The Farm

While we were in Idaho we decided to go over to Aunt Brittney's house in Star Valley, Wyoming to play with the cousins.  It was freezing cold there but the kids had a blast.

Bridger and Owen digging holes.

Norah loved the swing set but didn't like walking out by herself because of their big german shepard puupy that jumped all over her.

The whole time we were there Norah kept asking when she was going to get to ride a horse and a tractor.  She kept asking, "when will my horse be ready?"  Norah is kinda a sissy so I figured she would take one look at the horse and not want to go anywhere close to it.  I even told Clay's dad that it was't that big of deal and it would probably be a waste of time to get the horse out and ready.

Norah jumped right up on that horse and rode like a champ.  She loved every minute of it and didn't want to get off.  I was shocked.

Owen liked the horse too but wasn't as thrilled as Norah.

Owen riding the horse.  (Look at the snow in the mountains... almost June.)

Clay fulfilled another one of my kids' dreams.  They had a huge tree fall on their house a week or so before we came so Clay actually had work to do with the tractor moving the branches.  My kids went along for the ride and loved it. Thanks for the fun Clay and Brittney.

I was a little nervous til Clay closed the door.  He said by the end of the trip Owen was trying to get up closer and see out the doors. 

All of the boy cousins. Bridger, Owen, Gunner, and Beckham.

Grandma and Grandpa Mac's house

A few weeks ago the kids and I drove up to Idaho for a couple of weeks.  Brandon had a busy couple weeks so we decided to take off and see the grandparents for a little while. Our first stop was in Idaho Falls to see Grandma and Grandpa Mac.

We brought a huge box of chalk up and the kids had a great time coloring with Grandma Mac.   

All Owen wanted to do was play basketball with Grandpa Mac.  I don't have any pictures of them playing for some reason but that is all they did pretty much the whole time. Horse, Pig, and any game they could think of.

Owen and Grandma doing some pottery.  Owen had a blast and was actually pretty good at it. 

Making cookies with Grandma and Grandpa 

The cousins reading a book with Grandma.

We had a blast with them and can't wait til hopefully we live a lot closer so we can see them more often

Pre-K Graduation

Owen had his Pre-K Graduation on May 7.  He was so excited.  He loved Pre-K and his teacher Mrs. Tanya.  He is going to miss all of his friends he made, especially Jose and Diego.

Owen walking up the aisle to the graduation song.  Underneath their gowns they had to dress up like what they wanted to be when they grew up. 

Owen was one of the biggest in his class so he had to sit in the back row. 

Owen's class singing their songs. 

Owen telling what he wanted to be when he grew up.  "When I grow up I want to be a foot doctor.  A foot doctor fixes feet."  People were really impressed with him.  Most kids wanted to be a princess, swimmer, transformer... one wanted to be a security guard. 

Owen and Norah before graduation.  Owen practiced his line in front of Norah and she started joing in.  She would say, "When I grow up I want to be a mom.  Mom's drive cars. 

Owen and his two best buddies.  Jose and Diego

Owen starts Kindergarten on July 27th.  He is really excited to go.  He knows how to read now and it really ready to go (and so is his mother).  We love you Owen and are so proud of you and the good kid that you are.

Soccer one last time

Owen had his last soccer game as an Eagle Warrior a couple of weeks ago.  He had a blast playing and was sad that it was over.  We already signed him up for next year though so hopefully he can make it through the summer.

Owen scoring his very last goal.

Eagle Warriors, Eagle Warriors, OOH OOH OOH

After the game they arranged for some Storm Troopers to come surprise the boys.  They all loved it.

The Eagle Warriors and the Storm Troopers.  Needless to say all games and practices that were going on came to a stop as all the other little boys eyed the Storm Troopers.

Owen and Dad checking out the gun.

Coach Greg saying some nice things about Owen.  He loved coaching Owen.  Owen was the high goal scorer of the year (by far).

The boys and the Star Wars cake.

Look at my talent (ha ha ha).  Shirt with the boys hands for Coach Greg.

Easter

I was in charge of our Ward's Easter Egg Hunt.  I had to fill about 450 eggs (which ended up not being enough).  The kids had a great time though and got way too much candy.

Norah looking for eggs. 

Owen helped hide all of the eggs so he knew where to look. 

Cute little Norah and her basket of eggs. 

Owen checking out his loot. 

Coloring Easter Eggs.   

Easter Morning.  Norah got some Tag books, a new dress, a new toothbrush, and a church magnet book.  And LOTS of candy.  I don't think she ate anything but candy for 3 days straight. 

Finding the eggs from the Easter Bunny. 

Owen was actually really good about letting Norah get some eggs too.  He got a new church outfit, a game, a toothbrush that he hates and won't use anymore, chalk, and a Book of Mormon coloring book. 

Our cute fam on Easter Morning. 

The Easter Outfits. 

More Birthday Fun

We went to Monkey Mania to celebrate Norah's B-day

There was a room to shoot balls at each other.  They tried to make me their target. 

There was a little exercise room which both of the kids will tell you was their favorite room but they hardly spent any time in it. 

There was a dress up room with tons of different costumes for both boys and girlos.  This really was their favorite room. 

Opening presents.  She got her kitchen in the morning and then she opened an ice cream play dough kit, Tangled, a dress, purse, and lovely hat from Gma and Gpa Mac, pots and pans for her kitchen from Gma and Gpa Wilde, and a princess book. 

Owen gave her Tangled. 

The birthday cake.  She originally wanted a  princess castle cake but I finally talked her into an ice cream roll cake.  They were delicious and she loved them. 

Norah, Maggie, and Luci all dressed up in princess clothes being pulled in the wagon by Owen.

Norah Lyn is 3!

Happy Birthday Norah!

I can't believe you are 3 already.  It seems like just yesterday you were born in Iowa.  You have turned into such a great little girl. We love you so much. 

Things you like:

*Pink

*Princesses

*Dress-up clothes

*Baby Dolls

*Owen

*Play Dough

*Cuddling with mom

*Taking 2-3 hour naps

*Listening to "kid" Music (that might be the death of me)

*Maggie and Luci

*Wearing dresses

*Shaking your booty

*Your cowboy boots

*Reading your Tag books

*Reading with mom or dad or whoever will read to you

*American Idol

The kitchen and a whole box of food.

Yes, that is what your hair looks like every morning.

Using the microwave just like Mom

Dad stayed home from work to celebrate your birthday and Owen had school so you had Dad all to yourself.  This is what you did with him for a couple hours.