Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Utah Vacation

We went to Ut in March for Paul's sister's wedding and stayed longer to play with Grandpa Nielsen
 He gave the kids horse rides.
 Took us bowling and beat us all! 
Erik kept hoping for a strike, but just got spares, or gutters :)
 Paul took some time to teach the kids a few 'Life' lessons.
 We went to the cool new City Creek mall in SLC. It was so awesome!
 This was at H&M, I think this is my new favorite store, great prices!
 The fountains at City Creek were beautiful and even put on a show to music, so awesome!
 WE stopped in at the Disney Store so Jillian could ride Maximus from Tangled.
 Then off to the food court for a treat and let the kids play in the Dinosaur theme play area.
 So happy to be inside an egg.
 We sure loved playing with Alia, she didn't seem to mind us much until we came near her toys-sounds like she's 2 huh. She gave me the BEST hug before we left, it was so sweet!
 Grandpa also took us to the Tree House Museum. I could spend DAYS at this place. It was so fun!
 There were trains, dinosaurs, music instruments, a real tree house.
 And a medical area where Jillian joined the babies in the nursery and I spent some time reviewing the x-rays they had for the kids to look at :)
 This "Camelot" exhibit was so cool. Check out King Paul and his beautiful Princess Jillian.
 Erik also loved playing with the castle toys here too. But the Lego's drew him away.
 And this arch display drew me away. I built this with some other kids, it was way fun!
We had a great time visiting family and playing in UT, it was so nice to have a long trip! We miss you guys!

Happy Birthday Jillian

On March 25 we celebrated Jillian's 1st Birthday!!
 We sure love our little princess so we decided to have a princess party with her cousin Alia who turned 2 on March 24th.
 This was the cake which inspired it all...the tutu's, princess crowns and dresses. Jamie and I had a great time putting the cake together and it turned out great!
 What a cute girl! Erik made that bracelet she's wearing. 
 Now to the eating of the cake!!! Yummy!
 Jillian likes chocolate, like any girl does, but she seemed to really enjoy the fondant hearts.
 So Paul put one on her tummy. She doesn't look too messy but she was really covered with sugar, so off the bath she went.
 Erik wanted to join the bathtub party, but we said no, then as we got Jillian in the tub, we turned around and Erik was naked! Well I guess you can hop in then buddy. :)
Thanks to; Jamie for the cute crown and shirt, Grandma and Grandpa for great clothes and books, she loves them!