Easter 2011

As a family we went to be with the Kjar side for Easter. The boys had fun playing with their cousin and most important they loved being with Grandma and Grandpa. Both of my boys are so blessed to have two sets of grandparents that love them so much. Friday night we colored eggs and Saturday the boys did a massive easter egg hunt just between the three of them. After the Easter egg hunt Jenna brought out their chickens and the boys were able to play with them. Catching the chickens was the hard part. Then after a good hand washing we sat down and enjoyed a barbecue and enjoyed each others company. Sunday morning was spent trying to find the Easter baskets that the Easter bunny hid and then trying to get ready for church. As always church was wonderful, Josh came home telling us how much he prefers his ward cause the kids in our ward don't stare at him and tell him that Jesus is dead. I told him that Jesus did die but he is alive again and that Josh can talk to him. It was a perfect opening to a life lesson on faith and trust. Then we spent some more time with family and celebrating our Saviors resurrection. Josh unfortunately fell down his Grandpa's hill which is covered in rocks so his afternoon was not that great as he nursed his scratched chin, hip and pride. The boys both wrapped in their pj's and blankets were completely asleep when we got back and happily went to bed in their beds. Now the fun part of a trip is the unpacking which I have to do today but I'm so grateful to have extended family to share these wonderful holidays with.

 the hunt is on, I think?

 As soon as Eric found out there was candy in the eggs it was hard to keep him interested in egg hunting just like his Grandpa Kjar he has a serious thing for sweets, but Grandpa was really good about smelling the sweets and not eating them.

(Left to right) Eric, Grandma, Dilyn, Grandpa and Josh

 Josh Easter 2011

 Back to look for more eggs with Daddy's help

Cousins 

(left to right) Eric, Dilyn, Josh

Josh and the  Easter chicken

 Sunday in  their cute Easter outfits

 Kjar's Easter Sunday 2011

The angle is bad but this is how I look at six months pregnant and thats how I've looked on all three of my kids, big and round.

I hope everyone had a special Easter holiday with their loved ones.

Weekend fun

Well our weekend started with me throwing up everything Friday night and didn't stop till Sunday morning. That part was not fun, it's almost cruel to get sick on the weekend when that is about the only time I have with my husband but that's in the past. Things we did on Saturday , Jason and the boys worked in the yard, Jason went out trackting with the missionaries, We went to the river and walked along it, Jason and the boys played in the backyard and ran through the sprinklers, Eric was not the biggest fan of that. Then we all went to bed and Sunday was much nicer. Church was great, the boys played together and we were able to talk to family and take the day nice and easy.

 Josh inspecting the sprinklers.

 Eric always ready to play sports.

 The mess after a yummy Chocolate chip cookie

 Daddy and his boys

 Eric Monday morning after his yummy chocolate toast.

 Jason and Josh. 

A perfect ending to a perfect day.

New Water Heater

Our water heater has been slowly dying since we moved into our house three years ago we finally replaced it. Now our water comes out hot right away and it's unlikely that we'll run out of hot water. Now that is a luxury! But it took a lot of work to get the old one out and the new one in. Our old one was a 1980's model and was not up to code so making the new one up to code was the tricky part but after an entire day of working on it it's finally there. We did find a 1988 can of baby formula when we took out the old heater. The next project is to replace the furnace which is original to the house (1961) It died last year but you can be very inventive when you have to be. That will go in a different place so I will have a little pantry where the old furnace is now so in a kitchen that is low on storage space that is a big deal. Now all I can say is please nothing else break down.

 The Old Water Heater

 Jason and our friend working on removing the old pipes off our patio.

 The new water heater

I know the sun is in Eric's eyes but he and Josh are both really excited about the new water heater and being able to wash their hands.

Easter Party

Well we had our Easter Party and it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately it was a little cold but we still had a lot of fun. The kids got their loot and everyone left happy. Lunch was way fun and may I say a little crazy. Fitting that many people into my kitchen is a talent, but everyone was fed and happy. Last year we did egg coloring I think I might end up making this a tradition to do something around Easter for Josh and Eric's friends.

Eric ( I'm ready to hunt)

 Josh, master egg finder

the hunt is on

All our friends

Helpers

Today is a big cleaning day for our Easter Party tomorrow. I asked if Josh would help and as usual he said yes mommy, Josh is pretty good about helping me when I ask him to.Eric I knew would help because his brother was helping and Eric always has to do what Josh does.

Cleaning the cupboards.

Then after cleaning you always have to have a little fun I wish I could have gotten a picture of the boys dancing together but I did get a video of Eric following his favorite person in the entire world around the living room and kitchen. I'm just really grateful that Josh is happy to be with his little brother.

mystery of the baby present gifter

Yesterday at church I was a little preoccupied with the fact that my parents had just left to go back home. These weekend trips are always way to short. So during primary when I was trying to get my kids to sit reverently and getting up and moving a couple of times I noticed a bag next to my scriptures and primary supplies. I have a few guesses as to who the surprise gifter is but I really hate not being able to say thank you to such generous people so I'm going to say thank you this way. Thank you mysterious gifter I love the blankets. They are perfect for my baby girl when she comes to us.

The attack of the baby brother

Josh came home from school today with one of those apple jacks necklaces and as soon as Eric saw it he went running for Josh's neck. Josh thought he was getting a welcome home hug from his brother but soon discovered that Eric's true intentions was to eat the necklace as fast as possible. The pictures say it all. There was a happy ending to this story as both boys lay on the ground laughing together with the necklace fully devoured.

 

In the words of Josh "Help Me"

They don't always get along but it sure is fun when they do.

Craft project #2

I finished my hair clip board, it was an idea that I got from a friend. Josh and Eric both wanted to help me pick the material.Which we did while Jason was at the Priesthood session of conference. I really like how it turned out so now all I have to do is make more hair clips to hang on it.

Now I have a pretty decoration to hang in the baby's room when we are ready to repaint the blue room  pink.