In Case You're Wondering How We're Doing This Month...

I think this picture adequately explains how we're doing this month.  

 There was some sort of nasty bug that hit the Evans family hard the beginning of the month. I think I started it at the worst possible time when Tyler was out of town, and we had to get ready for a party at our house. As soon as I got a little better, it hit the kids. All of the kids had runny noses, horrible coughs, and fevers. Caden's turned into a ear infection, so he was on an antibiotic. Tyler picked it up last and his turned into a sinus infection, so another trip, co-pay, and prescription for him. Plus I ended up being on an antibiotic after Tyler... Not a good way to start February!

Doesn't this picture make you want to cry! I hate it when our kids don't feel good, and there's really nothing you can do to make them better, except hold them.

6 may be my new favorite age. Makayla is learning to read and sound words out. She makes us a lot of pictures like this one.

I like gapas and sabre and aepll and caed and banas. 

 *Translation: I like grapes and strawberries and apples and cuties and bananas.

 I like zebu and posull and gaps and monen, and jess and me faile.
*Translation: I like zebras and Popsicle and grapes and Moana and Jesus and my family.
My favorite part is the picture of Jesus.

When you're waiting in line to pick up Makayla from school, you get a little bored.

 And sometimes I am such a sucker. Brynn and I were grocery shopping and we walked past the Valentine's stuffed animals. Brynn found this bear and wanted it so badly.

Brynn: "My want to get dis"
Me: "Did you bring your money?"
Brynn: "No"
Me: "Then you can't buy it."
Brynn: "But my want it! Is so cute! (Gives me her "Cute" face) Peas, Mommy!"

And with that we walked away with another stuffed animal we don't need.

Good thing it was on clearance and only $2.


The kids got to go spend their chore money on a toy at Toys-R-Us. Don't they look so cute squished in the back of our car?

Why did I take a screen shot of this you may ask? Well this picture was taken on February 21... my 1/2 birthday. And do you notice what time it is at the top? 8:21. Coincidence? I think not. My birthday is calling to me already.

Selfies in the car again while waiting to pick up kids from school

 I am so ready for spring. If it won't come on its own I will at least get my nails done springy to make me feel a little better.

34 Years Young

Tyler turned 34 this year and we were so excited to spoil him for his special day. The kids were so excited for Tyler to come home from work so they could give him their gifts and cards. 

 Makayla gave Daddy some Oreos, a car freshener, and the cutest homemade card.

 Caden gave Daddy Oreos too (so that he would stop sneaking theirs) and some chap stick (so he would stop stealing mine)

 And Brynnli gave Daddy some gum.

 Tyler also got some clothes and replacement parts for the power washer. Not that exciting of gifts, but he seemed to like them.

Dessert was probably the best part. We had a skookie (skillet cookie) topped with Cookies and Cream ice cream and more crushed Oreos (since there wasn't enough cookies?) Tyler and I have been trying to eat healthy lately, but this just ruined all of our progress... and to be honest, it was totally worth it!

Happy Birthday Tyler! Thanks for being the best husband and dad. We love what a hard worker you are and how you always make time for all of us. I love the life we have and can't wait for the future. We love you!

All You Need is Love

Another great Valentine's day for the books! The kids had a fun day at school and when Daddy got home from work we had our fancy dinner. We had our pink punch in our fancy glasses and toasted to a great family. 

 I love Caden in this picture!

 Thanks to Tyler for grilling our steaks perfectly! We had steak, sweet potatoes, rice and broccoli.

 Plus cookies and chocolate covered strawberries! YUM!!

 The cookies were a big hit!

 After dinner we gave the kids the Brave movie and Fruit by the Foot.

I sure do love this family of mine. Not just on Valentine's day, but every day of the year. I do love that there is a special day a year to celebrate my love for my hubby and cuties! Happy Valentine's Day!

Date Night with My Kay Bugs!

A friend gave us two tickets to the Utes gymnastics meet, so I took my Cutie Kay Bugs on a little date. 

It was the Princess and superhero night, so we got to meet a lot of princesses including Belle, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Ariel, Tinkerbell, and Spiderman. 

 We got to pose with this huge bobble head Swoop.

 Makayla even got to make a poster

We had a great time watching the Utes compete. Makayla's favorite gymnast is Mykayla Skinner (Can you guess why?) I loved spending time with my cutie!

It's Soccer Time Again!

Caden is playing soccer again and we couldn't be more proud of our awesome soccer dude!

 Seriously, we are so excited with Caden, especially this year. Remember how last year he was a little shy and was always too scared to kick the ball. Remember how last year I bribed him if he would just kick the ball once? Well not this year; it's like we have a brand new kid out there on the field!

Caden is always the first one to the ball, and consistently kicks it. He even scored two goals in his first game! He is more aggressive this year (and is even pushing the other kids down... we're working on that one!). But most importantly, Caden is having so much fun playing soccer. He asks me all week how many more days until soccer. He sets out his outfit the night before, and then wakes up early and gets dressed. When we get to the field, he is the first one out there to practice. During the game he waves and looks at us every time he kicks the ball. After the game he runs over and tells us how much fun he had playing soccer. We are so proud of Caden it makes me want to cry just writing this. We are so happy he has found something he loves!

Leader in Me Award

Makayla received the "Leader in Me" award at her school. Her teacher nominated her because, "Makayla seeks first to understand by listening to those around her. She then seeks to be understood by clearly voicing her ideas." We got to go to her school where they had a special assembly and presented her with the award. 

 Makayla's friend Haylie also got an award at the assembly.

We are so proud of Makayla! She truly is a leader at school and at home.