March and Birthdays

March is nearly gone, it is supposed to be spring, but it is not being spring-like weather. This week we have had rain and a little snow, but it is not sticking to the ground, so I guess maybe that could classify as spring weather.

This month is full of birthdays. Our daughter-in-law Jaime has a birthday on the 4th and we went to dinner with them. She has a twin brother, so her parents, brother and his wife and baby, along with Jeff and Jennie and Marian and her boys helped to celebrate the birthdays.

Then on the 7th our sweet baby granddaughter was born. Madeline Mae is her name and the picture above is her hospital picture.
On the 10th Hayden turned 2. Marian and the boys gave him this Elmo. He is dancing with Elmo, even though it looks like he is standing still.
On the 11th Evan and Jaime, along with some other folks from Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Tooele, and Kearns treked to Las Vegas for a 3 day conference, where we were able to listen to leaders in our business. We had a great time, and ate well. Not even a quarter in the slot machines, though. We were not there to gamble.
Here is Ryan holding Madeline. The boys just love her.

Especially Jackson. He wants to take here out of her infant seat the second Jennie walks in the door. They came for dinner on Sunday and it was all we could do to get Jackson to sit and eat and not entertain the baby.
Here he us holding her.

Grandpa gets a snuggle.

And Hayden LOVES his baby sister. He can't get enough kisses on her face. I got one of before and after, but not the act. He moves too fast for the camera to focus.

Robert's birthday is also on the 10th. Dora's birthday was the 21st. The boys all sang Happy Birthday to her on the phones. Ryan and Jackson on my phone and Hayden on Jennie's phone.

Then Manda and Janna had birthdays the 12th & 14th. The 22nd is Gina's birthday and the 23rd is Brant and his Molly, so extended family birthdays get in there too. Then Stephanie will be 17 on the 30th. So March is especially busy for our birthday calendar.

The spring bulbs have sprouted and most have 3-4 inches of leaves. A couple of the yellow crocus have bloomed, but nothing else. The rose bush leaves are starting to bud, so I guess it is really spring.

Viva La Las Vegas

Over the weekend our Xango team went to the Spring Las Vegas Regional Conference. What an inspiring weekend with inspiring leaders teaching us the things we need to do to build our business. I came home with a renewed commitment to work harder. And with reinforced tools to help with that goal.

L-R Front row: Kami H, Me, Jaime, Dorothy V, Andrew L, Jana H.

Back row: John H, Evan, Owen L, Andrew L, Brett H.

Kami and John did not have most meals with us, as their daughter was playing a baseball tournament and they would go to watch her. The rest of us had most of our meals together and we all sat together in the sessions. It is great to have the energy of everyone working together on a common goal.

At 18 hours old

Here we are on March 8

Daddy and Madeline

Grandma and Madeline
She is so sweet and has the softest little cry.
They are going home today.

Newest addition

Madeline Mae was born today, March 7, at 7:27 pm. She weighed in at 7 lb 1 oz and 20 inches long. She has quite a bit of hair. Tomorrow we will see what color it is.

Mom and baby doing well.