Seattle.

Seattle, 

Landon finished his required number of shifts for Emergency Medicine. Which led to a four day weekend. So we took off Thursday and headed to Seattle. On our way we got stuck in a two hour traffic accident. A semi had turned the corner too sharply and tipped over on the bridge. It stopped both lanes of traffic. The boys and I got out and walked through all the stopped traffic. We saw goats, horses, and cows in trucks, a tractor, and a nice man let them sit on the backhoe he was pulling ("digar" as ty affectionately calls it). Ty was in heaven. 

After the we got through the accident, we stopped at a cute yellow church cafe for lunch. Then we headed to Twin Falls to hike. It was a beautiful three mile hike and i'm pretty sure Landon solidified "favorite parent" in those three miles with ty on his back. I was his favorite for almost two years, that was longer than Jax though. So win? 

We had dinner and stayed at a cute airbnb in Twin Falls. There was another digger right outside our window which entertained ty at the window for an hour. Right next to our airbnb was a fire station. Ty wanted to see the "We-wes" so we peaked through the window. A fireman poked his head out and asked if our boys wanted to come inside and see them up close. Uhhhh YES! He also gave them hats and water bottles. You guys, we could have turned home right then and the trip would have been worth it to the boys. But we had to explore seattle. 

In one day we did, mostly by walking: 

Pikes Place: 

(Empanadas & Pastries)

Pier 57

Ferry Ride

Bainbridge 

(Teriyaki)

Olde Curiosity Store 

Ferris Wheel 

Pacific Science Center 

University of Washington 

(Agua Verde)

Alki Beach 

Then we drove home. SO FUN!!! And we slept like rocks Friday night. 

Landon: 

STARTS ANESTHESIOLOGY ROTATION TOMORROW!!! I'm so excited about that. I seriously, seriously, dont know what our family would do or be without him. I think i'm starting to feel extra grateful for this year as the next three years will be busier. But man, we love him. He reads to the boys every night and he plays with them every second he gets and he takes us on adventures. We are all a little obsessed with the guy. He took me on a date last night and it was a hilarious fail be we loved every minute of it. Have I mentioned he's jax's coach for soccer? Assistant coach. 

Becca: 

I actually went to a counselor this week. And they double booked so they sent me home??? WHAT??? I was so discouraged about that. I went to my doctor this week too. She had me take some questionnaire screening for depression/anxiety. Apparently with my scoring, i'm on the moderate/severe side for both. Which for some reason validated things for me. I'm not sure why I've had to deal with depression the last 4 months. BUT I'm learning A LOT about it. I told Landon two things. The first one was that I feel like he gets to wake up every morning and just immediately feel happy.  I don't feel that way. I have to do everything right to feel that way (sleep, food, scriptures, running, praying, etc. etc.) and even still, its not guaranteed. Its so weird. The second thing I realized today is that i'm starting to feel again. Which sounds dramatic. But trust me, its real. There was a period there for a month or two where I didn't feel love towards my cute little family or anyone for that matter. I was aware of that, and that made me so sad. But those emotions are coming back. And i'm thrilled and so grateful. I love feeling LOVE. I honestly don't know why i'm writing all this out for the world to see. But I guess its because I feel like I should. Depression is so real. And anyone that has ever had to fight through depression, you are my freaking super hero. Because its so so hard. I'm really thankful for the wonderful four day weekend with my family. And for the sabbath day. And for scriptures, prayers, and priesthood blessing. And for my life and family. And for you, whoever you are :). 

Jax: 

He loved his soccer game and soccer practice. He loved all the family time and the hiking. He cried when he found out school is ending in four weeks. BUT he is excited to go to kindergarten and have 20 kids in his class because, "whoa. I'm going to have so many friends". On our hike he always wanted to be the leader. He is training for a couple of 1 mile races in the summer. He kept track of all the animals that he saw on our Seattle adventure. I'm trying to hurry through this so I can dessert/big bang theory it with Landon. Sooo its scattered. :) 

Ty: 

Okay. So on Monday night ty wanted to sleep on the ground next to Jax. He asked really nicely so I said yes. We laid a pillow and a blanket out for him. We told him he couldn't move or we'd put him in his crib. Jax came out a few times for water/bathroom break. But ty didnt. About an hour after we put them to bed I went and checked in on him. He was still awake, lying on the ground next to jax. He hadn't moved. He hadn't gone to get toys or books. He just laid there. He pointed to his crib and asked to go in. I was so amazed. This boy you guys. He is so so special. He LOVESSSSS being outdoors. He LOOOOVVESS big huge trucks, fire engines, tractors, he LOOOVVEES daddy and Jax. Oooo we LOOOOVE him! 

Our Current Loves

Landon: 

He was on Emergency Medicine this week. His shift started later in the day which made it so we could walk Jax to school every morning. It was so so fun. On morning we ended up walking over 3 hours and It was so great. He ran two miles on Thursday and said it was almost as hard as the marathon. He had to make a poster and present it for work as well, I think he did a pretty good job. Granted, I couldn't read half the words on the poster.

Right now Landon is loving: 

Avocado toast. His Garmin Watch. Dude Perfect (well thats an always). His H&M Sweats. 

