May Mash Up

I need to back up a bit and mash together all the craziness of May.  I can't believe how fast it flew by.  We celebrated an anniversary, blew out some birthday candles, planted a garden, read lots of books and have already eaten our weight in smores (brought to you by our killer backyard fire pit).

And to top it all off we purchased this bad boy.  My brother, Aaron, has dubbed it the polygamist patrol!

It was very bitter sweet to turn in our Toyota because of all the incredible sacrifice and work that went into helping purchase it.  It has been a great vehicle but it was time to hand it over for something bigger that can fit all of Riley's chairs and equipment.  We are having tie downs placed in tomorrow just in time for our long drive to California.  I do miss the Toyota but this thing is actually pretty awesome and can fit a whole lot of stuff! Anyone need a ride? We can fit 12.

Preschool has Ended

Today was Riley's last day of pre-school.  I'm not going to deny that I'm a little choked up about it.  Such a big mile stone for him to be able to finish and move to the big school for Kindergarten this fall.  I am so proud of all the accomplishments he has made over the last few years.  School has been so good for him and he loves it.  He loves riding the bus and playing with his friends.  You can just see the joy and self confidence it has brought him.  Looking back at these pictures from his very FIRST day to his very LAST he has grown up so much.  Love you buddy!

Easter

Easter was full of colored eggs and lots and lots of candy.  Saturday afternoon Riley and I colored eggs before we headed down to a BBQ egg hunt at Grandma and Grandpa Ogden's house

I found the most eggs bwhahaha



Sunday morning the Easter bunny made a visit and left lots of fun treats and a handsome new outfit. This was the first Sunday that we have been to church together as a family since December.  Riley enjoyed getting back to Primary with all his friends.

seriously these two couldn't be more alike

After church we headed over to Grandma Jenny and Papa's house for a yummy dinner and more egg hunts.  Each year we take a big group picture.  It's fun to see all the kiddos grow up. It seems every year there is at least one new addition. This year Alexa and Clayton (maybe next year Clayton can join us)

This is Riley and baby Alexa.  He LOVES this baby girl. It's adorable to see him look so concerned when she cries and he tries to comfort her by patting her arm or hand.

Happy Easter...I can't believe how big  Riley is getting. He's almost as tall as me!