Life Lately...

Kayla had her 1st orthodontist appt and was super excited to learn she will be getting braces this summer (Mom/Dad = not so excited)

A fun hat for Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Bodie and I had a ski day together

It has been SO warm...so we did a park play date with a friend (I absolutely love that we can just walk to the park)

The kiddos also had their 6 month check up at the dentist (side note: they love going to the dentist)

And Bodie walked out minus a tooth (we didn't even know he had any loose, but he had 2...the dentist pulled out one b/c it was ready to come...the other should come out any day now)

McKayla and I also got a ski day together

I'm still not used to this...he looks so much older to me with a tooth missing :-(

He LOVES pushing his tongue through the new hole

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The Last of February...

We love that the kid's school sends us pictures of them throughout the day

Bodie loves building things (he's in the Utah shirt)

Love watching these sweet girls play

Another day, another friend...love the good friends the kids have made

Unfortunately, sometimes the good friends have to move away...so we throw them a going away pool party

He built this house for his Groudon

Yes, the kids had a picnic in shorts on the driveway while I cleaned up the yard...in FEBRUARY!!

Since TJ is out for the season it's up to me to take the kids skiing

And we were very serious about it ;-)

You can only ride 2 on this lift so McKayla got to ride alone for the first time (she did great...Todd said he was even more proud of her Mama for letting it happen...I was terrified at first...lots of prayers said...she was not scared AT ALL)

Happy Birthday TJ

We celebrate Todd's b-day on Saturday with presents, donuts, a soccer game and Friday night lights (we have been watching the whole season at night once the kids go to bed and it's one of our favorite things to do together). We also celebrated the day after with my family and are going out with friends on Monday night. The kids and I are so proud of Todd and also so thankful for all he does for our family. My wish for him is a year full of fun, adventure, family and happiness. Love you babe and Happy Birthday!!

We have the cutest new donut/dessert shop by our house so we gave it a try

You get to create your own donut...the kids and Todd did ALL CHOCOLATE ON CHOCOLATE ON CHOCOLATE

My brother did siracha, bacon and 20 other things I can't remember ;-)

I told them to surprise me...I got a cronut with blueberry & whip cream filling and wild berry glaze (No, you do not go to this place when you are on a diet!)

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Crazy times and Valentines

We have had some crazy events over the past couple weeks...Todd ended up in surgery 4 times to get rid of blood clots and fix his collar bone (i.e. re-break it from the break he had about 5 years ago because it didn't heal correctly and they think that's what was causing the clots) and giving us a good scare. From spending nights in the ICU and orthopedic wing to me spending about 40 minutes in LA (he had come home from the hospital and I thought he was ok so I went on my work trip only to land and get a text that he was going back in...so I flew right back on the same plane) to the kids and me getting a stomach bug...we are worn out, but thankfully on the mend. I could never thank Todd's mom enough for all of her help at the house and we can't thank all of our family/friends enough for the calls/texts/prayer/dinners/ect. Now we are just praying for a speedy/full recovery for Todd and that life can get back to "normal".

In the ICU the first time he went in...all I could think is "He's my best friend and our everything"...times like these definitely remind you about what is truly important

Pretty flowers from Todd's work

The first time he got out...the kids were so excited to pick him up

He was able to walk out this time...next time they wheeled him out

Hugs and cards for Daddy

We went for a yummy lunch too

My little heart breaker on his way to his Vday School Party

I volunteered at Kayla's party & Bodie came with me

Vday games

My attempt at a V-day breakfast after an exhausting week

My brother offered to stay with us for awhile to help out while Todd's recovering

Checking out the V-day goodies

Feb. 14th is also Sadie's b-day and we always take her to pick out a treat

Happy 8th B-day Sadie Bear

McKayla sent me this pic while I was at the hospital...they had fun with Grandma

Todd was able to stand for a few minutes to watch Kayla in gymnastics

Life lately...

Kayla had wear your favorite College shirt day and Bodie had pajama day at school

Playing in the snow with neighbors

The only thing better than donuts at church is pancakes

McKayla participated in the high school mini cheer and loved it (this is her doing her handstands)

Walking in on the night she cheered at the basketball game

Cute future cheerleaders

She had SO much fun

Bodie had an awesome goal at his game...took it all the way down the field

Todd took Bodie to the gym to practice his indoor soccer

I came down and found the kiddos all set up for a movie

My mom gave Bodie these...he decided he was Mario (he even put on his red hat later)

Below are videos from Kayla's cheer...my darn phone died for the performance so I didn't get that, but she did so well. I did get some from practice and a little when they first ran out for the performance (she's in the long black pants, pink/black shoes and blue bow).