Floriday Vacay

 

 

 

 

Spring break in Florida. I love the beach vacations. We basically sit around on the beach all day relaxing. Who can beat that? Well throw in Grandma and Grandpa and it is the perfect vacation. One of the highlights of the vacation was when Caleb spotted a dolphin. We tried to take a picture, but only got the fin as proof.

 
My Sweet Caleb was baptized last month. Caleb has been preparing for this day for many months. He memorized his Articles of Faith and finished reading the Book of Mormon. After the baptism, he shared with Ashton and I how he felt warm inside as he was coming out of the water(cold water), and that he knew the feeling was the Holy Ghost telling him he was doing the right thing. He was also able to share this day with his friend Carlos. As a long time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I have had the opportunity to attend many baptisms, but nothing compares to the spirit you feel at the baptism of one of your children. It is nice to know that your children are on the right path.

 
 

Pinewood Derby Season yet again. The boys (and their Dad) enjoyed a successfull run. Hunter's took 2nd overall and Caleb's was 2nd among the wolves. Pretty good showing consedering there were around eighty something cars. They did a great job desinging their cars. Hunter wanted a cobra car with a snake and flames. Caleb chose a phantom/pirate theme.

My Stick Family from WiddlyTinks.com


Thought this was cute, and warranted a couple of time wasted minutes putting it together. Perfect family picture. I look really skinny :D

 

 

 

 

Some more trips from our trek to Utah. We spent a lot of time in the car, but I think the kids did pretty good. Aside from the occasional melt down and the not so occasional potty break, we sort of had fun on our ride. They loved staying in the hotel. Canceling cable at home turned out to be a good move, it made the hotel seem really luxurious to the kids when they could watch the Disney Channel.

The final picture is of my parents and their grandkids. That is right, we not only traveled back to Utah to attend a funeral, but we also took family pictures with my family. Good Times. There is nothing that says vacation, like trying to make 14 kids happy in a picture at the same time.

Race for the Cure

 
 
 


Finished my 5K! I finished in record time - for me. Meaning that I was probably 10 - 20 minutes slower the the average runner. The "Race for the Cure" is my favorite 5K to run. They have great sponsors and there is a wonderful spirit about it. The parade of survivors always makes me a little emotional, especially when I think of those who I love who are dealing with this disease. My kids enjoyed the free pink capes they received and the pink bagels they were able to munch on.

Hanging with Great Grandma

 
 
 
 



While in Utah for Ashton's Step Fathers funeral we were able to spend the night with my grandma in Ogden. We made french toast and enjoyed the morning chatting with one of my favorite people.