March Madness Sonora Trip

Spencer went on his annual March Madness trip with a few of his bothers so the kids and I did our annual visit to Nana & Papa's. Spencer didn't leave until Thursday the 15th but the kids and decided lets make a week of it so we went up to Sonora March 13-18th. What a wonderful week it was. Nana had planned an awesome week full of many fun activities. We went to story time, music time, the park, shopping and more. It was very nice because we even fit some relaxing time in. The kids sure loved their "hot tub" baths:

Story time:

On Friday Titi and Auntie came up for the weekend. We had our annual Corn Beef and Cabbage dinner Friday night (my favorite dinner for sure!!). We made green truffles for dessert.

Saturday morning Papa made his famous french toast and he even made it green, yummy!!

Getting ready for the St. Patrick's day parade in Murphy's

It was a very cold and wet day but we had a blast being together as a family and enjoying the St. Patrick's day festivities.

Daddy came and met up with us on Saturday afternoon. It was so nice to see him. We celebrated both his and Aunties birthdays that evening.

Last March madness we had lots of snow. So when packing this year Aubrey keep saying we need all our snow stuff!! The forecast didn't call for snow the whole week we were up there but we did plan on trying to find snow over the weekend. Well low and behold Sunday morning we woke up to this:

The kids were ecstatic!!! They wanted their snow clothes on right away and they played for hours!! Carter would go out play for 5 minutes and then come back in take all his gear off and then do it again 10 minutes later. Aubrey on the other hand was a snow bunny she was out the whole morning. She has wanted to do a snow angel for the longest time.

They even got papa out there in his pj's to throw snow balls.

Titi and Aubrey love making their annual snowman

We were able to do sledding in Nana and Papa's backyard it was so cool. Carter loved it and surprisingly Aubrey was a little more scared. Carter wanted to lay down on the sled while riding down.

We ended our trip with singing Happy Birthday and eating yummy chocolate cake.

We had such an awesome time!!! We are so blessed to have such an amazing, fun, awesome family!! We love you all!

Early St. Patrick's Day

We had an early family St. Patrick's day party on Sunday. We all wore green, made corn beef and cabbage, danced to Irish music, and eat cupcakes. It was loads of fun and very yummy!!

Happy Early St. Patrick's Day!!!

Our little girl is growing up

Sunday March 11th Aubrey gave her first talk in primary. It was on prophets and apostles. She did wonderfully! We are so proud of our very smart and beautiful daughter.

Aubrey had her 4 year appointment on Friday. She is 43.5 inches tall (98%) and 38 lbs. (75%) The doctor is very impressed with how she is growing. She was able to answer yes to all the questions and was very brave when she had to get 3 shots. Aubrey is full of life, she keeps us very busy. She loves to talk and tell stories. I have to share my talking time now. Just tonight at dinner she said, "mom you have been talking a long time it's my turn to talk to dad now." Aubrey loves arts and crafts we try do some kind of activity everyday. She draws amazing family portraits with tons of details and rainbows. Aubrey can now spell and write her name on her own. She can do the alphabet and write every letter with a little help. She knows how to count to 20 and we have started working on adding. She is an amazing big sister that loves to include Carter in all she does. She loves the color pink, mac and cheese and all animals especially dolphins. Aubrey enjoys her weekly dance class and is getting ready for her big recital in June. Aubrey new favorite thing is picking out her outfits all on her own and adding her own accessories. She makes us smile everyday and we are so lucky to call her ours. We love you Aubrey!!!!

March Play Date

In honor of St. Patrick's Day we made rainbows out of fruit loops for play date. The big kids had fun sorting the fruit loops into the different colors and then gluing them on the paper while the little guys enjoyed eating them.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

Yesterday March 3rd was Daddy's 32nd birthday. We were spoiled this year having it on a Saturday!!! It was so much fun being together as a family for the whole day.

Being that his special day was on a Saturday it made it hard for me to surprise him and decorate but I was able to do it in the middle of night so he was surprised!

After everyone woke up we went straight to gifts.

I had a string that led him into the garage where his new weights were (those were to heavy too wrap!) Aubrey and I made this cute interview framed art for him.

After gifts we had his favorite donuts for breakfast. Then we went out and did some shopping and then came home for Carter's nap and Aubrey and I decorated Daddy's cake.

After nap time we went to the movies to see Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. It was a great movie and the kids did awesome.

After the movie we went out to dinner to Strings. Aubrey was very excited to tell the waitress it was her daddy's birthday.

Back home for some of Daddy's favorite carrot cake.

I would have to say it was a fun birthday!!! We love you so much Spencer!! I love that I have gotten to sing you happy birthday for 14 years and I can't wait to do it another 14 million years!! You are the best. Happy Birthday!