Walk to the Temple

Dave, Jocey, and I participated in our stake youth activity this morning.  We walked a 3 mile hike to the temple.  It was a lot of fun and it was a beautiful day.  It was hot but we survived.  And a couple of the young women volunteered to push Jocey most of the way.  Jocey was a trooper and didn't complain one little bit.  We stopped a couple times along the way where some of the leaders shared some great stories.  We ended at the temple and had some treats.  It was a great start to our day.  And I got my first sunburn of the year!

We had about 130 people there.  Awesome! 

Our walking buddies, Angie (she's pregnant and still did this) and Elise. 

Our awesome youth.  GPW! (Goethe Park Ward)

The Kings

Dave and I went to another King's game last night and this time we actually got to see Jimmer play.  But we lost.  Oh well.  We still had fun and went with our friend Zach and his daughter Rebecca, who is hilarious.   Maybe next time we'll see Jimmer AND win.  If there is a next time.  Apparently, the drama continues and we don't know if we will have a Sacramento Kings next year.  Let's cross our fingers!

Here comes Jimmer. 

#7 You're my favorite! 

Our friends, Zach and Rebecca.

Little Love Bug or Snuggle Bunny

Those are just a couple of nicknames I've given Jocey.  I don't know where they came from.  They just rolled out my mouth one day.  Anyway, here's a little update on the little princess.  Jocelyn loves to climb on everything these days: the couch, the coffee table, the dinner table and chairs, and the toilet.  She actually got another shiner from falling off the toilet.  Poor thing.  She is a tough cookie though.  Anyway, here's a picture of her last week watching the rain. We had some really good storms.

Jocelyn occassionally takes my dish towels and cuddles with them.  She takes them and puts them on her head, around her neck, or wears it like a cape.  I don't know where she gets this stuff from but it makes me laugh.  What a silly girl!

The warm weather has come so we have been wearing some of the new summer clothes that Grandma bought Jocey when she came to visit.  Here is Jocey in one of those outfits and her awesome shades.

In other news, Jocelyn's vocabulary is increasing all the time.  She can say hi and waves to everyone.  She can say Jesus, cheese, soos (shoes), peas (please), gee (get it), baba (bottle), ball, mo (more), ah dun (all done) and probably lots more that I can't remember right now.  She is also understanding tons more.  We can tell her do something and she actually does it.  She's awesome!  She can also run.  It is so cute to see her bounce around.  Jocelyn seriously is the cutest thing ever and I can't believe how fast she is growing. 

HOPPY EASTER!

Easter is a fun holiday.  We had two great days of Easter.  Saturday we had our friends, the Oakes, over for dinner and egg festivities.  We went all out.  We had ham, potatoes, green bean casserole, crescent rolls, and sparkling grape juice.  Mmmmm boy. 

Then we took the kiddos outside for an Easter Egg Hunt.  I was really hoping Jocey would be old enough to really get into it this year but maybe next year.  She did grasp the main concept of grabbing eggs and putting them in the basket but she got distracted easily when she discovered the goodies inside.  Of course I would do the same thing so who am I to judge?  And now I know that Jocey is a fan of Jelly Beans.  

Jocey tossing an egg into her basket.

Grant could reach the high eggs.  Lucky!

 The Oakes.

The Ricks.

After the hunt the kiddos took a bath.  Jocey and Grant really get along well which isn't the case for everyone that Jocey plays with so it's always fun to watch them together.

So cute!

Last, we dyed eggs.  I tried using Kool-Aid this year.  Thank you Pinterest.  It smells so much better than vinegar and the colors were bright.  We took turns dying eggs so someone could watch the babies.  While dying eggs we also had dessert which was this amazing cake with cream cheese/whipped cream frosting, and strawberries.  Thanks Oakes!  It was delicious!  We also watched the Kings game.  Unfortunately we lost but it didn't ruin our fun evening!

Our finished eggs.

Sunday, we got up and ate our Easter breakfast which included our awesome boiled eggs and muffins I'd made the night before.  Then we oogled at our goodies in our baskets.  I think we were all spoiled a little this year.  Then we went to church which is always good, especially on Easter Sunday.

Our goodies. 

Ready for church.  Daddy even let Jocey bring her stuffed duckie to church.

After church, Jocey and I took naps.  It felt so good.  Then we got up and left for Dave's dad's house.  I took some pictures of Jocey in her super cute Easter dress Grandma got her when she came to visit (see previous post).  She didn't cooperate like I wanted but I did get some good shots.

Then we had another amazing Easter feast at the McCaffree's (Dave's uncle and aunt).  We really ate well this Easter weekend.  I wouldn't be surprised if we gained a few pounds.  Anyway, we played some games and then headed home.  It was such a great weekend.  Though I do get caught up in the fun commercialized side of Easter, I also remember the real reason for the holiday, our Savior Jesus Christ.  I'm grateful for His sacrifice and for His life.  I hope you all felt the Savior's love this Easter holiday and that you always remember Him and what he did for us.  Happy Easter!

My Mom Was Here

My mom came to visit during General Conference weekend and then stayed a few more days.  It was great to have her here and Jocelyn loved getting spoiled.  We just took it easy over the weekend since there was lots of churchy stuff.  Jocey learned how to play Angry Birds on Grandma's iPad.  Sunday we went to EDH to have dinner with Dave's family.  Monday, Matt came up here to hang out since he was on Spring Break.  We went to River Bend Park and had a picnic and played.  The weather was perfect while my mom was here.

Grandma protecting Jocey from the butterflies. 

Jocey got brave enough to touch a butterfly. 

The boys.

After the park we came back to our apartment and while Jocey slept, my mom and I watched a movie and the boys played a game.  Nice and relaxing.  Tuesday, us girls got our shop on.  We went to Kohl's, the Folsom Outlets, and the Mall.  We all got some cute new clothes and some tasty treats.  I love the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.  They have amazing candied apples.  That night my mom took us to Chili's for dinner.  Delicious.  On Wednesday, my mom took us grocery shopping and stocked us up.  Thanks mom!  It was much appreciated.  My mom left that afternoon.  Jocey was so sad on the way home from the airport.  She lost her backseat car buddy.  It was so fun to see my mom and it always makes me wish we lived closer to family.  But we're glad that she came to visit and we can't wait until next time.