Maddie is 5!

My baby turned 5 this past week. I can't believe how fast the time has gone.


The day before her birthday she requested Sweet Spot with her best bud Addy.


On her actual birthday we made these number 5 cookies for her class.


On Saturday we went down to Salem to celebrate Zach's 16th birthday.





Sunday we had a "Fancy Nancy" party. It was lots of fun. The girls decorated these Easter hats. Then they made parfaits.


Happy birthday to my spunky, independent, smart, beautiful little girl. I am truly thankful for you everyday and the brightness you bring to my life.



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Spring Break

Spring Break was pretty low key for us, we hung out around town and went up to Marysville for one night for a recruiting trip. While in town we got to see the Felton's for a little bit. Here are some adorable kids enjoying the park.


While we were up at Nana's we made little "Jesus Tombs". We know it is after Easter, but still a very fun, yummy activity.


The girls made a giant hopscotch. This continued on the next day as well. The longest hopscotch they have made yet.


While Jason was recruiting we found a very fun park and this amazing climbing tree. Bailey never wanted to get down.


Quick stop at the Rain Forest Cafe on the way home.


Later in in the week we went to Kids Club in Vancouver. Bailey brought a friend and here they are all sweaty and tired after playing. Overall a fun week, I wish it could have been longer.


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First Tooth

Maddie lost her first tooth today!


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Easter weekend

After a week long of Bailey as sick as I have ever seen her... we were ready to feel better and celebrate Easter!


Of course we had to dye our eggs.


I think they turned out pretty nicely.


The we headed up to the mountain after Jason's game on Saturday. It was a gorgeous, sunny weekend.


Here are their Easter baskets hidden down in the basements.


Later we hid tons of eggs all through the cabin, the girls had 4 different stories to look through. It took us a few days to find them all, (I hope we found them all).


We took a few walks outside, here are the girls with their new hats and boots! It is kind of like the Easter bunny knew what we would be doing.


I caught them mid throw, in a snowball fight with Dad.


Last but not least we did a LOT of resting.


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Zoo Trip

The following weekend Jason was traveling again for baseball. This time we went and stayed with Jodi and her kids while Dean was also away.
We love a good bedtime story.




Here is Luke with the shirt I gave home for Christmas. However, it goes without saying that he loves his aunt.




Then on Sunday we went to the zoo. It was a little chilly, but fun was had by all.








Here is the new baby elephant, Lily.




After a few hours everyone was tired and hungry. The highlight for me personally was seeing a tiny baby river otter take its first swim in the water with its mama. The girls say they liked the pink flamingos the best.




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Jason's Birthday

Jason had his birthday last week. He was leaving for a baseball game on his actual birthday, so we took him out to dinner the day before.


We came home to his favorite, once a year only, ice cream cake.


Hope he made a really good wish.


On his real birthday we sent him off with a special breakfast and more singing.


For his birthday weekend we all headed to Yakima. LCC was playing there, so Pat and RaeLyn came to stay at Julie and Tyler's as well. Julie took the girls and I to a kids fair.


The girls got their face painted, saw lots of characters, made crafts, went in hopping houses, and don't forget the candy and cupcakes. They definitely had fun.


Sunday morning was St. Patrick's day, the girls woke up to a leprechaun trick and had to follow the string to a hidden treasure. They also got to eat special green waffles made by Aunt Julie.


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School Fun

Bailey had spirit week at her school, a few weeks ago. She dressed up everyday, I only remembered to take a couple of pics. Here she is as Pinkalicous for dress up as your favorite character from a book day.




Then she chose this shirt for "read my shirt" day.




Maddie learned about space and made this helmet, and also a really cool jet pack.




Then Bailey had a few friends over from school and we made our own pizzas.




Last but not least, we went to the library and Maddie got her own library card. She wrote her first and last name in the little box. Then she picked a Fancy Nancy bookmark.




I am so proud of both of my girls and their hard work at school.
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