Springtime is in the air . . .

We are sooooooooooo ready for Spring! Bring on the warm weather and beautiful blue skies! We've enjoyed playing and working out in our yard the past couple of weeks. Even Luke has started to like being outside (as long as it isn't too windy.) To ease the leaf raking process this year, Mike invented a leaf-bagging contraption to help us bag our 28+ bags of leaves, which the city refused to come pick up because they weren't bagged in paper bags (what the??--have you ever heard of bagging leaves in paper bags?) So after Mike hauled our massive pile of bags of leaves to the dump, our yard is beginning to look ship-shape for Spring. Next on the list: planting flowers and herbs.

Makayla's best trucker impression. Truckers represent Spring, right? Makayla just really wanted me to post this hilarious picture. I think we may have an actor in our midst.

Tummy Time

Basketball Superstar!

Basketball season came to an end, and we are now starting soccer this week. It seemed like basketball was over almost as soon as it began--maybe because the last 3 months have been a bit of a blur with baby #4. However, Logan had a lot of fun playing b-ball and rocked the court! Good work Logan!

Let's Rodeo!

The rodeo came to town last month so we kicked up our heels in our best western gear and hit the rodeo. We always have fun seeing all the animals, eating lots of yummy junk food and riding all the rides on dollar night. Savannah was a girl after my own heart wanting to ride the scary big swings even before Makayla and Logan finally dared come with us. She loved flying through the air and giggled with me as the wind whipped our hair and Makayla's screams were heard in the distance. When Savannah wanted to go again, I offered to stay with the baby so Mike could go with her, but he flatly refused saying we were crazy to ride the swings that were so haphazardly put together by the carnifolk and we would surely go flying 50 ft. if one of the cables snapped. Such an optimist! : )

Mike and I also scored his company's box seat tickets to the rodeo for our Valentine's date (+ 1 baby.) We had so much fun watching the bucking broncos and barrel races and even Luke was captivated by all the horses and noise. Luke especially liked the music at the Train concert after the rodeo. Mike and I were excited to hear Train up so close and loved being at the concert. We were glad to know that we could still have a life even with baby in tow.

In other news . . .

Savannah learned to ride her bike without training wheels! She was a natural and learned in one Sunday afternoon in January. She just needed a little push from daddy and she was off. Good work, Savannah!

Of course she had a cheering section.

Go Savannah, Go! Even Luke joined in on the fun, although he wasn't too sure he liked being outside in the cold. Brrr.

Superbowl Party with James and Lisa

We were so happy that James got to travel down to Texas with the UVU Women's basketball team to do their stats and announce the game. He scored Mike and the kids some tickets, so they all drove to Houston to watch the game and see uncle Jimmy in action. Lisa flew in for the weekend to meet up with him, so she and I got to spend a girls Saturday with Savannah and Luke. I had so much fun girl bonding with Lisa! And Mike and the kids had a blast at the game. Logan is a die hard UVU fan now and LOVES his t-shirt from uncle Jimmy.

The next day, we had a SUPER Superbowl party and enjoyed having James and Lisa here for the weekend! It went by way too quickly--come back soon!

Will you be my Valentine? . . .

Meet my Valentine. I'm crazy about this guy! What's not to love?? He's an amazing dad to our 4! kids. He makes me laugh. He's my best friend. I can tell him anything. I can freak out and he will not freak out back (usually.) He can fix anything. I miss him when he travels. And I can't wait to see him every night when he gets home from work.

Meet my other 4 Valentines. They are just as smack dab in the middle of my heart as my Mr. Right. I count myself pretty lucky to get to be their mom. Love you guys!!!

"Romeo, Romeo. Where for art thou, Romeo?"

What would Valentine's Day be without pink cupcakes??!

Surprise! These beauties were delivered to my door from my sweetheart. Thanks, babe! You made my day.

But this might have been my favorite gift of all. Savannah wanted to do chores for me and did the dishes and scrubbed my sink until it shined.