Brian has been out of town a
ton this month. We've seen him collectively just over a week out of the entire month. Luckily my mom and dad live so close that I can take the kids to go visit and have dinner with them. It's a welcome break when I do because the kids and I get sick of each other (can I say that without anyone thinking poorly of me?!?).
Anyway, last night we were up at the grandparents' house. Jackson was watching a little show with my sister Whitney that teaches Spanish words to kids (we don't have cable TV, so he thinks watching TV is a novelty). Whitney announced that Jackson had learned to say 'lightning' in Spanish. I thought, "cool! I don't even know that word in Spanish!" So I asked, "How do you say 'lightning' in Spanish, Jackson?" He said "Lightning....in Spanish!"
I hope that makes sense in the written word, because it was hilarious! We all laughed. He had no idea what was so funny.
As for our update for May, since I've only written one other time this month, here are some highlights:
I finished teaching my Spring Yoga class. It was a great class, and I have a whole new session starting next week with new students for the summer. I'm excited. I have also been asked to teach at Girls camp and for an Enrichment night. Luckily being pregnant doesn't get too much in the way! I am still able to run, lift weights, and continue my own personal yoga practice with this pregnancy. I feel as healthy as ever!
We had a really late snow fall on May 24th! We lost some branches on our rose bushes an other perennials around the yard, but our trees were spared. We got at least 2 inches! I couldn't believe it! Brian has the camera with him on his trip, otherwise I would've posted pictures, but our tree branches were touching the ground and most of our spring flowers and shrubs were flattened. It was a SAD day. Many neighbors lost trees which split down the middle from the weight of the snow, or lost large branches. There was damage seen everywhere. Luckily we haven't planted our garden yet! Our pool was supposed to open for the season that day, funny huh? Talk about global warming!
Friends and I hosted a baby shower for a high school friend of ours at my house on Tuesday. It was one of the best showers! The decorations were just exploding everywhere, the food was excellent, and the company and games were fun. It was exhausting, to be honest, but so fun.
Zoey caught the flu this week. She was quite sick, but is now on the mend. It was a rough couple of days and nights, and being a "single parent" while Brian is away makes it even more draining. Yesterday was her first day off medication and without a fever all week! Yeah!
Brian comes home today. We are looking forward to seeing him and hearing about his trip. He had some fun contacts out in DC and ended up eating at the capitol building with an ex-congressman/lobbyist for telecommunications and the senator from Nevada ~ wooo~ he's with the big guys now! I'll let him post about his trip because I actually think it was exciting as well as business.
That's been our month!
We've reached the point where we have to split ways. With the new baby coming, we now need to up-size to make room for the whole family! My first car is up for sale (snif snif). It's been a good one! If you or anyone you know is looking for a great, well-maintained vehicle then check out the listing on KSL:
Zoey was never full and always wanted more. She would go to anyone who had food, begging for scraps, although she had a full meal of her own... 
Mouth full of marshmallow, asking for more.....
Brian's huge roasted 'mallo! We had such a fun time, and maybe over did it for the kids because they both had fevers and a runny nose the next day.
Since Brian has been home and we have been blessed with warm weather (finally), He has been spending most of his free time in the yard or planting the garden (Inspired by his trip to Mount Vernon?)....the kids of course want to be right by his side. I'm sure he enjoys every minute.
Of course, they only stay interested for so long, and then it's time for the sprinkler and Popsicles.....
Zoey helping mow the lawn.....
Not to get left out, Brian did turn 31 somewhere in the middle of May (the 15th). It was a crazy month, so we kept it low key. Luckily, he was home that day to spend with the family. He requested hugs and kisses from the kids, a spaghetti dinner with Banana cream pie for desert. Looks like he got his wish!
He also went golfing with some friends, Jackson included. I surprised him by mowing the lawn for him while he went golfing so he could enjoy his day a little more. We ended the day with a date to the movies. It was fun!
Brian is a History major (and might I add he's due to graduate this summer--yeah!). His last credits require him to do some research, and he has chosen to study George Washington. Since one of his last business trips took him out to the DC area, he took some time to visit Mount Vernon. Although I know it helped him create a bit of respect for the old man Washington, I think he secretly desired to see the grounds and gardens because that is his other passion.
This is an old pear tree trained along a wooden fence. 
A vegetable garden with grass pathways....
It was hard to choose among the many photos he took of the walking grounds and different gardens, they were all lovely, ornaelty designed and planned. No detail left unoticed by Washington, he was a man of many talents and has inspired Brian in many ways. 
We went to the park yesterday to watch the ducks. It was a great sunny day. I didn't bring any bread this time because I thought they'd be fed full by the time we got there. But it turned out they were hungry. Jackson decided to collect pieces of mulch and rocks to try and feed them with. He soon found out the ducks were not interested in his "food" and complained by saying, "They're not eating it mom!" I told him they were smart ducks.
I noticed some pieces of dried crusty bread lying on the ground and I gave them to Jackson, and the ducks loved it. So we spent some time scavenging for food people dropped around the pond. A man noticed what we were doing and shared some pieces of bread with us and it made Jackson's day.
Zoey saying "Cheese!" She was running a fever and not feeling well in this picture, but she was hanging in there because of the exciting ducks. She has been sick quite a bit lately, I feel so bad for her. Her weak immune system picks up everything. She has been on an antibiotic for an earache, and while medicated, picked up a viral infection. Argh!
It's spring around the pond! We found two nests, and some ducks that were squatting amid the rocks that I'm sure were sitting on eggs. We'll come back in a few weeks to see the babies swimming....they are always fun to feed!
Easter was a bit crazy this year, getting mixed in with conference and all. We had the Gray side of the family all in town, and it was fun to see everyone, and the cousins play well together. We had an Easter egg hunt on Saturday and a nice dinner on Sunday, trying to catch pieces of conference in between and around activities and cousins playing together. I wish I had more pictures of our events to share, but this was what I was able to snap amid the chaos. I liked the Easter Conference messages, they really helped make the weekend special.... but I hope Easter and conference don't collide again for a while!
