Apr 13, 2009

Well, at least he's learning to try to clean up after himself when he makes a mess. That's Strawberry Nesquik he's spilled all over the floor!

Apr 12, 2009

Well we celebrated Easter early...so here's a glimpse back at the treats. We had a big delicious dinner tonight with the Bennions and Garzas though.

Apr 11, 2009

George and I in our goofy get-ups at the ward spring social.

Apr 10, 2009

And it's time for fun with cracking eggs after our Easter egg hunt this morning!

Apr 9, 2009

I'm sad that this photo didn't come out...but there's the long-awaited evidence that baby #5 is finally on his/her way!!!

Apr 8, 2009

Don't ask me why they decided to dress up as cowboys...but they did and it was photo worthy.

Apr 7, 2009

The boys are proud of their newest feat of strength and agility.

Apr 6, 2009

And this would be one reason my allergies are out of control...tree!!!

Apr 5, 2009

We took the training wheels off today and Bub took off like a total pro! Really, it was amazing to see...not just parental boasting, I promise!

Apr 4, 2009

The boys & I enjoy the NW Children's Theater's performance of Goodnight Moon.

Apr 3, 2009

I love that all the kids come back here to play. And I am totally loving Aaron's outfit, ha!

Apr 2, 2009

Apr 1, 2009

Mar 31, 2009

After our mad dash to finish up our 5 cars, it was time to race in the Pinewood Derby...a fun time was had by all!

Mar 30, 2009

The van's been feasting on tumbleweeds, the day after returning home... Never seen so many tumbleweeds in one day in my life as I did yesterday in ID!

Mar 29, 2009

And saying goodbye to the UT family too...I love them all waving from the windows, and Vovo peeking through the door.

Mar 28, 2009

Unfortunately our trip had drawn to an end...saying goodbye to Steven, Grandma Darlene & Granddaddy.

Mar 27, 2009

Best part about visiting AZ (after the family of course) is getting to play in the pool!

Mar 26, 2009

An afternoon of fun at the train park in Scottsdale!

Mar 25, 2009

Rolling down the hill at the spring training game...who needs to watch the game?

Mar 24, 2009

Making use of Granddaddy's band saw to make all 5 of our pinewood derby cars.

Mar 23, 2009

Met up with all the little AZ cousins for fun at Pump-it-Up!

Mar 22, 2009

Getting caught in snow through the mountain passes en route to AZ.

Mar 21, 2009

Driving to UT

Mar 20, 2009

Boys and their weapons (and patriotic flags as well.)

Mar 19, 2009

Bub's discovered the magic of Photo Booth and I'm finding all kinds of fun photos on the computer.

Mar 18, 2009

Benno runnin' round the yard.

Mar 17, 2009

Aaron's 1st grade Leprechaun Trap project...pretty cute!

Mar 16, 2009

My little companions as we hang the artwork on the bulletin board for Aaron's 1st grade class...notice my secret weapon for instigating good behavior: the lollipop.

Mar 15, 2009

Pretty flowers...  I'm noticing that the flowers are out later this year than they have been in years past...the daffodils aren't even quite up yet and the Camelias aren't out either, hmm.

Mar 14, 2009

 State Champions!!! OGA boys took 1st place at the Mens State Meet--Anthony came in 11th in the All-Around! Way to go Anthony & team!!!

Mar 13, 2009

Zoo day with the Bennions! Funny kids in their Congo line.

Mar 12, 2009

Our little monkey making faces at the dinner table...

Mar 11, 2009

I love seeing these two play together...what sweet little buddies they are.

Mar 10, 2009

I ordered this dome a full month ago!!! At long last it's arrived and Anthony is so excited to practice on it.

Mar 9, 2009

The snow this year has been crazy...we have never had snow this late into March since we've lived here!

Mar 8, 2009

We finished Season 2 of Lost...

Mar 7, 2009

You know spring is on its way at last when the boys can get out to play on the playset again!

Mar 6, 2009

The Rose City Challenge Meet... Anthony's A-A was 86.9, putting him in 6th place, and the team took 1st place!

Mar 5, 2009

We go through a LOT of cereal in our house.

Mar 4, 2009

Christopher LOVES gymnastics, especially getting to use all the new equipment in the newly expanded gym.

Mar 3, 2009

Is that a guilty face or what? He's been caught red-handed climbing up where he does not belong.

Mar 2, 2009

I taught Art Lit on Friday...came back today to photograph the finished art & this is Aaron's dog.

Mar 1, 2009

The Bennions' loaned us Season 1 of Lost on Friday night...we are thoroughly hooked and spent "naptime" today watching another 4 episodes.

Feb 28, 2009

George & the boys gave me my gifts and we had cake & ice cream tonight since we'd gone out the night before.  I love the boys' cards (and Christopher's is the purple--he wrote all over it with As & Xs)...and George gave me the Willow Tree figurine.

Feb 27, 2009

It's my birthday--my 2nd sweet 16! : ) George took me out to Papa Haydn's in Portland for a delicious dinner and my favorite dessert there: Panna Cotta, mmmmm!!!

Feb 26, 2009

Anthony performs in the 3rd grade program at school... He's sitting there (rather unenthusiastically) in the front row holding mallets.

Feb 25, 2009

Here are half of the ladies who showed up at my house for book club...  I love hosting! The book was "The Spy Wore Red".

Feb 24, 2009

Benno is such a little goofball...here in the cultural hall for the Blue & Gold Banquet.

Feb 23, 2009

George & Anthony made a cake for the Blue & Gold Banquet (the following night)...looks as though they could use some practice.