Video of the Park

Here are some of the fun videos we took while Eden experienced her first park day...enjoy!

Fun at the Park

What do you do when the weather is nice and a you have a 18 month old who refuses to stay inside?  You go to the park of course.  This weekend Eden learned the love of a big wheel.

The crew gathered at my parent's and we headed to the park.  Eden and Ever got to hitch a ride with Pa and they were both very excited about it.

The rest of us managed the 4 other kids as we rode/walked our way to have some fun.  Nothing is better than spending the weekend outside enjoying the weather... I hope there are many more days like these to come!

Relaxin' on a Sunday Afternoon

I love Sunday because they mean no school, no work and 100% family time.  Yesterday we enjoyed the coming spring by taking a few (and by few I mean like 10) walks around the park, fully equipped with rain boots, rain jackets and just enjoyed being outside.

After a real good nap (hence the hair) Eden decided she wanted to be a photographer and take pictures of everything...It was hilarious.  I had to take pictures of her taking pictures with my camera phone so sorry for the poor images.

 

Then...we cranked up the music to do some baking.  Cuz what's a Sunday if it doesn't involved baked goods of some sort? Eden, however, preferred to listen to her "own" music.

 She was totally jamming out.  She was walking around the house singing who knows what, but she was having herself a right nice time.

 

And who doesn't love a little brownie batter to conclude your Sunday?  I know I do!

Yes, Eden prefers to only drink water out of a spray bottle that I do her hair with... don't judge me.

Blowing Bubbles

I think the best thing about being a mom is watching your kids discover things for the first time. For example, watching your daughter realize that blowing air into a straw can create the neatest matrix of air and milk and listening to her squeal in delight is the best thing ever.  Even though she was making a mess of herself and of her dinner, I couldn't make myself take the cup away because she was having such a great time.

Every day I feel so lucky that I'm her mom.  That I get to watch her grow and discover all these new things.  I constantly am finding myself saying "remember this moment".

Tonight Eden and I took a walk down the block.  She just walked in front of me and pointed out everything she knew.  Tree, doggie, kitty, car, truck like daddy, airplane, windy, love mommy, and the songs she sings which I don't know the words to.  She's growing up so fast I can't help but wanting to spend every waking moment with her so I don't miss a thing.  Have I told you lately that I LOVE this little girl?!

TreeHouse

On Monday, Eden and I ventured to the TreeHouse in Ogden.  My mom, dad and Bennett came along for the fun.  This was Eden's first trip to the TreeHouse and she loved it, however, she had some issues with sharing...naturally.

She loved the fire truck.  She could just drive a car all day long.  I thought she would really like the music section but I think she was a little overwhelmed.  She just stared at all the kids running a muck!

She did enjoy the Indian room (mainly because it was deserted) and she loved playing with the horses.  She had even more fun riding the horses..getty up! Queen for the day? Why not?!

Bennett has lots of fun feeding Pa and I some lunch.  He only let Eden wash the dishes which I thought was hilarious!  Oh this kid cracks me up!

And what's an afternoon out with Pa and Grandma if it didn't involve some icecream?

If this doesn't make your mamma heart melt then I don't know what does!

Last Year of Youth

My dear sister Christy turned the big 2-9. So we celebrated her last year of youth...Hutchison Style!

 

We had a "Last Year of Youth" party. Complete with hot dogs, pudding and finger foods for dinner. We then played tic-tac-toe, spoons and sardines (all our favorite childhood games).  My mom bought these awesome bubbles (featured above) that are colored...so cool.  Anyway, Happy Birthday Christy.  Enjoy it while it last...its all downhill from here. jk

Because Mitzi is Awesome!

So my WONDERFUL friend Mitzi took Eden's pictures again. Pretty much Mitzi is AH-MAZING.  I absolutely love these pictures.  I still regret not getting newborn pictures done of Eden but I think I'm making up for it now.  Mitzi, You will ALWAYS have my business.  See you in September for 2 yr pictures.