Mother's Day!

This mother's day was great because my mom got into town on Friday morning and didn't leave until this morning so we got to spend 3 whole days with her. Friday we took Peyton to dance class and then spent the rest of the day doing what we do best, shopping!!! Saturday we spent the day at Lagoon for Peyton's dance competition and then on Mother's Day her and I made breakfast and then just hung out. Later that afternoon me, Bradyn and the kids went to Bradyn's parents for an early dinner with them and his brothers and their familes while my mom did more of you guessed it, shopping! Then that night us and my mom went down to my cousin Calie and Dave's house to see their new baby boy Jaren and to have a little bit later dinner with them, my Grandma Pat, uncle Mick, aunt Laurie, uncle Wade, and uncle Kim. I feel like I spent the entire day eating. I wish my dad and brother could have made the trip. Maybe next time. Thanks mom for coming and spending the time with us. We really enjoyed having you here and we will for sure have to come down in a few weeks because I already had to promise Peyton to get her to stop crying this morning when she saw that you had left.

Lagoon Dance Competion

This last Saturday Peyton and her dance class competed at the Dance Nationals at Lagoon. I have to commend her on being so brave to get up on stage and dance in front of so many people at such a young age. She didn't act nervous at all and was so excited to perform. The girls all did so good and I am so proud of Peyton for all of her accomplishments. After she performed we just hung out at Lagoon the rest of the day and rode a ton of rides. Last year I was pregnant with Houston so even I was excited because this year I actually got to ride. Houston had been sick all week with RSV and a double ear infection and was luckily feeling a lot better just in time. He was so good considering waking up early, the long day and pretty much contained to his stroller all day. Thanks to our families that were so supportive to come chear Peyton on and spend the day with us.


Brett, Peyton and Hallie waiting backstage


Peyton anxiously waiting to perform


Peyton in position waiting for the dance to begin


Hallie and Peyton in the middle


The whole class


My cousin Katee, uncle Wade, Bradyn, Houston, me, Peyton, my mom, my grandma Pat and cousin Kellee


Bradyn, Houston, me, Peyton, ReNae, and Brent


Bradyn, Peyton, Houston and me


My mom and Houston on the train

My cousin Jessie, husband Shawn and son Braxton came to Lagoon as well but weren't able to make the performance and I didn't get any pictures of them or many pictures on the rides. My mom took those shots with her camera and I forgot to get them from her before she left so I will probably post them later.

Houston On The Move

Houston is almost 11 months old and he is all of the place and into everything. He started officially crawling on his hands and knees about a month ago and that same day he started standing up to and walking along all the furniture. It seemed like he army crawled forever before he finally crawled on all fours but he has certainly made up for it because he is in out of sight in a flash.

Easter Day!

Peyton woke up really excited on Easter morning. She got up before everybody else and found all of our Easter baskets that the Easter Bunny hid. The Easter Bunny even pooped by our back door before he left and dropped a half eatin carrot. She was a little grossed out but thought is was funny. Houston wasn't sure what was going on but did enjoy all the fun stuff the Easter Bunny left for him. After we checked out our baskets I made french toast, sausage patties and hard boiled eggs for breakfast.

In the afternoon we went up to Brent and ReNaes for a really yummy early dinner. It was a fairly nice day so the kids all played outside, we had an easter egg for the 3 younger girls and the kids all opened presents from Grandpa Brent and Grandma ReNae.

Later on we met Bradyn's Uncle Ralph, Aunt Rhonda, and cousins Trenton & Wendy and their kids, Jake & Tana and their kids, Kendall & Kallie and their kids and Dallas at the Centennial Park in Riverton. Brent and ReNae met us over there later on. The adults all played softball while the kids played around on the playground and practiced T-ball. I wasn't thinking and forgot to pack tennis shoes so only played softball a little because it was hard to run in flip flops.

Coloring Easter Eggs

Last night the kids and I colored eggs for Easter. Well actually Houston just watched while Peyton and I did all the work but he did like holding and sucking on the eggs. Bradyn isn't a big fan of the plain hard boiled eggs so I boiled some eggs for him and then he put them in beat juice to soak for a couple days (yuck!). Peyton saw that commercial with the mom and the daughter making the egg shaped rice crispy treats with one end dipped in chocolate and sprinkles and now thats what she wants to make next so I guess I'll be heading to the store to get the supplies and we'll be making them either tonight or tomorrow.




We don't really have big plans for Easter this year. We thought about going camping but since the kids and I have all been sick we decided not to go because it's supposed to storm tomorrow and be on the cooler side all weekend. Last year we didn't go anywhere for Easter either and it was nice to just stay home for once on a holiday so it will be nice to just be hanging close again this year. We hope you all have a Happy Easter!

Peyton's 1st T-Ball Game

This last Monday was Peyton's 1st T-ball game. She will have 1 or 2 games a week through the first week of June and then the closing ceremonies will be on June 13th. I wasn't able to get too many pictures because I was coaching 1st base but here is one I got of Peyton hitting the ball and ReNae sent me a few others that she was able to get.


Peyton hitting the ball


Raylee, Preslie and Peyton


Colter and Houston chillin' in the wagon


Bradyn coaching Peyton

Peyton All Fancy for Dance

A couple weeks ago Peyton had her dance pictures taken. She was so excited because she got to wear make-up and had her hair done all fancy. Peyton has been attending dance lessons once a week since August. Her class will compete at Lagoon on May 9th, the Riverton Arts Festival on June 5th and then the Summer Showcase on June 13th. Here are a couple pictures of her after she got all fixed up.