Taking the monkeys to the zoo

The kids sometimes like to eat cereal, and watch cartoons in my bed in the mornings. Kylie asked for some cereal, so I gave her some in a little container. Then I did a few more things, and turned around to see her having the breakfast of champions.............................
And the other day I looked at Carson, and found this......................................................................

Kylie's flashlight shoes! I was a little worried.He was proudly wearing them.

So we decided to take our little monkeys to the zoo =0) We had a busy week and thought it would be fun to see the new African adventure addition at the zoo. For being such a good size city, and the capitol of Idaho, our zoo was really lacking some cool animals. It really needed this. The lions were amazing, and we couldn't believe how close we could get to them. I kept thinking what I would do, if that piece of glass was not separating them from my kids! They seemed so calm, and they acted like they enjoyed being so close to all the people.

Alexis had a great first trip to the zoo!

And it was Kyle's turn to take the twins on the merry go round. He is lucky that they slowed it down a little since our last visit!

The best job ever

Happy Mother's Day!! Thank you to Kyle and my little munchkins for making my day so special. I feel so privelaged to be their mom, and there is nothing else I would rather be at this time. It is the greatest experience in the world. I am grateful to all of the wonderful mother's who have influenced mine and Kyle's lives! I hope everyone had a fantastic day!

While the boys are away, the girls go play!

Kyle, Carson and my dad went on a Father and son camp out this weekend. I was so happy for Carson to be able to spend time with the boys. He spends most of his time with me and his two sisters, so it was great for him to go and do some boy stuff. He was really excited to sleep in my dad's new trailor, and do some fishing. Kyle said he is better at scaring the fish off, rather than attracting them. Carson has also been putting his cars in a pile, and pretends to make a fire out of them. I better be sure that all of our firestarters are way out of his reach!

My handsome little manMy mom, Kylie, Alexis and I did some girly stuff while they played in the dirt. My mom spent the night with us, and I took her out to the cutest cafe for lunch as part of her Mother's Day gift. We then got pedicures, and did some shopping. It was such a nice, relaxing day! Kylie wanted her nails done so bad, and when we got to the salon, she chickened out. The man helping us was so nice, and he let my mom paint her nails. She picked out a pretty blue color for her and I to use.

Park & Play

Last weekend we spent each day playing at a park. We took the kids to the wings center, which has a huge room filled with play equipment and a giant ball pit. These places creep me out, because they are just a big germ fest, but Carson and Kylie had sooo much fun.I just try to not think about it, and wash their hands with wet ones before we leave. Kyle, Lexi and I had just as much fun watching them. Kyle joined in and climbed on some of the equipment too, it was pretty funny to watch! We decided that we would like to take them there more often, because they wore out so much energy and slept great that night. It was nice to let them just go crazy and bounce off the walls, in a place other than our house =0). We also went to a couple of outdoor parks, and to the MK nature walk.

They were a little afraid at first to climb on things

as soon as Kyle joined them, they had no more fears. This little girl in the picture was dressed in the same colors as Kylie, and her dad was getting really confused. It was funny.

my little monkeys in their cage
Lexi and I can't wait to join them in a couple years here is Kylie riding on her reptile They LOVED the swings, and wanted Kyle to push them "super fast"

The nature walk......Kylie kissed the fish through the glass. It was so cute!t

pop pop and airplanes

My birth father came for a short visit last week. I told the kids that he was bringing presents for them, so as soon as we opened the door, they started asking for their presents. They were happy to see him. My birth mother was not able to come, so we did miss her. Kylie played barbies with him, it was pretty funny! The kids do not see their nonna and pop pop very often, but it is so neat how they are old enough to really remember them, and know exactly who they are. I am sure that makes nonna and pop pop feel very special too! They called them and thanked them for their cute outfits, toys, and candy.

They acted like Santa Clause had arrived!

This little rabbit that Kylie has walks around, and poops out jelly beans! ha.
Meeting grandkid #5

Those presents were exhausting. He is welcome to come for a visit anytime =0)
Lexi and her new pink bunny rabbit
We also went to the little Emmett airshow last weekend. The kids love airplanes.......especially Carson. He was so excited to see them all.

Here is Carson with a real life heli-hopter =0)

a little one, just their size

Easter Festivities

We had a very exciting Easter this year. We decided to bless our little Alexis Brielle over in Idaho Falls on Easter Sunday. It was nice to have all of Kyle's family with us for it, and my parents even traveled over there to be there too! She looked beautiful on her special day, and she was able to meet some of her aunts, uncles, cousins, and great grandparents for the first time. Kyle gave her a beautiful blessing, and we had some yummy food after to celebrate. It was the cutest thing ever, to see the kids play and hunt eggs with their cousins. At one point Kylie and her cousin Hailey (who is a few years older) were sitting at the table looking at all of their treasures from the hunt, and Hailey said to Kylie....."isn't this just the best day". We all smiled at how sweet it was! It really was a great day, and the weather was nice too. Here are some pictures of our festivities.....

This was my dress as a baby, Kylie was blessed in it, and now Alexis has been blessed in it

proud parents, and proud brother and sister

looking handsome and beautiful in their easter outfits

snuggling with aunt Melissa
Grammy and Lexi I ordered this cake for Alexis' big day

The ladies......what a good looking group!

The gentlemen.......not too bad either =0)

getting ready for the big hunt

Sharing their treasures

The sidewalk chalk in Carson and Kylie's baskets was a big hit

Taking a spin on grandpa's four wheeler......too cute!

We had so much fun! It was wonderful to spend Easter with the family.Thanks again to Ty and Sandra for letting us celebrate at their house, and for all the delicious food! We are so grateful to have Lexi in our lives, and we will always remember this day. She is such a sweetheart, and we love her to pieces!

The Easter Train!!!

Grammy and grandpa treated us all to a ride on the easter train, the day before we headed over to Idaho Falls. It was soo much fun. We are already looking forward to the pumpkin, and Christmas rides. We started in Horseshoe bend, and went up to banks for an egg hunt. It was really pretty up there. Kylie and Carson had the best time. Carson was yelling with excitement when the train started. The easter bunny was even there. She walked up and down the cars and handed out treats to all the kids. Kylie and Carson really warmed up to her by the end of the ride.

The trainThe passengers
The Easter bunny my snuggle bunnymr. and mrs. Rabbitt

Our bunny babiesThere was an open car on the train. We all loved sitting out there and looking at the pretty scenery

Kylie enjoying her candy

We were surprised to see the kids give the easter bunny a hug on our way out.