Shout out to Centerville

First, congratulations to Jess!! She is getting married in T minus thirty six days and counting. We are so excited for her. Welcome to the family Jordan! I'm not sure what this face is that Madelaine is making... elation, excitement, fear, or maybe she is just a freezing chili. Thanks for the onesie, Jess. We love you.

Shout out to Seattle

Thanks to Michelle and Korynne for the super cute outfit for Madelaine. This was one of my favorites and I was bummed when she grew out of it.

April Conference Weekend

The time seems to fly by so quickly, and a lot has happened since my last post, so here is an attempt to catch up. April's General Conference was inspiring, and a special one because we spent it at the Barker's cabin, with family. Brandon and I had the opportunity to go snowshoeing together. It was so amazing! The last time we went, I was pregnant. I didn't realize how much I missed it. The snow was falling and everything was fresh and serene. Thank you to Grandma and Heather for keeping Madelaine company while we were gone.

It was one of the first times Madelaine spent a lot of time with her cousins and she had a ball. She loves her cousin Josh.

Helping Hands

Introductions

Max and Maureen drove up from New Mexico to visit in March. Madelaine was thrilled to finally meet her Uncle and Aunt.

While Max and Maureen were here we went Geocaching at Emigration Canyon Dog Park, which I have never done. I must admit the thrill of the hunt was pretty intense, and painful, when Brandon led us through a marsh and then some prickly underbrush. Perhaps we will think twice next time about letting him lead with the GPS. He seems to blaze new trails wherever he goes. Geocaching also turned out to be terrifying. All those four-legged pets running around, Ian was facing one of his greatest fears. Dogs! Madelaine didn't seem to mind though, she giggled the entire time.

It was great to be together. We have really missed having Max and Maureen close.

A Typical Response to Dad

Shock.


Annoyance.

Reluctant acceptance.

Tea Party Time!

February 14th is the bringer of love and (at the Harrison's) the North Wind. This year he made an extra stop at the Diaz home, bringing Alli and Ian a tea set.

So... we enjoyed having a Tea Party with another Valentine's Day tradition, decorating sugar cookies. The cookies weren't exactly crumpets, but they were delicious all the same. And luckily for Ian, Grandma was ready to pour...

...and pour. Mmmmm pink lemonade.