Trip to Utah

We went to Utah over Memorial Day weekend. We had fun visiting everyone. We were able to meet our newest nephew for the first time, Paxton. He is such a cutie and very happy. We enjoyed staying with David's brother and his wife and seeing everyone. As usually they all spoiled our kids. Amy loves that her aunt Gigi works at the Disney store, she thinks I should have a fun job like that. The Disney store is one of Amy's favorite stores. We wish that we all could live closer together. It was fun to see everyone.

We went to farm at Thanksgiving point and the kids loved it. They had two baby horses born the day we went. Amy and Parker were both able to ride on the ponies. Parker went twice because he loved it so much. Amy thought it was too bumpy.

I think we need a place like this at home to keep him out of trouble. :)

Amy wasn't smiling this much after the pony started to move. It was a little too bumpy for her.

First ride on the pony, you can see Amy behind Parker.

Parker's second ride on the pony.

Parker on the way to Utah. Both our kids our the best little travelers.

Parker checking out the chickens.

Looking cool in his new Cars shades.

Trip to Rexburg

The kids and I went to Rexburg the beginning of May for Hailey's 5th birthday. It was a fun trip and the kids had a great time. My parents came too. The kids and I shared a hotel room with my parents. It was a beautiful weekend in Rexburg and we went swimming in the indoor pool at the hotel. I didn't take any pictures of the whole weekend, but I did take a video of Amy riding Hailey's bike. She loved that bike. Thanks Hailey for sharing your bike! She has been riding her bike at home now. She was too scared before.

Amy's Spring Program for preschool

Amy had her spring program May 19th. She was very nervous about the whole thing. Her dad reminded her the night before and then she had a hard time getting sleep. She also didn't want to go to school the next day. Amy was a little shaky, but she did great. I didn't think she was singing, but she told me that she was just singing very softly and wasn't moving her mouth very much. During one part of the program she was suppose to say, "Hello, my name is Amy G___ and my favorite animal is ____." She would not say it, so her teacher had to say her name for her. The program was very cute and she did great.

Amy was suppose to be dancing, but her partner was a little girl that was crying.

Here is a little clip from the program. Little kids are so darn cute. On Amy's right side is the youngest girl in the class and Amy is the oldest. Amy looks so big compared to her, but she isn't quite 3 yet and Amy is 4 1/2.

This was Parker before the program started. He loved the risers and was just sitting there looking at all the parents. It probably wasn't the smartest move though. He didn't want to leave that spot when the kids came in. Oops! Dad had to take him to the back of the room and hold him.

Turn up your head shake!

We went to Utah this weekend and on the way home David and I were talking and I asked David a question. I was driving so I couldn't tell that he had answered me. I asked him, "yes or no." He said, "I shook my head yes." I said to him, "I can't hear you shake your head." Amy in the backseat says to her Dad, "Turn up your head shakes, dad!" We both started laughing. I love all the funny comments she comes up with.

Parker's Birthday Party

Parker wasn't sure what to think of this whole birthday thing.

He really enjoyed opening his presents. His sister tried to take over quite a bit. Parker was pretty easy going about the whole thing.

I took this idea from Brooke. We made a merry-go-round with balloons. Parker and Amy absolutely loved it. Parker especially liked it when dad held him up so the balloons hit him in the face.

Happy Birthday Parker

Parker turned 2. Amy is much more excited then Parker. I don't think he understands yet. Amy asked him, "How old are you now?" He held up one finger and said one. We tried to teach him to hold up 2, but it was a little to difficult so he holds up all five and tries to say, "Two." He is such a cutie. He was excited when he woke up from his nap, because we had decorated the house for his party. He loved the balloons.

Parker the day he was born, only minutes old.
Parker on his 1st birthday. Look at those dimples, what a grin.

Parker today (outside of course, he could live out there if we would let him), 2 years old.

New glasses

I decided to get new glasses this year since it has been 10 years. I hated wearing my old ones because they were way out of style. Amy also has new glasses. I loved her old ones so it has taken me a little getting used to, but she looks cute in them. Amy's glasses are pink this time and have a little glass slipper on the ear piece. They are Disney Cinderella glasses. Her prescription changed a little, but she can still use her old glasses as backup if needed. Amy thinks it is great that mom is wearing glasses now. I decided to wait on buying new contacts this year.