Easter and Magsy's Birthday

We spent Easter weekend with my mom and family in Orem, and had a great time!  Ty was a hit, as always.  There are no good pictures or videos of it, but it was the first time he has really put forth an effort with walking.  This is partly due to the fact that he was surrounded by adults, all willing and excited to help him!  He gets so much love and attention when we are with the Hillsteads!   He also got to try his very first chocolate chip cookie.  He is just like me, and can't eat one without getting chocolate all over his face.  :)

Below is a picture of my step sister and her fiance.  I love this picture because they look like they already have 3 kids!

 

If you look closely, behind Todd and the kids you will see snow.  We almost thought it was Christmas when we woke up Easter morning.  :)

For Easter baskets, my kids got these rolling storage bins.  So of course we couldn't resist giving them rides!

After Easter baskets, we threw Magsy an early birthday party.  She loved all of her gifts and kept saying "I've always wanted one of those!".  It was so cute.  Then today Todd and I took her to lunch to celebrate her actual birthday.  I can't believe she is 4 years old!  She is so tiny, and I remember still feeling like she was a baby when Ty was born!  She has grown up so much during this past year.  Here are my top 4 things that I love about Magsy:

1.  Her love of singing, dancing and performing.  It may sound a little self absorbed, but I love seeing so much of myself in her.  :)  She is working so hard in ballet class and is always practicing at home.  She is a ham for a microphone, and just loves the attention she gets for being so darn cute and talented.

2.  Her fatigue:  This also directly relates to me.  I love having a child that likes to sleep!  Magsy will often put herself to bed, meaning I don't have to spend ANY time doing a bedtime ritual with her, or fighting with her about how she needs to sleep.  She can sleep through noise too, which is a major bonus! 

3.  Her willingness to try.  Magsy has a super positive attitude, and will keep trying something over and over until she has reached her desired result.  She is curious and loves learning.

4.  Her affection:  Magsy tells me multiple times a day how much she loves me.  She loves to hug and kiss and snuggle everyone in the family.  She is very loving, and is never afraid to show it!  She makes everyone feel special.

I love you Magsy Bear!  Happy 4th birthday!