Garden Fresh

We did it. We finally planted a garden.

Before:

After:

 I can't wait to taste the fruits (well, we actually planted vegetables and herbs, but you know what I mean) of our labor.

Compliments To The Chef

Chris made these awesome hamburger buns! Don't they look delicious?

Yeah, they totally were!

Chris is a great cook and baker. He only makes delicious food, I'm telling ya. Even when he tries a new recipe he's never had before, it turns out amazing. He has a gift and we are lucky to have him and his delicious food:) 

The 2nd Year

Our Cal-boy is 2. He's 2 years old. Can you believe it? Me neither. 

Two years is a short span of time but my Calvin has changed my perception of time. It feels like forever ago when I woke up having contractions 10-15 minutes apart. Then casually getting ready to go to the hospital, fully expecting to be sent home. I was shocked when the nurse said I was dilated to a 7 and that I wasn't going anywhere. Calvin was in my arms a few hours after that. My pregnancy with Calvin was just as easy. I'm positive Heavenly Father planned it that way. The easy pregnancy with an even easier labor and delivery. I needed the rest before all the running around I've done with Calvin. He has a love for life and is teaching me everyday to feel the same.

Calvin has changed so much in just the last 5 months. He talks to us and asks for things using words instead of grunts. He can count a little and is willing to repeat anything we say. He loves animals and is constantly talking about elephants, lions, monkeys, and giraffes. If he's not talking about animals, he's talking about Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the other characters from Toy Story. Music is also a favorite of Calvin's. I've noticed him singing along to music at church or when the radio is on. Dancing is also a must when he hears music. Calvin is full of energy and is always running. He is very spirited and lives up to his nickname, good-time Calvin. He is quick to smile and say hi to anyone we come in contact with. His voice is so sweet and he has a contagious laugh. He is also a good little helper. I love our cuddle time before bedtime. It's the only time he will let me hold him more than a second.

His 2 year stats:

Height 35.5 in. (86th percentile)

Weight 28.8 lb (61st percentile)

We love our Cal-boy, Cal-gy, Calvin!

Here's pics from his birthday celebration. 

First pic of the day. 

All tuckered out after going to the zoo. 

He loves licking the batter off the beater. 

Excited for his gifts. 

My first cake decorating venture. Not bad eh?

A Florida Easter

We visited my family in Florida for Easter. It was a long drive for a short trip but totally worth it and lots of fun. We went to the beach on Saturday and then church/Easter dinner/egg hunt on Sunday. It all happened so fast but I loved being home. I love the feeling of being in a familiar and comforting place. It's so refreshing and I wish we could visit more often. The kids loved playing with their cousins and it was great to see my siblings and parents. 

Here's pics from our trip.

Lila is so much like her daddy, even in her facial expressions.

Calvin liked running around in the sand but didn't like the water so much. 

Emmett just enjoyed hanging out with grandma. 

The beach camp. 

Lila loved every part of the beach. 

 Easter dinner.