BBQ--Yummy

I learned two important things this morning.

1. We can no longer turn our back on Baby D for more than two seconds.

2. I have been trying to feed Delayna the wrong things. She doesn't like formula, rice cereal or peaches. They all come right back out no matter how many times you put them in her mouth. But BBQ sauce, she'll suck on that for as long as you let her.

I left Delayna watching Braydon and Cailah eat their breakfast for a minute this morning and two seconds later they are laughing that Delayna has ketchup. Yep, she got it herself. Nope, not ketchup, but a container of BBQ sauce they left out last night. Yum!!!

So much fun to be had in Salt Lake. We made a quick trip to IKEA and visited the Bean Museum and are so happy Nick has learned it exists now. We also enjoyed time on the side of the freeway changing a tire (Go Kris and Al) and were greatful for Dad and Nick coming just in time to make sure it was on tightly. That led to time at Les Schwab getting the tires replaced and a day to chill out at Susan and Alan's. Kristin, Bethany, Alyson, Alyssa, Abby and Cailah created really cute puppy cupcakes to celebrate Braydon and Kristin's birthdays. We saw all sorts of sea creatures at the Aquarium. Abby and Braydon had there first day of skiing while Grandma Bell, Mom, Delyana, Cailah, and the Colorado Bells headed to the zoo. Have you seen a white alligator? We have. We had a little Wii time, kite flying, and rocket shooting. And then. . . . time to head home. Now with all the time we spent with Ashlee and the kids one would think we had lots of pictures. But do we, no. Not a one. It's just not in me to keep it up for more than two days. Good memories will have to suffice.Abby in front and Braydon close behind. Look at that happy face.

"Just run and pump"

To Salt Lake

Is there a better treat for our city kids than a visit to the barn with Grammy and Gramps?

Abby enjoys her ride.

In case you didn't know, Cailah has decided to be an "animal doctor."

And one ride was not enough for her. Surprise, surprise.

Luv-a Luv-a you!

Easter in Pinto

We had a great Easter weekend at the cabin in Pinto. The kids had a great time together and after the initial shyness quickly wore off. Now we just have to get back while they still remember each other. We had fun coloring eggs, riding the 4-wheelers, coloring eggs, dancing to music in the loft, hunting eggs eating far too much, kite flying and watching non-stop showings of Disney's Enchanted. That movie cracked me up and I don't mind that my kids quote it constantly and can be heard belting out "How does she know you love her?" or singing the Happy working song while . . . working, or not. A must repeat vacation!

Easter Morning and all the baskets have been found.

Waiting for the beginning of the great egg hunt.

Braydon's Birthday

At six Braydon is a kick. He has moved up the mischevious scale several notches and likes to torment his family members (with a smile of course). He is thinking that he'll try going to school next year and I'm going to miss him :0(. Here's a few pictures from his party.

Let them decorate and eat their cake

A gift for everyone after the order of the Panda and a quick lesson in katakana.

Our little bunny rabbit

This onr we just think is too cute.

Happy 4 Month Birthday

Missy Delayna is now four months old. Here's the cutie on her birthday, and yes the frog is lost again. We are attempting to find it and will have another picture up when we do.

At four months she is becoming an expert at chewing on her hands. I say becoming because although she does it constantly and with gusto, she keeps biting down--Ow. She'll be an expert if she can go a whole week without hurting herself.

She works her abs out regularly and trying hard to sit up, but she's got a long way to go. She still gets more love from Cailah than she would prefer, but they'll be friends again soon. ;0)

For her birthday she gave her mother a terrific gift. A whole night of sleep. She slept from 10:30 pm to after 8:00 am. Hurray!!!