Let's go fly a kite!

There were a few very windy days last week, perfect for flying a kite! Clint had the afternoon off so we went to a nearby park with no trees or powerlines and let her try it out. She did very well!

This picture was taken right before Haden let go of the kite and Clint had to take off running to catch it. Luckily, he is a fast runner! Haden thought it was great and let the kite go several times...

We then had to play at the park where Haden got his foot caught on the slide and now has a giant bruise on his forehead. The bruise from last week's adventure was just healing, too. Regan always has so much fun playing with her "sister" Savannah.

An answer to prayer

A few days ago Regan was saying the prayer before we left for preschool. She thanked Heavenly Father for giving her a bicycle. I was surprised and a little confused. I hadn't given her a bicycle, nor did she know about the bike I had bought several weeks ago on Craigslist that I was hiding in the basement until her birthday. I questioned her further, but she didn't really say much. That night we were rearranging stuff in the basement and she found her hidden bike. She wasn't even terrifically surprised, just acted like, "Oh yeah, Heavenly Father was going to give me a bike today." So, now she has a bike, and I need to come up with a different birthday present for her.

Regan's Recital

Regan had her first ballet recital last week. She was so excited! The theme was "Under the Sea with Little Mermaid & Friends" and she was a Hippity Hoppity Frog. For the finale all 100+ girls danced to "Kiss the Girl". It was a little crazy and chaotic, but awfully cute. She did such a good job and wasn't nervous at all--We are so proud of her! She absolutely cannot wait for ballet to start again. We could only record their performance during dress rehearsal--Regan is the second one from the left in the back.

BYU Graduation

My sister graduated from BYU a couple of weeks ago, so Regan, Haden, and I flew to Utah to watch the very long program. (The business school has way too many graduates!) It was my first time flying with two kids by myself. I was rather nervous, but it went okay. Haden spent most of the flight back with the flight attendants. They absolutely loved him, and he loved the attention. Regan was very nervous, especially when we hit turbulence. She insisted that she did not like the bumpy clouds! Thankfully, we arrived without any problems. While in Salt Lake City we toured the conference center and visited Temple Square; the flowers are too beautiful to pass up this time of year! Regan loved all of the flowers and posing for pictures by the temple, while Haden preferred to play in the dirt. We stayed with my brother and his family in Provo. The kids had so much fun playing with their cousins. BYU's art museum had a Walter Wick exhibit that was fascinating. It was amazing to look at the pictures and try to figure them out. The graduation speakers all did a good job, from what I could hear as I chased Haden around outside, and Savannah didn't trip as she walked across the stage! (Most of Regan's pictures involve some type of ballet pose--apparently she was getting ready for her recital...) It was fun to see everyone, but it was also fun to come home!

Spring Snow

We had a ridiculously huge snowstorm the last couple of days. I'm not sure who had more fun playing in it, Clint or the kids! I think Regan was most excited that she could finally use her umbrella--although she still came in with a very wet head! She insisted that her bare legs would be warm and she didn't need to change into pants or wear her snow suit. Apparently fashion trumps warmth! Haden had trouble holding the shovel with mittens on so he insisted they come off so he could shovel the snow!

"Fancy Nancy"

Last time we were at the library, we borrowed the book "Fancy Nancy." It is about a girl named Nancy who likes everything to be fancy. Her parents are boring, but in an effort to appease her, they all dress up fancy and say fancy things while they are eating out. Regan has taken this book to heart. She has decided that we need to make her room "fancy." (There is a before and after shot of Nancy's room in the book.) And she thought that we should be "fancy." She raided my make up drawer and did an excellent job of making us look "so pretty and fancy!" She was so proud of her handiwork, she took me downstairs to find Clint and inform him that it was his turn for the fancy makeover. Needless to say, he refused her services!

Regan the Photographer

Regan loves taking pictures and it is always a surprise to see what pictures she has taken when I download them. I always laugh seeing the things that she deems picture-worthy! These are some from her latest bunch.

Her best effort to touch her tongue to her nose. She is very determined to do this. Several of my sisters and I can do this and it drives her crazy that she can't.

A self portrait, I'm assuming...

Poor Cinderella lost an arm in a very wild dance!

She loves lining her toys (or Haden's) up in rows and then throws a fit when Haden wants to rearrange them. At least she got a picture before Haden got to them!
Regan loves her new flip flops. Now if only it was warm enough outside for her to wear them!

My Little Fashionista

Last night was ward temple night. Clint went right after work and we were going to switch off. So as I was getting dressed, I was wearing a tan suede skirt that I only wear when I won't have kids with me and a black shirt, Regan came in to appraise my outfit. She said that I looked "kind of funny" in that outfit and then left. She came back a few seconds later holding some metallic purple Mardi Gras beads from her dress up trunk and told me to put them on because I would look "much better and prettier if I wore the Dacing with Stars necklace." (Dancing with the Stars is one of her favorite shows and they are always wearing glitzy outfits.) She looked apprehensive when I declined, but put the beads on herself, claimed that she was now prettier and pranced out of my room. Apparently I already embarrass my little girl! Oh, and don't try to do sealings when you are slightly dehydrated unless you want to meet the temple's very nice EMT!

Happy Anniversary!

We celebrated our TENTH wedding anniversary this past week! My sister graciously took her own spring break from BYU and came out to watch the kids for us. We were able to spend time together without children before both kids came down with a high fever and a myriad of other symptoms. In lieu of flowers, Clint got me an edible arrangement. The kids loved it. I left it on the table to run upstairs and came down to find Haden thoroughly enjoying himself. At least he looked slightly guilty for being caught on the table! Clint is the best husband and I am so lucky to have him!

Wings Over the Rockies

For Regan's preschool field trip we went to the Wings Over the Rockies museum. I thought it was neat--it was an old airplane hangar full of old airplanes. The tour guide let us in the banana helicopter. I had to bribe Regan so she would sit in the cockpit and let me take her picture. Notice the ridiculously fake smile. She quickly decided that she did not like airplanes and began telling me that she was "done with this" and was ready to go home. Haden, however, would complain if he didn't get to touch each plane. (It was naptime.) He was echoing throughout the hangar! They did get their second wind when they saw the plane table in the gift shop. I'm sure everyone, my children included, were glad when we finally left.