Flashlight Egg Hunt

The much anticipated flashlight egg hunt at Great Grandpa's house. We had plans to hit Byron's soccer game, and get down to Emery County to hike around the San Rafael Swell.

Unfortunately, as we were getting ready to leave Soren came down with the stomach flu. 

The older two and I ran down leaving Soren and Darin home.

We were small in numbers this year because of a dance competition....and Grandpa is recovering from a really scary burn accident (notice the reclined seated position) but the party must go on! 

Roasting Peeps by the fire....Gwen and Damon make everything so fun.

My kids love this event....I love that they are getting to know their Great Grandpa and spend time in the area my mom was raised in.  

When we came home Miriam put on a flashlight hunt for Soren with candy and toys they had gathered for him....not the same as being there but he was happy.

Some more March

3.19.15

Literacy night.

School scavenger hunt, art gallery stroll, and ballroom dance performance.

3.21.15

Shamrock Shuffle

Byron was determined to run the 5K this year, but Miriam and I had try-outs for The King and I at the same time so I couldn't run with him.  Darin was running the 1K with Soren so we decided to let Bub and his friend Kaden run the course by themselves.  I ran the course with him and Miriam the Saturday before so he would know what to expect.  

Byron and Kaden ran it in half the time we did! 

So proud of all my running boys!

Bonus...Soren won a basket of breads from Great Harvest!

Although M and I didn't make the play, I am also proud of how BRAVE we were! 

3.30.15 - 4.5.15

Spring Break stay-cation

2 Swimming trips.

2 Zoo trips.

One bike ride to Artic Circle and the park...a trip to FIZZ.

Antelope Island

Buffalo Point Hike

Walking through "the bone yard" (our name for it) to the lake.

(must remember to wear shoes past the soft sand because it's tenderfoot torture to get to the water)

That one time last winter....

This was that one time last winter when Darin and a friend biked their kids to Bountiful Pond to have hot chocolate.  Darin had the boys in the back of the Madsen but Miriam road the 10 miles one her own.  I had a stake choir practice for the Messiah.

 There was this one time last winter when I was working a holiday party for Ruby Red Productions that Darin walked the kids down to Tony Burger (free kids meal coupons from school) and then on to Target so they could buy Christmas gifts.

But THIS photo is from that one time I took a weekend girls trip to St. George and Darin walked the kids down for dinner at Tony Burger (again free kids meals! Love our school).

The next day took them to a friends baptism and then Miriam's piano recital, recording the recital so I could watch it later.

 He's cool like that....

Cousin Spring Party 2015

March....so far

3.7.15

My turn to drive the "Ski Club".  I spent the day reading The Rent Collector by the fire in the Moonbeam Lodge while the kiddos enjoyed Solitude.

3.14.15

Once in a lifetime Pi experience was celebrated!

We got together with friends to share pies.

Turns out none of us are real fans of cooked fruit.

Peanut Butter

Banana Cream

Chocolate Mint

Chocolate Cookies & Cream

If I am going to eat pie, this was the best case scenario. 

Well....I wouldn't mind a pecan or pumpkin, but those seem out of place in March.

3.17.15

Shamrock Smoothies & chocolate coin hunt

Byron's class had a walking field trip to Dick's Market,

frosting roses, tatter babies, a green donut....good times, good times.

I was trying to be extra healthy after the overindulgent pi party.

Broccoli, asparagus, chicken, pasta in a basil pesto sauce, and fruit rainbow!

Can not believe I forgot the G in ROYGBIV!

I didn't forget the IV, the purple grapes just didn't look great, and I couldn't find another purple fruit.

Dixie Chicks just shy of 20 year reunion

We were going to try an re-create the notorious college Target Photo but alas....although Tawney made for one evening it this time, Amber couldn't make it.  So we will wait for our 25th I guess. 

Mirissa got her mother-in-laws time share.  Lots of talking...lots of eating....hot tubbed

we "Swigged" (we had to, it replaced the shake place we use to get shakes from in college...see HAD TO-no choice).

Got pedi's (we are not looking sharp because we hadn't showered yet, we were going to get massages...but they were booked 3 days out! Next time...)

shopped a bit...but mostly talked.

Love these girls. 

New Beginnings Values Mall

The YW president found this idea on-line. I was skeptical of the mall/shopping theme, but it turned out really cute.  Since each presidency member each took one shop it wasn't too bad time-wise either.  Set up and take-down was the hardest part.

Faith

Divine Nature

Individual Worth

Knowledge (my store)

Choice and Accountability

Good Works

Integrity

Virtue

Treats were "Cinnabon" hot rolls and Orange Julius.