Warning

I have been on an intense blogging streak after a very serious drought. I think there are eight new posts!!! Sorry I am not very good at keeping up! I can't promise that anything you read will be all that interesting, but it is an update none-the-less!

Easter

The other day, Kennedy had school pictures and she was telling how one of the mom's had come to watch. So I said, "that's cool." Kennedy said, "but mom I wanted you to come." Then I started thinking I was kind of a loser mom and made plans to surprise her during her school Easter party. I didn't have long to stay, but I got to see the Easter egg hunt, story time, and some singing.
My mother-in-law hosts the funnest little Easter party every year. (Even though she was deathly ill this year, her party was a blast.) The kids enjoyed pin the egg in the basket, bunny bingo, a coloring contest, cake walk, an egg hunt, and lesson on Easter (by Addie). She completely took care of lunch, which was delicious: ham croissants and various salads. It was so much fun to see the cousins, aunts, and uncles, and especially Grandma and Grandpa. We had a great time, can't wait till next year!

Conference/Camping Weekend

Marc was so anxious to go camping that he renewed the conference camp out. We had a total of seven families camping up at Stoneman Lake for conference weekend. (Our most successful camp out yet!) We brought a satellite dish so we could still enjoy hearing conference.
The pictures taken show the sunshine on Sunday. However, looks can be deceiving... Friday and Saturday were freezing, literally. The pipes in our tent trailer were frozen most of the weekend and our heater died; but, we were warm. Our blankets were wonderful and we wore lots of layers during the day.
Every time we go camping I think of the pioneers. I have tremendous respect for what they endured. During conference President Monson spoke of the woman from Germany who had to travel a thousand miles in the bitter winter with her four young children; losing one at a time along the way. I know we were not nearly as cold, but it made it so much easier to understand what she endured. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many comforts.
If anyone is interested, we will camp again soon. Probably closer to summer... somewhere a little warmer.

Wendy

I just had to post this.... Doesn't she look like Wendy?

Spring Break- Disney

For Spring Break I took my Student Government class to Disneyland for a leadership training. Since Marc had to work, I made arrangements for Carter and took Kennedy along. It was really fun for just us girls to go do whatever we wanted.
Another exciting part of the trip was Kennedy's first ride on California Screamin'. She has been so excited to ride the big roller coaster and she was tall enough this trip (barely!). So our five year old is 48' and has ridden the biggest roller coaster at Disneyland/California Adventures. Where do we go from here? I knew I was in trouble when she made me ride it 3 times in one day!

Spring Break

Spring break was hot enough to entice me to turn on the sprinklers and lather sunscreen on the kids. Kennedy charged right into the water and Carter played on the side lines. Of course it did not take Kennedy long to consider swimming. Without hesitation she gathered her favorite toys and jumped in. Carter and I attempted it... but we were not quite so desperate. I have to say I could have gotten in if I really wanted to. My feet never went numb and after a while the water actually felt refreshing.
Kennedy was so crazy she was sitting on the bottom of the pool and refining her pencil dive. Carter was happy to work the top stair, but he has been submerging his face in the bath tub. (With these two I may need to hire a private lifeguard.)

Easter Build A Bear

Grandma Brenchley bought all the grandkids a Build-A-Bear gift certificate. While she was here we took the kids and they had blast building their bears. In the chaos we managed to snag a picture. Thanks Grandma!

When a mother needs peace....

She makes cookies and....












feeds her children the dough.

Carter turns One!

I know this is super late, but.... Happy 1st Birthday Carter!