Mommy's Birthday and other Fun spring activities

I forgot to post about my birthday.  Mike was kind enough to give me a "day off".  I had one of these last year and just loved it.  I spent the day going out to lunch with friends then out to a movie.  It was just nice to go and do. Well this year the thought was great, but once I put it into action I missed my family and felt like I was forcing myself to not be with them.  :)  I forced myself to sleep in, but knew I was missing out on all those smiles and giggles.  Mike bought me a gift card on Valentines Day to go and get a massage so I took advantage of that, all my girl friends couldn't go to lunch or a movie with me, so luckily I got to go with my best friend instead which was even better.  I did go and see "Into the Woods" which was enjoyable and then was happy to come home and spend the rest of the night with my beautiful family.  The girls picked out what to make me for breakfast and Mike made us dinner and a cake.  I sure felt loved.  Here are some other pictures of just some fun times as my kids are growing up.

 Emma's "new" desk for her room.  She loves to color, cut and create.  If only it would stay at the desk and not on her bed/floor.

 A cute sister from our ward made me this apron for my birthday.  So sweet!

 A couple of our sister missionaries.  The sister on the right served half her mission in our ward and is now home.

 Vivian and a couple preschool friends on our field trip to the California Animal Living Museum

 First taste of cheerios.

 Emma won a VIP award for being the most Fun/Funny in her class.  :)

 We are so proud of how well she is doing in school.  She received another citizenship award for good behavior.

 The next few pictures were from a family night where we were playing dress up and receiving a "trophy" for the best/silliest costume.