Easter 2013

This year for Easter we headed up to see family.  It seems like the holidays are so much more fun when you have family to spend time with.  Brax got a few days off of school so we headed up to Sevier County.  We were able to spend a few days.  Jenna was only 2 1/2 months old so she had no idea what was going on.  This year we were able to roll Easter eggs with both families.  We had lunch with the Oldroyds in Glenwood and dinner in Venice with the Cowleys.  Everyone was there from Branden's family, but from my side it was only my one sister and her family, us, and my dad.  It was a different year but fun anyway.

 Branden's brother's family came to stay with us and the two babies had fun playing!

 We tie dyed eggs at home before heading up with family.

 Brax got cleats for baseball!

 Jenna got a mat.

 Glenwood town Easter egg hunt

 Oldroyd family hunt

She wasn't happy but looked cute in her new dress!

Spring Break 2013

With Jenna being so small and us trying to prevent her from getting sick, we decided to spend Spring Break at home this year.  Brax had a few things to finish up on his Bear for Cub Scouts so we decided to make that our task.  Branden took the whole week off work so we could hang out as a family and have fun.  We decided to go for a hike and picnic on one of the days.  We headed over to the cinders on the nature preserve.  Branden took Jenna in the baby backpack and Brax and I just hiked.  Jenna was just two months old and I hadn't worked out a lot yet so it wore me out but it was fun anyway!  We then headed to Stout Park for lunch and Brax could play on the playground.  It was a nice day and I'm glad we got to do it.

Seagull Take Over

One day back in March, during Spring Break, we were sitting at the computer when we heard screaming outside so we decided to go and check it out.  We find all the kids running through the neighborhood and tons of seagulls flying over head.  All of us parents headed out to check it out.  A few of us got some bread out for the kids to throw which made even more seagulls show up.  It was crazy, but the kids loved it.  They hung out for about half an hour but it got us all out visiting and laughing as we watched the kids!

Crazy Hair Day 2013

We love Dr. Seuss week at school.  Brax and I have fun dressing him up and putting his hats on to match his clothing.  This year Brax wanted lightening bolts in his hair so I did my best.  He loved it and it turned out pretty well!

Growing Too Fast

It's amazing how quickly babies grow.  It seems like I just had Jenna, but she is now three months old.  They just keep getting bigger and bigger.  It's fun to watch her learn and grow.  She is now grabbing onto things, smiling, giggling, rolling from front to back, and kicking!  She is also still very observant.  She seems to look clear down into your soul when she looks at you.  We love her so much and are happy to have our baby girl as part of our family.

These two truly love each other!

Basketball

Braxten's baseball season started the day Jenna was born.  Luckily he had a bye that day.  His first official game was the week after.  It was a hard season for attendance since we were trying to keep Jenna in.  Branden also had a lot of different scouting events that took place on Saturdays which is when his games were.  We took turns attending, so I didn't get a lot of pictures, but I tried.  It is getting more fun to watch Brax in his different sporting events.  He's more competitive and tries a lot harder.  He didn't make a lot of baskets over the season, but he turned into a good passer.  I can't wait to continue watching him improve.

Pinewood Derby 2013

Getting ready for the Pinewood Derby this year was a little crazy! I was called as Cub Scout Committee Chair the week after having Jenna.  I think it all turned out pretty well though!  Braxten got his car done with the help of both of us, but he did a lot of the work by himself!  His car did quite well in the races!  He took fifth over all and second in Bears by 6 thousandths of a second.  I'm so proud of him and the young man he is turning in to!