Thomas The Train

Hadley had been asking to go on Thomas The Train since we took her on the Polar Express in December. All these little activities can get pretty pricey so I told her she had to earn her own money to go. She earned the last dollar she needed right before we left. It was just going to be a daddy daughter thing because I didn't want to have to buy another ticket but when it got closer I felt bad that Lexi wasn't going and decided since she was free and I only needed one more ticket than I should go too. I was wondering if it was all really worth it so I asked Hadley on the way home if she had fun. She said yes and that she wanted to go again. I told her I was glad she liked it and she said "don't worry mom, I LOVED it." That made it all worth it. The kids had a great time and it was fun to get out and do something together with just our little family. It was also Hadley's last day of preschool for the year. I can't believe summer is here again and my little girl is not so little anymore. It seems like yesterday I dropped her off for her first day and left crying because she just left without looking back. I am so proud of her. She is getting so big and so smart. I cannot believe how fast time goes by. Before I know it she will be in Kindergarten. I will really be crying then! Anyway, after Thomas it was off to the cabin for a nice little getaway. We didn't do much, it was cold and rainy but it was nice to escape reality for a while.

This is Hadley and Lexi enjoying the ride to and from the cabin (Lexi was exhausted from all the fun)

The girls were yelling "hi" to the horses we passed on the train

Our Little Family

my cute girls

Mother's Day Program

Hadley's school had a little Mother's Day program today. She was really excited to sing to me. She's been talking about it since last week. It was the cutest thing ever and of course I was choking back the tears again as I was watching it. I'm such a baby lately but I just can't help it. My little girl is growing up so fast! I know I sound like a broken record but I just can't get over it. Hadley is such a sweetheart and she loves me so much more than I deserve. Today I got mad at her for spilling some colored sand all over after I told her to wait and let me help her. A couple minutes later I told her I was sorry and asked her if she was still my friend and she said "of course mom, I'm always your friend no matter what." I love her so much! She is such a sweet little girl and has been such a big helper around the house lately. I am so blessed to have her in my life. She keeps me in check and though I don't always love that, I am thankful for it. Hadley you are one of my very best friends and I love you so much!
Here is a little video of the last song they sang. They are so cute.

Hadley's last school field trip for the year

Hadley had her last field trip for the school year last week at the Thanksgiving Point farm. I cannot believe this school year is almost over. I was choking back tears reading the last newsletter for the year. I know it's dumb, it's only preschool but I just can't believe how fast my babies are growing up. Hadley says she can't wait to go to the "big school" she knows she can't go until she turns 5 and she is anxiously waiting. She was really excited when I told her she would be 4 on her next birthday...one step closer to the "big school". She is getting so big and she is so funny. Her new words she has been experimenting with are apologize and appreciate. She thinks she needs to use them together, the other day she said "mom I apologize to appreciate if you would get me some cold water please" I just love her! Then there's my little Lexi, she's not so little anymore either. She's really starting to talk a lot, you just have to listen close. Her favorite thing to say is "want more kay" and "peese" which means please. She uses that word to her advantage because she knows she's just so dang cute and innocent when she says it that she can have whatever she wants. Anyway, the girls had a lot of fun learning about animals and riding the ponies. Lexi was really upset when her turn was over.

This is Hadley and her best friend Taylor. The teachers always tell me how cute they are in class and how they like to do everything together! Hadley is so tall!!

Happy Easter!

I can't believe Easter has come and gone. This month is already half way over and it is still snowing!!! I am not very happy about that. But at least the sun was shining on Easter. I am so thankful for the whole reason behind all the egg hunts and Easter bunnies. What a blessing it is to know that our Savior still lives. I truly am blessed to have the gospel in my life.
Here are some pictures of all the Easter fun! As always Lexi LOVED the candy. She loved finding eggs because she knew what was inside them. Hadley loves the candy too, but she thought the money she got was pretty awesome...I think that definitely topped the candy! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Carlson! They both had a lot of fun. It started Saturday with dying eggs and then an egg hunt at Grandma and Grandpa Kunz's, then another egg hunt at Great Grandma Kunz's. Hadley was up bright and early Sunday morning to find her Easter basket and peeking outside to see where the Easter Bunny hid the eggs. She was a little disappointed when I told her he hid them at Grandma and Grandpa Carlson's but she got over it quick, which is something she doesn't normally do! So now we have plenty of candy and the kids are loving it.

the girls dying eggs! Lexi was asleep for this part

excited to find eggs!

after anxiously waiting they found their baskets with no problems

all dressed up for church


Hadley and her money egg! Lexi with her basket of candy!

Goodbye Stitch

So we finally decided to get rid of Stitch yesterday. It is kind of bitter sweet. I do feel really bad about it while at the same time feeling really relieved. I know I'm a horrible person. But his new home has 3 other dogs and a cat. I'm sure he will be much happier there than here getting in trouble all the time for chewing on the girls toys. We kept telling Hadley that it was permanent and he could not come back. She said "okay I know, you already told me now just get rid of him and stop talking to me." She was real happy to see him go. Lexi on the other hand loved him but she's young enough to get over it quick, I hope. I hope we did the right thing. I feel like I just gave up on him and that makes me feel horrible. He is probably so happy about it so I don't know why I'm worrying.






On a lighter note...my girls went to Hailee to get their teeth cleaned this past week. I know, I'm a dork but I had to take some pictures. Hadley sat on the chair all by herself being so big. She was kind of scared but very brave and just let Hailee do her thing. I know it was only because it was Hailee doing it. Then it was Lexi's turn. She even let Hailee clean her teeth...well as best as you can on a 20 month old. She let Hailee brush her teeth and paint on some fluoride. They were both so big! I can't believe how fast they are growing up!

Happy Birthday Tyler!

These pictures have nothing to do with Tyler's birthday, but they are cute!


This is Hadley and her friend Maddy posing!

Lexi loves Mya. You can't really tell but she is holding her had in this picture. Lexi loves babies, she could hug and kiss Mya all day if she'd let her.

Tyler's birthday was yesterday. We haven't really celebrated it yet because he was suppose to be at school all night but thanks the the gas leak by the U he got out of it. But my nephew Kolby's birthday is the same day so we went to his birthday party. We are going out tomorrow probably just to dinner and a movie but it will be nice to have a date night. I just wanted to tell Tyler happy birthday and let him know how much we love him! He really is the best husband anyone could ever have and he is a great dad too! Our girls adore him and they have him wrapped around their little fingers too. Thanks Ty for all you do. I definitely couldn't do it without you. You are the best. Happy Birthday! I love you so much!

I can't believe it's March! This year is already going by so fast. We haven't been very fun the last couple of weeks. The girls have been sick again and my poor Lexi has a UTI. We are all too familiar with that dealing with all of Hadley's issues. I was hoping Lexi would get away with not going through that. Oh well, what do you do. It's not the end of the world and there is a lot of worse things that could happen. By the way, for those who don't know UTI stands for urinary tract infection. Little girls shouldn't have to go through that!

Anyway, Hadley totally made my day yesterday. We were in the car and she had just woke up and was still a little groggy and she said "mom I just love you so much, I love you like 3 inches!" It was so cute! She was so excited about the 3 inches. It just made my day that she would say that first thing after waking up. I just love her. Her new favorite thing is singing. She will stand outside the door and just sing until you acknowledge the princess with the beautiful voice! Or she will stay in her bed in the morning and sing until you go get her. It is so funny what kids come up with.