busy march.

 The big talk of March was that we got to go to Grandpa and Grandma's house. Aunt Chelsea and cousins Isaac and Charlotte got to come visit us and spend some time with us. It was so fun to visit. We love it every time.

 Even though for the only time every 15 years or so,  Easter was actually after tax season, we celebrated in March anyway. Jeff is getting super good at finding eggs. Pure joy! They were all the hard-boiled kind which to be honest... Jeff loves just as much as the candy ones. We eat eggs ALL the time.

 In an attempt to get some cousins pictures we went down to the Santa Clara orchard. We battled sun, bugs, itchy grass and the 'evil hour'. But somehow we made it out alive.

 Granted this was probably our best shot without editing.

 Jeff loves to do Once there was a Snowman.

 The field was really pretty, and I loved trying my best in full sun.

 These two are so sweet with each other and I'm so glad I get to be their Mom.

 Doing what they do best... ignoring me.

 And there was at least one pictures where at least one person was kind of smiling. No thanks to Jeff. :)

 He can be handsome but man is he a ham first. You can even see he's waiting to burst in this photo.

 And he's just so sweet sometimes.

 Aria's really become this beautiful girl. We finally got some of her teeth straightened out and her face is so symmetrically beautiful now. I'm scared for her future. She has the most amazing little body.

 And a reserved personality.

 She always seems to fill me up with love whenever I need it. she is so giving. And thoughtful.

We did some fun things too. We went and watched Devin. A Lot. Jeff was inspired. This was such a sweet moment for me to see Grandpa Swallow with him. I love these two boys so much and I love that they like to play together.

 

 As you can see, we did our best.. killing time... :)

We spent some time at the brand new children's museum. This bubble machine was definitely the hit. More tears were shed and more fights conquered over this bubble thing than anything else there.

 

 Afterwards, we went and played at the splash pad. Don't worry. It was march. and kind of chilly. and we weren't planning on it. But how could we say no when water is just so much fun.

  

For those who don't know. I sing with our ward choir. Even if I've never practiced. I always hated it growing up, but now that I've been choir director I now fully understand how valuable it is to have good voices singing with your choir. Even though I've always done it... I got a little 'reward' this time.

A good friend of ours (Patrice) offered us a ride, although it was totally unnecessary, I knew of a little girl who would be devastated if I didn't jump at the opportunity to go for a ride.

She was thrilled beyond belief and I was just happy to be in these beautiful mountains that I miss so much. I got to ride the 'cadillac' Silver. It's a good thing we live in Texas because she is my little cowgirl.

It wouldn't be trip to St. George without a trip to the temple... This temple will always feel like home. I got to go with my beautiful sister this time.

 

Due to my Mom's new job (aka. obsession) We spent hours upon hours upon hours processing tax returns. 

 

We finished our trip off at the SAND DUNES! We always enjoy the sand. Jeff was terrified that we were going to be going to the 'beach'. He hated the beach but when he got there he decided that this beach is the best beach ever. Due to the extreme lack of water. :)

When we got home it was tooth losing time. Mommy's the champ when it comes to pulling teeth. ;)

Our favorite cousins came to visit us for her birthday. We went and watched the elephants taking a dive in the pool. Despite the rain it was a really fun day.

 We tried our hand at our first service project. We helped put out and organize clothing and then enjoyed plenty of breakfast and snacks. :)

 And who doesn't enjoy running around in a confined pit. It's like a giant play pen!!!!

 Nate and I went to the school's auction this year.. Mardi Gras. We had a great time. We're getting to know more people and really enjoyed ourselves.

The kids got the idea that it'd be fun to climb up a doorway. I wish I remembered where they got the idea, but I have no idea. This was Jeff's best attempt.

 

 Aria on the other hand...

 She's always been my climber.

We just got new phones and on one of our evening walks... We tried out the camera feature with some selfies... shameless, I know.

These are the kind of pictures I like to take.

And these are the kind that Nate likes to take...
 

We've also been enjoying the new google magic photos where they do stuff to them and you don't have to do anything.. Notice Aria's in the picture TWICE!! :)
 

 We've been loving our blue bell.. Taking after their parents I see....