27!!

Well, yesterday I turned the ripe old age of 27! I am not a person who gets all freaked out about getting older, but this is the first time I've felt really close to 30! All of a sudden it feels like it's just around the corner and I don't feel even close to 30! Anyway, it was a great birthday. It's interesting to have a birthday as a stay at home mom, because I still got to clean and do laundry (although I did take time to laze around in bed, take naps, and take myself out to lunch- drive thru) But I can't complain, because once again I've managed to drag it out for a week or so.

In Colorado, Jennifer made me a birthday cake, and everyone sang Happy Birthday! Then before we came home we went out to lunch with just the adults. Macaronni Grill! Yummy! Yesterday was our Relief Society quarterly enrichment, so I opted to go to that, and tonight I get to go out with just Jase! All in all it's been a great week. Thanks for all the love honey!

About last night. I just have to say, at first I was feeling kind of silly for wanting to go to Enrichment on my Birthday. But I can't even tell you how much I love our ward! We seriously have the best sisters! It was so great just to go have a fun night together, and catch up with everyone. There is just something about getting together with other women, and realizing how much we all have in common. Thanks for all your friendships! Love you girls!

We're Back!

We had a great time in Colorado visiting Scott and Jen and the fam. It was their first time meeting Carter, and he loved it! Thanks to Josilyn and Emri for keeping him entertained! It was a busy weekend, and we loved it. Had a crazy easter egg hunt, Went hiking at Garden of the Gods, ate out, checked out Manitou Springs city, went to see Horton Hears a Who, Watched Tyson's Soccer practice (he's a great goalie), and even went running with Jennifer! It was a blast- can't wait to go back!

Happy Easter!

Well, this is only like my 4th post for the day- but I had a lot of catching up to do. Now we're getting ready for our trip to Colorado to visit my brother Scott and the clan.

I just have to say, we are sooo going to miss the big Easter Egg hunt. For those of you who know the Sants you know about THE Easter Egg Hunt. (And no... it's not for the kids) We adults get to enjoy a crazy competetive race around the yard, hunting for eggs. Once our 7 eggs are found- we search for the Golden Egg. ($100 for the lucky winner). So, needless to say, we haven't missed one in our married life, but it's been a year and a half since we've seen my brother and this was the best weekend to go. So good luck without us! At least you can thank us for making the competition a little easier!

So, Scott and Jen, you must know how much we love you!!! We're going to miss being with everyone in Utah- but can't wait to see the Trainors! Maybe we'll have a little Golden Egg hunt of our own. (It definitely can't beat Paula's but I know those Trainor kids would love it.)

So, to the rest of you, Happy Easter! Be back soon!

Great Grandparents!

While my sister was here, Jason's Grandparents also spent the weekend with us. Jase was able to get a game of golf in with Grandpa George, and Grandma and I watched the kids. What a cute grandma- she was right down on the floor playing with them. And Carter was all smiles for them. It was so fun to have them stay, we definitely don't see them often enough!

Visitors

The week after our trip to Utah, my sister Katie and her family came to visit. It was so fun having them for a whole week!! As you locals know- there's definitely more to see than the strip(although I did brave the long walking and guys passing out their dirty cards for the love of my sister). Here's a little bit of what we did while they were here.

Has anyone ever fed the crazy ducks and geese at Floyd Lamb State Park? You can't tell in this peaceful little picture- but they are a little scary! See that duck sneaking up beside us- it's not the ones that stay in the water that make you nervous. It's the hissing geese that come right up to eat. Jake got a few nibbles on his knees and hands while he was trying to feed them.

Definitely an adventure!

We went hiking up at the Calico hills at Redrock. It was a beautiful day, and made me want to hike more. We lost the trail a little, lost some shoes, and lost our tempers (sadie didn't like the backpack carrier) , but all in all it was a good hike. Definitely one to do again.

Carter thought the rock climbing looked fun so he thought he'd try his hand at it.

After walking all the way up to the Bellagio- the garden was under construction, and they were working on the fountains so we didn't get to see a show. Luckily they got back down there to see one at night.

And we played at the park. Carter had his first ride on the swings, and Totally loved it! He was all smiles. It was sooo fun!!!

All in all, it was a great week. We even got a babysitter and enjoyed a kid free night! We miss you guys already! Carter's wondering where all the fun went!

Cousins!

Well, it sorry to leave you with that boring post for the past few weeks. March is turning out to be a very busy month for us. The first weekend we went up to Utah for Ava's blessing. It was way too short of a trip. But fun to see everyone, and for Carter to hang out with his cousins.

First of all... The sippy cup is Hadley's. Secondly, she's not giving it away- But it is kind of fun to tease. She had fun handing it to Carter and watching him squirm as she

took it away. He's obviously got a few things to learn.

Hadley wanted to give Carter a hug! So cute! You can't tell by their height which one is older. But Hadley at 13 months has definitely got a few more tricks up her sleeve!

Well, what more can I say? It's definitely more fun to be pushed in the walker than actually walk in it! Riley had a blast trying to scoot Carter around everywhere. And did you know- She can even put on her own diaper?! I've gotta teach Carter that one!

Book Tag from Lauren

RULES:
Find the book closest to you with at least 123 pages.
Turn to page 123.
Find the fifth sentence.
Post the next 3 sentences.
Also make a plug about a book you are reading.
Tag 5 people.

First of all...most of the books nearby have no where near 123 pages, and hardly have any words. The one closest to me is one I just barely started. I bought it over a year ago, and am just getting to it. It's called "Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy" by Richard G. Scott. I've actually had a little bit of trouble getting into it, but I just need to give it a little more time. Here are 3 sentences:
" That is when Satan's pressure is most intense, most vigorous. His intent is to frustrate any effort to abandon a wrong path to return to the narrow but sure way that leads to peace and happiness. The cleansing and purifying that flow from repentance are made possible through the atonement of Jesus Christ."

Here's my plug. Most of you have probably read, or at least heard of the "Twilight" series. That was the last novel I read and surprisingly really liked! Who knew I would actually enjoy a book about vampires. If you haven't read it it's an easy read, and probably better than you'd imagine a vampire book to be.

I tag: Hailey, Kara, Tiffany, Kristen, and hmm... Amanda (sorry if I've tagged you more than once. My blogging world is pretty small)