Happy Easter 2012

We had a small but great Easter at our house.  The Easter Bunny brought suitcases for our trip to Disneyland, some clothes, and a tiny bit of candy (stingy bunny)!  

I started a tradition last year making a skirt for Livy and a tie for Bridger.  I really love to sew and this justifies another project.  I wanted to make a bubble skirt for Livy and after much searching online, I was left to my own devices.  I think it turned out great and she loves it.

I just love these two.  They will forever be my babies!

Let's get ready to PARTTTTTTYYYYYY!

It was Travis' 38th birthday and I thought he needed a party. I don't know if he needed one or I just wanted to see everyone, have some great food, and lots of cake and ice cream. It all worked out and everyone was happy.

Just look at all the trouble makers at this table!

Oh yeah, I've been little busy making memory quilts out of Chad's clothes. This is the one I made for Travis out of Chad's t-shirts. Each one represents some love of Chad's and many trips and memories with Travis, Jim (his dad), and the family.

Hangin' with the homies...

We went camping with my old Kaysville ward a couple weeks ago. We had a blast! The talent show was hilarious, the cabins were cozy, and the sledding, well, that was Livy's favorite (and mine)!

The hill was so fast that we lined the bank of the stream with guys to catch the kids before they went into the drink!

Born speed demon! So love this girl!

Toy Story 3

I took Bridger to see Toy Story 3 on ice last month. Bridger's friend, Isaac came with his mom as well. This was such a great adventure. I rarely get to do something one on one with the kids and Bridger does not like to go anywhere without Livy. When I was telling the kids the plans, they decided they wanted to go and leave me at home! I told Livy she would get to go to a friends house and they were going to a wedding where she could dance. That was all it took!

Bridger still needed some convincing and was happier when he understood that his friend Isaac would be going with us. He dressed up in his Woody gear and kept it on the whole time. He was so fascinated by everything and couldn't wait to tell Livy about the Barbies!

Love, love, love this little boy!

Skiing

So, I didn't make it up as many times as I would have liked, but the times I went, it was great! I'm so lucky to have great friends that go with me and wait up or lead the way as I needed it.

I love living so close to 4 awesome ski resorts. The twins will be learning next year - it will be so nice to be able to go as a family.

Christmas 2011

We seem to always be so busy during the holidays. I don't really know how to make that slow down. We have 4 sets of families to get together with, not to mention the shopping, working, shopping, getting sick, shopping, mailing packages, shopping. You get the idea.

And of course, with me being our family photographer (mock here), child herder, chauffeur, I always end up with random photos. So, here's a few to give you an idea of what we did and who we were with.

Christmas Eve with Grandma Turley

Livy and Fisher make quite the pair.

The Dewsnups

Spiva Family Christmas party

My sister, Brooke, with her youngest, Dietrich.

I'd like to start some fun family traditions that do not involve gifts, but it seems that there is never enough time to add another activity. Something for me to work on :o)

Livy's First Dance Recital

Livy has loved her dance class this school year. They did a little penguin dance. She LOVED getting her hair done and putting on lots of grown up make-up! They performed in an auditorium of a local high school. She was the only one who remembered all the steps. She had no stage fright at all!

Every time I asked her to pose for a picture, she did her best dance pose. I think I'm in trouble!

Getting ready to go on stage (notice Livy didn't get her hands up in time, but she was on her way to making her dance pose again)!

Notice that I have no pictures of the dance? I was on stage in the wings. Still waiting to get some pics from family that was out in the audience.