Mini Man

Henry at church is... difficult. Good thing he is so dang cute in his dress up clothes. 

Date Night

Date night with Matt at Downtown Summerlin for dinner and a movie. It was Prom night for so many schools in Vegas, and dressed up couples were everywhere, taking pictures and going to dinner. I guess the thing to do here is buy tickets to Prom and then go to the actual dance for like a minute. Dinner and a show instead. That seems so expensive! Our server at the restaurant said the couples coming in were all paying for their own meals - split checks. So, maybe everyone pays their half for everything?

Anyway, in the spirit of Prom, Matt and I took some pictures too. I love date night! I also love not doing bedtime for the kids - it's a much needed break! 

Claire's Choir Concert

So proud of Claire and her ability to try new things and not be scared. She auditioned for choir and has been going to extra early morning practices twice a week. Now her choir has been invited to a children's choir event and they have to learn all new songs in like 3 weeks. So, we are up to 4 practices a week... I am determined to make sure my kids get to do the worthwhile things they want to pursue.

Betty, Phil and Genevieve came to the concert too - it was well done, though sometimes the drums were louder than the kids. My videos didn't really turn out this time. The songs were from all around the world - one from Sweden, China and South Africa plus some old train spirituals that were really fun.

Kid Quotes

We were walking into the house from running errands and I told the kids, "The house is relatively clean right now, so please keep it clean guys." Miles says, "What? Do we have relatives in there?"

Now that Henry has finally granted us a few new words, the kids are always trying to get him to say more. "Bubba say Baby!" "Henry,  say night night!" The other day Claire says, "Bubba, say Legolas." (She had recently seen Lord of the Rings, and now gets a LOT more of the skits on Studio C). 

Penelope's birthday is coming up and I asked her, "Would you want the Trolls movie as a theme for your bday?" She was in her booster in the car, and responded, "Don't get me started...Don't even get me started on Trolls. I love them so much!"

Penelope's new phrase to get you to do something or give her something is "pretty please with two scoops of oatmeal and a cherry!" Delicious. 

Penelope said, "Mom, I want you to erase my nail polish." And she still calls her fingernails her top nails and her toenails her bottom nails. 

P had a tummy ache and went to the bathroom. She starts yelling, "Mom! Mom! Mom!" I got into the bathroom and she says, "Mom, my poop looks like confetti!" Way to look for the positive Penelope! 

Cousin Visit - Swimming in April

Becky and Danny were down for their spring break (well, Danny had finals and class, bummer), but the kids had school off. We met up for swimming at their timeshare and it was perfect weather and so fun! I think the kids stayed in the water for 3 hours.

Then they came to church with us today and we hung out a bit before they drove home. I am so glad we got together - these cousins need to see each other more!

BYU Fan Fest

Spent part of our Saturday out at the park with the BYU Fan Fest - football players and coaches, volleyball players, BYU Sports TV, food trucks and catching up with a lot of people I haven't seen in awhile. Got the kids outfitted in their new BYU gear and a new soccer ball, football and volleyball. So we are covered in the BYU sports department ;)  It was a fun day!

Miles got his football signed by Ty Detmer, the BYU quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1990.

And as we were leaving, the kids spotted this Studio photo on the semi truck that hauled in all the gear - this made their day!

Henry Lee Update

Here are Henry's two-year-old stats from his medical appointment this week - He is a healthy boy, tall and skinny. The doctor said it's always nice to be taller than you are wide.

Height: 35.5 inches (80th percentile)

Weight: 28.6 (55th percentile)

He got caught up on his shots and cried for a bit, but his blanket and pacifier calmed him right down. He is super attached to both of them but the doc didn't seem worried. Henry has also started to say more words, which is reassuring. He still communicates with a lot of pointing and grunts, or saying "no" or nodding yes. It works for now. He is just a cutie and we can't imagine not having him in our family. 

Easter Egg Hunt

Another fun Easter egg hunt at the Hillers - this year Penelope was the big winner with the golden egg!