Birthday...Chuck E Cheese...Disney On Ice and So Much More

Caution: This post is long with many pictures and comments of the past 2 weeks, so I warn you now.

So Clay's 2nd birthday was the 9th of this month, which was a lot of fun. Of course he is two and still doesn't know whats going on. I had plans for his birthday with just our little family, but we had a change in plans and went looking at some homes instead. We were really gong to celebrate it later anyways, I don't think he minded though.

My parents came down on Friday to visit with Clay and give him his presents. He loved them so much. Thanks Grandpa and Grammie!

His new sand/dirt mover.
He loved the animal farm puzzle. As you can see he had lined them all up.

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Spencer's sister and her family came up for about a week. We had so much fun with them. We went to Chuck E Cheese for Clay's birthday. It was great! We got there early and no one was there but us. The kids had a great time playing games and riding the rides. Rylin was a big help watching Clay and helping him up the big stairs to the huge slide.

The kids eating their pizza and enjoying the show.Clay was trying to give Chuck E Cheese a high five during the picture.

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Tyler flew in on Friday morning so Spencer took the day off and went to pick him up. We met them at Discovery Gateway. Cute little Paytin was champ the whole day. She is such a happy baby.

Clay of course had to play in the water area almost the whole time. Rylin mastered the rock wall.Jordy playing the the Ball area.Clay was able to take this one last picture before melting down when the day was over.

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On Saturday Melinda had bought great tickets for the Disney On Ice show. It was just us girls, minus Paytin, we were so excited. Before we left for the show. The girls looked so beautiful in their princess dresses.

I bought the girls these flower hats that were connected to some cotton candy. Don't they look cute?

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The trip to Utah wouldn't be complete with out a visit to Magleby's Fresh for the best french toast and fruit n' cream. I only go there when Melinda comes to town because Spencer isn't a breakfast person and I really don't want to go by myself, so I'm always excited to go.

I think Spencer is ready for a little girl, what so you think?

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We had cupcakes and opened presents on Sunday. Clay loved the helicopter and car that TT gave him. We gave him a golf set with some balls and light up car. He has not been seen with out his helicopter, or plane is what he calls it, ever since

Clay thanking TT for the gifts The girls loved helping me bake and decorate the cupcakes.

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So as you can see we have been busy and having loads of fun. We were sad to see everyone go back to California, but we will see them soon. Its always makes is easier when you know when the next time your going to see them again.

Clay doesn't know it, but he had a great birthday.

First Spring Run

As I walked out side to go to the store, I realize I didn't need my jacket and Clay didn't need his insulated pants, long sleeved shirt and jacket on. It was so warm and you could truly smell spring in the air. I love that feeling when you can see the end of winter and flowers start blooming along with leaves and such. I know that I'm getting too excited when there will be some storms still in the future. It was really nice to see what is coming in the future of Spring though.

After I got back from the from Wal-mart (my favorite store according to Spencer), I decided that today was a great day to have my first Spring run. Now I am NOT the dedicated runner who bundles up and goes running all winter long, no-sirree. I like to kept warm and cozy. I try to run at our clubhouse during the winters, but there are only 2 treadmills and one of them is out of order for the moment, so we are limited.

As I was getting all my gear together, I pulled out the jogger that has been stuffed in the back of our closet for the past 4 months. I dusted it off and pumped up the tires and off we went to our favorite running trail. There was a cool breeze so it wasn't too hot at 64 degrees, It literally was perfect. I kept thinking how much I have missed this and how much harder it is pushing a double stroller than it is to run hands free (even though I have one child I thought it would be cheaper in the long run to buy that instead of a single stroller). After about the 2.5 mile I was dying thinking, how did I do this last summer? I did make it to 4.5 miles before I said that's enough. Obviously I will have to work on that. I have to say though that Clay usually won't let me run that long but he fell asleep which was also perfect.

I'm looking forward to some more wonderful runs in the cool breeze and Spring smells.