Preschool Graduation

Last night, Maizy graduated from preschool. It was such a cute program. I think Maizy enjoyed being the Baker. She even remembered her line!! I am so proud to be Maizy's mom. She is such an adventurous girl. She keeps us on our toes, but she is also a very lovey girl as well. She is extremely smart, especially for only being 4 years old. She has grown so much in the last year. I love you Maiz!!!

First Zoo Trip of the Year

Wednesday afternoon, the whole family met up with Jami and Anna, and Mandy and Evelynn to go to the zoo. It was a beautiful day. Not too hot and not too cold.

The kids enjoyed seeing all the animals, although Zander enjoyed taking off Zoey's hat even more.

One good thing about it is that it had Zoey saying things. When we showed her the monkeys, she said monkey. When we said giraffe, she tried to say giraffe. For those of you who are wondering why this is such a big deal...Zoey doesn't say much, especially if she is asked to. The only word she says on a regular basis is Uh-uh...meaning NO!!!

Maizy and Zoey especially loved the playground there, but what kid doesn't?!?
All is all, it was a great afternoon-despite the fact that I was running on about 2 hours of sleep!!!

Opinions needed

Maizy has an up and coming Preschool play, and she is assigned the role of "Baker". I wasn't quite sure how to make a Baker's hat, but think this turned out pretty cute. What do you think???

Gymnastic Nationals

Mandy's baby Evelynn, Zander, and Jami's baby Anna

Sorry Jami and Michelle, but this is a repeat.

Last Tuesday, Mandy, Jami and myself headed East in the good 'ol minivan (with our 3 babies) to watch the Utes in the NCAA National Gymnastics meet. We traveled through the night so the babies could sleep the majority of the trip. Luckily we were able to check into our hotel early so we could rest after a very long night. We welcomed Wendy and Michelle (with her baby), who flew, later Wednesday night. After enjoying a fabulous steak dinner and a severely needed nights worth of sleep, it was the long 2 meet Thursday. The afternoon wasn't stressful as Utah did not compete. The evening session, however, gave us all heart attacks as Utah tried really hard to not make it to the super six on Friday. After 2 falls on beam, they tied with UCLA for the 3rd spot to continue on. Luckily the tie breaker went our way.

Here are all of us at the meet. Michelle and Brylee, me and Zander, Jami and Anna, Mandy and Evelynn and Wendy

Here are the 4 babes attempting to stay on the seats by themselves.

Friday we decided to have a relaxing morning and took the babies swimming.

After the LONG process to get ready with all the babies, we took them to the Utah fan party, where the babies, all in front packs, were a hit. I have never been popular and usually try to stay out of the lime light, but everyone wanted pictures and thought it was the cutest thing ever.

Me and my Bubba at one of the restaurants.

Here is Wendy holding Zander at the meet.

I have to sent out a huge thanks to Wendy for being a great friend and extra set of hands for us. She was very brave to want to take a trip with 4 moms and their babies.

The Utes did okay Friday night, but could have done better. I won't get on my soap box about Georgia. Utah ended up taking 3rd, which I guess we can't complain about 3rd in the nation.
Saturday we did a little shopping and then enjoying the individual competitions that night.
Sunday was the longest day of my life! 14 hours in the van, with all 3 babies now during awake time. They did pretty good considering.
We are home and we all survived.

Jones Easter Egg Hunt

We had the Jones family Easter party today at Alleson's house. Everyone was able to be there, which is quite a feat. Here is Zander hanging out with daddy while the girls go on the egg hunt.

I find this picture quite comical. My girls love the sun in their eyes as much as my husband. Nothin' but a bunch of squinters.!

Here is Zoey finding one of her eggs. From what I was told, she got the biggest one.

Here is Maizy bending down to pick up another egg to add to her collection.

Here are all the grandkids on Casey's side of the family. What a group. I am hoping that Tony got a better picture. Trust me, I took plenty, but still did not manage to get everyone looking at the same time.

Easter Sunday

Zander in his new Easter outfit

Zoey ready to go

Maizy looking cute

Here are the kids all dressed and ready for church. Getting them all ready for church by 0900 by my self is quite a challenge, but somehow we managed...today!

Happy Easter

Coloring Eggs

Today we had the annual Easter egg coloring party (this is our first year to attempt due to the kids ages). Maizy and Zoey loved it! Of course both mom and dad were needed for supervision to make sure Zoey didn't use the eggs as cannon balls. I was quite surprised at how well they both did. Maizy helped me dye the eggs and then both decorated with stickers. This will be a tradition for us from now on.

Here is Maizy decorating her one of many eggs.

Casey was in charge of Zoey...sorry honey! She did pretty good except for once she put the stickers on, she kept trying to pull them back off.

here are the finished products. I had to make sure they were out of Zoey's reach.

Here is the whole family participating. Zander just chillin' in his high chair.

Even though he didn't color eggs, he had to be included because he is just so darn cute. Plus, he has a duck, and that is Easter-ish, so it counts!!!