Tumbling

Rhaegan started tumbling about 7 months ago and just had her last class. I am still amazed at how much she learned in such a short period of time. She LOVED going every week and really enjoyed practicing her moves at home.

He front and back kick-overs look so great. I love watching her do them. 

 She finally mastered the hand-stand forward roll by the end of the season. Now we just need to work on pointing her toes.

(sorry for the blurry pictures) She received a trophy at the end of her last class which was the highlight of the whole year. We'll see what sport she wants to try next. I love having little kids!

Laramie!!

This Memorial Day weekend was spent in good ole' Laramie, WY. We headed over there from Utah on Sunday morning and spent the afternoon and evening with my Oma and Opa Cupps. We hadn't seen them in two years so this trip was definitely overdue.

The girls absolutely loved Oma and Opa (who wouldn't) and had so much to tell them. We played cards and they watched them swim at our hotel. We went out to dinner and just enjoyed ourselves.

On Monday we spent the morning swimming and then headed over to the house and immediately started a game of War. Marlee and Rhaegan think this game is the best thing ever invented. Playing cards with Oma and Opa is a memory which goes back years and years. We would have brought out the nickels for the rummy down game but decided with Marlee we'd better minimize the amount of choking hazards in arms reach of her.

Love this picture!!

Everyone thinks I have a soft spot in my dad's heart but the spot I have in my heart for this man is just as big.

Lunch at Corona Village...yummy!!!

Family Photo

Taylor Family Photo 2012

 Yes I know Shae's eyes are closed but the rest of us are decent

Most days they hate each other but lately Marlee wants Rhaegan to carry her everywhere and wants to do everything Rhaegan's doing. It's actually really cute...so far.

Is it Summer?

I was a little confused yesterday when I looked outside and saw my little ladies enjoying the slip n' slide we had put away seven or so months ago. The weather was fabulous; high 70's and nothing but sun. Of course Marlee didn't really do the slip n' slide, she just sat in the pool of water at the bottom (she hates things being sprayed at her). Rhaegan, on the other hand, is definitely our little adventure seeker. She loves to do anything involving water.

It was so fun watching them squeal with pure glee after each trip down the mat 

I know what you're thinking, high 70's isn't exactly hot and I would have to agree. That is why after each turn they each ran back to their towels to warm up before going again. 

Marlee even has to have a skirt on her swimsuit. She is officially a little diva 

This is where Marlee spent most of her time. I love warm spring weather. I might be singing a different tune the hotter the weather starts to get.

Ear Tubes Round 2

Rhaegan had ear tubes put in when she was two and they warned us that there was a slight chance she would need them again once the first set fell out. I was hoping age would work in her favor and that her ears would figure out how to function without tubes. Unfortunately I was wrong. She started getting ear infections again last October and didn't go one month from then until now with out an infection in her ears. Her ENT which is actually our Bishop said he felt tubes were the only logical solution. So yesterday (on Shae's 35th birthday) we took our little 6 year old in for the simple surgery.

Even though they tell you the surgery is extremely low in risks and super easy to perform it's still unnerving watching your little girl being wheeled away into the operating room. They gave her some medicine which made her a little loopy before they gave her the gas. It was kind of funny watching her try and color in a coloring book once the medicine started kicking in.  

She was super brave which made it a little easier for me to keep the tears from flowing.  

The surgery took about 20 minutes and then we were reunited with Rhaegan in the recovery room. This time around there was no screaming and arching of the back when she was waking up which was so nice. She simply opened her eyes and looked at us and said hi mom and dad. I'm so thankful that everything went well and that she should be free of ear pain for a little while.



Easter Dessert

Cookies and Cream Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake!

 If you want to lick the screen I won't judge...

Yes is really was that good. It was really easy to make too.

Here's a Reason

If you are looking for a reason to vaccinate your child/family against the flu, here is one. I know there are lots of people out there who think the flu shot is bogus or not important. If you never get the flu then ok maybe you can say the flu shot isn't necessary but no one can guarantee they won't get the flu so the shot might be your best option. This was the first year I didn't get my kids the flu shot and I am kicking myself. My poor little girl caught the virus and this is what she's looked like for 4 days. Today her fever finally broke but she's still pretty tired and weak. I'll definitely make sure to not forget the shot this coming winter.

p.s. Shae got the virus first and has been down and out for almost a week. I think he'll also think twice about bad-mouthing the flu shot.