Muir Woods

Today we took  a day trip to Muir Woods. We met up with my cousins, Haley and Stephanie, and ventured to the great outdoors!

Hopefully we will go back soon ans see more of the trails.

Easter

We had a very busy Easter weekend. It started with a ride on the Easter Egg Train out of Woodland. There were activities and entertainment on the train. Then they stopped at a park for an egg hunt that included visits with the Easter bunny, storytelling and cupcakes.

Daddy's Girl. They are soooo much alike sometimes!

Ryan manged to shove half a cupcake in his mouth right as this picture was being taken.

After we got home from that, we went to my mom's for more Easter festivities. It seems like only yesterday that I was one of the little kids.

"Huh? You wanted to take my picture?"

Focused

Ryan, Madeline, Ethan, Mia, Addeline and Lily

Sunday we went to church where Adrian gave one of the Easter talks in Sacrament meeting. after that we went to Brentwood, to hang out with the Montano side of the family.

Don't Grow Up

Don't Grow Up

My whole World is asleep.

Softness, toughness, mixed with

dreams like Peter Pan and Pixie

dust dancing in the stillness.

Yet I am Here. Awake. Listening.

Mesmerizing it. Not wanting to

move. Afraid of dispersing it. Not

wanting the night to fade.

Let the dust and dreams stay longer.

 Lingering in those I hold so

sweetly. Let their dreams wash over

me.Keep me in and let me stay.

-J. Montano

Sunshine and Smiles (sort of)

Whew! Are we ever glad that the rain has decided to stay away for a while. We have been taking advantage of the great outdoors! Which means in  in kid language a lot of extra park time. I think we have been to one park or another everyday since the rain dissipated.
   Today we went to "The Property" with my Mom, and my Sister-in-law Waldina, for a picnic. The weather couldn't have been more perfect. The only thing I'd wish for more of is some cute smiles from the kids.

My little Nephew Ethan...he is sooo cute!

Have you ever tried to get a decent picture with your kids?

Sadly this is the best one of the bunch

That's my girl!

My LOVELY Sister-in-law Waldina. She thinks that she looks terrible.

Ryan was all about sticks and rocks

We found this little guy...as well as some minnows, a few big fat polliwogs, a lizard, some cows and the horses. Overall it was fun. And I got sunburned...

Rain Rain Go Away!

So for what felt like an Eternity, our little neck of the woods was drowned in rain. After pulling out hair out because we were so bored we finally decided to have a little fun.

Elefun to be exact!

A charming little game where you catch butterflies that get blown out of an Elephants trunk.

It kept us entertained for at least an hour. Ryan now walks around saying "Elefun, Elefun!' Which sounds really close to 'Haella fun"

We then moved on to Hungry Hungry Hippos. Which despite playing with my toddlers, I feel competive and have the urge to crush them at this game.

Then we played keep away and tag.

Folllowed by the ever popular "Couch Diving".

I hope that this gives all of you a few ideas for when the next rainy day hits.