May Days

We were extra busy in May, we've been having too much fun to sit down and write about it.

We finally got the sand for our sandbox. My sweet father helped us build it during Spring Break and then went and got all the sand for us and helped us fill it up. The girls were more than willing to help, mostly because we watched "Holes" the night before, and were anxious to put their shovels to work.

 It's been a great addition to the yard, the kids build in it throughout the day and it's far enough from the house that most of the sand comes off them before they come inside.

 Anna's leg finally healed! Hallelujah! She wasn't very cooperative about taking a picture but I snuck one in when we stopped home after the Dr to get her other shoe so she could wear it to school. After she had the boot for 2 weeks, she was hopping around and not slowed at all, nevertheless, we are SO happy to be done with it.

 Calvin is POTTY TRAINED!!!
It was not as bad as I thought it would be, if I hadn't put so much pressure on myself maybe we could have done it sooner, nevertheless, it is done and I'm very happy.
Just look at that cute smile.














He earned many rewards throughout the process, one was this backpack, he calls it his "'venture packpack" Which is adorable and we haven't gone on any adventures yet, but we should. I don't know what he would put in it. He is also realizing that he will be going to school soon and will use it there.

 Look at that face. This was just a nice picture, not really a story. Though I do like how her bangs have been extra swoopy lately.

 Becca was given a sun hat, she didn't rip it off immediately, which is a win. Also Ben bought her some sleeveless onesies so she can show off her guns.















                   

 

Eliza graduated preschool, and her wonderful teacher didn't plan a ceremony or anything, but did send me this picture, which was perfect. The next day she threw a big water party for the kids in both classes and any parents or little siblings that wanted to come. It was great, the weather mostly held and there was tons of food.

 Ben and I took a late birthday/anniversary weekend up to Park City and let Uncle Thad watch the kids for 2 nights. He saved this easter bunny sugar cookie house kit for weeks until we could get together, the kids decorated it all and it was adorable. We had a great weekend and the kids loved the time with him.

 Calvin still smiles with his eyes closed. It's adorable.

 I just love all these pictures I took of Becca.












<--especially this one
She's a super happy/patient baby and I hope she stays that way.

 Our biggest event this month was Anna's baptism that finally happened on the 14th. She was supported by a good group of family and friends. Our family photographer had sick kids, so this was and is the only family photo we have of all of us and it is not great. I guess we'll have to go to sushi or something to get pictures again.