pickin strawberries

Amelia and her class went on a field trip to a strawberry farm. We got to ride a tractor and tour the farm, and she got to jump and goplay around on the big inflatable slides. then we got to pick strawberries. She seemed to enjoy herself. it sure was hot that day. That is a picture of her teacher Mrs. Cottle talking to her in the jump thing. She was a wonderful teacher! I am so glad amelia got her this year!

It's great to be Eight!

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Estella turned 8 on April 23rd. She got an american girl doll. We told the girls that we would get them one when they turn 8 or if they want one before then they have to save half the $. Estella choose the Elizabeth doll. She had a good birthday. Aunt Lynelle flew into town to make her baptism dress. Lynelle also made her doll a dress to match her baptism dress. It was a wonderful day, but I forgot my camera so I need to get Lynelle to email me the pictures. Estella is growing into such a smart, sweet little girl. I am so gratful that she is my daughter.

Dallin turned 1 on march 18. We did cake and ice cream when we came home from vacation. He had a good time opening a cute little barn that Nana and poppa bought for him. He also seemed to enjoy his cake that his mommy made. It was a strawberry cake. A good time was had by all.

David's aunt Ruth gave us a week vacation at her timeshare in March. We had so much fun. It was a bit chilly, but that didnt stop us from having a great time. The girls had a blast playing in the pool. We would go swimming about 10:30 in the morning till lunch and then get back in about 1:30 and stay till dinner. Thankfully the pool was heated. Poor David didn't really get to go swimming a lot, because he was inside doing school work. We also went over to orlando for one day and spent the day with Davids cousin Sarah. we went to disneys animal kingdom. It was a really cool park. Travis met up with us later and we all went to dinner together. Dallin also turned 1 while we were there. but we waited till we got home to celebrate.

I Love just sitting and watching the waves. It makes me feel so small and yet so impotant to look out at the huge ocean and think that this world is so big, but my Heavenly Father KNOWS me! I am amazed by all the blessing in my life. I am so thankful.

nap time

Here are a few pictures of Dallin sleeping in his favorite spot. I use to worry that he was going to get too big for Grandmom's lap, but I don't think that will ever happen. I am so grateful that she loves my boy so much. He is the luckiest little boy in the whole world.these pictures were taken several months ago. He still sleeps in her lap everyday.