Sunday morning

We are still getting used to our later church time.  We now go at 11:00 a.m..  It is great to not be in a huge rush in the morning, but it does make it interesting for Rylie because it is during her nap.  We got ready with some time to spare so we ran out front for a quick photo shoot.

Dru bore her testimony in sacrament meeting all by herself today at church.  She was so confident and knew exactly what she was saying and doing.  We love Dru and the example she sets for all of us.

Dru goes to the dentist...

Dru made ANOTHER visit to the dentist to get some MORE silver stars!  She was very good for the visit which impressed Dr. Boren.  (It helps that our ped. dentist has all the bells and whistles.)  Her mouth was numbed for the procedure and made her have a crazy smile.  I shot these pictures at Megan's house after and the two of us could not stop laughing at Dru's sweet slanted smile.

Rylie is in love with her blanket!  She rolls around in it all day long.

Olivia is in love with her Sponge Bob tube.  ..again ,we can't wait for summer!

Rylie LOVES books.  Last night I was finishing up the laundry and got sidetracked setting the basket down by the couch.  Within minutes, Rylie had snuggled right in and began her nightly reading.  

We had to go snow blow the church on Monday, so we took our FHE on the road.  We got in our snow gear and went to help dad.  The girls and I played in the snow while Ry plowed the church sidewalks.  We had a great time...I don't think Ryan would say the same.

{Thanks Lilly for the snow pants!}

Here is Rylie looking like a cute little teddy bear.  This was Darcy's old jacket.  So sweet!

THANK YOU!

We love you!

Snow=Swim!

It snowed a TON yesterday so today we went swimming!  We went with our friends to the Rec. Center and enjoyed a quick dip.  The water was cool but we were all alone most of the time.  The girls had a blast.  We may have to make that a Monday tradition.

p.s.  we are SO ready for Summer!  

Hard to see....but there is almost a foot of snow on our deck.

This is what Dru looked like when she left to go to school this morning!  It is a long walk when it is FREEZING outside!

This is Liv LOVING her dad.  He is #2 on her smother list!

I think Rylie will always be #1

Saturday night bath=curlers and a quick play time before bed.

Breakfast time!  I normally do not buy Captain Crunch, but after Cheerios and Wheaties everyday, they deserved a change. 

..... I probably won't buy it again.

ALL GIRL...ALL BOY

The girls love to play dress ups.

Notice their sashes are being used as dog and cat leashes.  They also love to wear their "summer heels."

Liv admiring herself in the mirror.

Winston came over to play!

{Check out those eyelashes...not fair!}

He tried to rock climb our fireplace.

Winston is ALL BOY, however, he does have a shoe and foot fetish!  He LOVES shoes more than anyone I know.  Seriously, he does. Here he is trying on a pair of Dru's shoes.  He also loves feet and tries to touch mine all the time.  He is adorable!

girlcation

Ryan went on a "mancation" with his work buddys. (Monday-Wednesday)  They hit 3 great golf courses down South to enjoy warmer weather, good company and to test out Ry's new putter and driver.

  So, we decided to take a "girlcation" to Grandma Kathy's and Grandpa Steve's house!  We drove a whole 2 miles to our destination.  Dru had Mon. and Tues. off so we stayed the one night but crammed in all that we could.  We crafted, crafted and crafted some more.  My mom and I stayed up until midnight scrapbooking.  I finished Rylie's book...start to present.  Not too shabby!  We went out to dinner, watched 24, went shopping, played with cousins, etc. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

 We even went to visit Grandpa Martin.  In the one hour we were there, he fed us lunch, looked through his telescope at the beautiful mountains and even went sledding in his backyard on their knee board.  Thanks Grandpa Martin!

It has been a fun two days.  

Of course we all miss Ryan.  In fact, Liv cried for him tonight and wanted to see him on Skype.  So cute!  The girls ADORE their dad and can't wait for him to come home.

Here is Liv sleeping with her new shades and gloves.  Olivia requested to sleep with them.

 

Dru wanted me to take a picture of her too.

Rylie talking on the phone to her Uncle Alex wishing him a happy birthday!  Happy Birthday AL!

The girls helping Ry get ready for his golf trip.

Rylie loves to sleep anywhere, anytime.  Her crazy schedule lately: (I am not making this up!)

Down by 8:00 p.m.

Up around 10:30 a.m. or so

Back down at 1:00 p.m. for a nap

We have to wake her up around 6:15 p.m. or so because she goes back down for bed at 8:00

She would sleep longer if we let her.

I am enjoying it while it lasts!