Trip to the Aquarium

Doodle, Roo and I went to the Aquarium on Saturday- We met my SIL Amber and her 2 boys there- and had a fun time. Living in the Desert- my boys haven't ever been to the ocean (ok- I guess when Doodle was a baby we went to San Diego and spent a day at the beach) We had a great time seeing the ocean creatures. The Octopus, starfish, eels,and stingrays were hits.

You can say "I told you so"

Ok Natalie- go ahead and say I told you so! My sister-in-law Natalie- kept telling me "You need to get on Facebook" That I could see what old friends from High School are doing etc. I said "I'm not sure I really care about old friends from high school" But I went ahead and joined. And lo and behold- I did find some friends from high school that I've enjoying getting in touch with-But the best was re-connecting with my old College Roommate Monica. I found her on Facebook, and what do you know- she lives near the library that we practically live at (ok- so maybe we don't live there- but we drive 45 minutes to the library at least every other week) So after the library run today- I went to visit her. We had a great time reminiscing, and catching up. Monique! It was great to see you again!

Family Night Hike

Last night for Family Home Evening we decided to go hiking. We went to Perry Canyon and hiked up the mountain. It was a nice hike- steep, but the weather was perfect.

Bug and Doodle just setting out on the hike. Ben and Roo hiking along.Look at these strong gentlemen- lifting the tree so I could walk under it.Roo found some "lellow" flowers- "Lellow, I LOVE Lellow!"The hiking crew--- as we are hiking along a dirt bike comes across our trail- (maybe they didn't read the sign that said "no motorized vehicles"?!) And Doodle replied "He's a cheater- he's not getting any exercise. The only thing he exercises is his BOTTOM!" lolRoo's backpack- when he gets tired- he just pops out the wings- and he can fly like Buzz Lightyear. Watch out for those rocks- they can be "trippy"What a view!See- I went too- most of the time I'm the one behind the camera.

Easter Fun

Ever since Bug was little- we've always gone up to the cabin for Easter. This year- Ben's Cousin Brad was getting married on Friday of Easter weekend- so we decided to go to the wedding instead of the Cabin. So it was a little weird spending Easter at home. Usually the Easter bunny visits while we are gone- and leaves Eggs hidden around the house- and a gift for the boys to share or small gifts for each of them.

Sunday afternoon- the boys headed outside and saw what the Easter Bunny left- a new Trampoline. (you'd have to see the old one rofl-.....it was missing quite a few springs- and I finally told the boys it wasn't safe to jump on) The searched around the yard- and found plenty of Easter Eggs hidden. Doodle found the movie Bolt (great movie- we LOVED it in the theater)Bug searching for the missing Egg.Roo- and his chocolate wink.




Oh- and Doodle wanted me to put this on the blog- lol- it's him doing a flip on the new trampoline.

Oh, and I almost forgot- I uploaded pic of our family at the Bountiful Temple.

This is what makes a homeschool mom's day

When they make the jump from Reading cuz mom says I have to read every day....to Reading instead of eating their breakfast because they want to. Doodle has discovered chapter books. Bug told him he needed to read the A-Z mysteries because they were good books, and they were easy. He finished the first book- Absent Author at breakfast yesterday- and grabbed the second one- The Bald Bandit and finished it during quiet time.

Conference Weekend

What a fun weekend we had. We have the family tradition of going to my Mom and Dad's cabin each year for General Conference weekend. We watch the sessions of General Conference on tv, and the kids get to spend a lot of time playing with their cousins. Sat was cold and windy- and not really "play outside weather" so in between sessions- we went to the movie theater and saw Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D. It was a cute show- Roo of course got scared (he gets scared in any movie with a "bad guy") But did okay snuggling on Ben's lap snarfing down popcorn. Here's a pic of all the grandkids with their 3-D glasses on.Sunday we watched the morning session- then the weather was nice- so we had an Easter Egg Hunt outside. Roo with an egg he found.Bug found one in the firepit.

Doodle searching in the "pot gut" (ground squirell) holesNeice J helping Rachel make dessert.Grandpa with neices J and C.

We listened to the final session of conference on our way home- My favorite talk- Elder Stevensen's on Temples and how our Homes are like Temples. Listen to it here- He said "You are never lost when you can see the Temple" How true. The temple is a wonderful place where I can fell the Spirit of the Lord teaching me the truths of the gospel. He compared our homes to temples. I am grateful for the Gospel in my life- and the opportunity I have to live so close to so many temples. I need to make the time to go more often, and make my home more like the temple.

Fun giveaway

Quick post before we head out the door for our CrAzY ThUrSdAy- (appointments, gymnastics, karate, piano and a hot date all in one day!) Debbie at The Architect and The Artist is having a Spring Cleaning giveaway- Check it out!