Like Father, Like Son

I forgot to put this in my last post, so it gets a post all to itself.

I could not resist when I saw these photos on my camera from Saturday.

These boys are definitely related.

Easter all month long

Ok, let's talk about the rest of our Easter happenings.

We had 3 Easter parties this year. The first one I mentioned in my last post with my parents.

The next one was actually on Easter at Travis' mom's house.

Thankfully the weather was great so we got to spend some time outdoors.

Exploring the world and eating weeds.

Always a good time with these two crazies around.

Then we had our 3rd and final party at Travis' dad's yesterday.

Started out with some great kite flying.

The kids had fun finding all of the Easter eggs.

Sam found a couple with some help from Grandpa.

Too bad we wouldn't take the wrapper off for him...

You can't really tell that Colton's even in this photo, but he started a dog pile

on the sleeping Mandy. 

We had the annual peeps display contest.  Thankfully Travis and I were not 

the only ones to compete this year.

(Thanks Amanda for being so awesome.)

This was Amanda's, a sweet display of wicked.  I think she wins for most creative 

and time consuming build.

Lisa made this awesome peep factory--marshmallows go in, peeps go out.

It was super cute.

Travis and I simply win most number of peeps used.  We put a heating lamp on this

just like they do when they're raising real chicks.  Keepin' it simple. :)

Sam hasn't been much of  a trouble maker his whole 10 months alive 

(or maybe I've just been awesome at baby proofing?)

but he's now starting to get into more things, including the toilet paper.

I try to remember to keep the bathroom doors shut.

We discovered he loves ramen noodles.  

Just swallowed the whole thing, although it took him a while.

We just can't believe how much he's grown and learned.

But mostly, we can't believe how much joy he brings into our lives.

Can't imagine life without him.

And here's a video of Sam playing for you to enjoy.

#BecauseHeLives

Travis and I got to drive up the canyon and make s'mores for a date night

the other weekend, which means we have leftover s'mores ingredients.

I had a sweet tooth a few nights later, and although the above product looks

awesome, it got messy.  But it was extremely delicious and worth it.

The weather has been gorgeous so we went on a long

walk and Sam had his first taste of Jamba. Loved it.

We've also been going to story time at the library and even

a picnic with Travis afterwards. Sam loves his smoothies.

We finally upholstered our chairs!  I love them.

Travis has wanted to do this since we got married.

We had a great Easter party with my family last weekend.  

It's great when we can all get together.

We love this little man.

Sam has been more interested in climbing the stairs lately, so I got creative 

to keep him away while I'm busy doing other things. 

As Easter approaches this weekend we focus on the resurrection of our Savior.

Christ brings hope into my life. He brings peace. He brings joy.

Because He lives, I know that we will all live again--one of my greatest sources

of finding peace is to know that I can live with my family forever.

All because of my Savior.

The church has put out a new video and I love it. I've quoted a few of my favorite lines.

"He is here no matter who you are, or who you were.

No exceptions. No lost causes.

At all times. In all places."