Clark's 2!

Clark had 2 birthday celebrations to ring in his second birthday. Sunday we celebrated with all of the Nelsons and Monday night my family came over to sing to him. Monday was his actual birthday and the two of us partied hard all day long. First, we drove to Phx. to meet up with Rob for lunch and had the best pizza ever! Afterwards, we headed over to San Tan outdoor mall where Clark played in the water and then at the playground. I have a feeling we will be playing in those water areas a lot this summer...he loves it! Clark has always loved stuffed animals and is pretty attached to a bear we got him last year at Build a Bear. After a year, his teddy has been through some heavy duty wear and tare, so I figured we would just go make the same teddy and toss the old one. I looked at all the stuffed animals to choose from and they DISCONTINUED his favorite bear! He picked another little brown bear and loves it, but once we got home he threw it to the side and grabbed his old one. Maybe little by little he will warm up to the new one. When we left the store, Clark insisted on carrying the little box...it was so cute watching him lug the heavy box around. To top off the afternoon we ate some yummy frozen yogurt....Clark with a straw and I with a spoon. I tired to get him to eat it with a spoon, but he insisted that he do it with a straw. After we ate cupcakes and my fam. left, Rob pulled out one last birthday gift...a remote control car. So, all three of our Birthdays are over for the year...we are all one year older and wiser too!

This cute boy will be TWO on Monday!

I can not believe my little muffin is going to be 2 on Monday!!! Where has the time gone? Sometimes I wonder where my little baby is and am baffled at the little man running around my house bossing me around and telling me exactly what he wants and how he wants it. The other night I was singing Clark to sleep and rocking him and I was just so overwhelmed with love for this little guy! Lately he has been giving the best little random hugs and kisses. One new thing I am not loving is Clark calling me by my first name which actually sounds like "nanny"...WHAT happened to mom or mommy?! Clarks current loves and quirks include: "choo Choos", "caaaars", Bolt, Dumbo..because of the train, Rob's plastic animals from when he was little, rides in the"zoom zoom" aka bike trailer, of course his teddy bear that he can't sleep or nap without, "cheets" aka treats, gum...he will chew it take it out when he takes a drink of water and then stick it right back in, When it looses it's flavor he hands it to me and asks for a new piece., he loves building forts and hiding, he loves saying prayers and even when it's not his turn he prays aloud with you and says amen when he thinks it should be over, every night when I lay him down he pulls a blanket over himself, tucks his bear under his chin and says "night night", oh man the list goes on and on of his favorites and the cute little thinks he does.

Yep, I am now 24

Cousins

It is so fun living next to so many cousins! Emily, it was good to see you and your boys! Holly & Spencer, thanks for inviting us over. Natalie, thanks for all of the pictures! Chelsea & Greg, Goldie is a doll!

Constant Play

We have been well entertained this week! My dad's law firm had a company party for the families at Freestone Park. We ate costa vida, had soft serve ice cream, watched a magician that left us puzzled, and had unlimited rides. It was every kids dream!! Clark ran from one ride to the next, but I think his favorite was the choo choo train ride around the park. We also inherited Rob's old animals from when he was a little kid. I am so glad Kathleen kept them all b/c clark has been in heaven grouping them into families and making all of their sounds. The only way I could get him to take a bath one day was to let him give his animals a bath. We also brought out the ol' ball pit..always a hit that provides hours of play. Clark's buddy Griffin came stopped one day and the two of them were having so much fun rolling around in the balls and jumping all over the place.

Easter

I have always loved the Easter season and the emphasis on Christ! We had a wonderful Easter this year that began with a great breakfast prepared by Rob. Afterwards we sat with Clark and watched most of the "Lamb of God" movie. It is amazing how much he is able to absorb at such a young age. I love seeing him able to point out Jesus and say his name. I really want to be better at giving FHE lessons, including Clark in our scripture study, etc b/c I know he is and has been ready to soak it all up. It is evident when we pray and I peek at Clark to see him folding his arms and kneeling down peeking up at us to see what we are doing so he can mimic. I confess that I didn't actually hide a basket this year. I put one together, but we just ran out of time and ended up giving him his new trucks on our way out the door for church. I found a little suit coat at TJ-max for $7 and I LOVE it! Clark looked SO cute all dressed up! As we went to get him from nursery he hopped over to us in his little bunny ears and pretty much kept them on the remainder of the day! By the way, we love his nursery leaders ! After church, we headed over the the Nelsons and had the best dinner with an egg hunt that followed. It was a great day. Earlier this month we stopped off to see the Easter bunny...Clark was not a fan.

Rob's 26! Woot Woot

The 3 of us have April Birthdays, so this year we decided to get a group gift. We bought a double jogger/bike trailer!! We all love it! Clark call is the "zoom zoom" and we go on about 3 bike rides a day. So fun! After Rob got home from work, my family came over and brought him his favorite Nielsens Frozen Custard oreo pie...it's his request every year! That night Rob's parents took us to Cheesecake Factory and we ate very well! I swear I am still full from the feast. Happy Birthday Rob we love you! Yes, the picture of him lying on the counter is a joke!

Clark and his Cousins

Emily took these of the kids at her wedding dinner. They all looked so cute!