April 2019

4.7.19

Biannual dentist trip for the girls. Nora's first time getting checked and Indie's first time getting x-rays. Nora was a little unsure but they both did wonderfully. They came home with some gear to practice dentist on me.

I treasure our one-on-one time while Nora naps.

Mom spoiled the girls at Build-a-Bear

Cousin time with Grandma

Mom took Indie on a date to Home Depot's kid workshop. She had a blast painting and building a birdhouse.

For general conference this year I tried prepping a snack and activity for each new speaker. It took more of my help than I was hoping so I didn't get to catch much, but I hope they will grow to learn the importance of conference and love it as much as I.

Tammy got tickets to the Sunday afternoon session and they were AMAZING!

Tired Nora girl

4.14.19

Dad took us to Kangaroo Zoo while he was in town and we were bummed that they replaced many of the fun activities with arcade games. It took a while for Nora to warm up but she finally would go down the slides with me.

My favorite girls

Indie was excited to bring SK to the museum with us.

SK was so sweet to help Indie make slime. I am dreading this discovery for the cleanliness of the house, but Indie thought this was cool.

Annual Keller Williams Easter party. We went to a new location this year that didn't have as many cool activities, but the girls loved playing on the playground, getting their faces painted, eating hot dogs, the egg hunt, and of course eating the treats.

We were all happy that we were ready for church early and all looking presentable. That does not happen often with Adam being gone all morning with his calling.

4.21.19

Cuddles with my girl

The primary had a special activity for Easter where they talked about the Resurrection intermingled with a little game. The girls had fun but it lost them early on. I enjoy watching them learn from teachers and other kids, though. Following this, they had a candy cannon. The big kids are so fast they beat the girls to most of the candy but they didn't seem to be bothered.

Lee's and Ace's had a little walk through where the girls walked around the store and got some goodies. They thought this was awesome. I wanted to ensure they were gracious since this is not a normal thing in life ha.

There was also a big bunny that Indie thought was her best friend (per usual), but Nora wouldn't go near.

See-food

Bedhead

That night we had our annual family Easter hunt. Lew and Jo's family insisted on coming so they could see the girls hunt for eggs. I hope the girls always know how greatly loved they are.

The girls' buckets got so busy it was tipping them over. They are headstrong and insisted on holding them for a while until they finally gave in- realizing they can hunt much faster without that weight.

Robin egg traditions

Jo's chair stuck to her when she stood up ha

The Stoddard girls brought our girls some matching dresses. They thought this was pretty great.

Nora keeps falling asleep with her legs in the holes in her crib so she wakes up stuck and so very said.

Poses for Easter- I have been especially grateful in recent years when thinking of Heavenly Father's plan for us. Indie being legally blind in one eye and me recently tearing my ACL and my meniscus have been hard and will be continual struggles the remainder of our Earthly lives. How wonderful that we can be resurrected with perfect bodies. I know we will be busy with the Lord's errands, but I hope we may enjoy all the things that we couldn't because of our physical limitations on Earth.

4.28.19

We love enjoying the beautiful weather.

This girl must be my daughter with how much she loves books.

Sexy outfit for my MRI

Snuggles

Grandpa Brent sent the girls a card and a little money for Easter. We had the girls save half and let them spend the rest. Deciding what to spend their money on was very hard for them. Indie bought a container of fairies and is LOVING them. She had the "kiddos" line up for "school".

Potato bugs and a treat to finish up the night.

Breakfast at our favorite place (Jeremiah's in Ogden).

My friend, "Pamnar", is turning 50 and put together the Pamnar (like Ragnar). I was going to run in it, but cannot with my knee injury so I met them at an exchange to say hi and cheer them on. This was heartbreaking for me to not be running, but it was fun briefly catching up with some of these old coworkers of mine. The girls enjoyed some M&M's and the park.

Adam and I had a fancy event at Little America so Mom and Rex watched the girls. Rex and Nora were ahead of Mom and Indie on a walk when Nora got some bubbles in her eye. All she wanted was Indie so Rex brought Nora to her. Mom sent me these pics of Nora telling Indie how she hurt her eye and Indie giving her loves. Indie is typically not very lovey on Nora so my heart was touched and very proud that she was such a great big sister in this moment.

It was fun to get gussied up and have a night out with my honey. There was a silent auction at the event so we looked at all of the items and dreamed of being in the financial position that many others are in to bid. One day we will get there, but for now we make the most and enjoy the less luxurious but still blessed life we live.