Easter Weekend!!!!

My favorite memories of Easter have always been a new dress (I must say my Mom even sent me an Easter package when I was in College with a new skirt and other goodies) This morning getting ready for church I was so excited to get the kids all dressed up. I think Trail looked so handsome in his little suit (Thanks Grandma & Papa) Brinley loved her dress and didn't want to take it off (Hand Me Downs are the best, Thanks Tangi) They are growing so fast and if I can say I think they were so cute! My other favorite memory was the Easter Egg Hunting. I'm so grateful for my friends Kari and Jamie that invited us to take part in their Easter Egg Hunt. We all had so much fun! I love seeing the excitement in my children's eyes when they experience things, like the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunts. I think I'm more excited then they are sometimes. I'm so thankful for our children! What a blessing!

Shooting Hoops With Dad

Trail and Brinley love to shoot hoops! Brinley thought Trail needed a little extra protection with the football helmet, but he didn't think so. Trail is so close to being tall enough to dunk it in. He finally went and got the stool to help him out! Brinley seems to have grown so tall lately, I can't believe it! They are both so fun and always good for a laugh! I'm so glad that Clint loves to spend time with them playing! I can always appreciate a little time without little ones at my feet! Thank goodness Spring is here and they can play outside! Yahoo!!!! Hurry warm weather, we all have a little Spring Fever!

Never Underestimate Your Child

Can I just say my kids never cease to amaze me? About a month ago Brinley started telling me my belly was getting bigger with my baby inside. I told her that it wasn't nice to tell people they had a big belly and went on with my day. She kept bringing it up. I was having problems and worried that we might not be able to have more kids. Interestingly I finally went to the doctor and sure enough our little sweetheart was more in tune with the Spirit. Nothing was wrong, we are EXPECTING #3. Congrats Grandma & Papa!!! I figured I better tell before Brinley spilled the beans!!!! We are super excited, but I don't think anyone is as excited as Brinley. She talks to the baby every morning!!!! She got to come with us this morning to get the ultrasound. The doctor thought I was probably 6-8 weeks. The ultrasound was a little shocking when we didn't just see a peanut, we saw a baby. We are 15 weeks and due August 24th. 11 days after Trail turns 2. I am so thankful for the blessing of another sweet baby in our family! It is just another testament that Heavenly Father knows us and will bless us in His time!

"Dad I got my hair cut"

Nothing like a 3 year old telling on you. The other day I realized it was finally time to trim Brinley's hair. I haven't every cut it. She has gorgeous hair! Clint didn't want me to touch her hair, so I have waited, then the other night while he was at Mutual (he just got called into the Young Men's, he is super excited because he gets to help the boys earn their Eagle Scout awards) I got the urge and trimmed her hair. It was down to her waist, but it looks so cute now! Clint came in that night and didn't notice. Then the next morning Brinley ran into our room and said, "Dad I got my haircut" She gave me up! He wasn't too mad though! Brinley isn't the best at smiling for the camera, I usually catch her talking. I did get a few pictures of her cute hair! She is so beautiful! I look at her and think - I have been blessed with such a beautiful daughter inside and out! Today I told her she was cute. She told me, "I"m not cute" I said, "You are beautiful" she said, "No" then paused, "I'm Papa's (my dad) little sweetheart" They say the cutest things! I am so thankful for our 2 kids, they are such a blessing and joy.

Potty Training Trail!!!!!

We hopped on the Potty Training Train with Trail! I call it the Train because it is a quite a ride! But worth every diaper I don't have to change or buy! He is pretty young, but he loved sitting on the toilet and being a big boy, so after getting up the courage we started. I think a lot of it was also that I was so sad, I wanted him to still be my baby, but he is growing up. He has done really well, but we are still working on it! I am very proud of him! Most of our time the past couple of weeks have been spent in the bathroom. I couldn't help but take some pictures! Trail loved putting underwear on his head and running around with his big boy undies on! He is so cute! These pictures were too cute to keep to myself! Hope they give you a good laugh!!!

Salt Lake with Grandma & Papa

My parents came down to Salt Lake to go to a Jazz game so we decided to head down to see them while they were so close. Brinley was so excited to go to Salt Lake to see them! We had a great time! We stayed at a hotel, Trail loved exploring it, he loved the mirror and kept kissing his image. Super cute!! We spent a lot of time at Temple Square and had some really neat experiences. Brinley tried going under the ropes of the Christus. She was so upset because she wanted to give Jesus a hug. What a precious girl! We walked out one day and Clint said wow it is noisy! There is such a amazing difference after you walk out the doors of Temple Square. They are doing TONS of construction right across the street, it always amazes me that you can't hear noise inside of Temple Square. It is such a peaceful place!!! We did a little shopping too, but the most important thing was spending time as a family. Thanks Mom and Dad for a wonderful time!!!! It is always great to be together!!!

Brinley is 3!!!!

I can't believe that Brinley is 3, it seems so much older than 2. I got out the video from when she was born and teared up remembering how special that day was. Looking back Clint and I were so young, it is amazing how much we have grown since that day! Brinley is such a blessing in our life! She is learning and saying so much! A few of my favorite things she has said lately are, "We're best friends huh Mom?" "I have an idea...." "Mom I'm helping remind Trail not to poop his pants." "Let's go back to the Hoytel" She is such a Joy in our life! We are so thankful for her! She shares a birthday with Mark Kremin one of our good friends. All day on her birthday we would say, "Who's birthday is it?" She would quickly reply, "It's Mark's" She loved helping decorate her Princess birthday cake and playing with her friends that came to her party. Wow, we have a 3 year old!