I want to go ...

Poor Madison always gets left home with Mom while her best friend "buddy" goes to school 3 times a week. This time she was fast and snuck out the door right behind him. I ran to grab the camera and this is what I got. Diaper and boots following "buddy" to school.

She was not happy when mom caught up to her and returned her to our happy home.

She will be really sad this fall when he starts kindergarten and leaves everyday.

The Clubhouse ...

Jaiden, Carter and friends created a "club-house." It included shelter from the sun, snow tube and blankets for a couch and a sign that read "keep out!"
Jason was proud to pull in from work with our front yard looking like a "homeless shanty." He wonders why they always have to build things in the front yard when we have plenty of room in the back.

"You Got to Love It Baby.."

We went to a Jazz game with our friends the Jacksons. We love going with them because they have 4th row seats. It is fun to be so close to the action. Jason especially loves sitting behind the opposing teams bench and harassing them. Jacksons - THANKS for a fun night.

Random guy in front of us - check out those eyebrows. Yes they are real.

No doubt Jason will be trimming his eyebrows when needed.

Temple Open House ...

We took the family to the Draper Open House. I remember going to the Jordan River Temple open house when I was Jaiden's age. It was a lasting impression and we hoped the same for our kids. Well we should have left Madison home. It was a Saturday evening and afterwards we found out it was the busiest day thus far. Madison gave us a run for our money as usual. She kept wading through the people waiting in line, throwing fits when we tried to hold her, climbing on the chairs, sprinting for the baptismal font to take a swim, etc., etc., etc. Hopefully even with Madison's antics, the 4 hours total trip with lines and transportation Jaiden and Carter will still have a memory with a lasting impression.

We have escaped - we are free to run around.

Birhday Party with Nana and PA

We had a small birthday celebration on her actual day with Nana, PA, Aunt Mel, Mariko, and Kaia. She loves Elmo and we gave into it. She was extremely concerned about her balloons flying away and made us tie them to a chair even though they had a weight attached to the strings. Even after tying them to a chair she would still get a look of panic and run over to the chair and hold onto the strings. She then would forget when she saw something interesting and would let go and play but then in about 5 minutes the routine would start over again. It was hilarious but a little sad because she was so stressed over the balloons flying away.

Jaiden and her friend Ellie wrapped Madison's presents for me and ran out of paper. They thought it would be funny to wrap her present with a lot of trash. She was a good sport.

New shoes - must wear immediately.

Strike a pose.

Sharing her glasses with cousin Kaia.

Holding all her loot.

Daddy did a great job by picking up a singing Elmo balloon.

Drink of choice. It is her birthday.

Happy Birthday Madison ...

Good morning birthday girl.
How old are you??? TWO.
Birthday bonus cousins were sleeping over.

Happy Birthday to Me...

Jason planned a trip to Las Vegas for my birthday. He tried to keep it a surprise but I called in November to use our sky miles and was concerned when I thought we had more. I was telling the rep that we had more available and she said, "no you have used some for a trip to Las Vegas in January." Oops!!! Poor guy never gets to surprise me but he makes a great effort. We went with two other couples. (Edmunds and Robison) We flew in Thursday, shopped, ate, slept, movie'd, spa'd, went to LOVE, danced, ate, shopped some more and flew back Sunday. It was soooo much fun!!!! THANKS for those who came and for Jason planning it - love you.

We started the trip off right by shopping, shopping, shopping. I loved these shoes but come on when would I really wear them???

The lovely couple before heading into the AMAZING show LOVE.

The crazy group ready to "PARTY."

"Let's DANCE" - our drink of choice, water.

Stayed at Trump Tower. Would recommend it. The spa was great, rooms nice and big, no smoking, only negative no casino but great location across the street from Nordstrom and mall - yes more shopping! The guys were great sports.