Radfords visit Radfords. and a little depressing note.

Dan's parents and Marisa came and stayed at our place for 5 days. They came for a family wedding, to go to the Temple open house, and to enjoy some good political discussions ;)

The weather was so nice the whole time they were here (about 75*), so we were able to enjoy some time outside. We even went and found a family grave at the Provo cemetery; Titus Billings. 

(I have a lot of pictures, but I have zero desire to put them in order). 

Sylvie did NOT want to get out of the car after she fell asleep. I think Stori was enjoying it. ha

Dan is so lucky to have such beautiful girls in his life.

On Saturday we went to the Dinosaur mall and played for several hours, toured the Al Rounds art gallery, toured the Beehive house, and then spent the rest of the day walking around the temple. Seriously beautiful weather.

We hit up the Provo bakery for some yummy breakfast goods on Saturday. We only live one block away and this was only our second visit. Their glazed croissants are just too good to describe.

This face made me think of aunt Bridget when paired with that hair. My sister had the best 80's hair when she was in high school. 

a little ice cream break at McDonalds while we waited for daddy to get off work. Stori was  so tired that morning that she asked to go back to bed---when she woke up, she was DEVASTATED when I told her she slept through preschool. she kept asking to call her teacher to ask if she could still come.

this girl can just read and read and read. Her preschool teachers say she is one of the best readers in class, and says that not only is she an excellent reader, but that she can comprehend what she reads. So glad, because I didn't enjoy reading at all when I was a kid.

I WON MY FIRST giveaway!!! Well, I won TWO!! Free date night to one of the best restaurants in Downtown Provo. then free Ice cream from the best new ice cream shop in downtown. I am SO EXCITED! 

229 unread text messages----must be political candidate season. 

Sylvie and Stori slept in our room while family was in town. I loved cuddling with my babies.

Speaking of cuddling my babies....

Almost 2 weeks ago now, I found out that sweet little Halle Merrill (who is only 2) suddenly passed away in a horrible snow accident with her sister. My mom works for her dad, and they are family friends from Lewisville. Since hearing the news, I have literally been sick to my stomach and had a constant head ache. I won't go into detail of the way she died, because I don't feel like putting mascara on again today (it is the saddest thing you will ever hear). She is the exact same age as little June bug and was such a beautiful little girl. I haven't been able to put my little girls down since. 

I think I am creating a bad sleeping schedule for Sylvie because I hold her in my arms until she falls asleep. I just keep thinking of how Chris and Cindy don't get to hold their baby girl, and I feel kind of guilty for getting to hold mine. Life is so short. 

Well I don't want this to turn into a sad post, so i'll end with this:

the princess workout.