"Mom, I want horse lessons"

My aunt has some property behind her house that she is renting out to some horse owners.  Occasionally when we are there, we go out back to feed the horses some carrots. 

 The white one was a little more hyper and scared her, and me, a bit.  He was obviously not used to kids walking around his feet.  But they really liked the carrots!

Connor, on the other hand, was a little less sure of these giant beasts.  Grandpa had to help a bit, since mom (me) can't lift him right now.

This particular night we happened to get lucky because the owners were there and let the kids ride them.  Sydney was asking to ride one before the owner even offered.  She was so excited when they offered!  I was so proud of her.  I thought she would be too scared of those huge animals and then I thought she would be too shy to actually do it.  Well, I was wrong.  There was no hesitation whatsoever. 

Is that not a face of pure happiness?  I just love these moments.

Again, Connor was a little less sure.

And so was I, so I made sure he had extra protection.

Marshall didn't seem to care at all. "Who cares that this big beast is staring me in the face, everything is huge to me."

I just really liked this picture.  Connor with his uncle Mitchy!  Definitely more sure of him than the horse.

Before and After-Sydney's Room

Well, I guess I can start calling the girls room because soon there will be a little one in there.

Here is the before (notice the sports border that Sydney has been begging to get rid of):

and the after (Sydney picked the color):

We still need to get a few more pictures for the wall, but I was very happy with the way it turned out.  Sydney will only be there until the baby comes and then I think we are going to move her in with Connor so the baby can have her own room for a while, at least until she sleeps through the night.  (Hopefully that is about 1 month, is that too wishful?)

Many thanks to John, for  peeling off the old sports border, painting, caulking, and running to get supplies and food.

 my mom, for also peeling off the border (I didn't dare get on the ladder since I have been so light headed), caulking and painting

 

Lynn, for cutting all the bead board and helping us figure out how to get it straight and on the wall

 and our friend BJ for letting us borrow his nail gun.  This is proof that I did help a little bit.

My baby brother got married!

Getting Ready

They got married in the new Draper Temple and it was windy and COLD

Cousins: Sommer, Ikaika, and Justin

After a quick/almost non-existent picture session at the temple, we went to Johnny Carrino's for the luncheon.  It was yummy!  Here are just a few of the people there

Parents of the Bride

The Happy Couple

After the luncheon, we got a little break, then it was off to the Reception.  I took a few pictures of family, but not many of the happy couple because they had a photographer there the whole time and I will just steal some of hers to print!  Besides, I wore out about 10 minutes into the reception. It was a long day, and I was just on the side lines.

My cousin Jon.  We will miss you when you leave again for the Army!

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 I am obviously farther than she is.  I am about 27 weeks and Jenny is about 16

 We need to find more reasons to wear a tux!

 Why fight it, just have the kids make faces.

Boys will be boys

I guess this is the new big thing.  I think the ribbon is very pretty.

 This is why we come to weddings right?

Connor, Tyler, Alivia, Carter, Marie,  Sydney

 Zack and Michael posing for the ladies

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Marshall (sick and miserable) and Matt

I love you Mitch, but YAY!  I have more sisters!

Easter

So, I wanted to change my background, but unfortunately, it still fits.

I love Easter time.  It is a time of hope.  I loved talking to the kids about the Resurrection of Christ because they seemed to understand a little bit more this year.  I loved seeing how excited they got when John showed them the picture of the Resurrected Christ standing in front of Mary Magdalene because they recognized that picture and new the story behind it. I hope all of you had the chance to reflect on the Saviors love for all of us.

Now on to the fluffy fun stuff.  On Friday, we had our first Easter egg hunt at a friends house and yes, that is snow and we are wearing coats.  Not exactly what I had in mind.  I wasn't so sure about going, but the kids had fun.

On Saturday, we colored eggs and Connor was quite impressed by this process (I guess he didn't remember last year).  Nothing fancy, but you know I am not all that creative. 

I was very hesitant to wake up with them on Sunday morning, but the guilt set in and I finally got out of bed to take a few pictures and ohh and ahh at their candy.

After Conference, we went over to my mom's for a wonderful turkey dinner and another Easter egg hunt.

Marshall kept grabbing Connor it was so cute!

Marshall's first Easter

The gang: My brother Matt, his wife Jodi and son Marshall, my brother Mitch and fiance (for 2 more days!) Linsey, my sister Marie, and us, Me, John, Sydney and Connor

It was also good to see my grandparents.  They came down from Idaho for Mitch's wedding.  This picture took quite a few tries because I couldn't get the timer to work and then when I did, the batteries died.  So after changing them, we finally got the picture.  Thanks everyone for being patient with me!

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter!