Fall Break

I originally had no desire to go anywhere for fall break.

I've been a real home body with the pregnancy.

Not sure if it just because I don't feel good or if it is nesting but either way we were staying home.

Until late morning Thursday.

We'd been talking about going to Logan for a couple months but home body me kept ruling it out.

But I got to thinking if we didn't go now it could be over a year before we go due to winter and cuatro.

So I decided what the heck!

 Lets drive up tonight after work, spend the day Friday and then head home Saturday morning.

I called Ryan, we booked an airbnb, and I packed everything up.

The boys were so excited when I told them our plans!

We got to Logan just in time for bedtime.

Friday morning we went to Angie's for breakfast.

Then hit up Gossner's Cheese Factory and the Pepperidge Farm Outlet.

Those were Logan's favorite parts of  the trip.

Then we took the bus up to campus.

Went through all the engineering building, TSC, ESLC, and climbed up to the top of the tower of Old Main.

Then we head back to our airbnb for Elsie's nap while the rest of us worked on a puzzle.

After naptime we got Aggie Ice cream and played at Ryan's Place park before dinner.

We drove home first thing Saturday morning so we could be on time for a breakfast and pumpkin painting party hosted by our realtor.

After that we stopped in to see my grandparents before going home.

We had a great time as a family and I'm so glad we did this spontaneous trip.

Now excuse me while I sleep for a week to make up for it!

EMC:: 2 Years

Stats from Checkup

Height: 33" (21st Percentile)

Weight: 21 lbs (6th Percentile)

Head: 19" (78th Percentile)

I cannot believe our little spitfire is two!

She is an absolute joy and has so much personality packed in her tiny body.

She brings our whole family together and has a zest for life.

We started her birthday with pancakes and presents.

She was so excited and needed no help opening them.

After breakfast we packed up and headed to the zoo.

She loved it!

Her favorite animal was the Meer Kat.

She could have watched them forever.

Since then she has talked the most about how we had to be quiet because there was a brand new baby sand cat.

We ate lunch at the zoo and then headed home.

My mom had flown in and stopped in the play before heading to St. George.

She took her nap and then we played at home before having Parmesan noodles for dinner.

It was an awesome day spent celebrating Elsie!

Elsie Update

Elsie is sleeping about 12 hours at night with a 2-3 hour nap every day.

She is a pretty picky eater and isn't really a fan on meat unless it is taco meat.

She loves all fruit, yogurt, and rolls.

She insists on having cereal every morning.

Elsie's communication has really taken off and she is saying 3 word sentences.

She loves snuggling with blankets, babies, and stuffed animals.

She loves being outside and bursts into tears if she thinks anyone is going out without her.

She insists on walking everywhere at a snail's pace.

It is a battle to get her in the stroller or a shopping cart.

We just moved her car seat forward facing.

She absolutely loves it and chats the entire drive.

She loves to play with her brothers and they are so cute to include her.

She loves reading books but she has to hold the book and turn the pages while you read it to her.

She doesn't like to play in the bath but always insists on having colors in her water.

We love you Elle May!

LRC:: 4 Years

Logan was so excited for his birthday ever since we celebrated Jacob's.

He had planned out everything he wanted to do and could not wait!

The Sunday before his birthday we celebrated at the Calders for dinner and cake.

Logan requested a funfetti cake with pink frosting.

Ryan took the day off work on his actual birthday so we could celebrate as a family.

We did presents in the morning.

Logan got a new pedal bike, pj masks pajamas and socks, and a tree house play set.

Then we went to Denny's for breakfast.

After breakfast he worked on riding his pedal bike until Jenna took him on an outing to Boondocks and then to lunch at Chick-fil-a.

That afternoon we went to see Secret Life of Pets 2 in the movie theater.

He requested Chicken Tikki Marsala for dinner that night with dirt cups.

Logan at 4 years

Logan is full of energy and moves at one speed (fast) and one volume (fog horn).

He gives the best hugs and loves to snuggle.

He loves to play with Jacob and Elsie.

He likes to be outside and to play with friends.

He is just starting to draw pictures with more detail and discernible people.

He loves to wrestle, play tag, and play hide and seek.

Basically anything active!

He really enjoys watching movies.

He is so diligent at making his bed every morning without being asked.

He loves to play games and have one-on-one time.

He has an amazing imagination and is constantly pretending something.

10 year Anniversary Trip

Ryan and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary a few months early this year in San Francisco thanks to an amazing flight deal.

We were gone five days and the kids stayed with Ryan's parents.

We had the best time and it was a much needed trip!

Tuesday

We arrived in San Fran just before lunch.

We headed right to Twin Peaks to get great views of the city and bay.

