Caitlin turns 3

How can our baby be three?! We wanted to celebrate Caitlin's birthday while Jared was around, so we celebrated a few days early. We got back from Yakima during spring break on Saturday night, and then had a party for her on Sunday. Monday morning Jared headed back to Yakima in his truck to get things going with his business, and we stayed in Utah for 3 more weeks. She wanted a Frozen party again, but this time it was more in line with the short film, Frozen Fever. She looked so cute, and even matched her cake. :)

She wanted to help me cover the "bad guy Hans" in snow that morning. The Nelsons got to come help us celebrate.

In the movie, Anna got to follow a string all over town finding birthday surprises, so that's what Caitlin did too. She found some treats, a bunch of those snow babies, and a game that her sister had made for everyone to play.

This birthday girl was worn out from all the fun!

On her real birthday, she just had a couple little gifts and some ice cream. Grandma had come to town, and we got to face time Daddy and sing to her.

Caitlin at three: She is completely adored by every member of our family. She is such a sweet little girl who always has a baby doll with her. She definitely likes her role as the baby of the family and enjoys being the one in charge. She loves kitties and puppies, and is often pretending to be one. She loves her milk, and loves to cuddle with her mom while rubbing her arm. She misses her sister and brothers while they're at school, but luckily Jacob isn't gone too much. They all play together so well and are the best of friends. She loves to run and jump, and especially loves jumping on the trampoline. We couldn't possibly love her anymore!

April

 Easter fell on General Conference this year, so they wore their new Easter clothes the week before. They all looked so adorable, so I had to take a million pictures of them.

Spencer and Ashley went to Italy for a week, so Papa and Nini came to stay with their kids. We got to spend a lot of time with them that week, and it was so much fun. We had a fun April Fools dinner. They loved their crazy utensils and jello drink, and were overjoyed to hear that the mashed potatoes and gravy were for dessert. 

 On Saturday before Easter we all colored eggs together, and then had a fun egg hunt.

 On Easter morning, after our baskets, we packed up and headed out of town for Spring break. Jared needed to get things going in Yakima and get his office set up. Rather than being apart for 4 weeks, we decided to all go for the spring break, and then Jared would bring us back and head up there again. We stopped in Murray on the way out and had an Easter breakfast with the Nelsons and Papa and Nini, and watched the morning session of conference.

 A few other pictures from the week. The cousins all got to watch a movie one night. I had to take a picture of Jared and Papa because they were laughing much more than any of the kids at those silly minions! Sophie got to have a sleepover with Mackayla one night.

 We encountered some bears on our drive to Yakima. Once we got to Yakima, we checked out the acre lot that we had just purchased to build a house on before too long. Jared got his office set up in the bedroom that we'll be staying in. We're planning on making his next office a little less "frilly."

These were some things that happened during the end of March and beginning of April as we were getting ready for all of the big changes. Jared got his Toyota all fixed up and ready to sell. He sold it right away. I took a picture of Jared leaving on his last day of work at Maglebys. Since he had to turn in his truck we had to pick him up so I also was able to take a picture of him leaving the office for the last time. He loved that. :)

This is what Jared wrote on facebook:

 As one chapter closes, another begins. It is with conflicting emotions that I close my chapter at Magleby Construction. I have spent the last 8 years learning from some of the best Builders in the construction industry. I have chosen to follow my dreams, take a leap of faith, and relocate my family to Washington State where I have established my own company, Copper Hills Construction. I intend to emulate the endless pursuit of perfection and craftsmanship that I have learned during my time at Magleby. I am grateful for all the memories and experiences I have enjoyed.

We celebrated that evening and then kept on moving forward. Jared purchased a new truck. 

 The Holts came through town on their spring break, and stayed with us for a night. Jared had his first official meeting with clients for Copper Hills. After 15 years in Utah, we decided we couldn't leave without hiking the Y at least once. We joined the Holts for that fun excursion.