*3-29-2014* General Women's Conference

This year was a first in history and I am sooo grateful that I got to experience it with my beautiful Conli.

For the first time ever, when it came time for General Women's Conference, instead of Relief Society sisters only, it was for girls 8 and up.

What a difference!!!

We were all curious as to how they were going to keep the little girls attention, but still keep the older women's interest too.

Like we usually do for these meetings, we met up with friends for dinner beforehand.

It was so fun having out girls there with us!

Talitha, Talitha's cousin, Brynn

Kylie, Kamay, Lily, Conli

 We chose to eat at Jason's Deli and what a grand surprise it was when they told us that after 4 on Saturdays, kids eat free!!! WAHOO!!!!

Up next was the broadcast. We decided to watch it down at Sabra's stake center. So we drove down into the maze of Provo for it. It was INCREDIBLE.

The speakers were wonderful, they showed films tailored to each of us, and it was just so beautiful to have all the young girls there.

The first speaker asked anyone that was primary age to stand. She started singing "Teach Me To Walk" and had them join in. Still standing, she had the older women sing the second verse. It was powerful. 

Those sweet girls are going to be such a force to be reckoned with.

There were a couple videos they showed. One was showing the life of a woman- from birth to old age and the temple was always in the background. It was soooo touching and Conli actually cried thru it. I cannot explain the sweetness that girl has. She is so tenderhearted and close to the spirit and I adore her. I hope she never forgets and never turns away from the spirit that she carries with her.

After the broadcast, Summer and I had promised the gals treats, but we couldn't really decide where- so, we hit up 3 places- yes we have piggy problems!

First up- Sweet Tooth Fairy

 Next- Farr's

 and 3rd, Conli and I went to JCW by ourselves. Why? Well, because Brent and I rarely let a Saturday pass without paying the JCW a visit for cheesefries and a shake and I was feeling deprived that I hadn't gotten them yet. So we ate fries, chatted, and ordered a shake to go!

 Such a GREAT night. Conli remembers: going to the broadcast and being with her friends. 

*3-15-2014* Happy Birthday To Conliiiiiiiii Happy Birthday to You!

This girl 

turned 9. 

Yep, 9. 

And lucky for us, Mara was able to sleep over the night before and be at our house to celebrate!  

It's kind of turned into a little tradition that we love!

 She begged and pleaded for a bday party at Classic, so I am the best mom ever and did it. It was pure madness people- especially since we did it for 3 hours!!!! That, my dear, is love.

And this girl- she's worth it.

Her bday cake we got for Classic.

Party People!

*Lily, Con, Ellie, Emmee, Soy, Brynn, Mara*

We had pizza and soda and cake and blading and skating and fun and crashes and little girl battles

Mara was so cute trying to help Sawyer keep her balance.

Conli got the hang of it pretty quick.

Bless Jessica's heart she came and stayed- so Sawyer had Ella there and Finley had Lincoln there and I had Jessica there to help out!

For birthday dinner, she chose Texas Roadhouse.

Being the shy pants that she is, she would NOT get on the saddle for them to sing to her- so, Sawyer rode it for her!

Then she let Conli have the ice cream! 

 Birthday party at Mana's was great as usual too. Karri made a Frozen cake that she loved and she got spoiled by her aunts and uncles. They do such a great job making the kids feel special.

 Karri took her to Color Me Mine for her bday present and this is what she painted- oh the cuteness.

Her own little platter!

*3-2014* More March Mayhem

Sometimes when the kids are bored, they make up Crossfit workouts for themselves. It's quite great really. They have some good form, and some not so good form goin on!

One glorious day after church when it was actually WARM outside- we ventured to the park after church. Can't wait for those days to come again! Please come quickly!

On Thursdays, my morning is filled by these 3 little munchkins. So, when funning any errands, I have triplets tagging along. Good thing I love them all :)

 Lunch with my young woman turned married pregnant lady friend.

 Love this girl- it was sooooo  GREAT to catch up over Olive Garden breadsticks.

 Just some random cuteness I caught between these 2 people.  

Finny gets INCREDIBLY lovey at night. It's the best. She will tell us she loves us about 75 times before she finally crashes- 

which you know is coming soon when she starts begging for a drink of water. 

 Sawyers art piece depicting Me and Brent kissing

 Another fun excursion with these'ns. We had to buy sunglasses because they were too cute in them!

 Max, just being brother of the century again.

 One day you turn around from making yourself lunch, and realize your baby is on the floor entertaining herself playing ponies and brushing their hair and playing like a real girl. Then your heart breaks a little because she is getting big.

 One fine Sunday the littles got into Mana's wigs. Oh they were hilarious! But Finley- look at her- its the greatest sight!

*3-2014* Hair With Finley

Finny has become obsessed with doing hair. She loves doing any ones, any where.

These are always her nifty tools and every day I find parts of my bathroom missing in her room 

 So I was getting myself ready the other day, blow drying my hair, and in walks this- her and her little round brush- I about died from cuteness.

 Look at her face- she loves it the most.

 I mean, her pinky....

 She does this for about 1/2 hour before I get sick of it...but she would never stop if I'd let her!

Soldiers Hollow

We have unintentionally made this place a tradition the last 3 years.  

Not a bad thing at all, it is really fun! And it is really a fun family adventure.

The problem this year was that we waited until the last week it was open!

We drove up one night, and got to the place and it was pouring rain-just craziness- so we turned around and came home- not a short drive people. 

So this day, we decided to check the kids out and head up when it was for sure good weather.

It was a great day for it all! Not the best for the snow-but luckily we went on the first round of the day. I think if we'd waited any longer it would've been too slushy, but it was good for us!

Also, it was Finny's first time. Look how absolutely fantastic she looks in her little tube going up the hill!!! AHHHH! I love her!

 Soy taking a breather

 Studly Max Muffin

 Me and my Non

 These 3 all went down a run together. Whooping and hollering the whole way down. Pure Joy.

 Max, being the wonderment that he is, really wanted to take Finny down once too....look at them- oh how I love them!

 More Finny goodness

 Sawyer "sleeping"

That's her favorite trick

 This is one good picture right there. Look at our little lovelies. It's moments like this where I am so glad I am a camera happy crazy person! They're beautiful, and they're ours, and I am so grateful.

 Daddy and his Fin

 She LOVED it!!!!!

You get pretty speedy down those hills, and she would make the best faces, but she LOVED it. She was scared the first time- we went down with Dad- which made it super duper fast, and she just squealed! 

 Ditching school was the best idea ever to spend the afternoon with these goons!