Monday, August 15, 2016

Spring Break Outings

After our return home from Utah, we hit up a few fun places to finish off Spring Break.

Here we are at Play Factory complete with blow-up slide, huge netted playground, and climbing wall.  It never gets old watching these cute kids run around giddy as can be just having the time of their life.

Strike a pose!



While the big kids ran and played, Landon was content hanging close by near me:)


He loves all things cars and balls.

The climbing wall was a total hit!
 



We even spotted the Eater Bunny on our way out!:)

A few days later we grabbed some books at the library then headed to Pump it Up!

and the kids totally pumped it up!



Landon found a buddy to cart around;)




Jaden made a few new friends too:)

little bro wants to join in;)





impressive tower J-man!

cutest little girls' bathroom mirror ever!

don't fall in the lava kiddos!





 It doesn't happen as often these days, but a day out with just me and the kiddos (with no errands involved) is such a treat! Love these cuties with all my heart.

Monday, August 1, 2016

welcome home moons

The kiddos and I made a trip up to Utah over Spring Break.  My folks had just returned home from their mission in Bakersfield and we didn't want to miss the chance to welcome them home and catch up with the family.  Brielle and Landon were so excited for their first ever plane ride, and Jaden couldn't wait either!  Not sure he could remember his last time flying... shortly before his 2nd birthday I believe!


checking out the plane



All aboard!


Here we go!





They all did great.  Big kids colored and marveled at everything while Landon snoozed away.




Got to catch up with Lacey for a bit while I waited for my sweet ride (aka Andrew) to come fetch me.
Bri had tons of fun with Kallie!


and the view from the Merkley's backyard is pretty cool!

headed to Grandma and Grandpa Moons!

After spending lots of time playing with G&G, cousins, and doing family names in the temple, I met up with Lacey one more time for some girl time at Cheesecake Factory.  Always a pleasure catching up with this lady!
 


The following day we headed up to Logan to see the Brady Crew.... the kids were out!

They were in rehearsal all day for their amazing production of Pride and Prejudice.  My nieces and nephew are seriously growing up.  They were absolutely stellar!!  I was such a proud aunt!




McCoy (Mrs. Gardiner), Asa (Miss Elizabeth Bennett), and Austin (Darcy)


They were truly superb!

We had a luncheon at the folks house after their homecoming talks.  So great seeing family and friends!  Jessica has been so loyal over the years.  Lover her to pieces! 


The Cutler family came to show their support as well.  I have the best in-laws!





Welcome home Mom!

Love these cute parents of mine!

Landon was utterly exhausted... I think he was seconds away from falling asleep here!

We sure missed Daddy, but got lots of FaceTime with him each night for stories, prayer time, etc.





He kept busy working on house projects and surprised me with a cleaned out garage!  Woot!  Even enough room for me to park in there!:)


Headed home!  Always love some family time in good ol' Utah!