Richfield

This past weekend, we traveled down to Richfield, Utah to have a little family vacation with Kevin's family. This was a perfect vacation for my kids- it included everything they could ask for: Staying in a hotel, treats, swimming, playing with cousins, treats, movies, more swimming, and more treats.

All packed up and ready to go!

Don't mind the strange look on my face, I thought this was cute of Brooke.

This was my kids first stay in a hotel. To say they were excited is an understatement. They could hardly wait until we got there.

Brooke being silly

Dreyson's favorite part was riding the elevator in the hotel. He loved it so much he decided to take a ride on it by himself. I'm not kidding! For some reason, he decided he would become a wandering child on this trip, and went missing more times than I could count. It makes me sound like a terrible mom, but really, one minute he was there, and the next minute, he was gone. I guess he got tired of waiting for Kevin or me to take him on the elevator again. He went down the hall, got on the elevator, and went down to the first floor. I'm not sure what he did after that, but we noticed he was missing and went looking for him. Pretty soon the elevator doors opened and there was Dreyson with the housekeeping lady.

Cove Fort

While there, we drove down to Cove Fort. I had never been there before. I was neat to see such a historical place and appreciate how the pioneers lived back then.

Swimming

We went swimming a ton and my kids loved it. They would beg to go swimming right after they woke up. I guess I had taken enough pictures because Jena was done, and wouldn't smile at me anymore here.

I loved watching Dreyson swimming. I loved watching his little body kick and paddle as hard as he could so he could get around.

Brooke even got in on the fun. I put her in the pool on the first day, but she just cried. I think it was too cold. So she had her own fun with her aunts and uncles on the side of the pool.

Ready, set...

GO!

The Race

On Saturday, we ran in the Runnin' For Heroes 5k. My bro in law, Mike, along with some friends, started a charity called Pennies For Heroes. They help the families of fallen law enforcement, military, and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty. You can learn more about them here. Some people in Richfield organized this run as a fundraiser to benefit Pennies for Heroes.

This was my first ever 5k. I didn't know when I signed up to run that I would be running in 33 degree weather. I guess that's better than it being super hot out, right? I definitely wasn't hot and sweaty.

Pennies for Heroes receiving their check from Runnin' for Heroes.

My sister in law, Amy, and me sporting our awesome new shirts and hats we won in the drawing.

Happy Easter!

This was our first year coloring Easter eggs at our house. I guess in years past, I figured that our kids were too little to really care if we did them or not, plus, I didn't want to deal with the mess. I had good intentions last year. I even bought the dye. But we just never got around to it. So, I was determined that we would do it this year, since my kids are getting bigger and would really enjoy it. They could have colored eggs all day long if they had had enough eggs.

Happy Birthday Drey!

Dreyson turned 3 in the beginning of April. I say this with every milestone, but really? I can't believe that he is 3 already. Dreyson is such a funny little kid. He's has grown up so much in this last year. Remember at his 2nd birthday? He wasn't even really talking. I bet he could only say about 10 words. Now we can't get him to stop talking. He makes me laugh every day. Dreyson is also a VERY busy boy. He constantly keeps me on my toes. Right now, some of the things he loves are :

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Toy Story

Riding bikes and scooters (or just being outside)

Puzzles

Treats (this kid is constantly asking for treats throughout the day)

A little bit before his birthday, we had been talking about Jimmer Fredette and he told me that he wanted a "BIG basketball hoop like Jimmer's." So I thought a basketball hoop would be the perfect birthday present. I was right! It was a huge hit...and not just for Dreyson. I think Kevin enjoyed it as much as Drey. And surprisingly, he is really good at it. I was worried it would be too big for him and he would have to grow before he could really play with it, but no worries. He does great at making baskets!

We took him to dinner for his birthday. He requested IHOP. For some reason, he felt like he needed to sit in Brooke's high chair.

A new rec center just opened by my parents house, so I decided to take him and Jena swimming during the day. We had a blast! I could not get my kids to leave. I would get Drey out, dry him off, and I would be drying off Jena and Drey would jump back in the pool and do another couple runs down the slide.

Here he is showing you that he's 3 with his basketball cake that he requested.

Happy Birthday Drey Buddy! We love you!