Bum Shots

Here goes Tommy again.  He would really prefer to be naked, so this is a common look for him these days as he attempts to get everything off.  He is so funny.

Tommy (February)

I keep thinking that I'll miraculously manage to get a great photo for Grandma's fridge one of these days.  The one currently there is very, very outdated.  But regardless of my photography skills, this kid is adorable.

Provo Postal Annual Meeting

Every year Scott's work has an annual meeting that includes a yummy dinner, prizes and fun balloons.  This year we had sick kids so only Ryan got to go with Scott.  He loved it and was still able to bring home the fun balloons for the other kids.

 Tommy's was an elephant and he promptly chewed on it until each little piece had popped.  He thought it was great fun.

 Izzy's jester hat

 Ashley's Rapunzel (Tangled)

Ryan's banana slug hat and Darth Vadar

Funny Tommy and Midnight

MacDougal the Leprechan

Izzy has started her own tradition of creating a home for a leprechaun each year and hoping for a treasure in return.  She wasn't disappointed this year as MacDougal the leprechaun left her a note with six coins and candies to share with the siblings.  Our generous leprechaun always rewards Izzy for her efforts and leaves a bonus for the siblings which they enjoy because they do nothing to get it.

Easter Egg hunt and Fun Photos

Easter Party Lesson

Grandma Allen always prepares a beautiful (and creative) Easter lesson to remind us all what the real reason for the season is.  So the moms and the kids head downstairs and learn about the atonement while Grandpa washes dishes and the dads hide the Easter Eggs.  This year we had to hide the eggs in the house because it was snowy outside.  The Easter Party is one of our favorite Allen events of the year.  (Right next to the Christmas party and the Grandma Party.)

 Tommy got to help open one of the boxes which taught about the atonement.

Isabelle and Ashley enjoyed the silly games Grandma had planned.

 Ryan sweetly occupied a wiggly Tommy.

Silly Moments from the Easter Party

 Ashley posing for Ryan the photographer

 Axel wrestling with Ashley and Ashley enjoying it for a moment before she was reduced to tears.

 Grandma leading the kids in some silly actions to get attention for the next event.

Jon jumping in front of the posed kids for his own candid shot.

Smiling at Me

My nephew Brandon captured this smile at the Easter Party.  I love that he smiles at me and loves me.  I can't help but feel loved.

Giggling Girls

This Sunday the girls were wrestling together and I was able to capture the delight before the inevitable slide into tears.  I love when these girls love each other.