Jonev turns 3

Jonev's birthday weekend started out with a father's and son's campout in the backyard.

Good morning tent sleepers.

Next we had a soccer game for Jongr and since Jonev's birthday fell on a Sunday we went shopping for his birthday presents and he got almost everything early. Here he is helping dad put together his new bike so that he can be big like his brothers.

Here is the actual birthday morning picture and the sign we made for him. We painted it and had so much fun. Jongr and Jontu kept thinking of things to add to it.

All the kids, Jontu wasn't too happy about getting his picture taken with everyone (he needed to wake up a bit more to be happy about it).

Enjoying the birthday blow toys from Grandma Jones, princess thing carried over from Jonli's birthday of course.

This is the cake that we finally went with for Jonev this year. I don't know which one rates higher balls or trucks. He was so happy, I was pleased with how it turned out too. He sure is a sweet little man.

Jonli's Birthday

It is hard to believe that it has already been 1 year since we welcomed a beautiful little baby girl into our family. We love her so much!

First thing in the morning with the birthday sign that we all made, Jonev especially was so happy to help color the letters.

Jontu loves to go and race his dad around the track while we are at soccer practice or games, here is a picture of him taking a time out on the bleachers. He loves to run and enjoys practicing for himself while we wait for Jongr.

Jonli's birthday fell on a night when we had soccer practice, so we took cupcakes for everyone. After we got home Jonpa decided that she needed to eat one too, even though we were planning to celebrate her birthday on Saturday. Even though it was late we sang happy birthday to her and let her eat a cupcake. She love it!

Here is a picture of her on Saturday, she was so excited to have another cake.

As you can see here from the cake smeared all over her face, hands, and the table that she really enjoyed her birthday cake. We are so thankful to have her in our family.

Egg hunt and Easter Sunday

The best of the best of the group photo of the kids Easter Sunday!

Jonli

Jonev

Jontu (he really didn't want to have his picture taken, it took several to get one this good)

Jongr

I uploaded these pictures a little backwards, here are a few from our egg hunt on Saturday with our friends and cousins. We had a great time. Jonev finding some eggs.

Jonli even enjoyed getting in on the action, she loves being outside.

Jontu and Jonev showing off some of their goodies in their Easter baskets.

We are so thankful for this wonderful time of year that we have to reflect upon our Savior Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for us so that we may all have eternal life. We are thankful to celebrate this wonderful gift of resurrection.

Easter Time

I love this time of year, it is busy and fun and full of outside activities!

This is JOntu after his second fun run, he got 22 laps this time. Jongr and Jontu didn't run together this time, it was warmer than the last time and most of the kids did less laps than they normally do.

This one is of Jongr and Jontu and some of the friends from school after the run.

Jonli sitting in here seat.

These got a little out of order, so first is the finished product of easter egg dying and the second one is the beginning of the process. Jonev decided to fall asleep before bedtime, so he wasn't able to help us dye the eggs this year.