Bahamas a go-go

We were fortunate enough to get to go o a cruise in May. The kids were sponsored by Grandma and Grandpa Allred and will remember it for the rest of their lives and STILL talk about it on a daily basis saying things like, "Mom, if we could live in a cruise boat forever, I would be like, 'yeah!'(while dancing!)". True. Lincoln said that. The kids had the time of their lives. Highly recommend a carnival cruise where at any time you can send your kids to "Camp Carnival" for free. Yup. That's right. We only sent them twice b/c we were enjoying these little turkeys way too much.

 

 

 

The one night they did go to Camp Carnival (while we enjoyed a show) they made these cute "tail" hats and got a book "Freddy Gets his Sea Legs".

This girl was OBSESSED with Lincoln and will stalk this blog post. She pretty much stalked us on the boat. Lincoln loved the attention of Lindsey. Plus she was in 3rd grade!!! What kindergartener doesn't want the attn. of a THIRD GRADER?
*self-image inflated*

Lindsey and Lincoln even had the chance to dance one night at dinner.

 

One of many towel friends.

On the tender from our cruise ship to Half Moon Cay island.

 

 

 

 

The ECSTACY behind us.

 

Link's stalker. :)

 

 

 

How precious is this? Ella wrote "I love Jason" in the sand. Such a sweet girl. And no one is more fun at a beach than Jason. That I assure you.

 

More to come soon!

Happy Birthday to my old fart of a husband :)

                                                           Jason turned 35 in April.
I like to tease him about how old he is. Being seven years younger (for four months) I am entitled to that.

There is a lot of pics coming...ranging from cute, to funny, to weird. This one- Lincoln is upset b/c he wants to open Jason's presents. Typical. Little did he know I was taking this b/c of the bag behind him. He "wrapped" this present and wrote "too jasen from lincoln". I just thought it was cute.
PS- the correct spelling is J-A-S-O-N ...just to help ya out on that!

 

What every man wants! New clippers so I can cut his hair! They stink. Turns out I need to return them. They might be able to cut other things, but not hair.

Ella made him a "bunny book" (leftover from Easter) and carved a heart in a play-doh Easter egg. This girl will not go to a birthday party empty-handed.

 

The kids' (and Jason's) favorite present- Alligator dentist. So cute! Thanks Mom! You open its mouth and one-by-one push the teeth down and it randomly snaps on someone. Quincy is terrified of it and will only observe.

 

You should've seen the dinner. That's all I gotta say. Yes, I bought him cream puffs for his "cake". This is a man who rarely eats dessert. We had marinated steak and his favorite ranch potatoes and blackberries for dinner. Donchya worry- I treat my man right. :)

 

The assistant candle-blower-outers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is that Charlotte overload? GOOD! Its good for you. Highly recommend it.

 

 

Last Saturday our ward had a primary talent show...Ella showed off her piano skills. She played not one but two pieces. I was shocked at how composed she was. She even messed up but pushed through. This was her first time ever playing in a setting like this. This Saturday is her real recital!

Easter

                                                   Easter at Grandma an Grandpa Allred's

 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte with the surprise visitor- Uncle Jordan!

 

 

How cute are these two? Charlottey and Aunt Bessie

Megan painted Ella's nails Easter-y. Blue, pink and yellow. Megan is such a sweet cousin to Ella.

Quincy mad that we actually wanted him to "hunt" for Easter eggs instead eat the first piece of candy he found. Typical, right?

Release the monkeys at Grandma and Grandpa Jewkes' house

The Easter Egg Hunters. There is a tradition of hiding one golden egg with money it. Its MAJOR to find the egg in this family. Well, Lincoln was so set on finding the golden egg that he only got about 4 other eggs. Thus, the pout. And to add insult to injury, Sophia was the lucky winner this year. But the sweet girl game Lincoln $1 out of the egg. How sweet is that!?

Check out these family pictures...they are about as good as it gets these days.

 

 

 

 

 

This is just sooo Lincoln and soooo cute!

We had three Allred cousins bron within a few months of each other...Charlotte (November), Max (July), and Jude (December).