My baby boy is no longer a baby

He's a full blown toddler. When did this happen? I don't know if it had something to do with attending our ultrasound today and realizing how big our little guy is getting, or maybe it is the pregnancy hormones, but I have to watch myself or I'll become a blubbering fool thinking about how much I just love this kid. He is my little sidekick and I wouldn't want it any other way. He sure keeps things lively around these parts and we love his energy and love for life. When that doesn't include tearing up the house or breaking expensive things :) We love you very much Reidy and hope you have a great 2nd birthday!


Here's a walk down Reidy's 2 years of life.


Did you notice? Reid was able to grow some more hair this past year! Now we are just working on getting all of those teeth in bud. Happy birthday Reid!

Our first Easter in our house

Here are the kids right before we headed out to church on Easter morning.


The reason for the kiddies raising their hands was because I asked who wanted to go on an Easter egg hunt after church. Both kids couldn't wait. So after we got home from church, and of course the kids ate all of their lunch (gotta use a good bribe whenever you can), we headed to the backyard for our little hunt.


Here is Ava going for the egg hidden in the trees. Ava was very sweet during the egg hunt, not because she was eating all of the candy, but she made sure to leave enough eggs for Reid to get on his own. She filled up her basket and declared, "I have enough eggs. The rest are for Reidy to get."


Reid still remembered the egg hunt from the week before and needed no coaching in the egg gathering department.


Hmmm. I don't think that egg quite made it into his basket. He also remembered that the eggs have candy inside.


The kids excitedly emptying out their eggs to see what candy they got.


Later that afternoon Ava helped me decorate and set the table for our Easter dinner. She even helped make these "bird's nests" for everyone's plate setting. She's becoming quite the big helper around these parts.


She's also quite the good sneak when it comes to all things sweet. Here she is secretly nibbling on some chocolate dipped pretzels while we waited for Nana and Grandpa to come over.


We had a really nice Easter. I just wish the weather was warmer. Did you notice Ava had to put tights on after church for our egg hunt? But hey, at least it didn't rain on Sunday. And we did enjoy getting to celebrate Easter with family.

Sorry Molasses

Looks like Ava and I are going to be outnumbered because we are having another BOY!

Cast your vote

Only 2 days left until we have our 20 week ultra sound. What do you think? Is Ava going to get her wish of finally having a sister or will Reid be saved from playing princesses and dress-up everyday and get a brother? Let your voice be heard and cast your vote in the poll to the right.

Shoe Suggestions

Going to Disneyland in 3 weeks. Any recommendations for a good pair of shoes (that won't look dorky with shorts) for a 5 month pregnant lady to tromp around the happiest place on earth?

Master Easter egg pickers in the house

This past weekend our ward put together an Easter Egg Hunt over at a nearby park.


Don't worry, before the big hunt Ava and I taught Reid what the basket was really for. Seriously, before the big event I threw some plastic eggs on the floor and Ava showed Reid what to do.


Both kids had a blast. Josh stayed with Ava while I took Reid over to the younger age group. Sadly, I thought I was videoing Reid on my phone. Come to find out I did not get a single video of him picking up his Easter eggs. I almost started crying. Thankfully we still have another egg hunt this weekend or I think I would of had a complete meltdown. You should of seen him though, he was easily the best egg picker upper in his group. The pre-hunt practice paid off!

Ava also had a great time and couldn't wait to sit down on the grass and start opening all her eggs.


Did you notice that Ava's in a t-shirt with no jacket! The weather was gorgeous. Sunny, warm, and not windy. Crossing my fingers that this upcoming weekend is just as nice. We'll see though, since it's going to rain all week. So I better cross my toes too to be safe :)

1 bedroom, 0 bath, free rent

Ava's birdhouse is officially open for occupancy.


Almost everyday she has to check and see if any birds have set up shop. If she sees any birds, either in our yard or flying by, she will yell at them that the birdhouse is right over there! Any bird would be very lucky to call that their home :)


Here are a few funny conversations that we've had with Ava this past week. The first one happened after we had been working out in our yard this past weekend. Ava had earned 2 dollars for picking weeds with me and was happily counting her change and putting into her glittery, purple piggy bank. I look over and ask,

Me: What are you saving your money for?
Ava: A big car.
Me: A big car for what?
Ava: A big car for my kids.
Me: Huh. For your dolls?
Ava: When I'm a Mom my kids will need a big car.

That is going to be a pretty sweet ride if she's already saving for it now! By the way, that night Ava decided to spend a buck at the store to buy a package of Starbursts. So it might take her awhile to save enough money to reach her goal. Especially if she's spending half of what she earns.

The second conversation happened during dinner. Josh and I were discussing what would happen if we could see into the future. I finally said,

Me: Well, if you could see into the future then you wouldn't have any trials. And the only way we can grow is threw our trials. (oh yeah, I know, I'm smart...totally just kidding)
Ava: You do have childs! I'm a child and Reidy is a child.

Ha! We had to explain to her the difference between a trial and a child. And that she was in no way a trial :)

Lastly, this has nothing to do with Ava, but aren't these flowers gorgeous. Especially since they were picked from our yard. I have really enjoyed watching all the daffodils pop up all over the yard, especially since we've been having such a cold and wet April. It gives me hope that spring is on its way, even though at times I might doubt it. Also, I just noticed that the previous owners also planted tulips everywhere. So I can't wait till those start to bloom. Love having fresh flowers in the house. Especially when I don't have to go to the store and by them.

Pants are overrated

The scene everyday in our house...including the boots. Anyone else have a kids who finds pants to be a complete bother? Thankfully he only goes pant-less at home.


Reid is talking more and more. He's repeating almost everything we say. Reid has officially been added to our family prayer rotation. He's pretty good at trying to repeat something that you whisper in his ear during the prayer. Today during Reid's prayer I whispered, "Bless Cole's leg to get better." Reid then says, "Owie!" (FYI - My nephew Cole broke his leg on Sunday and Reid knew that was a big owie)

Here's Reid proudly showing me that I forgot to leave his binky in his crib after his nap. Doesn't he realize if he points it out that it will get taken away!


That's better. Just curious, when did you decide to take away the binky for good? Right now Reid only has it during his nap and bedtime. I think we got rid of Ava's a little after she was 2. But then she quickly resorted to sucking on her fingers or chewing on her nails. Which totally gets on my nerves! Reid really looks forward to getting his binky at bedtime, so I'm worried if we take it away he'll resort to the finger sucking.