Four.Two Years

 4.2 Years

• Grandma and Grandpa Matthews came for a few days. Dad had training in Boise so they watched all you kids while Dad and I had a night to ourselves. You had a good time crafting with Grandma and making a volcano. When we got back, we celebrated Dad's birthday with a big chocolate cake from Costco.
• With the weather warming up, you have been my work buddy. We wash the van, rototilled the garden (you loved sitting on the back of the four wheeler with me while belting out songs for me), and watering and planting new bushes. We usually sneak in the swings, a fun ride around the pasture, or cuddles on the hammock.
• We got new baby chicks. You wanted to name yours Owlette since we didn't get to keep your other Owlette chicken. You are so funny with them. Some days, we freak out when they sit on you, but then the next day I can't get you to stop dragging that thing all over the yard. I am surprised that you haven't squeezed one to death yet. 
• This picture makes me laugh. You came outside it a crazy combination of dress up clothes and insisted on taking Owlette onto the hammock with us. You crack me up.
• This month, we made it down to Utah. We went down for family photos with all the cousins. The weather was great that weekend and we spent so much time outside playing. The night that all the cousins were over, you guys were outside playing until 10 pm (well past dark). Jane came over for one of the days and she loved having you tag along. On the last day, we took Grandma and Grandpa to Dinosaur Park in Ogden. You were so young when we moved that you don't remember any of it. It was fun to watch you play there like it was the first time for you.