Happy 5th Birthday, Ian!

Poor Ian had a fever on his birthday. I could tell he just wasn't feeling quite himself, but he kept up a brave face the whole day. We didn't see his usual intense excitement over his presents, but he seemed very pleased and contented with everything. It was pretty cute because the following day he wanted to open present after present, but I would make him rest in between. You could just see that he wanted to play so bad, he just wasn't feeling up to it.

Ian is such a cutie. He has a lot of fun, positive energy. He loves making us laugh and reminds us that it's okay to be silly and let loose once in a while. He is a great helper, loves pitching in and doesn't think twice when we ask for help with something. He wants to know everything about everything and loves being involved in whatever we are doing. He loves his siblings and looks up to each of them so much. I have really noticed him make a lot of effort over this year to be a little more calm and kind around them so that they will include him more. He has the attitude that anything is possible and he is always surprising me with what he can do all by himself. I'm so grateful he is in our family. Happy Birthday, Ian!!!

March Madness

Well, it has little to do with basketball, but we do love a little madness around here... 

Will and Alex went to a chess tournament and they both did really well! It's such a fun memory for them to go to a tournament and spend the whole day playing chess. My brain hurts just thinking about it!

Ian got his second haircut. He looks so handsome! It kind of makes him look more like a little boy and less like a baby, but he's so handsome!!!

Ian got a new toy to play with from Grandma. He really likes it!

We went to the Curiosity Museum with some of Lauren's kids. I was really amazed at how helpful and patient Dallin was. He'd look after everyone and help them, he even built this huge lego tower with them. It helped that he is soooo tall!!!!!

Alex and Austin had a lot of fun playing together. They are building some kind of water contraption and having a blast... and getting very wet. 

Will's violin recital 2015

Will did amazing at his recital this year. He had a really complicated song and the piano would come come and go and I could hardly make sense of it! It was incredible how he kept it all together. It's so fun to see him getting to this level with his violin. He is learning so many new techniques and getting to play some really fun songs. He also has the best teacher. She is so encouraging and keeps it interesting and fun. Way to go, Will! You did awesome!