A Visitor

My brother (Tysen) decided to come into town for his spring break, the kids were so excited. They love it when we have visitors. Tysen teased the kids a lot, but they seemed to like the attention. We went to Encanto Park so that the kids could ride the rides and we could enjoy the weather. It was the perfect day. Hopefully Tysen will decide to come and visit again.

After a grumpy day of school 

Tysen with Hagen & Ainsley

Tysen and Ainsley 

Enjoying the ride

Hagen on his first roller coaster, it took a lot of bribery but he wanted to try it before leaving (Ainsley had to get off because she was too scared)

Bumper Boats were their favorite ride

First time for Kinley

Kinley turned four months old on March 10th. It has went so fast, but I can't imagine our family being with out her sweet disposition. Whenever anyone talks to her she will flash a big smile. Kinley is such a happy baby. Since she is always hungry lately and is still nursing every two hours, I decided to start her on rice cereal. The first attempt was on March 14th. Most of the cereal was spit out on her bib, but she seemed to enjoy it.

Kinley after her first bowl of cereal

Kinley doesn't like playing on her belly, so I always place her on a play-mat on her back. I was in the kitchen cooking and when I came back she was on her belly. On March 16th she had made her first roll from her back to her front. In the past week, I have witnessed this only a few times. It makes me happy that she is making progress and I can document all the first's she will have in the coming months.

Brother with Kinley after her first roll (I placed her on her back for the picture)

Enjoying Arizona

The weather in Arizona has been so beautiful, but we know that the heat is coming. This is the time of year that we enjoy getting out and visiting the zoo, the parks, riding bikes, and playing outside.

Kids figuring out our route at the zoo

Hagen has been asking us if we could go walking up the mountain (hiking), so the other day we attempted to take the family hiking. With three little kids we didn't make it to far, it turned more into a nature walk. The kids loved being outdoors enjoying nature. I carried Kinley in the front pack, which got very heavy and I had to keep a close eye on Ainsley. She wanted to touch everything, including the cactus. We had a good time and will try and go again.

Hiking with the family

Kids were tired and had to rest after the long hike

We also attend a birthday party for Hagen's friend Brandon from school. The boys had a good time jumping in the bouncy house and breaking the piñata.

Boys eating lunch

Hagen hitting the piñata