It Happened!

Today it actually happened, we left one of our kids at church!  We were about 2/3's of the way home till Travis looked back and asked "Where's Drew?". How could the whole family be sitting right around this empty car seat and no one notice?   You always hear of those stories, and now I am in that category: forgetting my child.

Where is Drew?

This is Drew's pose he does when he thinks he is "cute".

How could we forget this little guy?  When we got back to the church, he was with some ladies in my ward.  They were holding onto him knowing we would realize sometime soon.  Thanks Erinn, Amy, and Tricia.  He didn't seem to know that church was over, so I guess no damage done.  That's what happens when you come from a family of five kids!

Beach with the Decker's

We had a beautiful day at the beach on Saturday.  The Decker's were in San Diego having a vacation, so we went down to meet them for the day at Del Mar.  The kids boogie board and dug in the sand all day.  As long as we kept handing the babies cookies and chips they were pretty happy too.  You can never beat a great day at the beach with great friends.

Emery and Kamryn

Kamryn did not move from this chair for probably 4 out of the 5 hours we were there.  She loves sitting in "little" chairs.

Salisbury's and Decker's

Meredith and Kristen in our Modbe swimsuits

It has been so much fun lately because I have seen Kristen 3 times in 3 weeks!  It started feeling like we lived by each other.  I was pretty bummed to say bye.  There's nothing like a friend that truly understands you because you have known each other for so long (18 years), it's such a great feeling.  Thanks Decker's for fitting us into your vacation plans!

Easter

I didn't realize I never made my Easter entry.  The kids had a fun morning hunting for Easter baskets and having a treasure hunt.  Since I had just gotten back from my trip, I had no big Easter dinner plans, it beats Brynn's suggestion last year for Easter dinner, she wanted "bread and water" (like the Last Supper).  Hey! it would have been cheaper than ham.  Anyway, here are the kid shots.

Brynn

Kennedy

Luke

Drew

Kamryn

  

Utah Trip

I decided to leave my husband in piles of tax returns and head up to UT for our spring break.  I knew it was going to be hard, but the good times would be worth it.  I have never taken so much TUMS in my life, I had lots of yummy food and lots of laughs!  First stop Liz's (9 months preg):

Liz and I would stay up and watch: American Idol and Top Model and eat tons of buttery popcorn and cake!

Drew and Kamryn with their cousin Davie!

Liz riding with the kids in their Rhino

Next stop was with my best friend from England, Kristen Decker.  We go all the way back to 10th grade.  This visit was full of memories, laughs, food, and great shopping! I always look forward to my visits with her, she always makes me laugh, and we think so much a like.   All the kids had a buddy.

Kristen and Meredith

Robin was one of our roommates in College.  We had the best dorm room (Amye we missed you!!).  She came up for a night to visit and have dinner, and of course more dessert!

Luke and Camden

Emery and Kamryn

Kennedy, Brynn, and Kenzi

Next stop was my brother Leroy's house.  I parked it there for 3 days.  Sunday night we had a family get together where the families of Mishaun, Leroy, Trent, and me all got together for a dinner and did I say dessert???

All of us visiting my parents house that is being built in Kaysville, while they are away on a mission in China.  Our first family gathering there!

Kamryn at Grandma's house

Leroy, Meredith, Trent, and Mishaun

Four of the 7 kids together.  I won't tell you why we are all smiling so big!  Hint: Trent pinched something!

Jarom and Drew (cousins) they were best buddies on the trip

Next stop was to Trent's house in West Jordan.  The kids all played really good together.  We had a great time making bows, visiting, and eating Janell's left over wedding cake scraps!  They were amazing!  Did I mention I had to invest in TUMS on this trip?

Drew, Sadie, Addie, Kayson, Luke, Brynn, and Kennedy

I had such a fun time hanging out with family and friends.  For the most part my kids were pretty good.  Living out of a suit case for 10 days got a little old.  We all enjoyed ourselves, but were pretty tired by the end.  For the last 30 minutes of the drive I was drained and wouldn't even respond to "mom".  So I am glad to be back in Travis's arms, only 5 more days of busy season left!  I made it, and my kids are all alive.  Thanks everyone for letting the "tax widow"and her 5 kids come crowd you out of your house for a few days.  We love you!