Birthday Time!

We had a few weeks of birthday celebration that are worth mentioning.  My dear Grandpa Sherm turned 85!  We had a big party in his honor at Riverside.

Never has there been a more tender hearted, kind soul.  He is so loved by all of us.  

With my birthday up next, I enjoyed a shopping trip with my favorite ladies.  We had a blast finding cute outfits for my upcoming Mexico trip.  Unfortunately we passed on the fabulous flower headbands.

Speaking of flowers, my mom and dad didn't disappoint with my gorgeous birthday arrangement.

Randy planned a fun party with the Griffin clan.  

I was pretty lucky to have Kane help me blow out my candles.  I can't believe the number on that cake.  It's unreal that I'm that old.

I really wanted to get a cute picture with my man.  Rusty snapped these gems.

The last two pictures are my favorite.  Randy really went above and beyond to make my day, scratch that, my life wonderful.  I am the luckiest girl on the planet.  I can't wait to spend time with him in Mexico in just a few short days!  Our upcoming trip definitely takes the sting out of getting a year older.

The birthday celebrations continued the following day with an early birthday party for Owen. He really wanted to have a birthday party with his cousins while they were in town.

There wasn't a shortage of cake consumption that weekend!  After Owen's party we headed to my mom and dad's house to celebrate my dad's birthday.

Sam was obsessed with wearing the ribbon from the gifts on his head.

In his mind, he looked like a fierce ninja warrior.

To everyone else he looked like a beautiful princess!

My parents patio is the perfect spot for a party.  No one ever wants to leave the peaceful ambiance.  

And yes, Tucker and Jack are twerking in this picture.  I'd say that's the best way I can wrap up my birthday post.  Here's to another fantastic year.  I'm not holding back one bit.  Life's too short to sit on the sidelines.

Finally Snow...in April? Bipolar weather alert!

I think the weather missed the memo that it's spring in Utah.  We got a freak snow storm the other day, bringing us more snow than we recieved in February and March combined.  It took Sam 5 seconds to locate his winter gear and get outside.

The poor kid has been deprived this year.  He had to take advantage and make some snow angels.

In true Utah fashion, everything melted within a day and he was back to cruising around the hood on his scooter.  It's amazing how well he can navigate that thing in snow boots!

That very weekend, we took the kids to the Ranches and enjoyed some warm weather golfing.

What a crew I have!

Notice the shorts, no jackets and blue skies.

The only thing more confusing than the weather is this kid!  That's for another post.

Spring Break Baby!

We decided to keep it simple this spring break and have fun around home.  Sam gave our Hang Time outing with his cousins a big thumbs up.

This is the only jumping shot I got.  The boys were going a hundred miles an hour.  I even got in on the jumping action.  Hank had a blast dominating in the dodge ball arena.

After jumping our hearts out Sam begged me to let him ride on these lame arcade rides.  Max wasn't impressed.

Sam however...

happy as a clam!!

Speaking of happy.  

The boys wanted to swim, so off to the Legacy Center we went.  Hand in hand I might add.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing these bros get along and play well together.  I told them to pretend we were in Hawaii.

Max was pumped to find a care package from Wisconsin for him when we got home.  He sent his Flat Stanly to Rusty and Collette and they sent him back this awesome shirt.

Spring sports are about to start, so we took the fam to the park to practice our skills.

I love watching my athletic boys.  I decided to face Hank in the batters box to see what it's like.  I couldn't believe how hard and fast he throws.  There wasn't one pitch I came even close to hitting.  It's going to be an exciting spring sports season.  I can't wait! 

The boys made time for an afternoon tee time with their mom on Sunday.

I love that we can play golf together.  It's my favorite thing to do with my boys.  Max wins the award for most inappropriate humor.  His giggle is contagious!

These two could hardly contain their laughter for this picture.  Being a mom to all boys might just be the greatest thing to ever happen to me.  

Let's not forget the role the cousins played over Spring Break.  There were many hours of play and multiple sleepovers as there should be.

They slept in style at Kate's house.  No mismatched blankets on the floor here!  Although we didn't go anywhere exciting or exotic, I think it was just the break we needed.