Aunt Kristin's visit

It's always a party when Aunt Kristin visits.

She's super helpful and super fun!

This visit was no exception and thank goodness for my iphone pics, because we were on the go...

We did a little bit of hiking, since when she helped us move into
our new home in October we didn't get to explore any of the trails.

The first night she was here, she, Aubrey, and I went to Aubrey's first (now that's she is 12 and part of our church's youth program for 12-18 year olds) General Young Women's broadcast.  We made a "girl's night" out of it with a stop to the mall and dinner before hand.  We love a yummy local spot, Plutos that makes the best salads!

Kristin celebrated Easter with us, helped me build an amazing tree on my Primary bulletin board, and talked Tyler into (probably using his personal budget, because I spent mine buying shoes with Kristin) us getting pedicures.  We had a great time!
One of the days she was here the kids had school off so we spent the afternoon at the Sacramento Aquatic Center kayaking.

 We found some islands back in a lagoon with the most beautiful, still water perfect for reflections.

One day while at Target she gave the kids each a dollar bill.
 It may as well been $500, look at Matthew's face!!!
  
 
We managed (at the airport, but better than nothing) to get one photo of the two of us.
Boy do I ADORE this girl!  So glad she makes coming to visit a priority!