Sadie turns three and random pictures

This little lady turned THREE!!!!!

 We had lots of cupcakes at Auntie Esperanza's house over the weekend so we made brownies and ice cream for her birthday. 

 She was all set to go,

 got one blown out and in snuck Cole and blew out the rest! Haha! She thought she did it until we got after him.

This little girl is spunky and full of life. She knows what she wants, and knows exactly how to get it. She is goofy and silly. Walks and runs on her toes, is always daintily prancing around. Devin calls her our woodland sprite. She can laugh or cry at the drop of a hat. She is loving and kind. She is a sucker for hugs, will give you a smile in return for anything good. And just wants to be with everyone. We are so blessed and happy to have her in our family. Life definitely wouldn't be the same without her. 

WE catch a lot of things around here. Lizards, beetles, moths, bugs, worms, geckos....they live in a jar for a day and then are set free. I loved this picture because Eddi got down on his belly and sat and 'talked' with Cole about the bug for a good long time while I got ready for church Sunday morning. 

Before Christmas the Young Women in our ward  did the 12 days of Christmas for a girl who hasn't been coming a whole lot. The kids and I had purchased the gift we were going to give early in December. Every couple of days they asked when we were going to take it. Well our day came, and it got late. I was going to put these two to bed and then go but I remembered how much they wanted to do it so we all went together. I am SO glad I did. They were chatty and full of excitement as we drove to her house. they snuck up to the door and placed the gift on the step. Before we knocked I gave them a head start to get across the yard. They are fast little runners and we made it to the car giggling and excited. It was such a fun experience to share with them. 

 I was misinformed on when Lucy started back to school. We luckily had Monday off too! So we  went to the park, ran around the lake and fed the ducks and geese, and played at the playground.

We spent a good two hours there. It was so fun and so nice. I ran around like a little kid and did everything they did. Trains down the slide, ninja sneaking around underneath the playground, and of course the dreaded spinning. 

We have a little time out bench. Since Eddi doesn't really do time outs he hasn't figured out that this is not a place you WANT to be :) But that is a good thing for the older three because he follows them every time and keeps them company. 

While we were having lunch with Esperanza's friends we got to have the most AMAZING macaroons I have ever had in my life. I don't really like macaroons but I could have eaten every. single. one. They graciously sent some home with us. Sadly I was not the only one who liked them. I couldn't hide these for mommy's nap time snack :( 

We couldn't find the cinnamon one day...searched the whole house, thought we were crazy....i was cleaning up that dirty rug the next morning and look who I found hiding out under the sink and dishwasher.....i took a picture and walked away. I didn't remember to go back and get it until that afternoon....I guess I am a little crazy! haha!

Brothers....they are so funny together. Cole has successfully taught Eddi how to wrestle and throw balls. Eddi will come up to anyone sitting on the floor and drop himself on them and growl! 

Chipmunk faces, they put grapes in each cheek!