May

We had an eventful May, which is probably why it went by so quickly. School is now over and it's time for summer to begin. Here are a few things that we did this past month. (I'm going to attempt to add some videos...I hope it works!) Also, this is quite long, so SORRY!

Mother's Day

I had a great day. Here's a picture of all my kids. The babies look really big in this picture. They are growing up way too fast.

It was a nice day...Richard had to speak in church and did a wonderful job. I got a couple of games and nice Spa/Lunch day with my mom and sisters the day before.

Here's a picture of Hannah and Jacob playing Ladderball...one of the games I got from Hannah! It is quite fun.

Hannah's Gymnastics Meet

Hannah had a gymnastics meet. Each girl rotated to all four events---beam, vault, bars, and floor. She did a great job. Here's a picture of her on the bars and I also tried putting a video of her on the bars as well. I think that it is her best event!

Jacob's Preschool Graduation

The next day, Jacob graduated from preschool. Here he is in his cap and gown. They had quite a program.

For the progam, each student read a book and sang a solo. Jacob's book was Happy Birthday Clifford, and he sang Penelope Pig. Here's the video of it!

Later that evening, Hannah had her 2nd grade Patriotic Program. She did a great job. Here's a picture of her as a firefighter in the song, Forty Hours a Week. She said it was awfully heavy!!

Memorial Day (Weekend)

On Saturday, we headed up to Bountiful for a great lunch at El Matador and a visit to Grandma and Grandpa Martineau's graves.

Here's a picture of Alex at the Bountiful Cemetary. He looks so cute with all that hair waving in the breeze!

On Sunday, we headed down to Pleasant Grove to visit Great Grandma and Grandpa Thayne's graves.


We couldn't resist taking a picture in front of Grandma and Grandpa Thayne's new headstone. It was kind of hard to explain since the kids thought they were in England on a mission! HEHEHE!!! Someone even left some artificial flowers on top. They must have felt bad that nothing else was there.

On Monday, we went over to Grandpa Cory's and Grandma Lillie's for a BBQ. The weather was not too good, but we barbequed anyways!

Last, but certainly not least, I must have some fun baby pictures. Here's Alex. He and Logan LOVE the pan cupboard. We found him sitting in this small round one the other day.

And finally, one more video...Logan and Alex having fun together. (Please disregard my voice!!)

Spring Break Family Vacation

For spring break this year we decided to take a trip to San Diego. It was great fun! We decided to drive down. It was a long drive, but we made it. The first day we took a tour of the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. It was so cool! The kids loved it. After, Rich took Hannah and Jacob, with cousin Ryan, to a San Diego Padres baseball game. It just so happened that this game lasted a whopping 22 innings. Needless to say, they didn't stay the whole time--only until the 13th inning. Then we went to Sea World. We saw Shamu, sharks, penguins, and the kids even got to feed and touch the dolphins and manta rays. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun. It was also fun to be there with Ryan and Lindsey and their family. Our beach day was Saturday. Unfortunately this was the only day that was overcast and a bit chilly/windy of our whole trip. Hannah and Jacob still had fun in the water and made some sand castles. We ended up going back to our hotel and swimming in the pool. The babies did great and I know everyone had a nice, much needed break! Sit back and relax. Here are some great pictures of our trip. PS--there are lots!!!!

Fun at the pool!

Alex didn't care for the water as much as Logan did!


USS MIDWAY

Hannah and Jacob in the brig!



Everyone loved sitting and being a pilot in the planes!

Jacob ready to get his haircut!

Hannah in the officer's lounge.

On the flight deck.



SeaWorld

Hannah (in the pink hat) and Jacob feeding a dolphin.

The Shamu Show. It's hard to see, but there is a trainer getting ready to dive from the top of his nose!! Amazing!!!

What a huge whale!

Logan helping with the stroller!

My four penguins!

Ben, Ellie, Jacob and Hannah by the flamingos. The matching red shirts were not planned--but helpful!!

Mission Beach

Hannah's first sand castle at the beach. She's holding her hair down because of the wind!

Happy Birthday Logan and Alex!

WOW!! I can hardly believe that a whole year has gone by since my boys were born. It has been a whirlwind. My boys are growing and getting bigger every day. They are constantly amazing me at how much they are learning. Alex has started walking and there is no stopping him. He loves his new-found freedom. He still seems too small to walk to me, but he is getting to be a big boy. Logan is taking a few steps at a time, and I'm sure it will only be a matter of weeks before he is running around with Alex. He is definitely the more vocal of the two, but is also the more calm. They both LOVE books--especially ones with moving pieces or flaps to lift. They also love music. They are both finally feeling better after both having tubes put in their ears. It was all over before their birthday, thank goodness! I'm so blessed to have healthy and happy kids! Happy birthday my sweet boys! Now if I can just get them to say MAMA...!!!!

The day started out as usual--breakfast in pajamas. Thanks to Aunt Lindsay and Uncle Russell for the cute matching PJ's!

A little playing in between naps! They love to check their mailbox for letters!

Sitting in the birthday chair waiting for presents! I love how Logan has started smiling with his squinty eyes and Alex is sooo lounging in this picture!

They are kind of getting the present-opening thing. Good thing they had such good helpers!

Okay, I know what you're thinking...what kind of a cake is that? They started out as a Thomas the Train cake, then it turned into baseballs and alas, they turned into mice. It wasn't the best day for mom's creativity. The block cakes I made them for the earlier party (see below) turned out much better!

Logan was NOT fond of his cake. In fact, he took handfuls of the chocolate frosting and threw them on the floor. Alex, on the other hand, really liked the marshmallow eyes.

Happy Birthday Alex!

Happy Birthday Logan!
He managed to wipe his chocolatey hands all over his face!

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Thayne! The shirts are so cute!

We had an earlier birthday party on March 16th. We also celebrated Grandma Lillie's birthday. Here are the cakes I made for them. See, much better!

Hannah and Jacob helped decorate them. Good job guys!

The boys were not sure what to do. Alex got the hang of it first. Logan eventually realized he could eat it!

What cute boys!

I LOVE MY BABIES!!!

Easter 2008

We love to dye Easter eggs. Here the kids are getting into this fun family tradition.

Even the babies are having a good time. No dye for them yet, though! Next year for sure!

Hannah and Jacob at an Easter egg hunt in Centerville. Jacob is already eating his candy!

Easter Morning. All the Thayne kids with their Easter baskets.

Ready for church. Jacob looks so handsome in his new suit and Hannah is getting so big!!! She's beautiful!

Here's all the kids!

Alex and Logan in their handsome Easter outfits.

Our family on Easter. March 23, 2008.

FYI: An interesting fact about the year's Easter Celebration. Logan and Alex were born on the 25th--which means that they had 2 Easters before they were 1 year old. Then, they won't have an Easter until after they are 2. Cool huh!