Carissa loves to color. I recently invested in washable crayons and markers because she colors on anything and everything, including herself.

Some of her recent creations. She calls all letters “B” and sometimes asks for us to write “B” (hence the ABC’s and other words).

One of her many, many talents.

The day before Easter we took the kids to BYU for two Easter egg hunts.

The first was on the green below the bell tower, sponsored by the Athletic Connection group. They have activities every Saturday during fall and winter semesters that connect people with Down syndrome with BYU athletes. But today it was just an Easter egg hunt.

The day was beautiful, and Wes had a good time.

After the hunt they sat in a circle and played Duck Duck Goose. The adults have as much fun as kids Wesley’s age. And Wes REALLY gets into the game. He can’t wait his turn to race around the circle, but basically jumps up whenever anyone does and makes a few rounds on his own. Nobody minds.

After lunch at Arby’s we headed to LaVell Edwards Stadium for the first annual BYU easter egg hunt. Four thousand people RSVP’d online, including us. The football field was strewn with candy and Easter eggs.

We patiently waited until they were ready to begin. Wes–Mr. Football himself–was in awe of the stadium and kept saying, “Football!” as he gazed across the green.

When it was time for the “hunt” they lined everyone up around the field’s perimeter. We were in the area for kids ages 0-3. There were a lot of bodies. Once they said, “GO!” there was a big rush onto the field.

Wes didn’t mind. He just found a little area and happily scooped up candies. Carissa had a good time, too.

Both my kids like ice cream. Obviously they get this from me and not their dad.

Carissa eating with her cousins.

Grandma and Grandpa brought Wes and Carissa each a pinwheel last week. They love them, using them as swords in duels, clubs to hit each other over the head with, or as seen here in their proper use as docile wind catchers outside.