We are working on finishing our basement.  Jeff and my dad have worked hard on the framing.

My mom and dad got to come visit a couple weeks ago.  This is Banks with Grandpa Maruji.

My boys all ready for church!

Banks and Daddy going for a ride in our neighbors razor.

This was our Easter dinner:  Tacos El Pastor with Brazilian Blackbeans and rice.  I decided I didnt want to do a "traditional" ham Easter dinner so this is what I came up with.

"The boys" gathered together to go see Fast and Furious 7.  Ha ha ha!

Banks loves to drive 4wheelers!  At our friend Justin's cabin.

For mothers day this year my sisters, mom and I all met in Las Vegas for a fun lil girl's weekend.  We rented a condo and went shopping, went to the Temple, ran a 10k race, and went to the Cirque De Soiel Mystere show.   We had so much fun!!  We had great weather and how fun it was to be with all the girls in my family.

 Jana and I about to cross the finish line of our 10k race.  Everyone did soo good!  Jana, Emily, Alicia, and my mom were awesome!

Em and I after the race.  She did SO good!!

Banks and I cant wait for our strawberries to ripen!  They're getting closer!  We just finished planting our garden.  We're so excited!!

I just had to share this pic of my 'Wine and Roses' bush.  I think its beautiful!

He makes me happy!  :)

Just some more baking...

Swimming at the new Provo Rec Center

Orange rolls.  Yummy new recipe.  www.melskitchencafe.com/orange-sweet-rolls/

Banks building a large tower!

Something else kind of exciting: Banks was featured in the Utah Valley Magazine Cutest Cuties Contest (Winners I guess?).  To see him in the magazine check out: (page 101) http://utahvalley360.com/uv/mayjune15/index.html

We got to go to the Payson Temple Open house with my mom.  What a beautiful temple!  It was a great experience.  Banks was so excited to get to go inside.  This was a picture after in the visitor center .

When Banks and I went home to WA to visit my parents we went to this awesome indoor pool.  It was so warm, clean, VERY kid friendly.  Banks had a BLAST playing with all his cousins!!

Brushetta.  Yum.

Banks hangin out with his friends, Jada and Brea.

This White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Cheesecake was soo good!  (http://www.melskitchencafe.com/vanilla-bean-white-chocolate-mousse-cheesecake-my-new-favorite-cheesecake)

Banks saying goodbye to daddy before we headed to Washington to visit my parents while Jeff headed to Germany for work.

Banks and I had a wonderful time visiting my parents in WA while Jeff was in Germany.  As you can see, Banks ADORES his grandpa.

IMPORTANT NEWS!  Banks is NOT ALLERGIC to peanuts!  Yay!  I didnt think he was, but with his Dad's nut allergy I have been nervous and haven't exactly let him indulge.  My mom was kind enough to buy some childrens benadryl (which was basically the only reason why I havent tried out peanut butter, etc.) and to my relief he was just fine eating peanuts.  In fact, he really really liked them.

Ahhh, so peaceful!  Banks still sleeps in a crib, but he loves taking naps in the guest bedroom queen bed.

Jana picked us up from the airport in Spokane WA.  Let the fun begin!!

Banks feeding the ducks with his cousins in WA.

Playing with the Spokane WA cousins on a beautiful sunny day!

Banks loved driving Grandpa's tractor!

Banks helping Grandpa clean out the grill.

Visiting my childhood best friend's farm, Jenna.  She is a veterinarian now.  She let Banks pet some of their new born calves (Washington)

Question for anyone who is NOT a Maruji:  Have you heard of or ever tried a breakfast dish called 

'Eggs on Golden Rod'? 

 

 Pictured above, Banks is helping Grandpa makes Eggs on Golden Rod.  I dont know that I've ever met anyone who really has tried  Eggs on Golden Rod (besides my family) but it is delicious and I only ever have it at my parents.  What a treat!  Brings back so many memories.  (http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/eggs-a-la-goldenrod/0338c7c9-7c25-4857-b9d9-e461c2a08950....Add crumbled up bacon or sausage on top...they dont mention that in the recipe)

Building a TALL tower with daddy!

Jeff got to fly to Switzerland after his work conference in Germany.  He got to visit his sister Juli, her family, and her new baby.  Also, his Mom and Dad were there. 

The newest addition to the Eggenberger family: baby Ari.  Jeff also got to be their for His blessing!

When Jeff was in Koln Germany, he took this beautiful picture of the local Cathedral. 

Some pictures Jeff took snowboarding at Snowbird.

chocolate cake anyone??