Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! For Easter,

the Easter Bunny hid our baskets on Friday night. Don't worry, we each found ours on Saturday morning in the tub, on the computer desk, and on the floor. (The Easter Bunny wanted to be sure Andlie didn't miss hers, so it was hidden right outside of her crib.)

The Easter baskets were filled with candy! The Easter Bunny even remembered our tradition we started last year to get a family game each year for Easter! This is the one he brought us this year.

Andlie is very good at it.

Andlie got a new dress for Easter Sunday. . .

. . .that tasted really good!

She looked so pretty in her new dress and red tights!

We had a wonderful Easter weekend filled with family, friends, and happiness. We are forever grateful, especially at this time of year, for our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ and for His sacrifice that He made for us all.

With all my heart and the fervency of my soul, I lift up my voice in testimony as a special witness and declare that God does live. Jesus is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He it was who died on the cross to atone for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again. “Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives: ‘I know that my Redeemer lives!’ ” May the whole world know it and live by that knowledge. ---President Thomas S. Monson

We hope everyone had a Happy Easter!!

Anything Goes. . .

. . .in my mouth.

"Hmmm, maybe if I bring it up slowly, Mom won't notice."

"How come nobody ever let me suck on one of these before?!"


"Get in my mouth, blankie!"

"Oops, Mom caught me."

"YUM!!! RAGS!!!!!!!!!!"

"Mom, are these for eating? Please?"

"I wonder if my finger tastes as good as Mommy's. . .Yep. It does."

"Hey Mom. What are you doing? I'm just hangin out with my finger. Want some? It's good."

Giggles!

Enough said.

Flyin'

Andlie and her Daddy found a new trick a couple weeks ago - - FLYIN! It makes any sad girl cheer right up!

Andlie loves flyin', especially when it's Daddy who is playing the part of the plane. Bryce and my Dad also love flyin', but a different kind.

First, Bryce had to put the harness on.

Then he had to practice his "arch."

Then he went SKYDIVING! I hugged him after because I was glad he was still alive.

Andlie was also concerned, so he made sure to tell her that he was still alive. She was happy.

Then my Dad got ready to go up.

Then he landed perfectly.

I didn't get any "I'm thankful you're still alive pictures" with him because he was a bit. . . sick-ish, but I am thankful that he's still alive.

Russell (Bryce's friend), Bryce, Rick (the skydive man), and my Dad posed for a pic for me.

I can't believe they really did it! I'm so jealous.

Rewind

I thought it might be fun to see the progression of our pregnancy from start to finish. Enjoy!

11 Weeks

15 Weeks
20 Weeks

24 Weeks

28 Weeks

30 Weeks

34 Weeks

36 Weeks

38 Weeks + 4 Days

Can you believe that Andlie fit in there?! We're so glad that she did, but more glad that she is here to kiss and love and hug and smile with! We love her so much and can't imagine life without her smiles and personality! She is truly a joy to our hearts and lives.

Bryan's Beautiful, Bountiful, Bravo, Brilliant Banquet

Bryan recieved the Outstanding Student in Marketing award last night! His plaque is beautiful! (We especially like the "y" in Bryan's name.)

Dr. Alan Hamlin & Dr. Carl Templin presented Bryan with his award. He totally looked way more handsome than anyone at the banquet.

Afterwards, we got a wonderful shot with a man that was smart enough/rich enough to have his portrait painted in the Great Hall.

But then I got bored of posing with the plaque so we just hugged instead because I like that. And Bryan.

Bryan's Mom & Dad were very proud - - as they should be! They also took a picture with the smart man/men.

Congratulations, Bryan! I'm so proud of your hard work and so glad that you are finally being awarded for your efforts! Thank you for being such a diligent student! I LOVE YOU (and so does SUU)!

Mission Call!

My little brother, Bryce is going on a mission! He recieved his call on Thursday, even though he just barely turned seven. (That's what it seems like.) Here's how it all went down.

The fam went to Pizza Factory before the big party at my parent's house. Poor Bryan had to work. He was there in spirit.

When the call was waiting in the mailbox, Bryce could hardly stand it! He secretly opened the corner early in the afternoon because he couldn't control himself.

Bryce opened his call with Jake's pockeknife surrounded by many family and friends. Can you feel the excitement?!

Bryce reading his call for the first time. I love how happy he is!

Any guesses yet? Here's some clues:

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Language: Spanish

Total Area: 43,278 Square Miles

Total Population: 6,975,204

Currency: Lempira

Bryce reading his call out loud!! I missed the first part of the call, so add a "Hon" to the first of the video.

Yep, Bryce is serving in the Honduras San Pedro Sula Mission and reports to the MTC on June 24! That country will never be the same.

Bryce, Russell, and Bret finally found Honduras on the map.

Jake, Russell, Bryce, and Colton had to take a "hero shot."

Andlie will sure miss Bryce, but she is excited to hear his stories!

She was so pooped by the end of the night that she took a power nap on Granny Goodwin.

Congratulations, Bryce! We are so proud of the man that you have become and know you will be an amazing missionary!

Learning Things

Lately we've learned several things about our Andlie.

1. If she doesn't want the binky, it will be made perfectly clear to us via facial expresion.

2. Andlie likes being kissed on the cheeks. Good thing - - it happens at least 28 times per day.


3. It is way more fun when Daddy dresses Andlie. She's definitely got socks on - - maybe not hers, but they are socks.

She does have her tights on. Perhaps not in the right area, but they are on.

4. She is quickly becoming an escape artist. She woke up this morning half way out of her tightly wrapped (and I mean tight) blanket and her clothes - - and proud of it!

5. She loves her toys, especially when they make noise and/or move.

Isn't she ADORABLE?!