We started our Easter Celebrations last Friday by getting together with some friends to decorate some Spring Cookies!

Brycson, Kaitlyn, Ellery, & Porter are ready for their cookies!

Mmmmmmmm!

Hannitized!

Last night I waited 2 hours in line to get Sean Hannity's signature on his new book.  I was sooooo hoping to be able be apart of the audience when he taped his TV show before the signing, but we just missed the cut-off when we got there. :( 

It was still way fun and worth the wait.  When my mom and I got up to Hannity he asked me how old I was (I knew he was totally thinking, oh look at this teenager who cares about politics and the county).  The conversation went like this:

SH: So how old are you?

ME: I'm actually 27

SH: 27!!!!!!! (a look of exasperation on his face)

ME: yep, I even have two kids

SH: two kids, well that's great

MY MOM: and I'm her mom (reaching for a handshake)

SH: You're a grandma?!?!

MY MOM: yep

SH: wow.  Thanks for coming guys

He was super nice!  And we were able to catch him off guard which is kinda fun. :)

While waiting downstairs for the signing a bunch of Utah's political leaders showed up.  Senator Hatch came and shook all our hands.  He's definitely not my favorite, but still a senator so my mom snuck a pic with him.

 I'm a BIG fan of Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, so I stole a picture with him.  He's pretty funny and he's involved with the lawsuit against the Health care package, so woohoo! 

We were most excited about seeing Congressman Jason Chaffetz.  He was swarmed with people so we didn't get pictures with him.

  The highlight was still Sean Hannity.  The 2 hour wait was totally worth the 8 seconds of conversation and a handshake! 

A Day in the Sun

You wouldn't know it from the snow we woke up to today, but this week was actually beautiful and very spring-like.  To celebrate, the girls and I went to the park and had a picnic!  I brought a yummy lunch but DID NOT think to bring sunscreen.  Hailey's poor little head got so burned!  

Here is the little smiley tomato

 When I removed her bow I saw how really burned she was!  Oops!!

Daddy-Daughter Date

 Saturday night Brian took Kaitlyn on a Daddy-Daughter Date to Disney on Ice!  Kaitlyn was so excited, it was all her favorites: Tinkerbell, Ariel, Lion King, and Cars.  Her friend Anna and her dad came too. What a fun night! 

Dad & Kaitlyn ready for their date!

Anna & Kaitlyn looking at the princess dresses

This is what happens when you take 3yr-olds out on the town after their bedtime!

Poor Kaitlyn ended up with a fever by the end...who knew!  So, kinda a sad girl, but she still had so much fun with her daddy!

5 Things I Love

In the Spirit of Valentine's Day (I know its past but Brian and I aren't celebrating till this weekend, so I still feel all pink and lovey!) I wanted to put down 5 things I love about my little family here and now this very moment!

Hailey

1. She gets so happy to see me, even if I left the room just for a second

2. Hailey is LOUD! She loves to let her voice be heard

3. She is sooooo cuddly!

4. What a good sport, she takes Kaitlyn "playing" with her so well - she is going to be pretty tough

5. She is sooo HAPPY!

Kaitlyn

1. Tells me she loves me out of the blue all the time. (makes everythink worth it!)

2. Kaitlyn has the best imagination, she pretends all day long.

3. She says funny things everyday, sometimes I don't know if she's 3 or 30!

4. Kaitlyn loves her little sister so much, she likes to help feed her, make her happy when she is crying, and just be around her.

5. She loves to pray. She always remembers and says the sweetest prayers all by herself.

Brian

1. Brian wants me to be happy and tries really hard to make sure that happens

2. He plays "Peter Pan" with Kaitlyn everyday

3. He works so hard for our family. He provides so well for us and sacrifices so that I can be home with our kids. I love that it was not only important for me to stay home, but it was important to him too.

4. Brian doesn't just like things. When it comes to guns, snowboarding, and Fatasy Basket ball..he LOVES them. Ask him any question about any of those things and he will have the answer for you

5. He makes all of us laugh everyday. He loves his girls and loves being a dad.