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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Hockey Anyone???

We went to a BYU hockey game the other night.

It was lots of fun.

Especially for Henry.

He looked very similar to the picture below almost the entire time.

Unless there were players getting slammed into the glass two feet in front of us, and then he was on his feet yelling "Ohhhh!" over and over.

Hockey is cool.

Daddy's Girl

What do you do for fun on a Friday night?

Probably not this...

She is her father's child.

Disneyland 2013

Disneyland 2013

The Happiest Place on Earth

Here is what I learned this time around at Disneyland...

1. Disneyland is much more fun when you are not pregnant and in a wheelchair with bad varicose veins.

2. Disneyland is much more fun when your kids are daring enough to ride more than Dumbo and the Teacups.

3. The corndogs at Disneyland are definitely NOT worth $7.

4. You've always got a friend at Disneyland.

5. Space Mountain ROCKS!!!

Jane with cousin Kate in front, cousin Ava and Uncle Jim middle, me (yup all alone) in back

6. Sometimes it isn't the rides that are most thrilling. This may have been Lucy's favorite thing in the parks.

7. The only way to do Disneyland is with cousins.

8. Disneyland does not make for good hair days.

9. Disneyland wears you out.

The scene at the hotel the morning after Disneyland.

10. The beach is just as much fun as Disneyland. And it is FREE!

Henry was totally and completely enthralled by it all. He couldn't get enough.

A little smoochin in the sand. But not nearly as much as the couple just to the right of this picture.

Everything is always more fun with Grandma Judy around!

The gang. Next time, let's get EVERYONE there!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Lucy's Growing Up

You know your baby is growing up when her hair looks like this...

***First Pigtails***

And she walks around in high heels like this...

One of these days I will remember to turn my camera

perpendicular when I am filming.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Another Step Forward

Jane's Baptism

January 12, 2013

What a special day. I made a conscious effort to not sweat the little things this go around. When Ellie was baptized two years ago, I am sad to say that I let the unimportant details of the day stress me out a little. By the time I arrived to Ellie's baptism, I was frustrated and bothered because the morning preparations for the "after baptism get together" had not gone as smoothly as I had hoped. Of course it was a fabulous day, nonetheless, but I can't help feeling that I let myself get too wrapped up in things that just didn't matter.

So, this time around, I was totally laid back and low key and I just soaked up all the sweetness of the day. It was a really great day. Here is what I want to remember:

* Jane was soooo excited to get baptized. Because we had stake conference the first weekend in January, she had to wait an extra week. This just about killed her. Many times throughout the week before her baptism she would sigh and say, "I could have been baptized by now."

* Jane was so attentive during the talks that were given at her baptism. I just kept looking down at her and she would be staring intently at whomever was speaking. It was like she had grown up overnight and was trying to soak in all the information.

* For the rest of that day, it was obvious that Jane was trying extra hard to be extra good. She was super kind to her siblings and went above and beyond to be helpful. She has always been and continues to be a great girl, but she was trying especially hard that day.

* Jane loved every minute of the day. She felt special and different- in a good way. She has mentioned many times since that she wishes she could have her baptism day again. I think she is sad that it is a once in a forever lifetime event.

* We were supported by so many people who love Jane and wanted to be there for her baptism. From primary teachers, to neighbors, to friends and family, we were surrounded by a multitude of amazing people who have all made an impact on Jane.