Updates

Here are the kids in the cute Easter outfits. We forgot to get a picture as a family, but they are definitely the cutest part so that's ok.

For my birthday, Paul was late getting home so I packed the kids in the car and we went to Ihop for my free b-day dinner. We had the room to ourselves and it was so much fun to just sit and eat, talk, laugh with Lyla. She was in the best mood and we had a blast. Trevor did really well too- he mostly just ate his feet the whole time.

 The next day we went to Red robin and had another fun birthday meal.

 Grandma sent this darling dress for Lyla and of course she immediately loved it.
One of our favorite activities is to go to our little zoo here and Lyla especially loved going with her friends a few weeks ago.  When we got back, we made a zoo out of playdough and popcicle sticks for her animals to go in.

 Lyla loves her playgroup and she gets so excited to plan activities on the weeks that her friends come to our house. We had one day when we talked about rainbows so we made rainbow cupcakes and of course my little helper took upon herself the task of cleaning up all of the bowls.

The kids and I spent some time in Utah last week because Paul was gone at convention for work and to help my parents who were watching the other three grandkids for a week. We had a crazy, stressful, exhausting, fun week together. The highlight for the three oldest was to see Alyssa perform in Swan Lake. They got all dressed up and even had their nails painted by Nana before. They loved watching all of the dancers.

 Lyla couldn't take her eyes off of Alyssa!! She always talks about going dancing like Alyssa and I really think she'll love singing and dancing all of her life. She loves getting all dressed up and showing off the dresses she wears to anyone she sees.

Lyla and Kaitlyn had to do their own performance in the lobby.

One night, we were able to get 3 of the kids down by 7:15 and left the other 2 up with the babysitter so we could go watch Alyssa. i love watching her dance and she was amazing! It was so fun to get away for a night and to spend time with my family.

Both babies eating- for Trevor it was more me trying to sneak food into his mouth since he's still not a fan of eating.

These two sweet girls are only 6 months apart and I'm sure one day will be best friends!

 Usually though it ends up with Lyla being pushy and in Kaitlyn's face when all she wants is space. They do more fight over toys than anything else but hopefully that will change eventually...