my baby talks!

I thought I would write this in a post, mainly so I don't forget. It was SO amazing. Joel's mom was here this past Sunday and she gave baby Ethan a ball. We tried to get him to say "ball" and he didn't respond. Up to this point, all he had said was "mama" and "dada". So we weren't surprised. Then a few minutes later, reaching for the ball, he said, "ba. ba." We were very excited. Later grandma said, "yes, you love grandma" to which he responded, "yah." He did it again a few minutes later, too. Then that night Joel was trying to show him to say "all gone" with his hands and he did it and said "a ga." Hooray! From 0-3 words in one day! Go grandma!

Then the next day he said "ka" for car. And today he kept pointing to cars on the road and saying "ka." I am floored by all of this! It's just crazy, how they grow up on you in one day. Literally. I will post videos soon:)

Business Trip

This past weekend Joel had to go to Idaho Falls on business, so I decided to tag along with the kids! I didn't have my hopes up for it being a fun trip, so perhaps that is what made it so fun! We got there on Friday afternoon and went to see the falls (of course) and walked around. Cassidy even chased some ducks.

Don't ask how Joel got this shot; it looks like it could have been our engagement photo! See the perfectly placed temple in the background? Good work, honey!


We went out to dinner that night, swam in the pool, and then just kicked it at the hotel. The next day we went swimming again bright and early, and then went with my friend Danielle* to a Mother/Daughter activity that she had found. It was so good to see her and her sweet new baby girl. We got WAY spoiled at the activity with free Jamba juice, getting our hair done, bought some new shirts and bought a bunch of Melissa and Doug** puzzles. Thanks, Danielle!

Then Joel got off a bit early, so we rented some bikes and a bike trailer and biked around the greenbelt (the falls). I got greenie butt*** pretty bad, but it was SO fun and beautiful! Joel and I are seriously contemplating buying bikes and a trailer now.



The kids LOVED riding in the trailer!

awwww

Joel was asked to stay an extra day, so we were in Idaho on Sunday, as well. Well, our hotel checkout time was at noon, but Joel worked until 4. So I checked us out of the hotel all by myself, then we went to church until 2, and then fried ourselves at the park for a couple of hours. But it was nice outside (aside from the blazing sun), so it wasn't so bad. Overall, a super fun trip!

*we met in Paris and have not seen each other in years; no she is not French

**Melissa and Doug products are the very best in the whole world. Google it.

***Greenie butt is a term used by missionaries new to a bike area when they get a sore bottom.

Easter Egg Madness

Silly Baby Ethan

Happy Easter

Today was our ward Easter Egg Hunt. Cassidy loved it! And those bunny ears...have already been destroyed (dragged through the mud). Ah well, at least we got one good picture first! Happy Easter!

April Fools!

For those of you who read the next post down previous to this post, SORRY! It was a horrible April Fool's Joke. I played the same joke on my students today at school. They all believed me, too. I told them I would not be back after Spring Break. They were very upset. I hope you will all forgive me! Happy April Fool's Day!

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Je suis enceinte!

That's right! For all you non-French speakers, the name of this post means there's a special someone in my tummy! We went to the doctor today for the first time and saw the baby on ultrasound. We will post pictures once I figure out how to upload them (I will need to borrow a scanner...anybody have one I can borrow?) So cute! We are excited:)