Circus Time!

Yesterday we went to the Tangier Shrine Circus at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. We went with Tyler and Bonnie, and Casey and Bobbie. Riley was so excited to go to the circus with Sadie and they had a great time. Riley really liked the tumblers, the elephants, crocodiles, and dancers. Ryan fell asleep a little before intermission, but he really had a lot of fun for the time that he was awake!

Here are some pics!

Standing in front of the camels before the Circus started

I took this picture right when the first act started...she was so excited!

Bonnie, Tyler, Parker, and Sadie

We tried to get everyone to look at the camera, but the music started as soon as Bonnie took the picture!

Riley and Sadie having fun watching the show together!

Riley and Sadie dancing together. They are so cute!

Ryan was passed out by the time intermission started!

We wanted to get Riley a little souvenir to remember the circus. She picked out this inflatable pink snake sword.

Flashback Friday

In 2006 I competed unattached in a few collegiate track meets at BYU. It was a lot of fun, and it felt good to know that just because I was a now a mom, it didn't mean that I couldn't still be a competitive athlete.

Here are some pictures of one of the meets I compteted in:

Such a beautiful view...I miss going to practice there everyday

mom and Riley having fun at the meet!

Riley watching me throw

My supporters that day: Mom, Riley, Grandma, Kamie, Kasie and her husband

Future BYU track star!

One of my competitors, Tiffany. It was so awesome throwing against her. She competed in the heptathlon in the Athens Olympics. She is amazing!

Funny kids

I took this picture of Ryan a couple of days ago and I remembered that Riley used to do the same thing when she was around his age...

Ryan a couple of days ago....

Riley a couple of years ago

Children's Museum with the girls

I think the Children's Museum is Riley's favorite place right now...she could spend everyday there. This was actually our second time there this week. It's a great place to take the kids...especially when it's so cold outside!

Riley with her friends

Playing with the moon sand

My cute little buddy hangin' out

Having fun on the pulley seat

Flashback Friday

I was looking through some old pictures and I thought these would be fun to share. This was at Casey's parents house when Riley was about 10 months old. It was the first time she really played in the grass without being on a blanket....she didn't really know what to think about it!

playing with daddy

checking out the grass

trying to get up after lying down in the grass

Here's a video...we were so mean!

Mama and Papa visit!

Excited to have Mama and Papa here!

We all went to the Golden Corral together on Thursday. This is Ryan's first time eating ice cream...yeah, he didn't like it very much!


No thanks, Mom!

Ryan wearing his cute new outfit from Aunt Mal

We took the kids to Red Robin on Saturday night. They both loved the balloons!

My Man Tag!

-What is his full name? Casey Louis Taylor
-How long have you been married?4 1/2 years. (August 1, 2003)
-How long did you date? we dated for 9 months, then we were engaged for 3 months
-Who eats more sweets? I eat more chocolate and cinnamon rolls, but he eats more candy
-Who said I love you first? Umm, probably me
-How old is he? 29
-Who is taller? He is
-Who is smarter? well considering he's the one going to Law school, I'd say he is smarter
-Who can sing better? definitely Casey...but I try!
-Who does the laundry? I do, but sometimes he helps me fold the clothes
-Who pays the bills? I used to, but now he does it
-Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? It changes, but right now I am on the right side
-Who mows the lawn? When we get a yard I bet we both will do it...unless we have a huge yard then I'll let him do it!
-Who cooks dinner? I do, but sometimes he helps....and he does the dishes a lot because he knows I hate doing the dishes
-Who drives? he does most of the time, unless I feel like driving....but I think he'd still rather drive!
-Who is more stubborn? we both can be pretty stubborn, but I think he is probably a little more stubborn than me
-Who kissed who first? we both kind of kissed each other
-Who asked who out? I asked him out first....we went to a rodeo at the Delta Center with my family
-Who proposed? Casey did...I'd tell the story but it's kind of long...I'll just say that he is a brat and dropped a fake ring into the river to try and freak me out!
-Who has more siblings? He does: 4 brothers and 2 sisters. I have 1 brother and 2 sisters
-Who wears the pants? I'd say we both do

I tag: Annie, Tena, Joelle, Mal, and Becky

Happy Birthday Ryan!

I'll write some more about his Birthday tomorrow, but I wanted to post a slide show I made of Ryan's first year.

Here are some pictures from his birthday!

Ryan in his birthday suit!

Opening presents!

Helping daddy put together his ball popper

playing with Riley