California

Last weekend we headed off to Dana Point with a group of friends. The kids stayed home and we made the most of our independence. What is a trip without a little shopping? The girls got sucked into Lululemon and the boys were great sports waiting patiently for us to finish. We ate at a lot of yummy restaurants and made a few stops at Pinkberry.

One of the highlights of the trip was the U2 concert.

We had great seats close up to the (Claw) stage.

Bono is amazing! They definitely know how to put on a fabulous show. Lance found there is no better place to get a little work done then on the beach.

It was nice to get away for a little R and R with great friends! Thanks Ashley and Dustin for the fun beach house.

Champions!

The A's won the two week tournament to cap off a great season. The proud mama after a great game against the White Sox. The team trophy was almost as tall as the players. The boys loved every minute of it! Lance helped out as an assistant coach along with some other great dads. Coach Boss treated the team to ice cream after the victory.

It was fun and busy to have Peyton and Lexi playing baseball this season. It was not uncommon that I would be watching two games at the same time. Future baseball players.

Baseball and Ballet

Lexi was a beautiful ballerina at her dance recital. Peyton was lucky he had a few friends there watching their sisters as well. They were either hanging out in the hall or folding paper airplanes but Peyton was great to stop and make all his friends watch Lexi. Nana Anita enjoyed watching Lexi perform. She only had a few years off from watching her daughters to now her grand daughter. Lance made a daddy-daughter day out of taking Lexi to her dance competition at Lagoon.

From ballet to baseball Lexi is always on the move.

Lexi played on a team with five of her cousins. Uncle Nick was a great and very patient coach.

Lexi liked playing baseball but most of all she loved playing with her friends.

Their favorite thing was having late-overs after the game when it wasn't a school night. Cute girls!

Wedding Season

Wedding season is in full swing and we have been to a few lately. Temple square looked so pretty with all the tulips. I think Kempton was just excited it was not raining or snowing like it has been most of this spring. Joey and Page had great weather for their garden reception. The kids just like getting to play with cousins.

The recent newlyweds having fun before they headed off for California.

Teddy Bear Picnic

At our Kindergarten the Teddy Bear Picnic is a coming of age tradition. At the end of the kindergarten school year the kids get to celebrate with a Teddy Bear picnic.

Lexi had looked forward to taking her Ballerina Bear to school for a couple of weeks.

Too bad it had to be moved inside due to the rain but it was a fun time for all.

Mother's Day and Birthday

On Mother's Day the kids surprised me with breakfast in bed and then it was off to church. I had to teach in Relief Society for the third Mother's Day in a row. Hopefully next year I will have a break.

For my birthday we went for bowling and pizza with the kids. On the 14th Lance planned a night out with just the two of us, nothing better!

Kempton diving into the cake before anyone could stop him.

Peyton's Baptism

As a mom you have these milestones that always seem to be in the distance but suddenly you are there and you realize your child is growing up way too fast. Well Peyton's baptism was one of those moments.

My brother Morris gave a talk about baptism that was just perfect for eight year olds.

Lexi and Kempton checking everything out before the meeting started.

Peyton had some great friends come and support him at his baptism.

Following the meeting we had a brunch with family and friends. Peyton wanted to make sure all his friends were invited.

Thanks to my family behind the scenes getting everything ready.

It was a memorable day filled with all the people Peyton loves.

Peyton we are so proud of you and your decision to be baptized. If you stay true to the promises you have made you will be eternally happy.

Craft Time / Chat Time

Every month I get together with some friends for craft night. The funny thing is none of us, except one, are crafters. It is really more about the conversation, snacks, and break from the kids.

This is Kami of the the popular blog NoBiggie.net teaching us all about templates, letter press, and die cuts.

We often don't finish our complete project because we are so busy talking but we have a lot of fun trying to be crafty.

I had to sneak in a picture of the kids on Easter - dressed and ready for church.