Confrence weekend

We had a really fun time with the cousins this past weekend! It was fun to have them come up again. Even though it was short notice, we were able to put together a really fun Easter egg hunt. The kids also enjoyed dying easter eggs! How lucky are they! I'll post some of the pictures soon of the hunt--Andrea has them on her camera. As for now, here are some of the birthday pictures I took of Riley and Logann. I can't believe how big they are getting!

Ryan's sick story

Ryan has been running a fever the past day or two. However, she is still making us laugh! Yesterday I took her over to Jared's mom's home while I went to work until Jared came to get her. She started to run another fever so Lynn gave her some medicine and sat with her. While they sat together Lynn didn't feel like the medicine was really doing much. So this is the conversation that followed:

Lynn: "Ryan, how about I say a prayer to Heavenly Father and Jesus to help you get better?"

Ryan: "No, Nana. Just call Santa Clause."

I laughed so hard when I heard that! I just had to document it. Things kids say!!

Finally 4

As promised, Here is more on Ryan's birthday. For her birthday, Ryan got spoiled!! Among the clothes, there was a movie, flowers, an easy bake oven, paints, play dresses, stuffed animals, and flowers. Here are some fun pictures of the exclusive party she had... meaning Me, Jared, and Mac were there. We love you Ryan!!

Also some of her 4 year pictures that I'm working on. There will be more soon when it gets warmer, and when we get some time.

Happy Belated 4th

Ryan is now 4! Can you believe it!!! She is so big! I hope she always knows how much she means to our family! She is so great! Everyday is a new challenge, but it comes with so many laughs and tender moments. We love you beautiful little girl. Coming soon is more on this little birthday girl.

Laughs

Let me start this story by telling you about one of Ryan's little quirks... She ALWAYS asks for permission to use the bathroom, even in our own home.

The other night Ryan was playing with McCallum. Suddenly she ran up to me and said:

"Mommy, I need to use the bathroom."

Due to the fact that I always tell her to "JUST GO" and explain to her that she does not need permission to use our bathroom, I decided to try another route...

"Well Ry, I'm not sure what you are going to do... we don't have a bathroom any more. We had it taken out. Sorry."

She just got a really troubled look on her face. Although she knew that I was clearly teasing her, she just stood there and looked troubled.

Finally I said:

"Ryan, JUST GO, you know you don't need to ask!"

She then darted off to the restroom as fast as her little legs could carry her. Of course her brother was right behind her... Suddenly she began to SCREAM. Not just like when she yells at Mac, but really serious like someone was about to die! She was crying out hysterically!

"No, No, No Mac! Mac, NO!!

I was worried, she doesn't often use that serious of a tone unless there is something TERRIBLY wrong!!

Next thing I know Mac is walking out to me and Jared with something in his hand. He had a really pleased look on his face. The look of pride, when you do something great.

I was busy doing something so when Mac offered this thing to me, I said: "Give it to Daddy."

Jared was right there so he put his hand out and Mac gave it to him. The next thing I know Jared is yelling too.

"No, No, No!"

"What is it?"

"It's poop!!"

We were laughing so hard after that. Ryan was so embarrassed! She had waited a little too long and some fell out as she went to sit on the potty. Like a good boy, Mac picked up the mess and took care of the problem. The funny part is, we had just fed Mac some prunes so we were worried that he had poop on his face... it was just the prunes!

GOOD TIMES!!!

I FINALLY DID IT

My family is always telling me that I need to write a book... so here it is. It is not yet published, but we are working on that. I had my talented and awesome sister do the illustrations. I have managed to sell a handful of them thus far. So if you are interested, let me know. They cost $10. This is a great little story that we can all apply to our lives. It's my favorite children's book I have ever read... and that's a non-bias oppinion for you too! Thanks Natalie for doing all your hard work to have it done for Christmas. Our families loved it... it was their gift this year. Hopefully This will be the start of my line of children's books. Maybe even lead into writing myself a trilogy that will make millions and be produced into a movie... Blowing Twilight out of the water! But for now... I start small.

Ryan

I was thinking a lot about my little Ryan today...

She is such a big girl. Before school, she was quite shy with other kids, but she has just grown in leaps and bounds! Two weeks ago was the first sunday we were to put her into primary. She is a sunbeam now... so no more play time, treats, or fun in the nursery. I wondered how she would do. The class is small. There are only 4 sunbeams total. Three of the Four have mothers in the presidency... including Ryan... I'm in there. Any how, I know that the other two kids who have mothers in the presidency were going to struggle wanting to sit with their mom instead of with the class. They were going to find it difficult to let their mom focus on all the kids rather than just them. So naturally I started to wonder how Ryan would do? Would she insist on sitting with me? Would she feel bad when I was working with other kids, or teaching, or conducting? Well, I am happy to say that we did not have that problem. She came and sat down with her class and soaked everything in. she was sitting up strait with her hands folded neatly in her lap the entire time. She even looked at the other kids like they were odd when they tried to come sit with their moms rather than with the class. She tried her hardest to learn the songs and sing. I even got a little teary eyed looking at her! I was so proud!! Last week she even gave the scripture. She spoke into the microphone and tried her best. It was adorable!! I'm just so happy that there were no fits, and no major problems! Only two weeks have gone by though... time will tell if it was just a fluke, or if she is really that good! I think she is really that good though!