Austin becoming very observant of things around him

A conversation with Austin in the car...

Austin: Mom did you see that car? ( as a white Mustang with a bold blue stripe down the middle raced by us).

Mom: Yes Austin I did.

Austin: That is a HOT RIDE why don't we get a ride like that?

My little guy is noticing more in the world around him and having an opinion about those things. I'm not used to it, it catches me off guard. Just like the other day Austin needed new shoes. A typical trip is something like this:  I choose a pair of shoes to my liking I make sure they fit I buy and we leave. Austin never really says a word and he's happy and so am I. But yesterday we went to get new shoes and I picked out a pair of shoes and Austin said,"No mom those aren't cool but these are COOL! Can I get them please? Mom, " Austin they don't even have velcro you'll have to learn how to tie your own shoes." All practicality has gone out the window. Hmmmm am I ready for this?

Austin what's the deal with having a say in what you wear, it never mattered before! I'm just sayin....

Hot Wings

 My boys LOVE 

hot wings, can you tell?

A Night of Bowling

 We have been bowling a lot lately and it has been so much fun. Ashlyn won't ever get in any pictures so I have to sneak one in, but it's usually a back shot! 

Rick has been so excited about bowling that he signed us up for lessons. 

FUN TIMES!

The Muirs are sealed together!

 

On March 14th Avery was sealed to her parents Brett and Becca in the Bountiful temple. This was such a wonderful and beautiful day! Avery is an amazing little girl with so much personality! And her smile is to die for!!!! We are so grateful she is apart of our family!

WE LOVE YOU AVERY!

The Draper Temple

 

We got the opportunity to walk through the Draper Temple open house. This was a first for my kids. I think that is was a great experience for them to be able to see in the inside and how beautiful all the rooms where. Ash was amazed by the paintings in each room and Austin was amazed at how they hid speakers in the walls! 

I am also grateful that my parents were able to go with us. It was such a treat! 

The chandelier in the Celestial room was AMAZING, so beautiful!

Enjoying Cancun

 One of my best friends Lori joined us for a couple of days in Cancun. She is so fun to be with. I miss hanging out with her now that she lives in Atlanta. These are just some misc. pictures of some great memories!

A LONG walk on the BEACH

 Rick and I took a walk on the beach everyday. But on this particular day we took a taxi to the nearest town and thought we would walk back to the hotel. I mean how far could it be it was only a 10 minute taxi ride! After walking for around 40 minutes and no hotel in sight I began to wonder what adventure was head of us. It was a fun walk even if my feet hurt! By the way it took us an hour to finally reach the hotel. But what else were we going to do lay by the beach? We are celebrating 14 years of marriage April 8th which is why we took this great vacation. Rick decided to write how many years we've been married in the sand and just as he would finish a big wave would wash it away (so funny) but I guess you had to be there. I think Rick was the only person on the beach with tube socks and running shoes. I'm mean really Rick get some flip flops! I do LOVE this man tube socks and all! Thanks honey for all you do for me. You inspire me and I love being with you. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

The ESCAPE to CANCUN

 

Rick and I headed for Cancun Feb. 28th - March 7th. 

These are some pictures of our FABULOUS hotel!