Happy Fathers Day!!!

Madison is officially 5 MONTHS OLD! The time has gone by so fast and she is such a sweet heart.  She has started sleeping through the night, she can scoot backwards and in circles, but doesn't get how to go forward yet.  She started eating rice cereal for the first time, and was a fan of it.  We love having her as part of our family!

Madi eating rice cereal for the first time.

This is just the beginning of our trip to Arizona.  We had so much fun with our families! We got there on a Saturday and that night the Barney's thought it would be best if we all went up to their cabin, and indeed it was the best idea.  It was so fun, and relaxing, and of course beautiful!

Here is Madison on their cute little play horse.

A little catch to pass the time

 And some sitting  around and relaxing

Madison tried the swing and LOVED it!

 Then we got back in town just in time for Ivy to turn one.  Madison wanted to look extra special for the big event!

 We were able to make it over to Grandma Rawlins house and show off Mad to her. 

 We also got our fair share of Pickle ball in

These are my sisters adorable girls.  When they are at the mall they love to go and touch this hand so I thought a picture was needed.  It was so fun to spend time with our families.  They really are amazing people. Thanks for making it such a fun and memorable trip!



We have had a very eventful last three weeks.  First of all, Erica my sister was able to come to DC and we were able to spend some much needed time together.  We were able to get in so much fun stuff.  The most fun though was just being able to hang out with each other.          

 This is at the Botanical gardens

The DC temple

                                                                            The national cathedral



Here is Madison enjoying the day with some of her friends.

 Here is  "Mad dog" and "the Hurricaine" ready to get into some trouble.  Isn't she plumping out! She is our little  butter ball- well thats what Bryan likes to call her.

 Every year all the embassys from around the world open up, so we went with some friends to get a look inside. Here we are the at the Czech Republic embassy.

 Another Nursing class down, and one more tiny little 7 week course left and I am DONE!!! All of my class mates are graduated now, it will be weird to be there with out them. I made friends with some really great people.

 Here is Bryan doing what we do

 Here is Mikey and Sophie Bryans co-residents. They successfully put Madi to sleep!

Here we are Easter Sunday after church. Madison loves church. She loves looking around at everyone and  getting them to smile at her.     

                                       My Grandma got her a super cute Easter dress!

 Madison's favorite part of it was that she could eat it.  Her dress was soaking wet because she was sucking on the frills all day!

 We decided to get her a jumper because she seems to have a lot of energy. We thought this would be compact enough for a small apartment, but be fun for her to jump around in.  I think it's going to be a hit.

And isn't motherhood glamorous!

We are so grateful for our Savior on this easter sunday. He died so that we may live again. Here are some great movies to remember HIM on this beautiful day.  Happy Easter everyone!!! You can't tell, but the first one is Jeffrey R. Holland and his thoughts on the Savior, and the second one is Joseph B. Wirthlin and his message on the resurection.
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Well, as you can clearly see things are going well.  Nothing like a snuggy and a diet coke to kick off spring time.  Madison is 3+ months now.. crazy! Bryan has been busy with all his residency shenanigans, and I have been taking care of Madi, and going to school.  The weather is getting nice, and everything is in bloom. It is nice to go on walks and not have to bundle up anymore! 

When Madi starts to get cranky she is usually ready for a nap, and loves to look at the crib mobile go round and round until she falls asleep

I just like her tu-tu pants here!

 Ready for a walk!

      She is learning how to hold her own bottle, she is miss independent!

                                                             Our little cutie pie

You know those mornings when your kid is being super cute and fun... this was one of those mornings!

This is her knew thing, trying to stick her whole hand in her mouth

And of course her raised eye brows has been a favorite facial expression of hers