Pine Noodles and Cheesy Grins

Oops! Forgot this picture last time.

This is Jayden's new fake cry face.
It is also her "Cheesy smile" face.

Hiking!
Go faster Daddy!

"Yay! We made it!"

Cheesy grin
(I have a feeling we will be seeing much more of this face)

Carter's owie.
We warned him not to run

Awww

"I like sitting here.  The grass tickles."

Carter's collection.
Those long skinny ones are "Pine Noodles."

Jayden likes Pine Noodles too.

Jayden is getting close to crawling.
She's really good at going backwards--until she ends up under something.

Emergency surgery for Violet.
"I need 1.5 volts. STAT!"

Look what I can do!

Look What I Can Do.......

Goodbye harness, hello world!

I can wear shoes again!

I can sit up straight in my high chair!

I can join a motorcycle gang!

I can turn into Superman!

I can scare you silly!

I can grow zombie heads!

I can do this!

I can earn a free birthday dessert from Texas Roadhouse!

I can feed my sister leaves and tell her they are marshmallows

I can look cuter than Daddy in this hat!

Swimming, Easter and April Fools!

Jayden ready for her first day at the pool

Looks like she likes it!

Carter swimming by himself
(He finally learned to do this last summer, but it took him a few minutes to re-learn it)

We left Jayden alone with the camera.
She's either been spending too much time with Grumpy or the obsession with selfies is genetic.

I wasn't speeding officer, I promise!

Nice try!  You're coming with me little lady!

Calvin and Hobbes after a long afternoon of playing

How many medical students does it take to launch a rocket?
Apparently more than three.

Hmmmm........something seems to be wrong with this cookie.

Maybe I just need a quick drink of water to cleanse my palate.

No, something is definitely wrong.

"Mom, I hate this."
(an actual quote from Carter)

April Fools Day!
Mommy and Daddy made mashed potato and black bean cookies.
"You guys are just hilarious!"

I found my Easter basket!

....just...a little....closer.....

What chocolate bunnies look like in Arizona

Enjoying their spoils

Look what Mommy and Daddy found in their Easter basket!

Precious baby

Precious trouble-maker

"CARTER! Keep your hands DOWN!"
Jayden:  "Hee hee.  Good job brother!"

Daddy and Jayden enjoying General Conference

Happy family!

Catch Me Lucky Charms

The 2nd annual leprechaun chase.
"Follow me boys, to find me pot of gold!"

Sitting on the field of victory enjoying their spoils.

Paige: "Take this one out."
Craig: "No, this is my favorite."
Craig wins!

She's already got a 'tude.
Jayden:"Really dad? Really?"

First sip of water, she wasn't sure what to think.

We think she likes these crackers a little better.

Peek a Boo!

Free ice cream, great weather, what more could a kid want?

Mommy and Carter, the mighty hunters.

Mommy came into the room to find Carter reading a book to Jayden.
What a good big brother.

Carter sleeps cuddling his stuffed animals.
Jayden sleeps cuddling her toes.

Best Friends!

Easter Egg Hunt at Judy's

Taking care of Jayden's candy for her.
What a good big brother.