Dad and Christians (short) visit

Christian flew out to Cody to ride motorcycles with my Dad back to New Mexico this weekend. We were so glad they were able to come over Saturday morning for breakfast. The kids were soooo excited to see Uncle Christian. They love him so much. Aren't they so cute? McKay said his friends said, "Thats funny an old man (almost 60) rides motorcycles" about Gramps, and McKay told my Dad. Dad said, Well, I'm not your average old man.. and I'm closer to 70.
Dad and Christian took a shortcut to get to Burlington from Powell, (which I wasn't aware there was one) and they came about an hour or more late. They went through Byron, Lovell.... etc. They made it to Laramie last night, and are getting an early start today.

Sydney's Dance Recitals

Sydney had her jazz and ballet recital this weekend. It was on 2 different days, so she got quite the performing experience. Her jazz dance was Cadillac Car from "Dreamgirls" and her class had a part in the ballet Cinderella the next day. This is her 3rd year in dance lessons and really loves it. She loves dancing with her friend Vivian.

Childhood pictures of me and my sister

So, it's definitely been a busy time of year for us.. but I got some photos that my mom let me "borrow" and scan and after all that hard work, I thought I would make a slide show because I thought the pictures were so fun (ny). Plus, I knew my sister and Dad would like them. Hope you enjoy!!

Easter

Here are some pictures from Easter... I forgot to take them when we dyed eggs, but I made everyone take a quick picture after church... The other ones are from an egg hunt in Meeteetse on Sat. morning.

Avery and Abby

Sister Bear and Too Much Birthday

Has anyone read that Berenstein Bears book Sister Bear and Too Much Birthday? Well that explains our little Abby's week in a nutshell. She had a couple of preschool friends over on Thursday to play.. and with Easter celebrations all weekend, it was kind of like her birthday went on for 5 days. She sure enjoyed every minute of it. Her actual birthday was Monday, but we were all tired out from all the parties that after we went to Cody, and took her out to lunch, I came home and painted McKay's room. I don't think she minded too much. She just kept saying all week, " I'm so lucky..." that's how we feel . We can't believe our little baby is 4.

Grant, Abby Avery, and Kelsi

Yes, I made that cake... I have always wanted to make a fancy cake. I watch Ace of Cakes all the time and bought fondant and gum paste and went to town. Barbie had to have a little amputation of the feet, but I am saving that doll, with 3 girls, I bet this isn't the last barbie cake I make.

Spring Pictures from Kiddie Kandids

Here are the pictures we got of the kids at Kiddie Kandids. We had a coupon for Abby's 4th birthday, and decided to brave the headache of picture time. The kids did really well this time, and I can't wait to get the framed black and white ones we ordered.. Hopefully I can get a family picture at Easter time with all 6 of us...

Blogslacker

Ok, I know you all think this is an April Fools Joke, but I really am posting. I was going to do a cute joke about being prego, but I don't find that funny at all, and if some of you don't read this on April Fools day, then you might actually believe it. I'll wait til next year to do that joke, (but then again, it might be true for all my other sisters in laws...including the new ones...) speaking of which...

So, I look on Ryan's facebook page, and see that I am getting 2 new sister in laws. Really? Am I that old? Of course when I got married, we didn't even have email, but.. still.. that's how we find out? I am so excited for Ryan's wonderful brothers and to meet Rachel and have Carrie be "official". Congratulations Cameron and Collin!!
Here are some pictures of Sydney's and Maddie's Easter dresses. Maddie is too old to let me dress her how I want and gone are the days of 3 matching little dresses for my 3 girls...
Sydney's dress.. hope it fits..
Maddie's dress needs a little white jacket thing, but it's very pre teen.. (isn't it?) Anyway, that's about it. I am glad March is over, that was a loooonnng month.