Washington DC Trip

Ryan needed to take some time off from work and we decided to head to Virginia to visit Ryan's brother Greg and his family. We had a great time visiting and site seeing. Brinlee enjoyed her cousin's and had so much fun jumping on the trampoline. Here are a few highlights from are trip.

On our way... Brinlee was so good!

Waiting in line Saturday morning to see Night at the Smithsonian on the Imax where it was filmed! We all had a great time.

Ryan and Greg at Gettysburg

Ryan and I at Gettysburg. It was a neat place to visit and gave me a greater appreciation of the freedom that we enjoy.

Ryan and I at Mt Vernon

Let the training begin.....

The results are in and YES my team won the lottery to run the St.George Marathon in October!! I have alway's wanted to run a marathon as one of my things to do before I was 30 and let's just say that did not happen, but hey it is never too late! Since running the half marathon in February running has got into my blood and I am actually enjoying it. I loved the adreneline rush I got from finishing the race and had plenty of extra energy afterwards that I did not give it a second thought to register for the St. George marathon. The St. George marathon is supposed to be one of the best and out of 10510 people that registered to run they only allow 7200, so I feel pretty lucky to be running in it. I am excited to start training and look forward to accomplishing my personal goal of finishing a marathon!! Wish me luck!

Brinlee

She thinks it is so fun to play car's in Mommy's tub, and I love that she is staying out of trouble!

Showing off her pig tails

Smile Brinlee "do I have to"?

Ok Cheese!!

I had no idea Brinlee's hair was long enough for pig tails because her hair is so curly. I don't do it very often because I love her sweet riglet curls. She is so grown up and is so much fun to have in our home. She talks all the time and says the funniest things. She is now into feelings and I love to watch her express them. She is "scared" of dinosaur's and the "giant" that Damon told her about. It is funny to hear her talk about them. She has to whisper, so they don't hear her and find her. We go on a dinosaur hunt almost everyday. Today at play group she loved the park, because it had a dinosaur that she could ride on. She was not scared of it which was funny to me. I guess she is just afraid of the ones she can't see. I am so in love with being a mommy and I am so thankful to have Brinlee in my life!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!!

We love you very much!!

Easter Egg Hunt

Back of the Fire Truck

Captain of the Fire Truck

Brinlee and the Easter Bunny

I got the eggs!!!

Today Brinlee and I went to the city's annual Easter Egg Hunt. We had so much fun! This year she actually liked it. They had a petting zoo, Fire truck, train, coloring and lots of other fun activites for the kids. Brinlee is so excited for the Easter bunny to come and it is so much fun!

Our Dog Bella

Ok so I am sure many of you are shocked I even own a dog. In fact I have had just a few dogs since I have been with Ryan. Bella is the only dog we have now. The other two dogs we had did not do well adjusting to having the kids around. They were male dominant and are doing so good now they have homes where they are the only dog. Bella is such a sweet dog and is definitely "my" dog. Of course the story goes that Ryan wanted a big dog for Alex, but everyone knows she is my dog. I had been looking on craigslist for a labradoodle, and found Bella. The guy took her from the breeder because she did not get sold. She was headed for the pound. He was just looking for a good home and only wanted help with the food he had bought for her. We gave him $30 and she was ours, and we are so happy to have her. Bella is the best dog ever! She has the sweetest personality and is very calm. She is going to turn 1 on April 28 th.

Our Weekend....Alex's Baptism

Ryan's parents came to celebrate with us. This is Sunday when Alex was confirmed and received the holy ghost.

Elder Logan, Alex and Elder Young these are two great missionaries who taught Alex.

Ryan and Alex

Ryan's brother's Greg and Brad also came to celebrate with us. He was baptized by Ryan and Grandpa gave a great talk on the holy ghost. He was dressed in white to show how pure and clean Alex was after he was baptized.

This past weekend was Alex's big day... he was baptized. For those of you who don't know. Alex is Ryan's 16 year old son who had been living with his mother is Northern California until August of last year. He decided to come to live with us in Texas and is doing very well. He loves school and is on the football team. About two weeks ago he got his driver's lisense and is very excited about that, and to top it all he committed to be baptized. This is something Ryan alway's dreamed of and we prayed one day would happen. We are both very proud of him and the good choices he is making. He is a very good kid and brings a great spirit in our home.