daddy comes home!