March California Trip

In March the kids and I went to California for a week! We had lots on our schedule and not a lot of time so we got to work. Lucas was so excited to go on an airplane and we were looking forward to a week in the sun!

 Lucas asks to play with Zane EVERYDAY. Imagine his surprise when he got an entire week with his Zaners.

 This is not the best pictures.... but Jane loved playing with my mom's dress ups.

 Morning snuggles with Grandma

 Naptime in mommy's bed

 We got to be there for St Patricks Day and we all loved matching in green.

 Jane was a bit under the weather the first few days.... but she still tried to have fun :)

 Train ride at the Spectrum

 My dad would take Jane every morning and watch "What does the Fox say" on youtube... it is still Jane's favorite song.

 I have been wanting to go to the Fabric District in LA for EVER. My mom and I decided to brave it with both kids.... which was crazy, but fun. We didn't quite get to all the places we wanted, but we still had fun and got some fun fabric. Taking crazy elevators was a must.

 After te fabric district we headed to the Grove in LA. We were all pretty tuckered out, but still had fun.

 Of course California is not complete without yummy desserts. Peanut Butter chocolate chip cookies....

 Sprinkles Cupcakes...

 My parents surprised us with a day at Disneyland... Lucas was ecstatic, on the tram on the way to the parks. Jane wasn't quite sure what was going on.

 Making them stop and pose for a picture before rides... torture!

 Dumbo!

 Naps in the stroller.... sometimes I wish I was 2.

 So Ashley and I maybe tricked Lucas, Shea and Zane to go on Splash Mountain. But it was so worth it for this picture. Lucas loved every part, but the last "waterfall" however... after he wanted to watch everyone come down, and he always talks about going back. I'd say it was a success:)

We had so much fun in California and can't wait to go back. Yesterday I said I really love Utah (somewhat sarcastically) and Lucas said, NO mom, we love California!! It was hilarious. Thanks mom and dad for a wonderful trip and Andy for letting us go :)

Jane turns TWO!

I can't believe my baby is 2! Time has seriously flown by the last 2 years. Jane is the family favorite.... we all love her, protect her, and smile at all her antics. It is so much fun to see Jane and Lucas play and have fun together. I am so grateful for their little relationship.

For Jane's birthday we had a small family and friends party. It was so fun decorating and seeing Jane's eyes light up with everything that was just for her. 

 We had yummy fish tacos with beans and rice (and Jane diet staple).Before long it was time for presents. It is so funny how she totally knew what to do. My parents got her a cozy coupe and we knew she would want to play with it immediately so we wrapped the box and had it assembled upstairs. 

 Here Jane is RUNNING to the stairs as Andy brought it down!

 She was so excited and kept moving the steering wheel back and forth and squealing.

 I made her a Egg free Milk Free cake and she loved it. It wasn't the prettiest cake... but she didn't care :)

 Jane loves my mom... and is always so excited to see her.

 Jane also LOVES babies... especially Baby Johnny :)

At 2 years old Jane...
- Will climb on anything. She can get to any height and is seriously a little monkey.
- Says many words... but my favorite is Bird. Pronounced "Boooo-rd"
- Her little good-bye wave is too cute. She squeezes her hand open and shut. It is the highlight of my morning.
- Is obsessed with her Paci. We tried going cold turkey on her one night and she cried for 45 minutes asking "Where did it go?"So we searched the house and found one and gave in. Maybe next year?
- Loves shoes. She picks them out everyday and will only wear the ones she chooses.
- Loves diet coke.... it's in the genes I guess :)


We love our Bay Jane... I think she will always be Bay Jane... but her other nickname that is growing is Squibbs.