Vacation Time!!!!

We were able to go on vacation to Nevada and Utah to see our families this June. We had a lot of fun. The kids and I were gone for about 10 days and Micah joined us in Utah for a few days of Vacation. We were able to fly into Las Vegas where we were met by Aunt T and Tori at the Airport. As any mother can attest plane rides are not much fun with kids and especially not fun with a 4 year old that has to use the bathroom every hour and a 2 year old that cannot sit still. Despite our two trips to the bathroom we were able to make it without anybody getting hurt. We had a lot of fun in Mesquite swimming and visiting family. We were also able to go to Jessica's Graduation where she graduated in the top ten in her class. I made a bet to her when she was probably about 10 that if she did that I would get her something big and I am so proud of her. It was great to visit with everyone and the weather was amazing. Seth and Daniel also came to Jessica's graduation and they made me put Treyson's car seat in their car so the boys could ride together. We met Micah in American Fork and we were able to spend sometime with family and friends their. Micah had a lot of fun with this Dad as they are always very active. There was a city celebration going on there so we took the kids to the parade and saw some great fireworks. All and all it was a great vacation and we are very fortunate to have the family and friends that we do. We miss everyone but we know we are where we are supposed to be. things are going well and I got a new job during the day that I like and has helped out with my mental health tremendously. We are so blessed by the lord. The plane ride
The kids loved having Grandpa Dayton read to them



Trey is always trying to still someones soda

All I have to say is Trey will be Trey

At the Park with Aunt T and Becca and the boys

Caleb and Payton (Caleb is so awesome with kids)

Sun Tanning

Caleb and Treyson

The best group of girls ever

Eating Birthday Cake

waiting on the side of the road while we got the flat tire fixed

At the Fireworks with nana and pamps

Pomps, and Nana come to town and The sun does actually shine in Portland!!!

Our Lives seem to be getting busier everyday. We are always doing something and time goes by so fast but so slow at the same time it is really hard to explain. I am so blessed everyday and no matter how busy we are things seem to work out. Jana and Rick came to town this month and we were able to spend a few days with them. We were able to go to the Zoo and just spend some quality time with family which we miss sooo much. The last week or so has been really nice and the sun has been shining more and it has been so nice. Micah will be done with his third term in a couple of weeks and we are so excited to be able to go see our families in June. We finally got our house rented again in Utah after being vacant for three months and I am starting to look for a new job working days. Nights has been hard and I have about had my fill but when the right job comes it will come and I know the lord will take care of us. He knows better than I do. anyway the pictures below are of the zoo and some random outside pictures of our nice days here in Portland. Payton trying to help Dad with the yard work
Trey blowing bubbles

We went to a friends to play and Treyson loved the backyard he has a bike helmet on that is purple with flowers

Zoo pictures

Bald Eagle

Pamps and Payton

mine and Treys favorite the black bears

Water Guns

Easter Activities

Easter this year was good. We were able to do a lot of fun things with the kids. We started out by decorating eggs with the kids about a week before easter. Payton really got the hang of it and had a lot of fun. Treyson, well he was pretty much a troublemaker with the eggs and by the end Micah had about had enough of the kid. It was still really fun though. The next set of pictures that our actually from the bottom up our from a county Easter egg hunt that we took the kids to on the Saturday before Easter. They had a petting zoo, the Easter bunny, candy hunts and a lot of other things to do. Treyson was first up for his hunt. He went out there and dominated the two year old hunt. He was picking up so much candy. Micah and I had already discussed that Treyson would probably have no problem but that Payton might not do it. So when it came time for Payton to go I thought she was going but as soon as she figured out I was not with her she came running back crying. So I had to walk out there with her. She did fine after that. She was however scared of the Easter bunny and would not have her picture taken and she would not feed the animals either ohhh well I guess she is kind of a danty little flower. Her brother on the other hand just the opposite. Easter day was really great the Easter Bunny delivered his baskets and then we were able to go to church. This is my favorite part it was a great service and really focused on what Easter is all about. We then came home and had an Easter egg hunt in the rain. Payton was all excited but as soon as Treyson figured out what to do he was off and running. Payton was walking behind him yelling "Treyson that was mine." she did end up getting some eggs and all was good. Great Easter so greatful for my family and most of Jesus Christ. This Picture is actually Treyson trying to be funny by making a face while he licks his fingers you have to see it to understand but he was trying to be a tease.
Decorating cookies with lili our friend from Peru that sometimes watches the kids

Trey and his cookie

Payton her cookie

This is Treyson shoveling about six robin eggs in his mouth from his easter eggs he ended up spitting them out yuck

Trey getting his head start on Payton

Payton with her basket

holding hands to find the eggs

easter outfits

Easter baskets

Trey easter bunny


Fire Truck






Trey showing off candy
















Payton at the petting zoo

Me feeding the pig my specialty

Trey feeding the lama

Just thought this was cute