Easter Party

The went to the ward easter egg hunt and had a lot of fun. Of course mommy had to get matching outfits. I never knew how much fun it would be to have girls! They are growing up so much, as you can see.

Hiatus

Ok, this is the longest I've ever been without blogging.... and for good reason.

Wife
Mother
Work
Organic Chemistry
among other things....


... and trying to fulfill all to my greatest ability. It's been tough. I've cried. I miss my kids. Just my travel time to school and work is 18 hours a week... that is a part time job itself!

I'm just living one day at at time. I'm in survival mode. It will get better once school is done in May.

Needless to say... my blogging (and everything else non-essential) has been but on hold right now. I still try to look at everyone else's though (just to keep my sanity).

Love and miss you all, family and friends around the states. Oxox great love to you all.

Olivia is 2!

It is so fun to be sisters!!

Ava blew out Olivia's candles, and Olivia didn't even care!!
Mmmmm yummy Elmo cake, how exciting!

I know, she looks like daddy.

This was the girls' first trip to Chucky Cheese!!!

My little cowgirl riding a virtual horse :)

Olivia probably rode the mini-carosel 20 times, that's 20 times I had to go over and re-start it. The only way I finally bribed her off it of is by telling her she had to give it hugs and kisses bye-bye, it worked!! As shown below :)

Why do the girls always look silly in pictures with mommy?

Cromwell family photo.

Lance had as much fun at Chucky cheese as the girls!! Aren't they all big kids?

Birthday Reflection

I can't help but have a lot of emotions on Olivia's Birthday today. It is more then just a celebration, I am overcome by emotions when I think about how much Heavenly Father has blessed us with this little girl. She has overcome death and disability, and is thriving with a very bright and vibrant personality. I cannot imagine the unthinkable, what could've been the outcome of her brain injury 2 years ago. I am grateful for each day with her, and today we celebrate how blessed we are to have her in our lives. All children are miracles from God, and Olivia is no exception.

The best morning of the year...

Ava's excited Christmas morning expression was successfully captured.

Grandma MaryJo hand made special blankets for the girls this year.

Olivia with her new tea set. She loves everything girly.

Below is the only present that Ava actually asked for this year, a Handy Manny tool set. She is still a tom-boy.

Olivia on her bike with her Hello Kitty helmet.

Ava got a new Princess Bike and matching helmet.

Joy

Our Christmas morning was filled with excitement, giggles, and love, just the way it ought to be. It was truly a day to remember, we had such a wonderful day.

Our First Snow!!!

It snowed the other day! It was a lot of fun, although there wasn't enough to cover the ground :(

Ava still got to eat some :)
Olivia was pretty cold, as evidenced by her cold, runny nose.

Olivia was so high, I couldn't believe Lance got her that high!

I know this is a low quality pic, but the girls are so cute in their new Tinkerbell pajamas. They loved them!

Whew, getting ready for Christmas... can't wait for all the excitement!