Sophie

We are so happy to have Sophie coming to be our cousin-sister. She is such a cutie, and so pleasant. When you are going to be the youngest of 6 kids at this place, Maria is sure grateful that you are so mellow!

Aren't they both so pretty. Sophie is lucky to get to look like her Mom!

Ogden Train Museum

We went to the Ogden Train Museum again this year for Jossue's birthday. This year Grandma and Grandpa Miles were visiting, as well as uncle Scott. So they came along with us.

Most of the actual museum exhibits can be a little boring, but the kids love the interactive exhibits.

Reed was trying out some Morse Code.

I can't believe that Jossue is 5. I started watching him when he was 18 months old. Time flies.

This is the old train station in Ogden where they have the museum. It is a pretty neat old building.

We rode the Front Runner train to Ogden and back, and that is always fun for the kids. The cars have 2 levels, so of course they chose to sit on top. It was fun to have Grandma, Grandpa and Scott come on our adventure with us.

Miles Easter 2011

We were home for Easter this year, so we had a little Easter Egg hunt in our backyard. It was fun that we could have family here to share in the fun too! Erin brought Oscar and Sophie, and Grandma and Grandpa Miles and Scott were here too. It is always more fun when you can share the fun with others.

Oscar was a PRO. He got the hang of it really fast. He would pick up his eggs, and we would dump them out, and he would start over again.

We are so glad that Erin Kelly and their kids are here. The kids love having cousins nearby. It is just not as much fun without cousins.

Reeds Missing Teeth

Reed finally lost a tooth. He was so happy. He lost both of them right about the same time. It was just before he turned 7. He must have the Payne genes for losing teeth. He likes to hold on to them longer than most! He actually couldn't wait to lose them so that he could use the tooth fairy pillow, and collect some cash. He is anxious to lose more so he can get more $$$. Losing teeth isn't a quick way to save up for something you want!

Campout With Uncle Scott

Uncle Scott came for a visit, and let the kids have a camp out with him. They slept under the stars, and were so excited!

They got all of their gear ready, got all tucked in, and ready for a sleepover. Mom and Dad made sure to keep the back door unlocked.

About 2 minutes later, Morgan came in and was done with the sleepover. A few minutes later, Camille was inside as well. She couldn't sleep. The boys and Uncle Scott however, made it through the night. I was not surprised.

Fun Preschool

We did a really fun preschool for St Patrick's Day. We read a book about what makes a rainbow, and then we talked about the colors in the rainbow.

We used food coloring and mixed colors to make the colors of the rainbow.

Then the girls made leprechauns.

I think they turned out pretty well.

St Patrick's Day

We had a fun St Patrick's day this year. We did skip making our traditional green eggs and ham, as well as our corned beef and cabbage. Other than missing out on the good food that comes with St Patrick's, it was business as usual.

Morgan and Calea did another St Patrick's art project.

Erin had Oscar all decked out, so that no one would pinch him.

The kids all got in on the action and wore their green, just to be safe.