Becca: 

I've been kind of consumed by finding housing in Utah this week. We think we might have found something and we applied, but still haven't heard back. I went to scouts on Wednesday. I helped put together a luncheon for a funeral on Saturday. Landon took me on a date Saturday night. It was fun. We played chess(I won) and got ice cream. 

I'm kind of loving this quote right now 

"The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior. Preoccupation with unworthy behavior can lead to unworthy behavior. That is why we stress so forcefully the study of the doctrines of the gospel." -Boyd K Packer

Also i'm loving: 

Big Bang Theory. My silicon muffin tins. Our new fridge (since ours broke this week). Blue sky. 

Jaxson: 

Jax scored his first goal this week. He celebrated just like professionals do. Goooooaaal!! We've been riding bikes everywhere since its between 45-55 degrees, basically swimsuit weather around here. His teacher pulled me aside on Thursday and sincerely thanked me for raising such a good boy. "I love this boy so much. He is just the best." I assured her I had nothing to do with it, he just came this way. 

Right now Jaxson is loving: 

Landons hand recorded from medical school, he listen to it at night or when he "works". His super hero book that came in one of his lego sets. Blue. BYU. His journal & Book of Mormon. Soccer. Football. Baseball. Legos. Tigger. Ribbet the Frog. Fred the bunny. Max the bear. 

Ty ty: 

He is killing the potty training thing. Its time to probably put the undies on him, BUT that would mean I actually have to go to the store and by some. He still has a few random accidents when I forget to take him during the day and he has had 2 night accidents, but had a fever both times. But seriously, this kid. So proud of him. He is coming along on more words. He is incredibly smart and understands almost everything you say to him, and he figures out how to communicate with you. He is awesome at dribbling the soccer ball. I think its kind of become a joke that Jax just came the way he is and "then there is Ty". I don't like that. Jax is so so special and has such great talents. And so does Ty. And anyone compared to a toddler looks like a saint. I'm beyond excited to watch Ty's gifts continue to grow and shine. I sincerely think Ty is so so so special and i've felt a number of times that he is going to be the link between his siblings. He is so special. 

Right now Ty is loving: 

Diggers. Trucks. Trains. Planes. His blankets. Candy. Elephants. Animals in general. Books books and books. The STROLLER. Growling (for fun and when he's mad). Playing lion. Jaxson. 

There is a train in this picture. You can't tell, but he flipped out! 

Jax's ledge of things that spark joy

We loved having the Adames & Finns over for dinner tonight! 

Jax set the kids table. He had a flower in a mason jar after this picture was taken. 

He Is Risen

Landon: 

RAN HIS FIRST MARATHON!!!!!!!!!!! What?? So proud of him. He crushed his goal too, 3:49:37. Thats almost, almost an hour less than mine was. Whatever babe. It was pouring rain my entire race. Well... maybe just raining... ahem... 

Landon has been carrying a lot of the load around here lately and i'm extremely grateful for that. I don't know what i'd do without him. Eat at Wendys and Taco bell a lot thats for sure. He took us all to Leavenworth the day before the race and we were able to explore this incredibly beautiful place with some friends from Church. Bethany & Shawn are awesome. They also ran on Saturday. 

He's exhausted now. But if he can run a marathon he can pretty much do anything else right? Soooo how about you whip up some mango ice cream babe?? Yeah?? 

Becca: 

I had a pretty rough week, but I studied about the atonement and the resurrection like crazy for my talk. Seriously I even read while I ran on the treadmill. I spent hours and hours and hours reading and learning and studying and pondering the Savior and what he did for me, for us. And truthfully by Sunday I felt so much joy! I don't write out my talks, but i'm grateful Landon recorded this one, because I learned so much. My testimony of the Resurrection and the Atonement has never, ever, ever been deeper.
I know, more than ever before, that He Lives! 

These two quotes, you guys, they changed me. 

"The depth of our belief in the Resurrection and the Atonement of the Savior will, I believe, determine the measure of courage and purpose with which we meet life's challenges. -President Faust

The gift of immortality to all mankind through the Resurrection is so powerful a promise that our rejoicing in these great and generous gifts should drown out any sorrow, assurage any grief, conquer any mood, dissolve any despair, and tame any tragedy." -Elder Maxwell

Jaxson: 

We had the best time running and driving around Wenatchee cheering on daddy at his marathon. He is becoming such a good little reader and loves reading the scriptures. He is a total all star and I love him and i'm incredibly grateful that he is our oldest. He is indeed meant to be a part of this family and teach and love us all. 

Ty: 

IS SO STINKIN CUTE!!! oh man. He makes our mornings so happy and our evenings slightly miserable. HAHA. #toddler. I'm so grateful for how flexible ty is. He can sleep anywhere I ask him, car, bathtub, closet, bedroom, family room, etc. He can be happy outside at any point of day. He can pee at random places while running around for 4 hours watching daddy run. He will eat just about everything you give him. He can, when truly needed, be the sweetest most thoughtful most adorable little 23 month old you ever did see. WHAT THE.... HES TWO NEXT MONTH....

Happy Easter Friends, I hope yours was as wonderful as ours was. 

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