Easter

I love Easter. I love having a holiday to remind us of the sacrifice our Savior made for us. I loved teaching Weston about the true meaning of the holiday. It made me so happy when I would ask him "why do we celebrate Easter?", that his response was, "because Jesus died for us." I also love all the fun things associated with Easter. On Easter day we found baskets in the morning and had breakfast. Both Casey and I had lessons to teach and they went really well. We went to Jason and Ashley's for dinner, had an egg hunt, the two oldest kids dyed eggs, and we played some games afterward. It was a fun day!

Chick-fil-a had an Easter egg hunt the day before Easter. There were a ton of eggs and it was crazy. I was just letting Benson get the eggs at his own pace, but then noticed some of the parents cramming eggs into their kids baskets, so I made sure he got a few more. He still didn't get that many. They were filled with coupons for Chick-fil-a, so I guess it was understandable.

Weston's turn. The three-year-old crowd was even worse and all I could get a picture of was all the parents behinds while they stuffed eggs in their kids baskets too. I mean, seriously. Three-year-olds can fend for themselves.
Casey and Weston coming back from their hunt. I think Casey was still in shock. The eggs went fast!

Easter morning. Benson discovering his basket.

Weston excited to get his Captain Moroni action figure and picture of Jesus for his room.

Benson still going at his basket.

Weston thought it was funny to throw grass on Benson. I'm not sure Benson felt the same way though.

While we were inside, Benson had found a piece of chocolate and found a comfy spot to eat it.

Benson finding his first egg

Weston and Paisley on the hunt

I made some Easter treats and got a little creative with my pictures :) These were no-bake cookies with Robin's eggs.

Chick cupcakes

Trick's

For Christmas, Charity got Weston a gift certificate to take a class at Trick's. It wasn't until April that we had a month that he would be able to make every class. He was a little shy and didn't really like the warm-up part in the beginning, but he loved to "jump and twist" as he called it. Thanks for the fun time Charity!

Weston loved pretending to be a Choo-choo train during this class.

Benson would longing look on. He really wanted to participate.

Losing some wisdom in Grants Pass

Wisdom teeth that is. I never had my wisdom teeth taken out, even after one broke through 4 years ago, so we decided to have Casey's brother do it. We had been wanting to go and visit Nate and Misty ever since they moved there to see Nate's new office, and this was the perfect excuse. Getting my wisdom teeth taken out went really well (I only had three and one was already exposed). Nate did a great job and I didn't even need pain killers, so we got to go about our weekend like normal. Misty was great and made sure we were well fed and we really enjoyed our time up there. Nate's office was really nice and his staff was great, so if you live in Grant's Pass or know of anyone that does, send them to Dr. Tanner. They won't be disappointed :)

The afternoon after my surgery. A little swollen and I had to keep the gauze in most of the day, but feeling good.

We went fishing that afternoon Benson and Elijah playing in the Kayak

Casey took the boys on a little ride in the kayak

Marble Mania. To say that Casey loved this game would be an understatement. The first night he got it out, he built a track, numbered the marbles, then had us pick numbers again and again to see who would win. It was cute :)

The next day we went to a beautiful and really fun park. The kids on the tire swing. Brielle was fearless and liked to go really fast.

I love this picture. There is nothing better than seeing the joy your son gets playing with his dad.

Benson and Elijah having a hang off

Benson won. He actually hung on there for a few minutes. Elijah didn't mind though and thought it was funny to fall off.

Casey challenged me to make the best track and this is what I came up with. He approved.

The boys reading in the car on the drive home. They both did great and it was actually a nice, relaxing drive home.

What a Mouthful

This kid almost always has something in his mouth. He cracks me up. Here are just a few that we have caught on camera.

Free!

This is how Weston says "Three." I can't believe we have a three-year-old. Our little boy is getting so big. It's even harder to believe that he was ever a baby. He is a happy energetic kid and his little smile just melts my heart. Casey and I are so proud to be his parents! Here is a little insight into Weston at 3:

~Knows his ABC's. Recognizes almost all of them and can say their sounds.
~Can count to "20" and recognizes 1-5
~Loves to "Roar" like a dinosaur. He often does it to strangers while we are shopping :)
~He eats breakfast and lunch really well, but dinner is a fight sometimes. He loves meatloaf.
~Bribery does not work with him. He is so stubborn.
~Can sing all the words to the BYU fight song, I am a Child of God, and I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus. He know a lot of other ones too, but those are his favorites. He likes to sing and dance.
~Loves to read books still and some of his favorites are Dinosaurumpus, Where the Wild Things Are, and No, David!
~Still loves cars, trucks, dinosaurs, animals, and trains. You know, all the typical boy stuff.
~Is very adventurous and sometimes crazy. He likes to jump off everything and climb tall things. People are often scared for us, but you get used to it real fast.

~Still not potty trained, but his time is coming. He just doesn't know it yet :)

Likes to line up his cars and trucks

Weston's motorcycle outfit complete with a helmet (which also doubles as his football helmet), goggles, and gloves.

That cute smiles I mentioned

Thinks coloring on himself in more fun than coloring on paper

Loves to read with Dad

8 eyes?

One of his favorite positions: awake or asleep.

Three Times the Fun

Weston got to celebrate his birthday not once, not twice, but three times this year. Very fitting since he turned three. He got to celebrate the first time while Casey's mom was in town for Benson's first birthday. She was too excited for him to open his presents to wait :) The second time was on his actual birthday with us and Charity. Then over conference weekend, Nate, Misty, and kids were in town, so we had a little family Monster Truck themed party. Weston loved it, especially since I either made cupcakes or cake for each one of the celebrations. Thanks to everyone for the cards, presents, and good times!

Celebration #1 - Weston likes to eat the frosting off first

Chutes and Ladders from Grandma. Doesn't quite get the concept since he wants to make the players go down the slides.
We got him a hitting tee that he opened on his actual birthday

It was a big hit!

Getting a birthday ride in the wheelbarrow from Dad

Opening Presents from Aunt Charity. She got him the book, Dinosaurumpus, which he loves.

Cupcakes for Celebration #2

About to blow out the candle on his Monster Truck cake for Celebration #3

Playing with his guitar from Jason and Ashley

All of the cousins on Casey's side together at once

Pancakes

One morning I was making pancakes. They boys were pretty hungry (even though it was only 8am), but were patiently waiting until the pancakes were done. As I am flipping them, Casey comes over and gives me a hug. I jokingly say, "Weston isn't going to like you interrupting the pancake making." A few second later, Weston very sternly says, "No Daddy. Mommy's making pancakes. No hugging." I guess he was even hungrier than I thought and wasn't going to stand for any delays :)

Thanks for the Jimmeries. We'll never Fredette.

Our household went through a lot of Jimmer Mania during the month of March. Casey would read every article and tweet he could get his hands on. Whenever we watched a BYU basketball game, Weston would ask, "Where's Jimmer?" or "There's Jimmer. I see him." We have added a few Jimmer songs to our playlist and they are among our favorites. He was amazing to watch and such a nice kid, it wasn't really hard liking him. He made watching basketball even more fun for us this season, and made us even more proud to be a cougar. We're anxiously awaiting his name to be called in June.

Weston LOVED the "Teach Me How to Jimmer" song. He got a little shy at the end though.