Daddy is Home!

Todd had not taken a day of vacation since Brynn was born! Finally, he took Tuesday off so he could have a four day weekend. Of course on Tuesday, when everyone was back at work he was on his phone constantly checking his email but it was wonderful to have him around for a few days. We were planning on taking a mini-vacation but plans fell through so we stayed home. It ended up being nicer, I think. There was plenty of relaxing, nap taking, working in the yard, and just hanging out. Here are some of the fun things we did.

Each day they love each other more and more!

Amy and Milo came over for dinner on Sunday and we made chocolate dipped pretzels. They were a hit! Addy loved putting the sprinkles on!

We went swimming a couple of times at the Legacy Center. They even had the wall up over the weekend so it was both an inside and outside pool. Summer is here! Brynn loved swimming and would kick and kick her little legs.

Addy has no fear of the big slide!
We also went to LIberty Land Fun Park. We were kind of skeptical but it was a BLAST!

Mom and Addy on the "big ship"

The love never ends.

Todd took Addy on a "real" roller coaster. Scared me half to death!

You can't even see Addy because Todd put her in a headlock so she wouldn't fall out!

We thought his ride just smoothly went up to the top and down. Much to our pleasant surprise it jumps. Hence the name 'Frog Hopper'. It was hilarious to watch. I was literally crying I was laughing so hard. Maybe you had to be there but it was funny.

We also went on the bumper boats that evening. It had been a nice day but by that evening it had cooled down and the wind had picked up. I KNEW I should never enter water fully clothed, hair done on a cool evening with my husband! He had Addy in his boat with him and I had Brynn in my boat. I thought having Brynn would soften the water sprays...BUT NO! We all left the boats pretty wet! The girls loved it and we all had a great time.

We can't wait until Dad has another day off. At least it won't be another 11 months until the next day off since we're going on vacation in July :)

Updates

I know this is SO last week but I have to blog a little about Mother's Day! I do love being a Mommy and I love the fact that there is a whole day to celebrate something I love so much. I am so grateful that my Heavenly Father has trusted Todd and I to raise Adalyn and Brynnlee. We couldn't ask for more perfect little girls. Life is so good and I am grateful!

We were also the hosts for the family Mother's Day dinner. It was our first "to do" at our new house and it was so much fun to put together. There were 19 people and we fit everyone in just fine. I decided I really like planning this kind of stuff...I need to do more of it!

This was my Mother's Day gift. Now I can jam to my tunes while I cook and it doesn't take up any counter space! Thank you Todd and Girls!

Our little girls both had the flu this past week. (and yes, Addy's first throw up was in the middle of Walmart!) Ugh! One sick child is bad enough but two was not fun at all! Addy didn't get off the couch for a few days.

So after the evil flu invaded our house I was determined to send it to its grave. I went on a cleaning spree. Every single blind, baseboard, door, floor, etc, etc in my house is clean. My soul is at peace!

Brynn is becoming such a big girl! She knows exactly what she wants and is not afraid to tell you. She loves her family so much and adores Addy. She is also starting to understand when she is being funny! I love when she laughs! It really is the little things in life.

She is always trying to find something good in the fridge.

I thought this was a cute picture of Addy and her cousins.

My sister-in-law Amy and I have joined a soccer league. I am OLD! My bones are OLD! I have zero flexibility! But it sure is fun to go out there are play my little heart out! Amy even scored a goal on Saturday. YAY! I'll post pictures soon of us "in the action."

Two Requests for Death

St. George Marathon...here we come! Todd and I were picked in the lottery. This is a big deal for both of us because Todd has never run a marathon before and the last marathon I ran was in the summer of 2007.

I have two goals I want to accomplish. 1. Finish. 2. Train properly. I have never properly trained for any of the marathons I have previously run. I am hoping if I train properly I will be able to walk the day after.

143 days...and counting!

Farm Life

Today was a beautiful day so I took the girls to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point. What a fun time! Addy loved looking at all the animals and especially loved riding the pony. Brynn wasn't too interested yet, but that is to be expected.

Brynnlee is BINKY FREE! I was so nervous to break her of this habit because I thought it would be hard, but it was easy. I just took it away cold turkey one day and it hasn't been an issue since. I really wanted to rid her of it before she turned a year old because I read she'll adapt quicker to the change. The only time I've wished for the binky was during church. She loves to make those little screams and babbles and the only thing that made her quiet was food!

Addy had a near-death experience. Yesterday the house got really quiet. I should have known something was going on but all of a sudden I heard a scream and a huge bang and then more screams! Addy had climbed her dresser to get her bracelets and the dresser tipped over on her! It was completely on top of her! Luckily, I have bulging biceps and the adrenaline was rushing so I was immediately able to pull it off of her. She said her wrist hurt but after some love she was fine a few minutes later. Scared me to death! So...our entire house will soon be bolted down!

Flower Power and More

This is a long post because of all the pictures but this is what we've been up to last couple of weeks.

My first flowers! Okay, so I know I had absolutely no part in the planting and growing but I have been looking at them fondly the last couple of months so I'm sure my positive vibes have enhanced their beauty!

Brynn enjoying the outdoors
Addy relaxing with her naked doll, who she named Baby Sister (very creative)

Sisters!

We went to the zoo last week and Addy was very insistent on holding Sea's hand.

This Barney dress is from Addy's Grandma Bassett on one of her DI finds. Todd HATES it and calls it her polygamous dress! She puts it on everyday and this day she decided she was going to school.

We checked the backpack out from the library because there's a whole story with characters inside. Addy thought the backpack meant she was starting school!

Their cousin Dallin turned one last week. I caught Addy sitting on Uncle Dustin's lap and what do you know...she's diggin for gold! I'm sure she'll die in 12 years when I tell her I posted this!

Brynn loved Dallin's Jump-a-Roo

Wicked Fun!

I only have one word to say: AMAZING!
Okay, so I have more than one word to say :) It was so good! I have wanted to see Wicked for so long and seeing it today made me one happy girl. I only wish I could have been blessed with a broadway voice.
A big thank you to my aunt-in-law Sherri and her connections to get tickets a couple of weeks ago. They were great seats! It was nice to have a girls day with my sisters-in-law and mother-in-law. Good Times and Great Memories!

Spring is in the Air!

Oh, the glorious feeling of sunshine! We have been outside as much as possible soaking it up. The Easter Bunny brought Addy a kite and she was extremely eager to fly it. It hasn't helped that we checked out Mary Poppins (or as Addy says, "Mary Muffins," who knows?) and the song "Let's Go Fly a Kite" has taken on a whole new meaning. She loved flying the kite AND she even got to hold it all my herself. I was just waiting for it to fly away but she did a great job at holding on tight.

Our new favorite thing is our trampoline. Todd's cousins offered it to us because they were done with it, so we happily took it. It has served us with many hours of entertainment already. I love it. All I have to do is move my knees and it lays Addy out flat! I am VERY careful. I know they are a breeding ground for injuries

She learned it hurts to look directly at the sun. That's where Dad's sunglasses come in.

So high in the sky (It's shaped like a ladybug!)

Quality Time
This is the extent of Brynn's trampoline experience. Crawling across it.
We are out on it all times of the day. This is first thing in the morning in our pajamas.

She's getting pretty good at jumping high!

Todd never ceases to amaze me. I stopped the camera too soon because his next line was..."I've still got it"