Reunion

I got an invitation in the mail this week for a baby shower for my cousin Cori (who I did not know was living here in Utah). I realized that I had already missed the shower so I called Cori and we arranged to get together. Aunt Liz is my Mother's sister and I have not seen them for years! We spent the evening at Cori's house visiting and reminiscing. It was a bitter sweet reunion for me. It was wonderful to reconnect with my mother's side of the family but a little sad to know that mom will never be a part of that. After her death 20 years ago you would think the feelings would be easier but every once in a while something happens to make me feel like she died yesterday. We promised that we would stay connected and get together more often. Poor Cori is on best rest for the duration of her pregnancy because of preterm labor. She only has 4 more weeks to endure. Good Luck Cori!

Getting Bigger

Well our little Ginger isn't quite so little anymore! She has gotten tons bigger than we thought she would and she is still very much a puppy! Nothing in the house is safe and everyhing on or near the floor is fair game. I am trying to have patience and hope that she chills out soon!

Gymnastics Meet

Lexi had her 2nd Intersquad meet in March. This time she placed 2nd at her level. This meet was for girls within her own gym. We decided to let her compete at meets with girls from other gyms so in April she had her first official USGA meet. She did well and placed in all of her events. We have more meets coming up so maybe the jitters will subside and she can just have fun!

Easter

Here are the girls in their Sunday best before churh. I was going to forego the usual matching dresses this year but the girls put up a fuss. They don't like wearing dresses so we found these tops and white skirts. The best part is they can wear them on other days! We had dinner at our house and the annual Easter Egg Hunt since we have the only egg hunters left in the family! Thankfully the weather cooperated and we were able to do the hunt. We still keep finding eggs around the yard!

Jazz Game

At Taylor's new dance studio they get to perform once a year at a Jazz game. We decided to do it this year so Taylor and I went on a Saturday evening downtown to the Jazz/Nuggetts game. They performed before the game and she and I stayed and watched most of the game. The best part was the mommy, daughter time she and I got to spend together.

Mud Room Masterpiece

I had to show everyone my amazing mud room, although these pictures don't do it justice. We wanted lockers in the mud room when we built the house but we were not willing to pay what Richmond wanted so our plan was to build the lockers shortly after we moved in. Needless to say a year went by but with Brandon's amazing help, the lockers were built and I spent the rest of the weekend painting the room. I am so happy with the way it turned out and I love having all the organization space. Who would have thought that a mud room would give me such joy in life!!!!

Laura's Visit

Laura moved to Colorado last summer and decided to come out in February for a visit. We had a blast during this visit even though she left Kevin and the girls at home. We of course had to hit our favorite spot and enjoy a little Los Hermanos! My girls and Laura's boys had a great time hanging out, it is wonderful that after so long they get a chance to finally get to know each other.