Easter Fun 2011

We had a superb Spring Break combined with Easter fun in St. George. We rode up to Snow Canyon for a picnic and montain climbed, combined with a little baseball. The kids always have so much fun. We were joined by my mom and dad, Dani, Wade and kids.

These two are a riot, the were checking tires and chaines.....

Below: Saturday morning Cam and Michelle Kelsh invited us over with her siblings, Buck, Kari, Dani, Wade and the kids. We had a fabulous Easter egg hunt. The kids enjoyed every second of it.

There were hidden eggs all over the yard, and many in the pool. The pool eggs had rocks in them so they could sink. Once the kids brought a pool egg to Dani and Michelle they got to pick a prize. They were so excited, it kept the older kids kinda busy in the pool so the younger ones could focus on candy eggs in the yard. Actually very clever.

And of coarse the men and kids had their Chicken fights, we aren't sure who had more fun, the kids or Dads......

Actually maybe it was these two....Dani and Kari

Collecting the prizes.....

Thanks a lot Kelsch's..........Happy Easter Everyone.......

My Kids, My Joy!!!!

It seems like just lately more than ever our kids have made us so proud. Doing little things here or there to make us realize some things we are doing must be working. Here are just a couple, they have shared with us. I love these kids with all my heart.

Madison

Madi is getting ready to be baptized in July, she is super excited. We have been talking a lot about it and preparing. The other day at dinner she looked at Russ and I and proceeded to tell us that she asked Zoie a school friend to come to her baptism. We were so proud of her. She then took her an invite for a primary activity. About a week later again at the dinner table she tells us that she asked Zoie (non member) if she wanted to be baptized. Russ and I had this canning ability to act calm though kicking each other under the table. She said her friend Zoie said, "Madi I just don't know that is a really big step for me". I am so proud of her. What an example. She has asked more people to be baptized than I have. We love you Madi. Keep it up.

Koda Bear

This little Boy is just flat out fun. Kindergarten has been his missing link, all day kindergarten that is. His teacher is the other link. We have had a fabulous year. Koda came home from school the other day, told me his teacher said to look me in the eye and tell me something. So I stopped and bent over looking at him. He grabbed me by the hand and said, Mrs. Haire (teacher) said to tell you, your the luckiest mom on earth to have me as a son. ARE YOU SERIOUS. Isn't that adorable. He gets shining example so much in class, that is their behavorial incentive, gets it so much that when HE DOESN'T we get after him. At first we thought all kids got them everyday then we found out they don't we nearly died, Koda seriously gets it four out of five days a week. HE is a STUD....I love you little Man...

TIA

Where do I begin with Miss Tia, she is currently helping me team teach our preschool class. She is supose to be a student but loves to take over. The other day I was asking her about a friend and why she was crying. Tia had just told me a long story about this gal and so I proceeded to ask now why was she crying. She looked at me with the most sincere look on her face and said, "Mom I have no I Clue???? I seriously couldn't hold it in, " No I Clue" is that adorable. My family still laughs. She is so much fun, and will be even more fun in a few months when she grows out of this little bossy stage she is in:)...........Tia I can't live without you.....

Happy Birthday Russell!!!!

Happy Birthday Babe!!

Oh my goodness. Where do I start. I have been married to this man for about 10 years. He is so amazing at so many things. I would have to say he is the Greatest Husband and Father on this earth. And I have proof. If the pictures aren't enough ask any friend or neighbor that we have ever had that has seen him in action....He is the greatest....

This year the kids made him a candy bar poster, (hilarious). He loves gifts from the heart and that take time, vs store bought, sometimes this is a pain I'm not gonna lie....

The Evening of his birthday was Koda's baseball game, No better way to celebrate. He loves helping with Koda and his team, he's a coach.....

A Builder Buddy......

A Racer......(Russ will ride his bike while the kids ride their four wheelers, works out, they are all the same speed.....

A Nail Polisher.............A Pumper.........

An Athlete.......

Stinkin Handsome as Can Be.......

A River builder....

CUTE

A trainer.....Who's training who here????

What a well Rounded Man.......AND I GOT HIM.......I love you babe...Happy Birthday

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

Happy Easter Everyone!!! We hope you all have a superb Easter and we are so

thankful for all our blessings and Savior........The Browns

Blue Diamond!!!!

Saturday, we wanted to get out of the house before Kodas baseball game

so we headed up to Blue Diamond for a hike. It's a fun little town with some

pretty little sights. The kids did a triathlon here so we kinda knew where to go, other

wise good luck.......

Anytime you tell the kids we are going hiking, they have mixed feelings, we have

taken them on some pretty crazy hikes, although this one they loved......exploring, gathering sticks and jumping out of trees.

This picture (below) kinda shows you how redneck the little town is,

Batman and Robin are on top of a vehicle rack.......hilarious......

AND The Hike Begins.......

And you gotta love these shots of KODA, no fear this one, no fear.

I love it, he felt like he was flying.....

And how could you forget Zoie. She was a trooper, she actually liked the

break at the end, sitting in the swing. She is such a trooper...

coarse half the time she was carried anyways.......

Russ took turns carrying the whole family...hee hee

What can we say, THE BROWNS HAVE SOME FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!