Mother's Day Weekend

I spent the weekend in Salt Lake for Mother's Day. It was just Claire and I.

On Saturday we went shopping with Mom and Kari.

My mom bought me this cute black sun hat for my birthday. We had way too much fun shopping. 

Then we met up with Steven and Kari for Sushi. Claire tried it for the first time and decided that she would only like it when she was older. I think deep down she really wanted to like it so she could feel grown up but just couldn't.

The next day we visited Nanny for Mother's Day. We got to meet baby Clayton for the first time. He is so tiny and so cute. 

For dinner all the men cooked for the Moms. It was so fun to watch them and so nice to not have to cook. They even cleaned everything up.

It was such a great weekend!!! I am so grateful for my wonderful mother and all that she has done for me. She has taught me to be a hard worker and how to be a good wife and mother. She has bent over backwards millions of times for me and my family. I will never be able to repay her that debt. I love you mom!!!

Black and White Days 2014

Black and White days started out with a movie in the park Friday night. As soon as Claire's recital was over we hurried over to the park on the golf cart to watch Frozen. 

Isn't this a great picture...Don't I look worn out and cold!!!

The next morning started early with the Cowabunga Race. Brad did the mile and got 12th place with all the adults. He was third place with the kids. He is finally growing into his long giraffe legs. 

On Saturday Brad and Claire did Jump Rope with their school on the stage.

Walking around the booths. 

My little H man is getting so big. 

After naps and some serious yard-work we headed up to the parade. 

The boys all lined up with the golf carts and 4 wheelers. 

This year Brad wanted to watch the parade instead of be in it. We have lived here for 5 years and has never actually seen it. He has always been with the jump-rope group. 

Reagan loved being in her cowgirl hat. It made her even more sassy.

As soon as the police turned on their sirens H started jumping up and down yelling "look beedos" (he calls police and ambulances beedos from Despicable Me) 

Then it got really loud and the boys covered their ears. 

This parade is known for the amount of candy thrown. There was so much I couldn't take pictures I was busy dodging flying candy. Lyndsee even got one stuck in her hair. 

This was Claire's first year walking in the parade. She was so excited after watching Brad be in it for so long. She said it was a really long 2 miles. 

After the parade we held our 3rd annual Black and White Days BBQ and corn hole competition. I almost forgot to pull out my camera because I was hosting...

Then I saw this cute little face and I had to have a picture. I have such a crush on Dex. 

Ean and Zane

Easton

Ezra

This picture cracks me up

Thomas and Joseph Palmer

The Maxfields are new to our ward. They have a daughter Hazel that is adorable. She just had a baby boy Henry. 

Aspen, Addie and Tamra Norton

Cox's and Titensors

Sheilds

Justin wouldn't smile for my camera and I warned him I was putting him on my blog no matter what face he pulled. 

Trish and Lesiel

Who knew that a dirt pit could entertain these kiddos for so long. 

I think Brad and Shez polished off an entire bag of marshmallows. 

Don't smile Tim!!!

Then Randy unveiled the coveted trophy. Matt and Randy spent all week making it (With a little sewing help from Jenni of course) . They were so proud of it. Todd was the reining champion from last year. Jon had to go to work and couldn't make it for the competition. We were bummed. He was the champ from our first year. Poor Trish...he displayed his trophy in their living room for a year. 

Randy ended up winning. He was so excited. He has wanted to steal the title from Todd all year. 

This has been such a fun tradition. I love where we live and I love all our dear friends.

Claire's Dance Recital

Claire had her year end dance recital last Friday. We took some pictures of her the night of her dress rehearsal since I knew the night of would be really hectic. 

The red costume was for her Jazz dance. 

The blue one was for her ballet dance. 

She looked so beautiful. I got teary watching her dance. She is growing up so fast. I hate it when she wears make-up. I hate it even more that she loved wearing it. I caught her dozens of times admiring herself in the many mirrors behind the stage. 

The night of her recital Nanny and Papa, Lance and Kendra, Kam and the girls came over for a BBQ. Grandma and Grandpa Moose couldn't come...they had Kiersti's wedding that day. We missed them and missed the wedding. 

We were so excited to see Clayton again. He is just so tiny. He is such a handsome baby!!! We were so glad they could make it. 

Kaylee seems so big now that Clayton is here. She is cute as heck!!

Blakelee wasn't sure how she felt about the camera. 

Entertaining a bunch of toddlers waiting for it to start was quite the project. Thank goodness they were getting treats from every adult sitting around them. 

Blakelee did so good through the whole recital. 

Matt and Tori had kids on their lap the entire time. 

Still waiting for it to start. 

Claire did such a good job. She didn't miss a step and looked so amazing. She is the youngest in her group by 2 years. I am so proud of her!

After the show I went into the dressing room to pick her up and she wanted her daddy. She pushed through the crowd of people and jumped into his lap. She couldn't wait to hear compliments from him and squeeze him tight. 

She got candy jewelry from Aunt Kam that she couldn't wait to open. 

Nanny and Papa

Lance and Kendra

Melissa and Wyatt

Aunt Tori and Uncle Matt

 We love you Claire!!! You did such a good job!