Thomas the Train

We decided at the last minute to go up to Heber City to see Thomas the Train. Cash isn't really into Thomas but he loves trains. We met up with Koi and his parents. Cash and Koi were so cute running around together. I love that they are so close, they get into so much trouble already. Kind of dreading the years to come!!! My favorite picture of the day. These two love each other so much and always have the others back.
Crazies running through the maze.

Getting his first tattoo!

Playing trains.

Ava was such a trooper. Luckily she found something that she liked, coloring!!

Aunt Blythe is the best ever and got the kids cotton candy! Cash had it all over himself. I was out feeding Jovi and I guess people were scared that he was going to touch them!! At one point he had a full on beard.

I'm glad we went up and experienced Thomas. It's so fun to see the kids play.

What to do on a rainy day?

Go to Cabela's of course!! We are so sick of the rain! One day its sunny and warm then the next few days are cloudy and wet. my poor kids are so over it and so am I. It was a fun day inside. The kids did some target practice and looked at all the animals. Cash was so excited to see the zebra he was bummed that there isn't one at the Zoo. Dave helping Ava. She really wanted to shoot the snake.
Cash was in heaven with this game. He has an orange rifle just like this at home. Its one of his favorite toys to pester Ava with!

Cash loves fish. He has a pet beta named Oscar that he feeds and talks to every morning. I love when you ask him what fish do and his reply is "they just swim"

JOVI BARNES

On May 2nd 2011 our beautiful little Jovi made her debut. It was a hard three weeks until that day. I was placed on bed rest at 36 weeks. My body was a little too ready to have her! It was torture!! Not only for me but Dave, he was so stressed and worried about us. I wish the Drs didn't say anything to us. But we made it through. I was scheduled to be induced on May 2. We went in they gave me my wonderful epidural and two hours later Jovi was here! Easiest delivery of the three.

I'm so lucky to have Dave is my life. He is so supportive and full of love towards me and the kids. He is the best ever, I wouldn't want any other to be the father to my kids. I love you, Dave.

Miss Jovi after her first bath. She is so beautiful! My parents kept telling me she looks just like I did. Fingers crossed that one out of three will look like me! ; )

I admit it was a very big surprise to find out we were expecting Jovi, but looking at all three of my children together I know she is a great blessing and addition to our family.

Finally my Dad was able to be here when we had Jovi. It meant so much to me to have his love and support along with my sweet step mom, Carla!

Proud grandpa! So cute!

Miss Jovi meeting Grandma Jack.

Great Grandma Mary.

I have so many pictures to blog, but right now all I feel like doing is holding this little bundle of love! So that's what I'm going to do!

A table and a fort.

Finally after six years of using my parents old kitchen table we bought a new one!! I think the old table was as old as me! I remember eating there my whole childhood. The chairs have been recovered and moved numerous times. It was kind of nice to have such an old table I felt like the kids could do anything, paint, play dough, color, cook, etc. But after one of the chairs broke and we only had three left we finally decided it was time. I love it! It is a beautiful nine piece set. It has been so nice to walk into the kitchen and see the new improvement! So beautiful!!
As you could imagine we had about five boxes after putting the table together, so what better way to use them then as a fort! We made the fort yesterday morning and it is still up! It even has a slide! I love how a box can bring so much joy to the kids and even me!!!

Snow

More snow fell last Sunday. Not too happy about that one! But the kids love it. They have so much fun while Dave pulls them around on the sled. I love that they ride like this! So funny!!!
Ava loves to make snowballs.

AVA and CASH

Everyday with these two I laugh hysterically. I love that their love for each other is growing. They love to play, share, and hang out with each other. Cash always tells Ava "Bye Sissy love you have fun!" when we drop her off at school every morning. I think its every parents dream to have their children be close and loving towards each other. I know how much I love my brothers and sister and how much fun growing up with all of them was. It will be interesting to see how things go once the baby arrives. Not kidding Ava pulled Cash around the house for a good 2o minutes! He was laughing nonstop. I should have strapped a rag to him and let them mop the floors!!
He was so exhausted after church. he is trying so hard to go to nursery. Once we get to the outside of the door he looks at me and says "I go home now"

They love cuddling in bed trying to wake up Dad. They think its so funny that he can sleep through anything.

14 Days of LOVE

We started this fun tradition called "14 days of Love" last year. We start on February 1st thru the 14th. I'm not very crafty so I bought our Valentine bags at Target in the dollar bins. Each day there are new love notes from all of our family members. its so fun for the kids to read Valentines from family members who live far away. They also get a fun little toy or treat in their bag. Dave and I also get in on this but I have different little love questions to answer. Its a fun way to celebrate the holiday. Before kids I didn't really care about silly holidays like Valentines but its fun to decorate and spread some extra love. Valentines Day morning we made chocolate chip heart shaped pancakes. Cash couldn't wait to eat his!
This year Dave and I had an agreement that we wouldn't spend more then $5 dollars on each other. I made him a cute scrapbook "10 Things I Love About You." But like always he goes above and beyond. I was having a really bad day and he left his busy Saturday working in the basement to surprise me with a dozen chocolate covered strawberries. I was shocked. It was such a nice early gift. I love Dave so much and all he does for me. I fall more in love with him everyday. HAPPY LOVE DAY!!!