EASTER 2011

We had such a wonderful Easter. Here are the photos after church in their new fancy clothes. I just love this first one!

Just the girls!

Mommy and the girls!

Kaden & Daddy!

We talked about the real meaning of Easter all week long. The kids really know now what it's all about, well Kaden and Sarah anyway. They did an awesome job singing "Did Jesus Really Live Again?"(#10 on playlist) with their primary in Sacrament Meeting. Kaden hasn't really ever wanted to go up there to sing since he's been in primary, and it was Sarah's first time. Together they both did great! Then in primary during their sharing time, the teacher was talking about the story of Easter again. She told about when Jesus' body was missing from the tomb and asked, "where was Jesus?" Sarah was the only sunbeam sitting on the front row and she shouted out, "he was resurrected!" It was so sweet! We are truly grateful for the Atonement of our Savior Jesus Christ and loved celebrating Him this Easter.

New Job & House Update

I wanted to give a little update on Brandon's life. Towards the end of March he was offered a new job with a residential custom pool builder (http://www.artesiancustompools.com/) and started work on April 1st. He learned so much from his previous job and has enjoyed working with great people. He is excited about learning something new and is learning quickly.

He is in the process of applying for his MBA program still, but should have it in soon. We should know shortly what the results are.

As far as the new house goes. We are still in the financing process. It is taking quite a while due to the job change. But we are hopeful that sometime in the first week or two of May we should know the final results and hopefully close on it too!

Sarah's B-Day Photos!

Sarah and the cookie cake we made for her and Raelee.

Mady and Sarah posing with their princess outfits.

Sarah and her new Tangled hair.

The birthday girl! 4 Years old!

(she's wearing the butterfly necklace Aunt Liz & fam gave her and the hello kitty shirt is new too...she's loves them both!)

The party!

Sarah is 4!

Sarah turned 4 on April 10th! She has been sooo excited for her birthday. Mady and I got home very late from the airport on the evening of the 9th so she was already asleep. The morning of her birthday she came running into our bed with her cake mix and frosting and said, "I missed you so much mommy, can we make my birthday cake now?" We had a wonderful time celebrating with her. This is a photo of her with her present she chose to purchase with the money Great Grandma Joyce gave her. Such a cutie! (I will post more pics soon.)

Happy 4th Birthday Sarah Kay! We love you!

"TANGLED"-Our New Favorite Movie

Chris & Karlie Utah Trip

Madyson and I had the opportunity to travel up to Utah last week for my brother's wedding. I was so glad I was able to be there and that Mady was able to accompany me.

at the DFW airport we got a frozen yogurt. Madyson really enjoyed it.

We had such a wonderful time and the only thing that could have made it better was to have had the whole family there with us. But it was wonderful and I am so happy for Chris and his beautiful sweet bride, Karlie. We are anxious to get to know her better. We had a wonderful visit with so many family members. We stayed at Liz's home one night and had a fun time there.

We also spent some time with Grandma Daisy which we really enjoyed as well.

Most of our time was spent up in Ogden at my mom's. We were able to help her get the wedding cake ready and also spend a lot of time with my mom, my cousin, RaLauna, Grandpop Cook, and Chris's kids, Ally and Kaleb. It was so neat to be with Karlie as she went through the Salt Lake Temple Wednesday, April 6th and then such a treat to be there Friday for the temple sealing. The reception was that evening and we had a wonderful time. Madyson just ran and ran around having so much fun and making so many people smile.

Grandpa and Grandma Small w/little Bailey Terry(cousin's baby)

Mady licking frosting off the gym floor...yum!

Maria, Brenda, Liz and Ally