Children's laughter fills the air

Justin was gone this past weekend so Davis and I got a lot of time together. It started off a little rough, with Davis having a really bad night of sleep. This was extra hard because I am so used to her sleeping so great that it really messed up my schedule. On Friday though we went to watch UVU play in a spring tournament. Davis made a some new friends that loved holding her. (thank you Shawn!) I am so lucky that I have a baby that likes to go out and be around other people. Saturday we went to a beautiful bridal shower for my friend Maegan Hoyt. It was so fun to see some people that I haven't seen in a while and get to catch up. It was so fun watching her open the great gifts she got. ( let's be honest they were really for Chris though) They did something that I have never seen done at a shower before, Jess wrote down everything that Maegan said after she opened each of her gifts and then read them all together. It so funny, and it did get a little risque at times. Lacey did a great job planning and executing a beautiful shower. And Maegan looked happier than I have ever seen her and she is normally a really happy person. Her and Chris will have an awesome marriage!

This weekend was a big deal also because Sunday morning I got the first laugh. I was hold Davis in my arms bouncing her up and down while saying little lady, and she giggled. I kept doing it and she kept giggling. So I got Justin on the phone so he could hear it and giggled for him. She changes so much everyday and it is so exciting to see what will happen next. I have decided that when the budget allows we are getting a video camera.

Daddy's gone so Davis gets to hang out on his side of the bed. She just chilled like that all morning while we read a great novel.

Asleep in Shawn's arms. He was a baby hog, but it was so cute to watch.

So cute!!


It was St. Patricks Day today and We had a great time. A couple weeks ago I decided it was high time I get to know the women in my ward. I have never been very good at being the initiator, but part of my new years resolution was I was going to put myself out there and get to know people. We live in a great area and are in a wonderful ward. So I got together with my friend Robin and we planned a St. Patrick's Day picnic for those of us who are at home during the day. I was so excited to meet people and get in the sun. The weather was AWESOME and a bunch of people came. It was so fun to watch all the kids play at the playground with each other. I love living in a place that has so many young families because there are so many kids running around all the time. I got to know some new great girls from the ward. I was actually surprised to see how many people came. Women who were just out walking came by and joined in the celebration. It was especially nice to be outside in the sunshine enjoying great friends and food. I am hoping to do this for every holiday and get more and more people to come.

Green cupcakes, I tried to be very festive and make everything green. I also made cake pops and put the in a glass jar filled with colored green sugar. It turned out so cute!!

Those are the cake pops. It was my first try so they are not as pretty as they should be but I will keep tyring.

Here is the spread, everyone helped out by bringing something. We had tortilla wraps, fruit, pasta salad, yummy punch in the green bucket, and treats. Lots of treats.



Some of the beautiful girls from the ward.

More beautiful girls

Kids everywhere it was so fun to see. I don't want things to go faster but I can't wait for Davis to start walking and playing. She will have so many little playmates when she does.

Becky Madsen brought out her bubble contraption and truly had the kids captivated. At one point she had to chase down her daughter and the other kids followed behind her in a cute single file line awaiting more bubbles.

She definitely had their attention.
My friend Robin's little girl Abby, who bursts with personality. She is definitely a red head.
Robin' her new baby, and her friends from Oregon who came for a visit.


Davis took a little nap in the sun. Probably a little to long, she was a little red after.

Becky's little girl

I love that this little playground is right outside our front door. There will be many a day spent here in the future.
Fun on the swings



Lincoln and Max, Krista's little boys.


It was such a great day. I am grateful for all the people who came and made the party so great. I hope that in the future we can get even more people to come and enjoy each other.