Happy Easter

The Easter Bunny came early to our home on Saturday since we had an early soccer game on the other side of town. He brought LOTS of candy, erasers, quarters, a half dollar and a two dollar bill for everyone.







I love that every picture of Levi, he has chocolate in his mouth. That is how the whole weekend was with him. He loves chocolate!
After the soccer game, the kids and Nathan went to see Hop. They all LOVED it!!


Then we went to the Ball's for their annual hunt.

Here we are getting instructions about where all the different hunts are for the age groups. You can't really tell from this picture, but there was a TON of people...I think there was 100+ people.

This is Spencer's group running off.



After Levi found one with candy he was content. Mom had to do the rest of the hunting for him.

Sarah and Andrew had a tough hunt, but they were good sports about it!!
Can you see them way out there?


What's an Easter hunt without a cute bunny?

Then we all ate a yummy potluck, visited with friends and played and played! Thank you for hosting such a fun party MaryAnn and Gaylon!

Sunday morning was our focus on the real reason we celebrate Easter.

The kids got new clothes to wear to church and something from Deseret Book. Levi got a book, Spencer and Benj got scripture pencils and a Book of Mormon hero, Andrew got a Salt Lake Temple puzzle, Sarah got a video and Mom and Dad got a new picture of the Salt Lake Temple for our front room.
We had Stake Conference and decided to go to the temple afterwards. We touched the temple, took pictures and then had a picnic.






It was a PERFECT day to think about our Savior and all that he has done for us.

Living Museum

Last week, Sarah had her Living Museum at school. She had to do extensive research on a famous person who has made a difference. She "became" Annie Sullivan, by dressing like her, writing and memorizing a five minute narrative as if she was Annie, and had props and a set to help her feel like Annie. She was in her school gym for an entire day, saying her narrative over and over and over again for anyone who wanted to listen. She did a wonderful job being Annie Sullivan!

We borrowed a real braille typewriter (that Annie would have taught Helen how to write braille with) and a book in braille from the Commission for the Blind.

We also borrowed a water pump from a co-worker of Nathan's.

Her friends were...."Samuel Prescott...

...Daniel Boone....

...Ruth Benedict...

...Paul Newman...

...and her best friend, Helen Keller.

School, Singing, Soccer and Cute Stuff

Andrew did a "How To" presentation in school this past week. He had to choose a topic, write out the steps and then present it to his class. He chose to do a PowerPoint presentation....all on his own because his mom doesn't have a clue how to do that!! He did a fabulous job and got an A+ on "How to Make a Marshmallow Launcher" (he had to call it a launcher because anything sounding like a weapon is WAY against the rules).

Sarah had a music program the same day that Andrew did his presentation. It was a fun program to watch and Sarah did a great job!!


This is Sarah's teacher, Mrs. Beck. She has been a good teacher for Sarah this year! She's the one in blue with a moustache.

Last Saturday started our soccer season. Sarah had a game and the whole team did great! They won 4-3 and they only had seven players. It was a fun game to watch!

Benjamin also started soccer. He is doing a Tots program which does a center type way to learn soccer skills. He was a head taller than most of the other players and the only one that didn't cry. He had a BALL (pun intended) and can't wait for next time. Andrew has started soccer but didn't have a game. Will post more soccer pictures later!

Spencer has really worked on riding his bike! We are so proud of him!


And this boy, just keeps getting cuter (if that's possible) with each stage he goes through.

A Baptism and A Blessing

At the beginning of this month we traveled to Ogden. We stayed at a hotel with Nonnie and Grandpa and swam with our cousins. We went because Caleb (my brother's youngest son) got baptized. Congratulations Caleb! We are SO proud of you!


After the baptism we went to the Treehouse Museum and had SO much fun!!!! Caleb and Spencer playing in the teepee.

Levi LOVED the entire museum! He loved being able to TOUCH everything....and he did.

Spencer and Caleb climbing up to the second floor.

Okay, maybe he didn't love everything....he was a little unsure about the horse.

Grandpa hung out in a central location so he could watch all of the grandkids having fun.

Andrew milking the cow.

Mom checking something out on Bruce's phone. I love when we get together with my siblings in-laws because they are all such wonderful people!

Benj, Eliza and Levi playing with farm animals.

Benjamin with the Presidents!


We also went for Norah's (my sister's youngest) baby blessing.


Afterwards, we had a luncheon at Ryan's parent's house (thank you Dave and Kay) and then headed home. What a fast and fun weekend with our wonderful family!!