Grandparent visit

Both sets of grandparents came to visit in April.  The kids had so much fun and loved all the attention.  We got to watch the girls play soccer, swim, celebrate Erik's 2nd birthday and Raquel's Baptism. It was a fun filled week.

SOCCER

Watching Natalya play soccer

Grandma & Grandpa Clinger with Marcus

Dad got to come home for the weekend too!

Raquel on the field

Raquel as goalie. Her coaches call her "The Wall"
She is a little more timid on the field but when she gets in goal she
dives for the ball and doesn't let anything get past her.

Raquel, Natalya, Luke, Nick and Marcus after the game

RAQUEL'S BAPTISM

Raquel is a beautiful girl both on the inside and out. I'm so proud that she made the decision to be baptized.  Her Papa Clinger was able to baptize her and her Grandpa Kennedy was able to do the conformation and give a talk on Baptism.  Grandma Clinger talked on the Holy Ghost and Grandma Kennedy helped out with the music and prayer.  It was a beautiful day!

Papa Clinger, Raquel and Grandpa Kennedy

The family

Raquel and her best friend Gracie

ERIK'S 2nd BIRTHDAY!

Our little Erik turned two! He wasn't feeling too well on his birthday day but we celebrated with friends anyways.  Jessica, Nick, Luke and Ann and Wes joined the rest of the family for dinner and a snake cake.  

Erik keeps us on our toes. He is full of energy and loves to explore. He is a climber and can get pretty much anything on a top shelf.  He likes to color on the walls if he finds a marker. Painting with toothpaste is a favorite past time.  He is taking swim lessons, loves to ride bikes and play outside.  Erik loves cars, trucks and buses.  He is starting to talk a little more and everything he says has an "a" in front of it,  a ba (bus), a nana (banana), etc.  Erik has his own little personality and isn't afraid to tell you what or how he wants something. He is a sensitive little boy but also our biggest tantrum thrower.  We love our little guy!