Spring Fun

Children's Museum! Ashlyn used to always want a picture on this wave at the beginning of the museum. 

Grandpa and Nana Williams came to visit us! We had so much fun with them and are so glad they came! Here we are at Mudpies at the Fontanelle Forest.

And at our favorite zoo!

Ashlyn singing in the bathroom at Church. I was just praying that no women walked by and saw me recording with my phone in the women's bathroom. Ashlyn goes to the bathroom by herself and sometimes I go check on her.

"Larry the Leprechaun" came and visited our house on St. Patrick's day. He left some surprises for the girls.

I took the girls to the Gardens so Mom could take a nap. I always cherish those experiences.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Grandma Martinson is HERE! Ashlyn, Brinley and Claire are so spoiled with grandparents! Grandma requested we go to "California Taco's". We took Steve there when he came and Grandma was jealous she didn't get to experience it.

I can't believe how fast my little "chunkmin" is growing!  She is just so sweet.  I wish you all could see her and her personality bloom.  She has been such a good baby.  To share a bit about her:

-very patient for having to put up with her sisters who like to kiss, hug, and tickle her

-she loves one on one time with mom and dad after the girls are down for the night

- she loves to giggle

-when she giggles or smiles, she pulls up her arms to her chest

-she is a beautiful baby with the prettiest blue eyes

- she enjoys playing (grabbing/pulling) Grandma Martinson's sesame street swing gym (I don't know what to call it). 

While Ashlyn was at gymnastics, Brinley and I spent a little one on one time and I discovered how much she enjoys puzzles (Thanks Grandma Martinson).  Every time she would finish she would say with pride "I did it!"

I absolutely love Ashlyn's imagination!  After we got back from the Children's museum (that is where she painted her face), she found this jolly rancher cap and said that she was a pirate fairy.  

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Brinley loves to sit on the toilet!  Every time I change her diaper, she asks if she can sit on the potty.  I decided I should bring out the Minnie Potty for her to sit on for fun.  She was so excited and actually went #2.  (which isn't the first time she went potty in the toilet).  She is probably ready, but her mama isn't. haha.

I needed to clean the shower and I wanted these two to be my helpers.  They were so excited, but wore off after 5 minutes.  When we were done I told them that we could go swimming.  This is our concept of swimming in the winter.

Some of you may know that we have been doing a weight loss program with my family. Derek and I have been very motivated, changed our eating habits, and exercised daily.  It has been fun to do it as a couple and together we have lost 62 lbs. 

It has been so great for me!  I have been want to get healthier for awhile now.  I am currently taking healthy eating classes online and  enjoying what I am learning.  Derek and I plan to continue to eat well and exercise regularly

Sadly Derek and I didn't take before pictures because we weren't expecting to do as well as we did, but here are some after pictures.
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