Moody Family Reunion Day #1

We spent Memorial weekend in Utah enjoying a Moody Family reunion! The night everyone arrived (May 27th) was of course worthy of a cousin (and Aunt Missy) dip in the hot tub. On Friday (May 28th) we started the day off with a tour of the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Here are the cousins that were together before we met up with the rest of the family a bit later.
The weather that morning was beautiful but by afternoon it had turned stormy. But that didn't stop us from having a good time!

While some family went to the Joseph Smith movie the rest of us went to the Visitor's Center to see the Christus. Eliza liked the "big Jesus."

Then we headed over to the Church History Museum. Lucky for us they had a children's section with lots of hands on activities. Eliza loved it! She dressed up as if we were acting out the Nativity...we thought she was a pretty cute looking shepard.

Travis, Jack, Eliza, and Jarom all dressed up for a picture with Mary and Joseph in the background. Eliza couldn't get enough of the sheep puppets!

When we were leaving Salt Lake we drove through the cemetery where many prophets and other church leaders are buried. The last time we drove through there was the weekend that President Hinckley passed away so this time we actually got to see his tombstone.

We spent the rest of the evening as only Moodys can...playing games, eating, laughing, and enjoying one another's company...and probably not getting enough sleep!

Yard work...

When Daddy mows the lawn Eliza does too... Darran's goal was to start them young...and it's working so far. She LOVES mowing the lawn...we just kind of wish it really worked!
The very first time they mowed the lawn together she followed him the entire time! And if she can't mow outside the carpet works just as well.

Even our neighbors have noticed. At church on Sunday they said they didn't see Eliza out mowing the lawn on Saturday. I assured them it was only because we were out of town and she and Darran would most likely be out there this week. Here's to hoping she'll keep it up when she graduates to the real thing!

Swim Lessons...

Eliza and I have been taking swim lessons at the Court Club since the fall. The girl is a natural fish and has only grown more confident in the water. Her teacher would always joke that she could lead the class if she wasn't there to teach. Eliza is all about routine...she knew what we needed to do next and usually let the other kids know.


She's definitely her daddy's girl and enjoys her couple of minutes in the hot tub at the end of each lesson. Not that temperature has ever really affected her. All her little friends would have teeth chattering by the end of the lesson and Eliza would be ready to go for another half hour!

Her favorite thing to do...I'd have to say "Humpty Dumpty." We sing a little song, say ready, set, go and she jumps in the water. She could do this over and over. Take a look at the video if you really want to see her in action!

Mariner Game...

While the Mariners haven't done much this season to make us very proud of them we still enjoy going to a game (free tickets always make it worthwhile). We took mom and dad this time and Darran was thrilled that we all got free Griffey shirts. Too bad we didn't even see Griffey at all the entire game!
The Mariner's lost (surprise, surprise) but we enjoyed the atmosphere, the company, and stuffing ourselves silly. Who knows, maybe they'll turn things around this season!

Happy Mother's Day!

We had a nice, relaxed Mother's Day this year. We went to church in the morning, had naps in the afternoon (always makes the day better!), and dinner with Nana, Papa, and Uncle Derek. Eliza spent the majority of the time entertaining us...she's always good for a laugh. She and daddy gave me a new chair to use on the lake this summer. At least I can be comfy watching everyone else ski and tube...ahhhhh, summer pregnancies!

But the best part of the day is the time spent reflecting on how much I love being a mom. How could I not being around this sweet face all day? And of course makes me reflect on what a wonderful mom I have myself. Life just wouldn't be the same without her. And an amazing mother-in-law who raised one of the biggest blessings in my life. I couldn't be half the mom I am without his love and support. Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

We celebrated Grandpa's birthday on Sunday. Eliza helped blow out the candles as best she could. Happy Birthday Grandpa...we love you!

Mowing the lawn!

Eliza wants to be doing everything Daddy does. So when it was time to mow the lawn she didn't waste any time. But when you don't have your own lawn mower you have to improvise. A car works...kind of. She had a hard time pushing it through the grass but she's a determined little girl.

Relaxation!

Sometimes after a long day, you just need to relax with a good book.

Stomp your feet!

Check out Eliza's moves...with a book in hand of course. Rarely is she seen without one!

Happy News...

We found out this week that baby #2 is a........girl! Eliza showed her first little bit of understanding by spending the rest of the day saying "baby girl." We're very excited and look forward to having another sweet girl join our family!

Reading to baby...

This was too cute this morning not to record. Eliza wanted to read to her baby but first we had to sit her up and put her blanket on. Then she gave the baby a book while she read the other one. Her two favorite books right now are "pillar" (The Very Hungry Caterpillar) and "pider" (The Very Busy Spider). Both of the books are from the library...I guess it doesn't matter that we already have BOTH of these books at home!

Easter Weekend

We spent a couple of days at Lake Cocollala before Easter Sunday with Dean, Sarah, and girls. We colored Easter Eggs...
Eliza had a good time putting stickers on her egg!
This girl cannot get enough of her Daddy...

The cousins and their final product!

Eliza had good teachers to show her the ropes of Easter egg hunting on Saturday morning. Myanna, Alissa, and Bella were so patient letting her find eggs. Eliza seemed most concerned about what was in them!

Sunday morning we were home to find the Easter bunny had visited us there too! Eliza was thrilled to see more candy in her basket and a couple of Easter books.

Eliza in action...this was when the eggs were hidden so that she could "easily" find them. Now when she plays "eggies" with Daddy no longer are they in obvious spots...she's up for a challenge!

The best part about finding the eggs was bringing them to Mommy, opening them up, and then "accidentally" spilling them on the floor so she could have a taste before breakfast. Jellybeans are her favorite...I'm sure that's not in the least bit influenced by her mother!

And the best part about Easter Sunday? Watching General Conference in our pajamas...and eating peeps! Happy Easter to all!