Eight is Enough!

Yada, Yada, Yada, Jen is not moving to Provo. She has to be out of her house today, but a rental won't be available for a few weeks, so she and her kids are going to stay with us for a while. Thank goodness we have some extra room! It's a little overwhelming to think that this was our house growing up!

Weekend in Newport, Rhode Island

We went to Newport to celebrate Gabe's Army discharge. (We got the honorable discharge certificate in the mail, today!!) We drove through New Haven, CT and stopped by Yale on the way. Elle really liked it. I guess we need to start saving up.


Newport is famous for its mansions. This is Breakers - the summer home of the NY Vanderbuilts.

Taking a stroll on the beach.

Elle's first swimming experience. Notice Sofia's swimming suit :) Elle was wary of the splashing kids at first, but warmed up after a while. Her favorite part was waving to the lap swimmers.
The view of Newport from our room.

Another manion - The Elms

Mansion pebbles are tastier than the ones at home.

Dancing all night

Even though Elle is only 1/8 hispanic (¡pobrecita!), she still feels like she needs to be awake after midnight - dancing. Now that's a strong gene.




As a funny afterthought, here's a funny video of Elle trying desparately to pull off her sock.

Blog Hog

Hi Everyone! Sorry to be a Blog Hog, but this is the first chance I've had to post in over 2 months! Lizzie has changed A LOT! And, yes, Sal is wearing the same shirt in almost every photo. It's his only "cool" shirt. I have to trick him to let me wash it!

First cereal

Pink blob=Lizzie Green blob=Lucy

Time for the buckle...

The stickers were to put on a mask- Sal liked the human version better

These are some SERIOUS Edwards cheeks!

Ready for church ball...

Who's the baby for the baby gym?

Our little sweetie!

What a big girl to hold her own bottle!

Don't call CPS, I WAS supervising the situation!

Loving the big girl chair

Maybe not so much...

Spring Break with Riley, Callin & Quinn at Hogle Zoo

Don't be fooled. We spent 10 hours at Boondocks! Sal LOVED the skee ball!



The funny thing is that he showed the same enthusiasm for the 2 holes in one he got playing miniature golf!

Grandma Chiq still has the touch for getting babies to sleep

Hey, just because I don't have teeth doesn't mean I don't want Easter candy!

Testing out the new Jolly Jumper

It's a keeper!

Elle's New Doggie Trick

Elle's doggie training school is going very well.

Elle's First Easter

Uh-oh. Elle wouldn't perform for the camera, so we had to record it clandestinely.




Elle's new favorite game. The chase. The screaming is helping her prepare to be a giddy teenage girl!




Easter Sunday Portrait
On the hunt

What now?

No hands.

What is this? It's AWESOME!

Elle loves swinging, whenever she gets the chance.

Six-months

Two cuties.

Good Night!!!

We love Luz and special when she goes to bed.

Also, it's time for an update with the biggest losers! I want to know how everyone is doing. I will post after I weigh in tomorrow. Love you all! Leah

Here are some recent photos I came across. I think they are cute.
1.I love this photo of Zach and Amber. They are both so photogenic!
2. How do I produce such blue-eyed children? Aren't genetics fascinating?
3. Here is a fun pic of the Logan BFF's( best friends forever! and Cesar)

Manipulation 101

Babies are fun to play with! Zach and I really do love our neices and nephews, but sometimes it's funny when they cry.

Who tube?

Here is my first attempt at posting a video. This was one of Kestle's piano festival pieces, "The Lion Roars". She and Hailey both got "Superiors" for the third year in a row, which means that they get trophy's instead of just a certificate. Very Cool!

SPAIN

Hello familia. We're still in the process of organizing our pictures so we can tell you about our trip, but in the meantime here's a few just to tide you over.

Zach at the Alhambra


The shops at Granada

Eating on St. Miguel Street

A real Ape of Gibralter

Smart Cars. Gotta love 'em.