Summer stroll

The weather had been nice recently, so I figured it was a good day to take the kids for a bike ride up Provo Canyon.
The walk started off nice, then a couple minutes up the trail, this is what we ran into! I was quickly reminded we are only weeks into spring. We didn't let it stop us. We parked the bikes and walked the rest of the way.

Here are some of the pictures I got!

St Patricks Day

We spent St. Patty's day trying to catch a leprechaun. We had our trap set, bait (lucky charms), and a plan of action. We had to run some errands and when we returned, much to our (their) surprise, the trap had been set off. Unfortunately that sneaky little guy got away, but left some gold behind. Maybe we'll have better luck next year! :)

This is our Trap

These are the faces I got when they saw the trap had been set off! They were a little nervous!

I love that the kids are starting to enjoy these things. This is such a fun age, I wish I could just push pause on this phase of life.

Christmas

This year for Christmas we got a special visit from Santa. He was giving the Reindeer a break in the field and decided to pay us a little visit. It was actually our good friend, I wasn't sure he was going to pull one over on our kids, just because our kids adore him, I thought they'd see right thru the costume and catch on to him. Much to my surprise the kids had no clue! As soon as he left the kids ran upstairs and climbed in bed eagerly awaiting Christmas morning. Here is proof that "Santa" was in our living room Christmas Eve.

Let's try this again!

So I've clearly neglected my blog, I just get caught up in the day to day that I forget to take pictures, then let along blog about them. I've vowed to be more consistent with my blogging, so here is my attempt! :) Last I posted was Santa pictures, here's what we've been up to since.

I took the kids ice skating for Bailey's birthday. It was fun! It took them a while but they finally caught on!

Although they spent more time on their bums than on their feet, they still managed to smile and laugh thru it! Good sports!

Santa

We took the kids to visit with Santa a few weeks ago (yes, and I'm just now getting around to blogg about it) better late than never :) It was interesting to see how the kids reacted. We had a bit of reverse roles. Bailey (my usually outgoing, carefree personality) proceeded with caution however, Blake on the other hand ran right up to Santa and jumped on his lap as if they were long lost firends. I am so excited for Christmas this year. The kids are getting old enough to get excited with me this year! Hope the Holidays are finding you all well!

Barbie Cake

I distinctly remember as a child, having a barbie cake for my birthday that my grandma had made for me. Last year I wanted so bad, to make one for Bailey, but I failed miserably. I asked my mom that next time she visited, to teach me how to make one. Not only did she teach me, but she made it look easy, giving me the confidence to try one myself. Unfortunately Bailey wanted a butterfly cake this year... maybe next year she'll want a Barbie cake! Here are the pictures of my mom's masterpiece!

Mission Impossible--Or not?

Bailey had a birthday, she turned 4 yesterday. While my mom was visiting for thanksgiving she taught me how to make a barbie cake, which I'd planned on duplicating for her birthday cake. However Bailey had something different in mind! She decided a butterfly cake would be better, after much effort to get her to change her mind, I realized it wasn't going to happen, so a butterfly cake it was! I figured it couldn't be that hard, my mom showed me the basics! After nearly 10 phone calls to my mom this is what I came up with. Not to bad huh?