Catching up...

We have had a busy and fun couple of weeks.  We enjoyed making Valentines boxes this year for Family Home Evening and then giving each other valentines. 

We also took a trip to Old Town Sacramento for Presidents Day.  We walked through the town and explored all of the little shops.   For every one novelty store there were 2 candy stores.  The kids loved it, but Mommy and Daddy weren't too excited about it.  We enjoyed the little school house and toy store then walked back to our car. There was still some daylight so we decided at the last minute to go to UC Davis and walk around the arboretum.  We all loved looking at the new blossoms and exploring all of the cool plants and trees.

Folsom Lake and Paella

While Uncle Mark and Aunt EJ were visiting on Saturday, we went on a little hike on a trail by Folsom Lake.  The weather was beautiful a perfect day for a little hike.   It was hard to believe that is really was February.  The green grass is just starting to grow up again through the dead grasses along the trail.  It is a beautiful time of year in California.  Mommy loved the sail boats on the lake.  The were beautiful, but it was hard to get a good picture. 

After the hike we came home and made the Paella.  It was delicious.  Almost as good as the company we had to share it with.  We love having EJ and Mark  come over.

Happy Birthday Lily!

We celebrated Lily's 3rd birthday this past week.  Is she really 3 already?  Even though she wears a size 5 in clothing and fits right in when Mommy helps in Kindergarten, we still feel like she is our baby.  She is turning into such a wonderful little kid.  We love her so much.

 We had cake and opened presents on her birthday.  She enjoyed getting balloons with Mommy and playing with all of her presents with Sarah and Alex. 

The best part of the week, was saved for Saturday when Uncle Mark and Aunt EJ came over.  The kids could hardly wait to break open the Pinata.  Lily and Alex helped Mommy put the candy and toys in it.  Uncle Mark held it up on a pole since we didn't have a tree to hang it on.  Everyone had a fun time.

Happy Birthday Lily!!!

Working hard.

We have been working hard around here.