Sadie's Blessing Day

Sadie was blessed on March 30.  It was a really lovely blessing by Rick.  I took some pictures for the occasion.  My mom (Nana) made her lovely dress.  It was so beautiful.  She is SO the first granddaughter on my side of the family.  She is really spoiled.

Logan didn't want to pose with Evan and Sadie at first. 

Pretty little lady.

It's pulling teeth to try and get them to all look at the camera! 

I really need to try and photoshop Rick's mustache off.  That thing was beyond nasty.

Sadie and I.

My three babies.  Logan is thrilled, can you tell? 

Sadie in her princess/blessing dress in all it's glory! 

Easter 2014

Easter was low key this year.  I invited friends over on the Friday before for a potluck lunch and an Easter egg hunt in our backyard.  It was a lot of fun.  I really miss having people come over for playgroups.  I should try and get something going again with that.

Playing in the back yard after the egg hunt.

My boys just loved having friends from the ward come over.  

Rick and I decided from now on we'll be doing Easter egg hunts and baskets on the Saturday before Easter, so we could focus on Christ and the Resurrection on Sunday.

Logan was so happy to get his first set of Legos.  (He wants to be just like Evan)

Evan liked what he got in his basket

Sadie got a little stuffed bunny and the princess movie "Brave". 

Logan. 

Sunday we went to church.  It was a really good Sunday.  We snapped a few pictures ahead of time.  And then, instead of one of our traditional Easter dinners of ham, roasted chicken or beef roast, we did a surf and turf dinner instead.  It ended up being really good.  :)

Me with my three babies.  

Sadie in her first Easter dress.  She's thrilled, I tell you.  

Her first tutu outfit.  It's a little ridiculous, but oh so cute.

Apparently I'm comfortable.  Thankful for boppy pillows, which are good for nursing, AND sleepy toddlers.

Logan's 2nd Birthday

Logan had his second birthday on March 3rd.
 Logan the morning of his birthday.

Logan enjoyed opening the toys.

Evan wanted to pose for the camera also.
                              

Singing happy birthday to the handsome boy.

He enjoyed his cake and ice cream.

Evan is such a little nerd.

Logan is such a big boy,  he chose the bundt pan out for his birthday cake.  And he had both Grandma Chappell and Nana Carpenter out to celebrate. 

This kid just lights up the room when he comes in.  He has such a bright, bubbly personality.   In the last three months, he's given up his binky and transitioned to his toddler bed.  He loves playing with Evan and his favorite toys are cars and planes.  He loves watching Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, and Wallykazaam.  He talks so muchnow, of course half of what he says we still can't understand.  He is a picky water but loves pizza and fruit.  He very much loves playing outdoors in the playground.  He can throw a mean temper tantrum, but he still cuddles wih me while I read him books as well. 

We love you Logan, and are so happy to have you in our family!

The Last Few Months (Photo dump)

Busy, busy, busy.  That basically describes what the last few months (since Sadie joined us) has been.  

Transitioning to three children has been a little hard.  I feel like we're finally getting used to a routine.  Evan adores Sadie, and Logan is starting to get more and more used to her.  The other day she was crying and Logan went up to her and started shaking her hand and helped her calm down. March,  April, and May went by so quickly. 

Sadie has been growing by leaps and bounds.  She is a real sweetheart,  but has a bit of a temper if you make her mad.  She is definitely a daddy's girl.   She has the fattest little cheeks and loves eating and being held.   Maybe I just spoil my babies, they never like sitting, laying down or sleeping on their own.

This summer I'm just trying to stay sane, get in an exercise routine, keep the house relatively clean,  eat lots of fruit, read and get a few organizing projects done that I've been meaning to get to.

In May Sadie and I flew out to Utah and then drove down to Vegas (same day!) with my parents for my Grandma Williams funeral.   The services were nice, and I got to see my brother Aaron.  We then drove back up to West Jordan, where my parents live, and stayed a few more days visiting family.  Sadie got to meet her cousins, Oliver and Casey  and her Aunt Bethany and Uncle Russ.  I had a great time seeing my
family and I'm grateful Rick has a job where he can take leave. 

We're planning on a big trip to Phoenix this summer in the car, for Rick's sister Maria's wedding.  It should be fun and exhausting all at the same time. I'm planning on doing my first 1/2 marathon in September.   I am training right now---fun, fun, fun.  I must be insane.  Evan still has another year of preschool to get caught up with his peers in speech and other stuff.  I'm trying to read to him a lot more, because I think that helps more than anything.  He starts occupational therapy in addition to speech next week.

All three were watching Ninja Turtles here.

Out to eat at the Mexican restaurant by us.

Sadie and Evan hanging out a Sunday afternoon.

So tired.

This was the afternoon after a field trip to a farm with Evan's preschool.

Playing in the water.  

Sweet little girl before her 2 month appointment.

Shaved ice at the picnic for Rick's work.

It's hard to get pictures of these two together.

Playing before bedtime.

At our favorite park in town.

More shaved ice.

Rick with the mustache candy. 

Home from his work trip to Boston, and snuggling his baby girl.

Logan loves the water, even if he looks concerned here.

Evan with the mustache candy.

The boys opening a package from Nana and Papa.

Logan showing Sadie his fire truck.

Logan at the Root Beer Stande, practicing his driving skills.

Evan with his bean that he grew in class (he was proud because he had the biggest one)

Outfit from Aunt Sarah.  

Playing at the mall. 

DQ cone for FHE

Chips and salsa at the restaurant by us.

Logan with a Dum-Dum.

Logan with his DQ cone.

After moving to a toddler bed, he realized that he can play before going to sleep.  Catching up on it during the day.

\Evan and Sadie, she really just adores him.

Logan post nap.  He's always so cranky. 

Sadie and Papa Carpenter before attending Great-Grandma WIlliams funeral services.

Sadie always seems to pull her headband and bow down.  

Evan was so happy to have Sadie back

 While we were waiting during Evan's speech appointment.