Happy Birthday 2 you!

Kyle turned 2 on Sunday! A beautiful day. We walked to church again! I love walking home from church and having the time right then and there to talk about primary and what we learned. Kyle took a nap in his stroller on the front porch- we had potpan spaghettie for dinner and Daddy made another awesome cake! Kyle got a fish- he LOVES fish. We love you Kyle. We can see in your deep-inquisitive eyes that you know who you are and as you wonder about the world around you- you will learn and grow and reach your potential!

Peace

I stepped outside the other day to find James and Kyle engrossed in watching the bees swarm around the flowers. You could feel the peace of the moment as they pondered the wonder of the working bees. I'm convinced that we need more moments like this in our lives.

Pirates

Adam...
"Pirates have gross teeth, mighty swords, and a parrot!" That's what he just walked up to me and said just now. I wanted to remember it.

Nice & Easy

I was very sad this morning when my alarm went off at 4:30am.... I am mourning the loss of nothingness. We had the best spring break ever just chillin'. One morning I even slept in until 8:00! Okay...I woke up at 5:00 and taught a class. But then I went back to bed and slept for an hour. It was amazing! The kids played nice...even though the weather was not...and it was just heaven not to have to go anywhere or do anything.

On Monday night we "Followed the Prophet" to the temple. We left footprints with scriptures on them at various locations that matched the scriptures of the steps it takes to get to the temple. ie... baptism at the stake center where James got baptized. The following is a picture of Adam finding his footprint. He was soooo excited! It was precious! It was a good night and I think the kids really enjoyed it and "got" it. The older ones anyways. Then we went for rootbeer floats at the new Sonic!


On Thursday night Jamie came over and we had an Office party...we were a little disapointed in the show....but it was still fun! Jamie brought the jello with paperclips and a marker...and the ice cream cake..."That's what she said!"




Ted took Friday off and we went bowling, to the movies, on a bike ride, and out to dinner. We had planned on going to a Mariners game in Seattle but thought we'd wait until it warmed up a bit. And I decided in the end it was way more fun to spend the time together then in the car driving for 8 hours! The kids really did have a grand day! And I think we'll just do this a couple more times this year and call it good as far as vacation goes, unless I win the lottery- the St. George lottery that is:) It was so nice to have fun...and then put them to sleep in their own beds!!!

Last day of March

Spring! Where are you? I need warmth and sunshine...just a little bit...please!!! Maybe a little sunshine will get rid of all the projectiling that has been going on in our house! Wouldn't that be nice? Meanwhile...enjoy the pictures!

HAPPY EASTER!

I am simply appalled by the lack of the recognition of the most important holiday of the year. There is absolutely no reference to the fact that it's Easter anywhere. The newspaper didn't acknowledge this day...Google made fancy letters in honor of St. Patrick's day- but not Easter...I could go on...I just feel very disheartened that it is completely ignored. And I would go on to testify that the events leading up to this day are real. That Christ was born, He lived, died, and was resurrected to save all mankind. I am embarrased by our lack of feeling, as a society, on this matter. As I grew up Easter was a simple day...not a lot of pomp. But I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that my parents had a testimony that Christ lived. We have been battling the stomach flu all week and stayed home from church today, of all days. We spread out a blanket in the kitchen and had a "soda cracker" picnic. I found all the pictures of Christ that I could from the Gospel Art picture kit and we talked about each one. I was surprised that we made it through them all. But the kids were excited to share what they knew about the pictures. The spirit was so strong as we talked about the man Jesus Christ. He lived! His life on earth was real! He lives now! And loves us! I know this with all my heart and as the world forgets or even shuns these ideas I know that we have to instill these simple truths into our children so that they in turn can share their light and knowledge with others. Happy Easter!

In March the Wind Blows Down the Door!

Adam made a very cute little lion/lamb door hanger and every day we talk about whether it's a lion day or a lamb day. Lots of lion days this week. Why do they make you forget the lamb days? I know! The wind blows them out of your mind...it blows me out of my mind sometimes! But here are some cute pictures...I still don't know how to download pictures onto our computer so I'm at Ted's mercy...and we haven't taken a lot of pictures lately anyways!

James has a GREAT! baseball team...we are so excited to start baseball!!!!! Yipppeeeeee!!!