Achievement Days + more

Monday- I had Achievement Days (activities for girls 8-11). We used to have a group of 10 girls who came to activities. Then our ward got split, and now we only have one. We will have to work on that. But we still had fun playing badminton.
(left) I love this silly face on Maddilyn and Nayarra's hair in action

Tuesday- Claire drank/ spilled around a 1/3 bottle of Children's ibuprofen! Luckily she had no side affects, and I was assured from poison control that it wasn't a poisonous amount. She apparently can now open child proofed containers, in less than a minute, as I was picking out some clothes from my closet.

Wednesday- Lauren got physical therapy on her back. Its funny because I never needed physical therapy for my ankle (the doc said it was strong enough). But my back just wasn't back to 100%.
(left)So Claire hung out at dad's work. (right) Claire has been so mothering to her stuffed animals. Here she is feeding bunny. She also loves to give them kisses, have us kiss them, and put a blanket on them for a nap- so cute!

Thursday- We painted the bookshelves that Jason made us! Good work babe!

Sunday Walk

Last Sunday we went for a walk. A nearby house has a lot of cool animals/birds

(left) this guy kinda looked like a statue

Jason's birthday

I forgot to post a few pics from J's birthday... His birthday was right before Amy's wedding and right around when his final printed and bound thesis was due, so we had a nice and simple birthday at home. Funfetti bundt cake with lemon drizzle and sprinkles on top.
And Jason got three jello pudding pies for his birthday at his parent's houseI was watching this video, called Let Us Be Men. And I was reminded of how fortunate I am to have such an amazing husband. He is so loving and so giving and would do anything I asked. I truly am so spoiled! Just like the video says, "There, is a man!"

Easter Weekend

(left) I made Claire an Easter basket (center) My friend Aleena, in background, had a party at her new house after her cute family got sealed together! (left) Trying to get Memphis (Aleena's boy) interested in the phone

(left) Using more extreme measures to get him to listen (right) Claire loved the balloons!

We had lots of fun at grandma and grandpa's for General Conference. It was very uplifting and motivating!

(left) Clarie was in a hugging mood. In this pic, cousin Matthew is trying to escape. Since in her previous hug, she accidentally pulled them both to the ground (left) Easter egg hunt inside since it snowed that morning... and we're off.

(left) "Yay! I got it" (center) Almost in the bag (right) "What if I want it again?"

(left) Not feeling great, and she needed some of the great outdoors to help her eat some dinner. (right) Hurt the inside of her mouth, and held her bottom lip in all day. Poor Claire has had a rough week! Let's hope she gets better soon!

finishing up march

(left)"Must get all the milk!" This girl loves milk! (right) Claire loves to climb on the couch when its reclined

(left) Claire loved watching her cousins play (right) Yay for warmer weather and bike rides

(left) As you can tell our desk needing some fixing (right) And Claire was right there to help as Jason worked to remove the unit so he could re glue it and add in supporting brackets. Good thing dad is so patient!

Last day of March- According to the doctor, I tore some back muscles. They are still on the mend, but I am doing much better.

Amy & Nate's big day!

Amy & Nate got sealed in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple on a cold but beautiful morning! It was so wonderful to be there will all of Jason's family, as Amy the babe of the family, got getting married!

Here is Claire at the luncheon with her two best friends. Doggy and Teddy.

The reception was at the Springville Museum of Art
(Left)Setting up... I love how Nathan follows Claire! I think she loves it too! (Right) Two handsome boys!


(left)I can just see the gears turning in her head to figure this thing out (right) showing off for cousin Lance

(left) YAY! They finally get to eat cake! (right) Jason's sister, Jen and her cute boys


(left) The food was amazing! (right) getting ready to throw the bouquet

(left) girls in the front miss... (right) but a girl from the back sweeps in for it!

What a great day!

Dinosaur Museum

A few days before Amy's wedding, we went to the Dinosaur Museum, and had lots of fun. This was the day I got my brace off, so my ankle was a little tired by the end of the night, but it was worth it. And Claire loves her stroller, maybe since she hasn't been in it since last summer. She was really good at getting in and out! She only played "I'll hide and mom come seek me" once!

Chillin' in a cave

She loved waiving and saying, "bebe" to her cousin Logan.

As you can tell from all the pics above, Claire loves her doggy.
After the museum, we went to McDonalds for dinner. Just for memories sake, Jason ordered a large shake and while I was turned around, Claire pushed it over and it poured down by back... lovely. But it cleaned up pretty easily off my sweater and the nice employees of McDonalds refilled it for us!

And a fun picture of Claire showing off her love for climbing