Mount Pleasant

We love going camping at Mount Pleasant. The first day we went to Palisades and did some paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, 9 square and paddle boating. The kids had so much fun with their cousins. Most of the time we hung out at the camp ground, went up to the cabin to do the zip lining, and did some four wheeler rides. The kids were just content to hang out with their cousins. One day we did a hike up a slot canyon. It was pretty challenging to climb over rocks and under rocks to get to the top, but the kids loved that challenge. 

Amelia is 2!

21-24 months:

• She is a busybody. Can’t hold still. She learned to climb up in the counter using the oven. She likes to get in the cabinets and listen to music on the counter. 
• 4/17 She is in a big girl bed! She started climbing out of her crib and sleeping in her book nook. So we decided to take the front of her crib off and she has been sleeping in. It’s so great. I think she is ready for an actual twin size bed.
• She is talking so well. She say- open me, help, where’s grandma?. so many things! I can understand her most of the time.
• After listening to the thank you song from Moana Maui says thank you at the end, and Millie replies you’re welcome!
• Millie has been licking the lamp and saying yummy ice cream. Apparently our lamp looks like ice cream to her.
• She loves getting her back tickled. When I stop tickling it, she grabs my hand and puts it back on her back. 
• She has become a very picky eater. Her favorite saying is, no I don’t want it! Things she eats are yogurt, cheese sticks, fruit snacks and candy. She’s so hot and cold with everything else. 
• Her and jack have a love hate relationship. Usually he gets in her space and she pulls his hair and hits him. 
• She loves to sing let it go, summer, and twinkle twinkle. 

2 years:

• she loves birthdays! She lit up when everyone sang happy birthday to her. 
• When I was changing her clothes, she grabs my braids and says, “piggies! They’re beautiful mommy”
• When Lincoln was sad, she recognized it and went over and gave him a hug. 
• She’s got a great scowl. Whenever someone new comes to say hi to her, she hides behind me and scowls at them. 
• Her and jack are the best of friends and the worst enemies. They can be so nice and sweet with each other and then pulling out claws (Millie) 
• Millie is a great car dancer. She likes to do the tongue dance, the shake your head with huge big eyes dance. 

Millie’s birthday

It was so fun to celebrate Millie's birthday at the ranch with everyone. The night before I set up Frozen decorations in a corner of the main area. All the kids helped me and were so excited. The next morning, we started the day with opening presents. Millie was SO excited. She loves birthdays. She was so cute and would make the best facials with every gift she opened then she would go give each person a hug. 

She played with her toys most of the morning. But later we went swimming because that's what she wanted to do. After, she dressed up in her Frozen elsa dress and the boys pushed her around on her brand new trike from Grandma and Grandpa. 

Then we had her birthday party. We played pin the nose on Olaf and then had a Pinata. It was perfect. All the kids participated and cheered on Millie. It was so fun. Later we did a ride up Sound of Music Hill. It was freezing! Then when we got back, we ate dinner and then had cake and ice cream. Millie was so excited when everyone sang happy birthday to her. She enjoyed her cake very much. It was so fun to celebrate with her all day. I love this cute little lady! But she needs to stop growing up. 

Saratoga springs temple open house

I love going to Open Houses with my family. We told Jack and Millie to point out if they see Jesus. So in their little voices, they would point out all the pictures and say, "Jesus!" It was so adorable. Lucy and Lincoln were interested in what the endowment room was and what the altar was. It was a good opportunity to tell them about the promises you make in the temple. 

Last days of school

I love the last days of school and so do the kids. They had spirit week and dressed up every day. On Monday they had the dance festival. They both did a great job.

On the last day, they stayed for an hour so we just took pictures. Lincoln loved his teacher Mrs. Williams. She is so nice and sweet and he had a great experience at school this year.

Lucy had her favorite teacher yet. Mrs Broadhead is the best! Lucy looked forward to going to school everyday. She raved about her. We are so sad she is moving to a different school.