Day Trip

We decided to go to my sisters on Saturday. My nephews all had Hockey games that day. My parents were there and they brought some old family friends, the Bryan's. So, Saturday morning Ryan helped me load up the kids and we said bye to Daddy and headed out on our 2 hour drive. The kids slept most of the way (we left around 8 am). The kids had lots of fun playing outside with cousins and Papa.

After lunch and fun in the driveway playing hockey we went to the ice rink. All 3 boys were playing in the first game on the same team (team age range 7-12). This was actually Jackson's first game since he completed his lessons or levels. He did such an awesome job and it was very cute to see this little guy out on the ice keeping up with the other kids. Jackson is 7 and the smallest little guy out on the ice. I think he assisted in a goal and even scored one himself. Jackson also achieved a goal by getting put in the penalty box. He said after the game he was really trying to get in there. I can't remember what he did to get in the penalty box but he thought it was really COOL! He had a great first game. Bryson is goalie (age 9 1/2)and did a really great job as well. He has improved so much since the last time we watched him play. He looks so small in all his goalie gear. Hopefully Amy will post her next entry soon and you can see a pic of Bryson in his goalie gear. Mason is 12 and still plays on the younger team because they need more players and because of his age. However, he is very good and fast and was allowed to play on both teams this semester. So the first game was at 2:15 and then the older boys played at 5:40. Mason is the youngest on the older boys team (age range 12-18). He has done very well and it has improved his skills playing a faster pace game. He and his friend TJ (a senior in high school) play really well together they assisted each other 3 or 4 times on Saturday (helped each other score goals). They had a good game. We love Ice Hockey and enjoy being able to see my nephews play when we can. Papa and Aunt Amy are really hoping Ethan will play hockey too. Sounds good to me maybe he will be able to use his cousins gear (hockey gear is very expensive). When the game was over we went back to Amy's to have dinner.

The kids started playing Guitar Hero and Ethan grabbed a spare guitar and thought he was playing too. It was really cute to see him mimic Jackson on the guitar.

We all had a great day and ended up staying the night. The kids and I got up at 6am and headed back home so we could go to church with Daddy.

TO CUT or NOT TO CUT...

I was looking at a friends blog (watching a video of her kids) and Ethan was standing behind me in the computer chair. I heard a funny noise and turned to see what he was doing. He had a pair of kids scissors... I looked in the chair and on the floor and didn't see anything that had been cut. I took the scissors away and put them up in a cabinet. I'm still not sure how he found scissors. I have had to keep all scissors hidden because Madalyn has had multiple occasions when she has cut things (strap on my church bag, her hair, leapster pen wire, Ethan's hair.....). She is only allowed to have scissors when I am sitting with her at the table. So, like I said I don't know how he found the scissors. Well after I had put the scissors away I happened to look at my shoulder (I am wearing a white T-shirt) and saw lots of little hairs . As much hair as I found on my shirt I would think that he really messed up my hair. However, I recently got my hair cut fairly short and it has lots of layers in it. So I can not tell were he cut.

Well I had Madalyn take a picture so you could see my hair.

The Quiet Game

Last night as we got the kids in bed Ryan and I laid down with them. They were very squirmy so I suggested we play the quiet game. The kids thought that was a good idea. I explained all the rules and told them it made it much easier if they closed their eyes and pretended to be asleep. I said "Ready, Set, Go..." and we started our game. A few seconds after we started Ethan says "OK Mommy start it again." I tried to explain to him that he needed to stay quiet longer. We tried to play several times but each time ended with Ethan wanting to start again. The last time we played Ethan looked at me and whispered " Go Mommy, Go" "keep going Mommy you can do it" "Mommy you can do it, beat Daddy and Madalyn." It was really funny that he was whispering to cheer me on. Eventually Madalyn went to sleep and Ethan came in our bed for a little while. He would have gone to sleep with Madalyn but he had taken a nap in the car. Naps are a thing of the past in our house. Well, if you expect to get the kids in bed at a decent hour that is.

Indoor Camping... Or Not!!

The kids love it when Daddy makes a tent in the living room. Here is the latest tent.

They had all their baby stuff in the tent so they could play house.

Playing house is probably their favorite thing to play these days. They really like it when Ryan and I play with them and pretend to be their kids. It gives me a good idea of my parenting style because they mimic the way Ryan and I really do things. Sometimes it is a little scary. LOL!

They look so thrilled that Mommy is taking, yet another picture.

Much better smiles!!

It's My Birthday...

(Kinda crazy Ryan's is the 21st and mine is the 24th)

Well today was my Birthday!! Wow, It's weird how the older you get the less exciting your birthdays are.

Ryan left for work before the kids and I woke up. So, the kids didn't know it was my birthday until nearly 6pm tonight when Ryan got home. He asked if they had sung Happy Birthday to me. They were kind of confused "it's not Mommy's Birthday." After he convinced them today was my birthday they sang Happy Birthday. It was really sweet.

We played a couple of hands of "Frenzie" a card game. The kids love this game and is usually their first pick for game time. Then we went out to dinner to "Texas Roadhouse." I love that place! Ryan and I split a steak and the kids split a kids cheeseburger. I think Madalyn liked eating the peanuts and throwing the shells on the ground. It was cute, I didn't know shwe liked peanuts that much.

It was nice to hear from family on my birthday and even a good friend from our last ward called this evening. Thanks everyone, it was nice to hear from you.

The HUNT

I think it was almost 5:00 pm when we did the Easter egg hunt. Madalyn was very concerned that it was getting late and we still had not hunted for eggs. Ryan and I went out to hide the eggs. The kids anxiously waited inside. Then we finally let them go in the backyard to find the eggs. Uncle Travis brought out the confetti eggs too. Travis and I chased each other around with confetti eggs. When Travis got me the egg broke in my face and I had confetti all in my mouth, YUCK!! That was lots of fun. Apparently while Travis was chasing me Ethan was yelling at Travis "Leave my Mommy alone". Isn't that sweet, trying to protect his Mommy. I love that little guy.

Dressed in "Sunday Best"

Here is our attempt at getting family pictures.

Ethan was not happy because Uncle Travis took his toy sword. I didn't want him holding a sword in our family pictures.

The kids were so cute holding hands and then Ethan lost his balance. He went backwards into the bushes and Madalyn started giggling. It was so funny the way she covered her mouth as she giggled.

Ethan thought it was pretty funny too.

Coloring the EGGS

Ryan helped the kids color eggs before church. I was helping Meme get dinner prepared so we could eat after church.

Bathtime

The kids took a bath before church and got to use Meme's new towels. They were so adorable!

Madalyn is in the bunny towel and Ethan is in the doggy towel.

Showing off their tails.

Easter Baskets

We had Easter at my parents this year. We did easter baskets on Sunday morning before church.

Madalyn and Ethan have both been asking for electric toothbrushes since Jan. I think their cousins had them at grandma's house. So, Madalyn got Holly Hobbie and Ethan got The Hulk. They also recieved sunglasses, which was one of my family traditions when I was a kid.

Madalyn munchin on her chocolate bunny.