spring break with Grandma

Grandma came to town for all of spring break. We got to spend the whole week with her and that was so fun for all of us. We hiked Enchanted Rock, went bowling, watched movies, went miniature golfing, went walking every day, went to a park to play several times, played games, watched All My Children daily, just her and I... (we need a little down time), played baseball (or as Easton says... "spaceball"), and had fun together. Regular life has been a real disappointment for the boys since Grandma left. We are not near that much fun all the time and they had a ball.

Our Bristle Block Family...

made by Easton over spring break. From left to right... Dad, Easton, Mom, Dawson, Dallon and Grandma.

One Republic Concert

Aaron and I saw One Republic in concert this week at the Majestic Theater. It was a total blast! We had so much fun together. We sang along with almost every song. The theater was beautiful! The band was amazing. We were kid free for the night... and that was great. Our kids were home in good hands with Grandma who is here this week and took care of them so we could have a fun date.

potty training...

Easton is doing so great with his potty training. He has filled up many potty charts on the fridge with lots of stickers marking all of his success! Today was a hard day, but for the past 4 days prior he has been accident free. I am so proud of him. He has been excited about learning to use the potty and has started training his best friends Curious George and Woody also. They too wear big boy unders these days. Easton and I spent the whole first week of potty training at home. 100% dedication to getting this done! We have started to venture out of the home the last few days and we take the potty with us in the back of the expedition. Aaron calls it our "port o potty".

Heat vs. Spurs

Aaron surprised both Dallon and Dawson with tickets to one NBA basketball game each. Dallon's date with Dad was for the Miami Heat vs. Spurs game. He and Aaron got to go spend the night together and have some one on one time. Dallon's favorite team is the Heat... so it was a dream of his to go to a game like this. He was so excited! Dawson's game is coming up next month. He and Aaron will see the Jazz vs. Spurs game. Aaron's team is the Jazz. He is a huge Jazz fan. And Dawson is just excited about a basketball game and a date night with Dad.

Go Easton!!!

It's been a big week here at our home... we have been potty training. Easton is so excited to be wearing his new big boy unders! This pair with Lightning McQueen on them is his very favorite. He picked them out at the store and always wants to wear them. He is doing great!

Dawson basketball

Here are some of my favorites of Dawson this season. His team is the Heat. Aaron is the assistant coach. And Dawson has had a blast!

Dawson's baptism day

Dawson was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on February 19th. It was a very special day for him. Dawson asked his Pappy to speak about baptism and he loved having his Pappy be a special part of the program. We were so thankful to have family and friends with us there that day. Afterwards, we all went to our home for lunch. Dawson was spoiled with presents and really loved having everyone there to celebrate his special day.

And here is the newest member of the church on his way to church sunday. Wearing his new tie and tie tac from Mammy and Pappy, his new ctr ring from us, and carrying his new scriptures in hand.

Dallon Basketball

Dallon has had a really fun season of Basketball playing with his team, the Giants. Here are a few favorites I've taken so far.

Pinewood Derby

Dawson is finally old enough to join scouts and officially race a car in the pinewood derby. He was so excited. He loved wearing his new uniform. His car was cool and he made it most of it himself. But it was a big disappointment at the derby. It was probably the slowest car there. I felt sorry for the poor guy. He would sit and spin the wheels between races trying to figure out what was wrong with it. I know he was disappointed, but he was a good sport and I'm proud of him for that. It's not easy to have the slowest car at the pinewood derby.