CELEBRATE! Easter, Birthdays, Family! and... Home.

There is nothing more important to me than my family. I feel so blessed to have such sweet kids in my home. In March we celebrated Liz's birthday, Ava's 3rd birthday, Paris & Preston's 5th birthdays, and we welcomed Spring with tulips and spring skiing! Ava's little party was cute- and her joy and glee unrestrained about her pink balloons, presents, and cake. I can't believe she is 3 already- where is the time going? Grandpa and Grandma got her a new pink bike- she loves it! And Grandpa & Grandma Rasmussen got her a book that has their voices reading the story to her- very special. Aunt Liz and Parker got her an adorable swimsuit-Thanks everyone!

We went to Boondocks on Paris & Preston's Birthday. We had a great time with Liz, Jackson, Chloe, Ella and Preston's friend Caden. Grandpa & Grandma Kemp came at the end. Then we opened presents at home. I loved giving Paris a new bike- she had been riding a junker I got off KSL for 10 bucks for the past year. We gave Preston a tennis racket with lessons. It was a fun day! Thanks to all for the nice gifts!

We spent Easter up in Idaho with my mom and dad and Liz and Parker. The kids had a great time coloring eggs, finding eggs, playing together- it was exciting! I was worn out afterwards. I have a tough time dealing with all the work of vacation with the kids... is it worth it? Sometimes I feel like it would be more enjoyable to stay home. I love being home. At home, I have a routine and a system, and some predictablity to my crazy life with 5 young children. I love my life, but take me out of my happy zone, and things get really rough for me.... :)