Anthony turns the big 29

It feels so adult to me that we have to work on our birthdays. Well, I don't work, but I also dont get a day off. 

For Anthony's birthday, we went to Texas Roadhouse and I told the waiter it was his birthday. Little did I know that Anthony is a total party pooper and said no to riding the horse. Just an other adult thing. I might get to that point one day, but I doubt it. Bring on the saddle. 

For his day of fun, we went golfing all day and loved it. Also so adult. We are adults. I felt like he should really relish in the fact that this was his last birthday in his 20's, and go out with a bang, but he did what he loves to do. 

I don't know if I have ever divulged this, but Anthony doesn't like sweet food. No brownies, cakes, cupcakes... So last year I finally found something he would eat on his birthday. Pavlova cake. He could eat this whole thing by himself, so I try to make it a couple times a year.

Camping in Little Moab

My mom was super excited to take us camping with her since it is her favorite thing to do anytime it's not winter. This kind of camping is more like "glamping" since it feels more cozy than my own house, which was the perfect way to ease Amelia into it. I was really nervous about the whole sleeping situation. Amelia has NEVER slept in the bed with us, so sharing a bed while camping was really stressing me out. I thought she would take hours to sleep, luckily, she was so worn out she just passed out. I loved it. I wish I could sleep with her every night, but Anthony will have none of that haha. 

On the way up, my mom bought Amelia some silly puddy. It lasted not even 3 minutes before I looked over and she had dreadlocks. AHHH. maybe in a couple year. or never. what is that even good for?!

My mom's friend also brought her granddaughter Chloe to play with Amelia too. They had so much fun paying in the dirt, coloring, painting rocks, 4 wheeling and watching movies. (I told you.. glamping.)

Amelia LOVED 4 wheeling. I was a little weary of how well or how long she would last, but she never complained and had a blast. I was sad Anthony wasn't there to see how much fun she was having, but I took a million pictures to prove it.

It was the end of April, but it was COLD and was supposed to rain all weekend. lucky for us, it only rained throughout the night and light sprinkles throughout the days.

3 Year photo shoot and 4 generations

We got Amelia's 3 year old pictures done while we were in Utah. I trust Camera Shy to do a good job, so I usually wait until we go home to do any professional pictures and I always love how they turn out.  Since Anthony didn't come to Utah with us, I knew I couldn't use up the whole 45 minute slot with just pictures of Amelia so I invited my mom and grandma to come along and get a 4 generation picture. I loved how they turned out. Amelia's dress came in the mail a few days before and I almost died at how beautiful it was. I got the crown off Etsy.

 I brought her favorite animal, the Lion, to take pictures with her and I still can't decide if it was mistake. The photographer asked her what sound a lion made and she said "GRRRRRRRRR!" and then continued to do that the entire shoot. it was so funny, but kind of nerve racking. Luckily, they turned out and it was great in the end. I do think we could have gotten more smiles if she was saying GRRRRR in between each one.

Painting and the Zoo

My mom took us on a little date to Color Me Mine (one of my favorite places ever) to make some art. 

Amelia chose to paint a little turtle and I have to say I was completely shocked at how well she did it. I wish I would have gotten an after picture, but she painted this just as well as I could have; keeping everything in the lines.

Later, we headed to the Hogle Zoo. I have to say that since having a child, I am starting to get a little zoo and museum'd out. I can only handle so many animals, but going with family makes it a lot more fun. We went with my mom, cousins kyler and kennedy, and my friend Ashley brought her niece and nephew.

Obligatory Hogle Zoo picture

Utah in April

On April 18, Amelia and I flew out to Utah for 10 days. Since we both have birthdays in April, my family flew us out to have some fun and get away from the cold.

On the first day, we had a joint birthday party for Amelia (the 11th),  Brooke (15th), me (17th), and Braxton (18th). Yes, our my family likes April. So fun to see everybody, and it's fun to see that Amelia remembers them from our previous visit. That has never happened, since she has always been too young to remember between such large gaps of visits.

My mom bought her a scooter and she loved it. She seriously looks so big! I can't handle it. 

We must have partied too hard, because she laid down on the floor and just passed out. She NEVER does this. She never falls asleep during movies, barely in the car, never when we are holding her, so I was so surprised by this. I probably took 20 pictures.