THE TWINS ARE ONE!
Congratulations to Misty and Matt (Chris's brother) who have kept Carter (3 yrs. old) and twin babies alive for one year--and managed to do it with style. They are such a fun part of our visits to Spanish Fork. Chris and I just grab a twin and get our baby-hungriness out in no time. They are awesome.
What a cakey grin! I love this of Evan.
Jayda was very reserved in her cake eating--cutey!
Everyone was there to party---Chris was probably still downstairs wailing on Wii Rock Band. Oh, the eighties rockers--gotta love 'em.
Speaking of rockers--this one informed me that she's going to be the next Hannah Montana.
I'm not sure what to say--other than we really do have Irish blood. Perhaps that explains it?
All decked out for the Ute basketball game with Dad. The kids take turns having alone time with Chris and Reilly really gets into the uniform.
EASTER
Here are the Easter Sunday pictures. We missed out on hosting our traditional Saturday party with my side of the family, because of our Spring Break--we missed you guys. We got rained out of St. George--but luckily it brightened up for the Easter Sunday Egg Hunt.
Get Ready, Get Set....
GOOOOO!
Beauties!
The Boyz
Say, "The sun's in my eyes."
ST. GEORGE TRIP
After visiting St. George we can finally visualize what Spring looks like. We exhausted ourselves with activity, but managed to fit in some relax time in the hottub.
This either says "I'm cold" or "I'm having the time of my life" or "I need to pee!!" You pick.
Ah Paradise! Donovan deserves congratulations for overcoming his overzealous morality and jumping off the fountain in clear view of the sign that said not to! Funny. This kid reminds me of me and being way too responsible from an early age and missing out on the opportunity to let loose once in a while. Not a moral to live by perhaps--but let's face it, everyone needs to break the rules once in a while. (I said rules, not the law!)
Talk about socializing in the hottub. Our kids like to warm up and pool hop about every five minutes. This is one supervising job you can sign me up for!!!
Mario Crazy Kids! Reilly and Gabi's friend Alex came for a playdate and brought costumes for all. We wore the mustaches to the movie theatre later and got some great looks! We met Chris there--the mustaches were really for him.
My sister-in-law Jalyce has been hastling me to update my blog--so fine. I apologize, but I am not a daily blogger. I have to wait whole months sometimes for something that may be of interest to the outside world. I feel that a picture is truly worth you know what...
Now this is interesting, right? Here is Gabi's prize for getting to the top of her obey chart. That's thirty times of obeying the first time she was asked--that deserves a little piggy don'tcha think?
Okay, so what have we been doing with our time as winter drones on and on?---what else! Scouts! It has been a true adventure as these pictures will attest. I know I'll have many good memories to treasure when I've done my time..., I mean finished my calling in Scouts! Love the mountain man? He's available to rent!
I may not get Den Mother of the Year award, but we will end up doing some service along the way. They did get some oreo dessert at the end and look at all that lovely trash!
Dinner Anyone? Should we have given the elders a disclaimer? Entertaining with a capital E.
I can't pass up the chance to feed the elders after having three brothers and a husband on missions. I think they consider it an act of service---maybe they are doing the service?
What a wild group! Hope you enjoyed it and Happy, Happy Spring at last!
The Jones'
Donovan, Caitlyn, and Rye
Completing a fun Humanitarian Project at Poppa Bob and Grandma Nancy's
Service quite literally put Gabi to sleep
The Madson's After Christmas Spectacular--Spicy!