We ate lunch at Cliff House right on the coast and then walked Golden Gate Bridge.

After checking in at our hotel we took a quick rest before heading out for dinner, Pier 39, Fisherman's Warf, and Ghirardelli Square.

Wednesday

We headed out on our drive up the coast to the Redwood National Forest.

We hit up Avenue of the Giants on our drive to get a sneak peak at the Redwoods.

Thursday

We spent the day hiking in the Redwoods.

We started the morning in Fern Canyon (part of Jurassic World was filmed here).

It was eerie and so different for the other scenery.

Then we drove to Tall Tree Grove.

This hike was incredible!

The Redwoods were so massive and numerous!

We grabbed dinner at Costco before beginning our drive back to San Fran.

Friday

We finished our drive back to San Fran and hit up Golden Gate Park.

We went to the Academy of Sciences and to Pluto's for lunch.

Then we did a quick drive to see the Full House house and The Painted Ladies homes.

We took another quick rest of our feet at the hotel before heading out for dinner and our night tour of Alcatraz.

Alcatraz was definitely a highlight of the trip!

Saturday

We headed across the bridge to the Oakland temple Open House before catching our flight home that afternoon.

This temple is has an amazing site and the grounds are definitely some of my favorite.

It was such an amazing trip!

I fell in love with the colorful homes of San Fran and would love to go to the Redwoods again.

They are purely magical!

Easter 2019

Easter was the day after Jacob's birthday this year so it made for a crazy weekend.

We did Easter baskets at home before going to church.

The kids are so quick to find theirs!

Everyone got something to wear to church, bubbles, sunglasses, coloring/sticker book, and snacks.

After church we went to Calders for dinner.

We did an egg hung there but it had to be inside due to the rain.

The kids loved it!

Elsie had so much fun walking around and looking for eggs until she realized they were filled with food.

As soon as that happened it was game over and she just sat down and ate everything in her eggs.

JPC:: 6 Years

Stats from Checkup:

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Wow! I can't believe I have been a mom for 6 years!

Jacob is a delight to have in the family.

This year we celebrated his birthday a day early with the Calders.

We went to the Tulip Festival and then everyone came over for dinner and strawberry shortcake.

On his actual birthday we did presents in the morning.

He got a remote control cat car, pj masks action figures with vehicles, pj masks pajamas, a pj masks coloring book, and new sandals.

Jenna took him on an outing to Boondocks and then to Arctic Circle for lunch.

After lunch Ryan and I took him and Logan swimming at the Lehi Rec Center.

We enjoyed dinner at home and more strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Jacob at 6 years old

Jacob is excelling in reading!

He can read beginning chapter books all by himself in one sitting.

He is on level 15 in Lexia (school reading program).

He can pretty much read any book he wants.

He is so sweet to read to Logan and Elsie sometimes too.

He loves to draw and write letters to people.

He stills loves crafting and art projects.

He is so competent on his bike.

He just learned how to pedal standing up so now he can make it up hills without walking his bike.

He is such a hard worker.

He keeps going until the job is done and is usually very willing to help.

He is such a kind brother and finds ways for Logan and Elsie to play with him.

He still has an amazing memory.

He likes to play with friends and made so many good friends in kindergarten.

EMC:: 18 Months

Stats from Checkup

Weight: 18.5 lbs (4th Percentile)

Height: 30.5 inches (12th Percentile)

Head: 18.5 inches (69th Percentile)

Sleeping

Elsie is still sleeping 12 hours each night (7pm-7am).

She takes one nap every day around noon for 2-3 hours.
She still sucks her thumb and has to have her waterproof pad.

Eating

Elsie has now mastered eating with a spoon.

Most times she’ll still just use her fingers though.

She has random picky times and constantly changes what she will and won’t eat.

She loves fruit, cereal, and granola bars.

She likes meat if it is covered in sauce.

She eats three meals and two snacks everyday.

Playing

Elsie has all her front teeth and one year old molars.

She is getting all four canine teeth right now and has been biting up a storm.

She does a whiny yell if she doesn’t like what is happening and now throws tantrums.

She is still a momma’s girl but gets really excited when Ryan comes home.

She gives great hugs and loves to give everyone one before she goes to bed.

She finally is walking everywhere!!!

She mastered that about a week before she turned 18 months.

She is great at following commands like “get your shoes” or “can you find your pad?”

She loves animals! 

She snuggles stuffed animals during play.

Loves to read books about animals.

Gets really excited and starts barking anytime she sees a dog.

She doesn’t like to play without an adult present.

She would rather sit on your lap and do nothing than get down and play without you.

She isn’t really talking but has a few words: mama, dada, woof, moo, cheese, up, bye, and Jesus.

She has the most infectious smile and laugh.

We love our Elsie May!