Spring has sprung! I am so glad! These tulips Nate and I planted last fall, and they survived the arctic winter! I am so glad. They brighten my day each time I see them outside.
The pink ones along the driveway are breathtaking as well. 
The flowers look better with a pretty model! Thanks Emily!
Miracles do happen! No more diapers! Deven is pretty much all potty trained. For the last couple of days he has stayed dry, going to the store, soccer games, church, and even playing outside. Yesterday when he went poo in the potty five times! I can't tell you how good it felt to realize that was five diapers that we didn't have to change! He's been earning a matchbox car for every time he goes poop in the potty, and an m&m or skittle for ever time he pees. Ben and Emily get treats for helping. Deven's at the point where I don't really need to give him prizes, but we are so happy to do so if it means no more diapers!!!
Last night Deven wanted to wear underwear to bed. I was prepared with extra blankets under him, so changing the bed would be easy. He woke up dry this morning and went right to the bathroom. AMAZING! What a kid! It just goes to show that when they make up their mind, anything is possible. Just now as I was helping him get dressed he brought me a diaper... EEEEK, I hope he doesn't change his mind now... Phew, he chose underwear again... 
Now, that the snow has receded into the high mountains, we can hike again. The kids hiked all the way up the Rocky Dugway road a week ago Saturday. What troopers!
We also walked down to the campground the day before. It's nice to visit our summer places again.
These pictures are all messed up, but here we are again up on the hike up the mountain. This is where the spring melt crossed the road. Up a ways more we saw a large mountain lion track. We also saw lots of dead deer. This winter was really hard on them. From the top we could see down Mantua valley, through the canyon, and down to the valley below where Corrine is. What a view. 
I have been Emily's soccer team's coach this season. It has been such fun! I dragged my feet going into it, but if she wants to play next year, I think I'll coach again. 
Ben's face says it all. That was my thought exactly as we woke up to this snow this morning. Oh well, it didn't stay long. I took the tulip pictures this afternoon, so it's nice out again.
Now that the sun shines, Nate has to get creative when he forgets a hat to cover his head.
Mom and Granny came out for a week and we had a great time. Here we went out to Promontory point, the famous site of the last spike that connected the trans continental railroad. It was snowing and cold that day (yes, it was the end of April), but Granny and Mom (or Grandma around here) were troopers and we had a great time. Nate works near there, so we kidnapped him from work.
We also visited the little zoo in Logan. Again, we had such a fun time.
At a fun dinner party with Jill and Thain and Mom and Granny, the guys built the tallest marble maze tower that they could manage with Ben's set.
Run Ben, chase the ball! Ben is having fun learning how to play soccer!If you want really fun kids music I recommend you check out http://www.jimcosgrove.com He's more known as "Mr. Stinky Feet". We got to know his music through the Albuquerque summer programs and concerts with the Hammonds. He's the best! The music cheers Nate and I up as well. Don't let your kids miss out! I guess that's all for today. If you have a blog now let me know, I'll link your page to ours. Happy spring! Love, Jen
