Best Buddies

McCormick's Lately

Brynlee:

Is fully potty trained. Aside from a few not-so-pretty accidents, she's done really well and takes pride in flushing the toilet and getting a treat.

She's talking like crazy. She'll talk to anyone and everyone... especially on the phone. She talks to Brody non stop, but often treats him like a dog. ("Come here Brody, come here.")

Bryn is also growing increasingly independent and wants to do everything on her own. In her words, "my do it". She also loves to help me around the house and exclaims, "my helping!"

Her favorite two things in the entire world are books and songs. Her current favorite songs are "Reetzy, Reetzy Pider" (Eency, Weency Spider) and "Wheels on the Bus", but any song will do. She just likes to sing. And read. I love it!

Brody:

Is crawling like a mad man and has been now for almost 2 months. He wants to be wherever Brynlee is and thinks he's as big as she is. He pulls himself up on everything and every once in a while he'll let go and try to stand on his own. He's quite the little dare devil. Brody has his two bottom teeth and will bite you if you don't hold him a safe distance from your arm. He says "dada" and is starting to wave and clap his hands. He's so smiley and happy about 90% of the day. The other 10%... well... it's not so pleasant. Let's just say he's got some of his dad's spitfire in him!

Riley:

Is excited to be done with school for the semester. He's busy working and getting ready for some fun trips we have planned this summer.

Tarryn:

Is rather boring. Just starting my last session of swimming lessons and wrapping up this season of synchro. I love being a mom and wife and can't wait until swim & synchro are over so I can just enjoy being with my kiddos all day long!

And... no post is complete without pictures. Here are a few that have nothing to do with anything, other than just being fun.

First, CONGRATULATIONS to our three favorite graduates: Trevor, Tess, & Trent!

Yup... it's already started!

No worries... it's just a red vine. Yum!

Little Fish

Brynlee & Ellie are taking swimming lessons together this year. Last session Whitney taught them, and I'm teaching them this session. It's been quite entertaining...

Just a little "cousinly love". Thanks El.

Look at those little eyes peeping out of the water. Her only complaint about swimming lessons is her "eyeth" (lisp).

Bryn's "dive"

... and Ellie's DIVE

It's been so fun to watch her learn to swim. I love my little fish!

Synchronized Swimming Watershow

The Annual Desert Dolphin Watershow will be held on

Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Doors open at 6:00 pm,

the show will start at sunset (7:00 pm).

This free community event will highlight the 2011 Desert Dolphin athletes and their competitive routines.

A Silent Auction, Raffle, concessions, t-shirts, and videos will be for sale

A Rubber Duck Race with the winner taking home one half of

the entry fees will also be held.

Event will be held at the brand new Skyline Aquatic Facility

845 S Crismon Rd (Crismon and Southern)

Mesa AZ 85208

P.S... guess who will be performing. Yup, yours truly!

Bieber Fever

Every family has at least one...

We're not too sure where she picked this up!

Easter Festivities

The kids were spoiled this year for Easter. Bryn went on three egg hunts...

FIRST: My parent's ward Easter Party

(not exactly the most photogenic bunch)

Crew. Brynlee. Brody. Ellie

Easter Morning:

Before Church:

Yes... both kids are about to sneeze. I have great timing!

Egg hunt in Grandma & Papa's back yard:

Synchro + Groupon

Check out today's GROUPON for half off a synchro camp with the Arizona Desert Dolphins!