Spring Break

We had a good time at the cabin and in St. George for Spring Break this year. Justin was planning to come down to the cabin after his business trip, but then he caught a cold. So we missed Dad, but it was nice to be with the cousins. Some of the highlights included:

1) Playing in "the pit." Talk about a fun place for the little boys to play in the dirt! It was great until Travis was throwing rocks and a large one accidentally hit Ezra on the head. It was a bloody scene for a while, and all the kids were shaken up. Nolan turned into a Papa bear and was very protective. A little too protective, considering he slugged Travis in the stomach. After all the emotions settled and the bleeding stopped, everything was fine again! Ezra was out playing in the pit again when lunch was over.
2) Truck rides with Grandpa! The kids rode over to a little farm and saw a wobbly baby horse taking its first steps. Grandpa even let all the kids pile on top of the cab and have a ride. When all of us mothers saw them driving away, we weren't too happy. Poor Grandpa got scolded and that was the end of riding on top. But they sure loved it while it lasted! Grandpa also took the kids to a movie in St. George, to get ice cream, and to play at the park. Grandpa seriously knows how to spoil his grandchildren!

3) Easter fun! We painted our eggs this year, had a big hunt outside, and the kids loved what the Easter bunny brought them in their baskets. Ezra had a little meltdown so Nolan started bringing him "donations" for his basket. Nolan actually turned over his entire basket of treats! Later, Ezra perked up and Nolan re-hid a few eggs for him to find. We did some redividing of the treats and everyone was happy again!

It's always nice when the boys get new, bright Easter shirts for church.

4) Playing baseball. Uncle Bryan got all the kids involved in a little baseball game to help Nolan prepare for t-ball.

5) Lunch with my two "old" friends, Anne and Ashley. It was so fun to catch up with them! They even brought me baby gifts, which was so nice. We realized that the last time I had seen Anne was at my wedding almost 10 years ago! Hopefully it won't be that long until we get together again.
6) Walking around the St. George temple and exploring the visitor's center for family home evening. The kids love the giant staircase, of course, and they enjoyed seeing the little movies about service. I was grateful for the tender conversation with Ezra, which I already posted so I wouldn't forget.

 7) We also watched Les Miserables while at the cabin. For the rest of the weekend we were all humming the songs.
And this was a funny moment when Ez got stuck in a bucket. He was mad that I got my camera out instead of helping him out!

It was nice to give the cousins lots of time to play together. They spent lots of time giggling and laughing in the loft. Travis and Ezra are always running around together. Other than the rock throwing, they get along really well!

March outings

The boys and I buzzed up to Park City to visit an art gallery that was hosting a Lego exhibit. It was fun to see the cool creations. Nolan is looking forward to being a part of the Lego club at his school when he gets older. When we got home they wanted to pull out their Legos and get busy. My favorite part was going to get a treat at Kneaders!

Ezra's preschool class had a field trip at our nearby fire department. After talking about safe things to play with, and how to "stop, drop, and roll" the kids were so excited to see the fire engine. Ezra kept getting in and out saying, "This is so awesome!" Ezra is the only boy in his class, but one of his friends brought their little brother. It was fun to have an extra buddy to play with! Ez even got to meet the fire station cat!

Ezra is pretending to honk the horn.

 I don't think he could be any happier!

 Ezra's class: Jude (just visiting), Ava, Quincy, Sophia, and Ezra

Temple Visit

For family home evening last night we went to the St. George temple to walk around. Grandma Sherri  came too, but Dad is at home working to get over a cold. While at the temple we looked at the Christus statue and talked a little about the prints in His hands. Ezra was very concerned and said, "That would hurt. Did they poke him with a pencil?" We talked some more and I explained that Christ died because he loves us so much. Ezra said, "I want to climb up there and give him a hug." I told him he couldn't climb up and Ez said, "But I love him so much! I wish He was real." I'm so glad He's real, even though we can't see Him. I think my little boys feel that at times, too.