Field Trips and St. Patty's Day

We've had some fun this March! Susie went on a field trip (they call them "field work expeditions") and I was able to go too. We went to the Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake. I've been wanting to go for a long time and it was so cool! We saw lots of beautiful birds, went on a guided tour, and wrote down observations on living and non-living things. Susie was so excited and I was glad to tag along with her cute friends. 

We also had a preschool class field trip to the fire station! The fire fighters had a race to see who could put on all their gear the fastest. They let the kids go inside the fire truck and ambulance too. 

We had some fun for St. Patricks Day. Susie read a book in school about catching a leprechaun so the kids were all worked up about making a trap. I finally gave in and we made one together. Then I got into it too and made a little leprechaun mischief the night before. We invited some friends over and went on a treasure hunt the leprechaun left for us. Paul and I were sure to tell them that we only pretend about leprechauns and they were both pretty disappointed, haha!

Susie turns 7

We had so much fun celebrating Susie's birthday. We even celebrated birthday-eve by going out for a donut with her friend from school. 

Braden and Clark were more than happy to help make the birthday cake. They always like to help me bake, especially when it means licking the beaters. They made such a mess! 

But the cake turned out great. Susie requested a chocolate peanut butter Reeses cake. I was more than happy to oblige. 

We had a little birthday party/ gender reveal with some friends and family. Aunt Mandy and Aunt Sarah came and Chante and her boys. We had a little snack food dinner with lots of Susie's favorites, home made taquitos and meatballs and pigs in a blanket and fruit. 

Susanna is doing great at school. She is reading at the end of 2nd grade level. She is on level for math. She wakes up to her alarm and practices piano every morning before school (which sometimes involves tears- learning piano can be hard). She loves to play outside with her brothers and neighborhood friends. Her favorite thing to pack for lunch is a quesadilla or toast and a go-gurt. She has lost two bottom teeth and has a wiggly front tooth. She is very private with her emotions and has such a huge and tender heart. Here is a picture of little Sue and big Sue. 

We found out the day before Susie's birthday that we are having our third boy! Three boys!!! We are feeling excited to meet our newest baby in August. I'm so grateful for all 4 of my babies. And Paul of course :) 

Valentines Day and Girls Weekend

We had such a fun February. Paul and I continued with our tradition of "14 days of love." It's fun to focus on doing something nice for each other every day. We got to go on a date before Valentines and Paul bought us a new range! Love! 

We had a fun Valentines morning. It's always more fun with the kids! We made heart pancakes of course and the kids got little surprises. We frosted cookies at a friends house later that day and ended the day with swimming lessons! 

My mom and sister came up for a new February tradition- girls weekend. We want to have a few a year, they are so fun! We stayed in a hotel at Station Park, ate lots of yummy food, shopped and shopped and shopped, and spent the rest of the time at my house. It was heavenly! 

Clark turns TWO!

Our baby turned two! Clark has entered the terrible twos as of a few months ago. He is terrible and wonderful too. He knows what he wants and does not like being told no. He ends up in time out (the laundry room) for hitting or screaming at least a few times a day. He loves to fight with light sabers and pretend swords and guns. He loves to wrestle with his siblings and dad. He makes a great super hero impression. He loves the hulk and batman and is obsessed with the moon. Grandma Suzy got him a large moon nightlight for his birthday called, 'moon in my room' which he loves. He says new words everyday but his favorite words are, "why?!" and "thank you" and "NO!" and "milk, milk milk!" I can't imagine my life without him. 

We had a fun family party with my aunts and uncle and cousins. Clark shares a birthday with Sam so we thought it would be fun to throw a little family party. 

We also had a few friends from church over for lunch and rice krispy treats on his actual birthday. We played a fun punching game to win prizes. Clark loved blowing out candles and unwrapping gifts. 

Visit to Cedar City

We took an impromptu visit to Cedar City a few weeks ago. Paul was working the whole weekend and we thought, why not. It was fun to spend a few days at Grandmas. Logan and Kathy came over and spent all day Sunday with us, it was my favorite. Mom and I got to have some girl time too.