Oh Where Oh Where Have the Binky's Gone?

It seems like every day I am in search of a binky for Rachel. She's always taking them and throwing them or hiding them somewhere obscure. One time I found one in the window seal in her room (I change her right next to that window). I also often find them in low lying drawers as well. I have bought more just to have them more handy because she really does calm her down when she needs to...but just likes to hide it as well. Tonight was no different. I was ready to put her to bed and went searching for a binky. Luckily I didn't search too long, but I was suprised to find such a collection!

Easter Sunday

We had a very nice Easter this past Sunday. It was really nice because the kids spent the night with Zac's parents while we went to Stake Conference Saturday night and Sunday morning. It was so nice to be able to listen to the talks without wrestling kids. Afterward, we went to Zac's parents and waited until they got out of church. The kids were excited that the Easter Bunny had come while they were at church. It was a really nice day....and that's the last time I am going to say nice. Sorry, good descriptive words are not coming to my mind at the moment!

Lydee's Baptism!

We had a great day today as we got to watch my niece Lydee (Zac's sister's daughter!) get baptized. It's crazy how fast these kids grow up! We loved being part of her special day!

Happy Birthday Ben!

Last week, Ben celebrated his 9th birthday. I talked him into just celebrating with family this year and he picked his favorite restaurant...Red Robin..to go to dinner. Zac's family came and we enjoyed a nice night out to celebrate with Ben.

Ben and his cousin Lydee

Rachel attacking Ben!

Ben loves new clothes....especially plaid shorts! He thinks he is a fashion expert....and what I get a kick out of is that he likes to make comments about what I'm wearing on occasion! Like..."Mom...I don't think that looks very good what you are wearing"...or..."Mom...that is a nice shirt....is that new?" He cracks me up!

His actual birthday was the next day, but since he had school and soccer practice..there wasn't much time to celebrate! He was excited to take some soccer cupcakes to practice to pass out to his teammates. He was also excited that I bought him Subway for dinner...he loves a good sandwich!

Ben is a great kid. He definitely has broken us in as the 1st child..trying us in every possible way, but we love to see him grow and are so glad he's part of our family! I might post some baby pictures because I've had fun looking back through the last 9 years...but we'll see if I ever get around to it!