Cherry Blossoms!

Me and the girls decided to venture out to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom with some friends. They really are amazing. You have to hit them just right to really get the experience, and we were lucky enough to have done that.

Madison and her friend William

 They love eachother!

 Here they are running up the steps of the Jefferson Memorial

 3 kids-one stroller.

 Sweet Hannah (who by the way slept through the night for the first time-go Hannah!)

The weather was sunny and warm on Monday so we decided to go to a cute little farm called Oxon hill farm. They have pigs, geese, horses, cows, chickens, bunnies, and an aggressive rooster. I love just getting the girls outside and running around.

On Sunday me and Bryan took the girls on a walk, and they both fell asleep. It was our first successful walk with 2. Each time we decide to go usually someone is unhappy to be there at all points of the walk, and then we just go home!

On Saturday me and Madison had a special mommy daughter date. It's amazing how easy it feels to just have one coming along. We went downtown and rode the carousel, got ice cream, played catch, and enjoyed the wonderful weather.

Also on Saturday we went to the annual Eggstravaganza our friends throw. If you take 2 hard boiled eggs and hit them against each other one will crack and one won't. They do a competition where everyone colors and names an egg, madi's was Dora the Eggsplorer. and then there is a competition to see who's egg can win. Its a lot of fun. Here are some babies having a "tummy time party" at the eggstravaganza.

 

This is  video I made of madi singing before Hannah was born, but I just wanted it on here for me, because I think its cute!

 

Happy Easter

Every year my Grandma gets all the grand kids Easter outfits. This year Hannah and Madison got the cutest matching dresses. Madison said "Look mommy I'm a princess." We love these 2 little blessings! I also can't help but reflect on my gratitude for my Savior this day. Through him peace and comfort can be found. I am so grateful that through him I can be together forever with my family. I pray I can always be grateful for his example and sacrifice for us.

 

I haven't blogged in a while, so I have a lot of pictures to post. Life has been good, and busy. Bryan is keeping busy with work as usual, and I am getting used to 2 kids. We get to go on a lot of adventures, and it has been fun exploring what the city has to offer. We like to go to the zoo, to parks, art classes, music time, open gym, play dates, story time at the library, downtown, museums, and whatever else comes up. There is a lot to do here. Bryan is wrapping up his residency, which is hard to believe. We only have 3 months left. It went by so fast!

Here is Madison  trying to calm screaming Hannah

Bryan and his girls just doing what they do

Here is Madison at the building museum. They have a couple great play areas for kids. It's great for cold weather!

Family time downtwon. We like to bring a ball to the grass area and play, it entertains us for a while

Hannah downtown

Getting ready for "nigh night time"

Blurry picture, but Hannah is starting to smile and coo.

It snowed this week, so we got out the old snow boots and made a day of it

Hannah and her chubs

Here is Madison at open gym. Its our weekly highlight to go to the gym followed by a slice of costco pizza!

This is a pretty area by the temple. They have a park, walking trails, and beautiful scenary

Here is Madison and her friend William we like to get together with a lot.

Madison, William , and Oliver at the building museum.

We went to the temple and explored the visitors center

Sometimes Madison likes to help in the kitchen.

Jan came in to town to help out. It was wonderful!. Here they are chatting about life

Us and our girls

Here we are as a family of four. Hannah has made the 4 week mark, and she is starting to be able to hold her head up a little better. She is becoming much more alert when she is awake, and might have even smiled. I am not sure though! I have done a few adventures with just me and the girls, and both were a success. Bryan has been sick this week, so once again we are all just trying to survive! We are excited for the week when all family members feel healthy!

 That's a smile right?