Adam's Field Trip

Today Adam got to go on his first real field trip. They went up to Salt Lake City and went to the Hogle Zoo. He was so excited to go and especially to ride the bus. Since I am an overprotective mother, I kind of freaked out about him going without me. I couldn't go as a volunteer due to the baby, so we asked Ma to go in my place. Ma had Adam, Cameron, and Zac in her group. They got to do their own thing for most of the day. Adam had a blast, but the other boys lost interest pretty fast. Thanks Ma for going with Adam! What a fun memory for you guys!

 On the bus and ready to go! It was pouring rain when they left. Adam was worried about the gel in his hair getting messed up.

 Zac, Cameron, and Adam

 Watching the elephants

 Eating their sack lunches

 Giraffes!!

2012 Easter Pictures

Over spring break we had the kids pictures taken in their Easter clothes and Gwen's pictures taken in her blessing dress. They turned out pretty cute!!

 Adam Richard

 Tessa Ann

 Gwendolyn Marie

So thankful for my beautiful, healthy babies!! I don't know what I would do without them!

The Big 32!

Monday I turned the big 32. How do I keep getting so old? I swear I was just turning 20. My family had us over for a combined birthday party for me, Matt, and Andrew Sunday evening, since our birthday's are all a week and a half apart. It was fun to hang out and visit with everyone.

 Adam helped me read my birthday cards.

 Ares blew out all the candles the first time around, so we got to light them twice.

 Monday was a quiet day here at home with my kids and their Riley cousins. My Mom came down to say a quick hello in the afternoon and then Eric took me out for a nice dinner that evening. My sweet in-laws had me over for dinner on Wednesday. I am so thankful to have such wonderful families who love me so much!

photo by Adam

A Birthday Blunder

I like to think of myself as somewhat graceful, but last night I was anything but! As we were leaving my parents house, I tripped and pretty much fell flat on my face in the middle of the driveway, leaving myself with this beauty!

I guess it could be worse, but it's not exactly how I hoped to look on my birthday. Or any other day of the week:)

Katy's Graduation

This weekend Aunt Katy graduation from BYU! We are super proud of her!!

 Tessa wanted to know why she was wearing a costume. 

We took pictures, had a yummy dinner, and then.....

we danced!

Congrats Katy!
We love you!!

Baby Jaws

 When I was a baby, I got the nickname "Baby Jaws" from this picture when I was 6 months old. Gwen totally reminds me of my "Baby Jaws" days. Her smiles are huge and always with her whole mouth wide open. She is a much cuter "Baby Jaws" and I proudly pass the nickname on to her.

It's nicer than "Thunder Thighs".

Boys Night Out

Despite all of us being sick, Eric brought home 2 tickets to the Jazz game last night. I probably wouldn't have let them go had their seats not been in the 4th row! Adam eats, sleeps, and breaths basketball right now. Especially Jazz basketball. He would have gone to this game on his death bed. He about burst into tears when Eric called to tell him where they were heading for the evening. (We love Eric's boss!)

They had a great time and the Jazz ended up winning after the game went into triple overtime! They didn't get home until after midnight and are both paying for that today, but they both agree it was worth it!

GO JAZZ!!