Here is a quick update on whats been going on with us lately! On St. Patrick's Day we made the traditional corned beef with veggies, and a mint chocolate pie [Derby Pie] for dessert. Both were delicious and fun to make. We also read some books from the library and did a fun art project where we learned about rainbows and made shamrocks and played our super green backyard.








On a side note, I've seen a lot lately about other parents feeling annoyed when other parents do things on smaller holidays or other things like this-like they feel like a person is bragging or something by posting pictures and talking about the fun things they've been doing. I find that a little silly to be honest. When I do things with my kids that we all enjoy, I do not do them thinking 'Oh I can't wait to show everyone how much of a better parent I am than them!' or other nonsense. Honestly, I'm thinking about my kids and my family-other parents and how they might be feeling have not even crossed my mind. So, no-I will not stop enjoying myself and doing things, big or small, with my kids for the sake of other peoples feelings. And I also will not feel bad if a holiday or occasion comes and I feel too tired or busy to do something for it, and everyone else has nailed it. I know that sounds petty, but it isn't supposed to-I am just happy with the people I am with and the things I am doing, and I would like others to feel the same instead of worrying about how they compare to everyone else. You are awesome, and we all trust that you are doing the best you can-and even if we didn't-who cares? You know you are! And that all that matters! Anyways-rant over.

We also have gotten a new amazing double jogging stroller. I had been thinking about it for a while, but after walking Milagra Ridge with a friend recently and seeing how much easier it was with hers, I decided to take the plunge. This coupled with a visit/walk around Lake Merced made me sure. Lester helped me research it and ended up picking out one that I love, that we can take anywhere-camping, beaches, dirt trails, and of course pavement. Since then, we have been going on long runs/walks daily, including a little 3k with out ward. Its great because the kids are getting some outside time, and seeing the beautiful world around them and I am getting some daily exercise which makes me feel better in body and spirit! Plus, we really do live in one of the most beautiful places. I am in awe of this daily, especially with the great weather.




We also had a fun little pie day activity with some of our friends. We made some pies [savory and sweet!] and the kids got to do some home made play dough pies. It was a lot of fun, and I love that we can hang out so often!

We also got a sweet new little niece about a week ago. She made her debut early, and she is just beautiful-she is so sweet and small and cuddly and I want to hold her so bad! But I will have to wait my turn and live vicariously through my Mom and Luke when they visit them soon. We love you Hannah, welcome to the world!



After this we went on our long anticipated Disneyland Trip, which was literally the stuff of dreams, and we can't wait to go back in a few years. Since coming back, it has been a little hard to adjust-but now that it has been a little bit, we are getting there, with fun stuff and busy stuff as well. We've been getting back to our letters for example, are in the middle of M. Also, walks and exercise with the stroller. Play group especially has been a nice little break and fun to look forward to for the girls.


We've also been doing a lot of Easter related activities with our usual gang. Earlier this week we had fun dying Easter eggs and sharing lunch. Then today for play group we got to do an Easter egg hunt at a park with a bunch of friends. It was a lot of fun and no matter how carefully I watched Ms. Addy she still managed to stuff her face full of candy haha. But it was nice to spend some time running, climbing and talking with our friends. I'm looking forward to the actual day itself.












So that is some of our happenings on this end-both before and after our trip.