Trip To Phoenix

In April, Layla and I took a trip to Phoenix and San Diego. We only had a couple days in each place but we had tons of fun. Jourdan and Eaan took us to the airport as you can see in the picture above they were really excited about the trip. I don't know if Jourdan knew he wasn't coming but he did great with Daddy and Gaga. I was worried about the plane ride with Layla. She can be a little crazy sometimes but she was surprisingly good. She colored and feed her baby. She was good for almost the entire plane trip.

When we got to Phoenix we had a BBQ with the family. It was great to see everyone. The next day we went to our cousin's house to let the kids play in the pool. They had tons of fun.

The little stinker kept sticking his tongue out at me.

Love them!

Food time!

Raya doing Layla's hair.

So cute! I love these little babies!

Their mama, also named Amanda, was about 11 months pregnant. :) I was hoping to see the little baby before I left. But little Levi decided to make his appearance just 6 hours after I left. Hopefully I will get to see the little one soon. Congratulations to Sture and Amanda, we love you guys and miss you so much.

Photo by Levi Matthew

On The Boat

Our cousin Kit came to visit and we decided it would be fun to go out on the boat.

While we were waiting for the boat to be launched we played on the beach.

Jourdan got in the driver's seat right away.

Layla wasn't sure what to think.

Photo by Kit

Starting to see a smile...

There's that smile.

Mike trying to look tough.

"LT"

Diver in!

Photo by Kit

The bay was pretty rough so Kit and I went to the front of the boat to lay down.

Then we just started eating pretzels and making the sick face.

Photo by Kit

Here the kids are playing with Jeff's expensive equipment.

Doing what I do.

It was a long day for all of us. Jourdan and Layla lost the battle and fell asleep.

Photo by Kit

My mama took some of these pictures too. It was a joint effort. When you have three cameras going around no one remembers who took which picture. Or I am just too lazy to figure it out. :)

Tutu

Layla loves playing dress up.

She would wear a tutu everyday if I let her.

She carries around purses and helps mommy put on make up.

She can also beat up her brother if necessary.

She loves chocolate.

How else do you think I get pictures of her. Or why she lets her brother hug her.

Just kidding. She loves getting hugs from her brother. She also gives the best hugs.

I have always said she is going to be the girl with skinned knees, playing football in a tutu.
We love you Layleigh.

Playground

A few weeks ago my mom and I took the kiddos to the playground and I actually got a good picture of Anna and Jourdan.

And a good one of just Anna! Amazing, I know. In between their sweet smiles they were acting crazy and making faces at me.