April Showers

Every April.

We say goodbye. 

To good friends. 

The youngsters also learn to say goodbye. 

I know it isn't forever but hey, when you are accustomed to:

 weekly Project group nights, staying up 12am+, 

Time Out for Women weekends, Late night at Sellas, Frumpy 30 party, 

so much nail polish you might faint, knowing every detail about all of your friends' births, 

planning a Ward Prom night, dresses and bags for Africa, watching youtube at 2am, 

baking soda gender tests, playgroups at the park, Northwood playground, walking group, 

30+ Baby Showers. 

Ladies have I missed anything? Let me know in a comment :)

This isn't just for Kelli, but for Erin, Carrie, Brenna, Rachel and everyone else that has already moved on from this special little town and for those that are leaving soon. You will be missed.  

Kent and Seaside visit

The kids and I decided to take a visit to my Mom's. We had a great time. We celebrated Cinco de Mayo at my sister's in-law's house. There was great food and a "pee-atah" as Hayley put's it, for all the kids. 

Once Dad got home from his annual trip to California to run his 200 mile relay,

(He's trying to run each leg of the race over the course of the years) 

we went to the Zoo! 

After a week of beautiful weather, especially for the westside, we traveled south to Portland, picked Skyler up from the train and drove west to the coast. 

Friday night and Saturday Skyler was helping with his brother Ben's "Be A Champ" football camp. 

So we got to play with all the kids, we saw Abe's softball game, played at the playground, had the best pizza you'll ever eat and celebrated Mother's Day. 

Skyler is such a great older cousin, always looking out for Hayley 

and wanting to play with her. 

Ashlyn having a great time giving Hobbes pushes.

Just as I was thinking "what would be a great end to this week and a half trip? a campfire..." and then Joell walked in with smore's makings in hand and announced we'd be having a beach campfire. YAHOO! I was thrilled, I love roasting marshmallows. 

Visiting family is so much fun.

Mother's Day

So proud to call these kids mine. 

Even when most of the time it goes like this. 

....and Hobbes said "ma ma" today. 

Lil' guy knows the way to mammas heart already.