C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A

Lot's of fun in the sun. We spent a week in California with my family in a beach house. It was a much needed restful family vacation. We spent most our time playing on the beach, boogie boarding, swimming, Reeder dance-off, beach fires, eating ice cream on the pier, runs on the beach, and talking. We did spend one day in Disneyland. Kids first Disney experience and Jackson loved it (i'm assuming Odee did too). He wasn't afraid of anything and did all the rides. It was a fabulous trip. Thanks Mom and Dad R.

J loved the pool, much more than the ocean. It was the first thing he asked to do when waking up in the morning. Miss O enjoying the pool.

Cousins. Ready 1 2 3---jump!

Tyler trying to convince J that boogie boarding is fun---yes that is the look of fear on his face.

Little T and A (and I do mean tyler and aimee)

Olivia on the other hand loved the ocean and we couldn't keep her out of it.

REEDER BEACH FUN RUN/KIDS RUN
1/2 mile/3 mile

On our last night we went out for fish tacos on the pier.

DISNEYLAND!!!

Missouri-Utah-California-Utah-Missouri

Honestly how can I sum up a whole month of fun!?! I have so many pictures that I'll have to do a separate post for California. We had such a wonderful time seeing family and friends, biking (we miss those beautiful Utah mountains), sleepover with my girlfriends, going to the Draper temple, relaxing, not cooking any meals and eating out at all our favorite restaurants. This trip felt a lot more laid back than Christmas, not so much running around. But of course the time flew by. The kids and I left to Utah a few days before Tyler, he had to go to Seattle for a conference and then met up with us. I love when he can be there with us. It was a wonderful break.

And she walks! Olivia grew up on this trip. She came back walking and with 2 more teeth. She loves being able to walk and loves her shoes (she's usually carting them around).

This was usually where we could find Jackson---on the trap. He liked to show off his sweet tricks. Now J and I are trying to talk Tyler into getting one for our backyard.
Plenty of wrestle time with Uncle Daniel, which includes wedgies and swirlies. J adores him. Odee does too. When we first got to my mom's she would only go to him.

Hanging out with his girl-friends (to bad one is related:)

Hogle Zoo with the Smith cousins.

We spent an evening up at Tyler's families new cabin. It was beautiful, hopefully next time we can spend the night. The kids love being with their cousins.

First steps

Our baby girl took her first steps last Saturday. She thought she was amazing (and so did we). She loved for us to clap and give her praises. We were so glad she did it before we left on our trip so Tyler wouldn't miss it.

Good job little Odee!!!

My last year in my 20's

My dear sweet husband knows me so well. For Mother's day he got me a fire pit for the backyard. Then for my Birthday we had some friends come over for smore's---mmm I love smore's. It was a fabulous evening---the adults could sit and talk and the kids ran wild. We are looking forward to summer nights.

My marshmellow cake

Olivia loves being outside---and eating sugar

Brad teasing the little ones

Thank you Tyler, it was a wonderful Birthday

Birthday Superhero

Break out your capes, masks and superhero powers---Jackson's having a Birthday!

Although Jackson's Birthday isn't until the end of the month we did an early bday party since we're skippin' town soon. We went with the superhero theme (of course, it was that or transformers). It was kind of a chili day for the park put the hero's were brave. Does the cold even effect kids when there's candy and a playground involved?

THE SUPERHERO SCAVENGER HUNT

THE OPENING OF PRESENTS
It was hilarious watching all the kids gather round, I could barley sneak in for a pic.

BIRTHDAY CAKE
This is Jackson pretending to blow out the candles. We couldn't get them to light because of the wind (don't worry bud, you'll get another cake in utah).

19 LITTLE SUPERHEROS
(kirkville is no longer in danger)

Happy Birthday to my beautiful 4 year old. I love you more and more every day. We would be lost without you, you truly have brough happiness to our family.

Tornado in Kirksville

Okay I'm a little late at posting about this but man what a crazy week it has been. A tornado hit Kirksville last Wednesday. What a surreal experience. The tornado touched down about 2 miles away from our home. We had to go down into our shelter for a bit (one thing I never wanted to have to do). It's hard to put into words the sadness of such a disaster. Our family was fortunate enough to come out with no damage but some weren't so lucky. In one area that the tornado hit was a street full of med students and many families in our ward. No one was injured but houses were destroyed. My heart aches for their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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