Monday, April 21, 2008

SPRING BREAK AND BIRTHDAY

We had a great week for spring break. I actually felt like we did some fun things instead of watching TV or running errands. It is amazing how the warm weather can make us feel so much happier.

WEDNESDAY: We met Becky and the boys at Kangaroo Zoo. We were there most of the morning and then came home for naps.

FRIDAY: We walked to Bonneville Park which is about 3 miles away. It took about 45 minutes to get there. It was so nice to walk and to get some sun. Meg had so much fun with all the kids. After the park, we got about half way home when Lance picked us up, then we went to dinner at Pizza Factory. Ava is now eating everything so no more packing baby food and bottles. YEAH! That night Lance and I watched Death at a Funeral(a British film). We were after something funny and the guy at Hollywood recommended it. Lance slept and I laughed a few times. Not on our to buy list!

SATURDAY: We watched The Water Horse in the morning with the girls. It was good and not to scary for Meg. Then we were off on a bike ride. Meg rides behind Lance on her half bike while I take Ava in the trailer. I thought for sure Ava would sleep most of the time. We left at 11 and she did not fall asleep until 2:30 and we got home at almost 4. Figures! We went to feed the ducks but they were not there so we had lunch at the park instead. After the ride, Lance and Meg had a nap while I followed Ava.


































































































SUNDAY: BLESSING AND 1ST BIRTHDAY


I started out the morning making the cakes for Avas 1st birthday and then to Mike and Lezs church for Lanies blessing. Meg was the naughtiest in sacrament. Everyone was out in the hall with their babies and I was there with my 4 year old. A quick trip to the bathroom for Brady to throw up and we were off. Lanies blessing was great and her dress was so darling. Then home to frost cakes.

AVA is 1! It is crazy how fast it goes. She did pretty well at opening presents. She got some some new farm animals, baby tigger, books, pool, and clothes. Meg was hiding Avas new toys so she could not get them. I made her an Elmo cake and a regular cake for everyone else. She LOVED ELMO! The more attention we gave her the messier she got.
























Meg Hiding Toys.






























































































































































4 comments:

hizznizzle said...

cute Elmo! look how talented u r! We need to bring up the little gift we have for the darling Ava!

*WEST* said...

How cute is that! My boys would never tear into there cakes like that, and I was always so excited to give them there first cakes. LUCKY... I wish spring break was not over I could use some more days to catch up from spring break?!? (does that make sence) Anyway a BIG happy Birthday and I'll see ya tomorrow!

Tara said...

Seriously could that picture of me be any worse? That was a lot of fun though. Kenadee won't quit talking about Meg now. I ask her if she wants any of her neighbor friends to come over and she tells me not until Meg comes over. I will be calling you to plan that.

Manolakis Family said...

Happy Birthday Ava! How fast time goes. Those pictures are great and you are so talented - that cake, whoa!!