Easter

 We had our ward Easter breakfast and egg hunt last weekend. The boys couldn't wait to find their eggs. I helped Lucas while Dad helped Zander, although he did pretty well by himself. Lucas was really whiney and wanting me to hold him all of a sudden. He wasn't really into the egg hunt as I thought he'd be. After we finished he kept pointing to the car saying "seat" like he wanted to go home, So we packed up and went home. As soon as we got home Lucas threw up all over Stephen. I knew something was off, poor boy! He threw up and rested all morning and by the time he woke up from his afternoon nap he was bouncing around his bed good as new. No one else caught whatever he had, so we are grateful for that. I had Stephen stay home with Lucas from church the next day just to be sure he wouldn't pass anything around in nursery.

 The Easter bunny made it to our house! All Lucas cared about was his treats, and Zander loved seeing all his new toys. They both got a kite, new garden tools and gloves, a car and a Star Wars figure.

 Dad made homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast!! I am so glad he loves to cook. These are the best cinnamon rolls, seriously. He cooked us a New York steak roast for dinner too. I've never heard of such a thing, but boy was it good!

A Week of Babysitting

Last week I had the opportunity to watch Joseph and Trish's kids while they went on vacation for a few days. I wouldn't say it was something I was looking forward to, but I knew my boys were, and as it turned out, it wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. I didn't think the kids were going to be bad or anything I was more concerned about how bored  I would get not having anyone in town to visit with or talk to. I never got bored, in fact, I had a lot of fun with the kids and rather enjoyed myself. The kids kept me busy and entertained, and I can't even express the feeling I got when I heard the kids playing and laughing together; it really made my heart want to burst with joy.

Trish's kids were all great helpers, and they all played and got along with Zander and Lucas. The boys let Zander play with their Iron man figures and cars all week which he loved and Jaidin played Star Wars with him on the game cube. He thought that was the greatest thing. They played outside together even though the trampoline broke, and I even got some of the kids to play board games with me in between bouts of Mario Kart. Linley really started to warm up to me by the time their parents returned. I stayed an extra day at Mom's though so I could get caught up on sleep. Lucas didn't sleep well while away from home; he would wake up and cry and scream at least two to three times a night. I think he was just missing being home. The boys missed their dad as well.

Charity taught the kids about baking soda and vinegar; they were all really amazed and loved seeing their cups explode into colors.

 Lucas was always playing in the sink! He loves playing in the water and if I couldn't find him anywhere I knew just where to look.

 Charity made cookies for dessert. These two got to lick the bowl.

 Zander and Jaidin played "house" outside and took moss from the pond and pretended to eat it for dinner. Zander thought that was pretty neat.

 The kids slept in the living room our last night there and had a party.

 Our last night at grandma and grandpa's Lucas didn't want to sleep in his crib, so I let him stay in the living room with Zander. He thought he was big boy! He didn't last very long though.

My First Bouquet of Flowers From Zander