more curls

Ava has been asking me to curl her hair "just like mommy's". So this morning we did a few curls. Turned out super cute but didn't last for more than an hour or so. She loved being just like her mommy!

curls

Who would have thought Jack had curly hair?! We had no idea until we started growing it out several months ago. We decided it would be fun to grow both Sam and Jack's hair out and see how they would look with a little bit longer hair. Sam can't quite pull that look off so off his hair went. Jack on the other hand has wonderful curls. We LOVE his curls and hope he decides to keep this look for a while!

This picture cracks me up! Jack is down right mad here! I'll have to mention why during the Easter post!

Run in with the road

The other night Jake had taken the kids to the church to ride bikes and scooters. The kids were having a great time until Sam had a run in with the road. He turned a corner too fast and landed flat on his face, smashing his nose into the concrete. Poor kid! He had a bloody nose and face, and bruised up arms and legs. These pictures were taken the next morning before school. Not too bad for how hard he hit the concrete! It's amazing how many times a week something like this happens when you have three kiddos running around!

Ava and her bike

I have heard and seen wonders from these strider balance bikes, so last fall we bought Ava her very own pink one. She loves it! She is doing great learning to walk and balance with it. We live on a steep hill so one on the safest and easiest places to ride bikes is the church parking lot. You will find us there several times a week riding bikes and scooters. One afternoon Jake took the kids over there to ride bikes. Miss Ava insisted on going instead of staying back to help me with dinner. I was able to snap a picture of her before she yelled at me to stop!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my companion who loves me and stands by me through the many trials and triumphs of life. What a great example of a dedicated and hard worker you are to our three children. Happy Father's Day to my own Father who taught me, provided for me and loved me all these years. Happy Father's Day to my Father-in-law who has raised a wonderful son and taught him throughout his life.

My children and I are so blessed to have such wonderful men in our lives. Thank you all for being such great examples of what a Father is.

Six

Six is how old our oldest is now. He can no longer count how old he is on one hand, it now takes two hands. We had a fun filled day today with a friend party at nickel mania followed by dinner out with both sets of grandparents at Red Robin. We had a very fun but exhausting day! I am so grateful for all the many friends and family Samuel has. Samuel has turned out to be one great kid! Happy Birthday Samuel!

Today

First of all I want to mention the snow.....I think we had more snow today than any other day so far this winter! We had a foot of snow at our house and of course anytime we went outside, my boys ran outside tromping through the snow, they even went sledding at a friends house and enjoyed some of the snow before it started to melt. I think they each went through three pairs of pants by the end of the day!

I also have to mention something Sam said tonight. The primary presidency came to visit with Samuel and Jack. Jack and Ava were lying on the floor with their hands on their cheeks, one of the ladies in the presidency mentioned how cute they looked and Sam begins to say "look I can make it more cuter " as he jumps in between Jack and Ava! They kept mentioning how adorable they were. I needed that little reminder tonight as it was one of those many nights when Jake was gone at school and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Another thing Samuel mentioned tonight to the presidency made me feel a bit embarrassed. The presidency asked each one of them who their favorite prophet or scripture story was. At first Samuel tells then "we don't read very many scriptures" Of course they replied by saying that we all could do better and that it is hard with little kids. I agree, it is hard with little kids but man, I sure do need to do better about reading scriptures with them! I know Samuel was just being honest and I needed to hear it! I am going to try to read the scripture stories with my kids everyday so that hopefully they will be able to retain some of it and feel of thy spirit. It is our job to teach our little ones the gospel and I am grateful for that opportunity!