The Finished Product!

Becky came over this afternoon and we finished the float!  We are very excited to see it in the parade on Friday, even though we probably went way over the top for what usually happens at this parade. :)

Summer Update

Since school has been out, I haven't had as much free time, so here is a brief update.  May 27th I walked out of Timpview never to return...as a teacher at least.  I might go back to visit my wonderful co-workers. It was harder than I anticipated it being.  I had a great 4 years there and learned a lot.  Now onto a different occupation, trying to be a mom.

Four days after school got out, Dave left for 5 days for a the Great Southwest Track meet, where he is the head coach for Team Utah.  This had consumed our lives for the weeks preceding.  As his secretary, I had been emailing/calling about a hundred different athletes, getting everyone registered, and dealing with the finances for the bus, hotels, etc.  It was crazy, but in the end it all came together and we had enough money to pay the bills.  The athletes had a great time, and the boys team even placed 3rd overall.  I had to stay home, though... :( Too close to my due date, and too far to drive in a bus at 8 months pregnant.  The girls and I had a good time, though.  We started building our float for the upcoming parade and then took a short trip to St. George to watch Tuacahns production of The Little Mermaid.  It was AMAZING!  Anyone who has the chance, should go and see it.  We loved it!

We have also had a lot of performances in our family.  Brinn had her dance recital (Dave had the camera in New Mexico, so no pics), and then Meg had her piano recital.  They both did a fantastic job.

Yesterday, the one day Dave was home before he had to leave again for a scout trip, we got our cupboards built downstairs.  This meant that this morning the girls and I could move the last of the toys from what was the playroom, downstairs.  Then we got to put everything up in what is now the nursery.  We had a great time going through all of the cute things we have for Bean.  The girls played with his toys for a good 45 minutes.  At least we know they will successfully entertain someone.

Life is good.

Kindergarten Graduation

Last night Brinn graduated from kindergarten at Cherry Creek Elementary.  They performed a cute little program.  Each child had a little speaking part and then the class sang a bunch of the little songs they learned throughout the year.  They even played "Pomp and Circumstance" as they walked onto the stage.  Cute performance...even if graduating from kindergarten is a silly idea.

April and Easter

For my birthday, Dave's mom gave me a cute cake pan of zoo animals.  Meg and I had a great time decorating them for our friend's birthday.  She frosted the monkey and hippo all by herself and did a wonderful job.  It was fun.

For Easter, the girls and I decorated Easter cookies while Dave was at a track meet.  Again, I was amazed and Meg and Brinn's frosting abilities.  That night Auntie Nel came over and we decorated Easter eggs.  The girls adore their aunt.

We decided this year to leave a treat for the Easter Bunny.  We left him some of our cookies and some carrots and then sprinkled flour around the plate so that we could "catch" him by the footprints he would leave.  Brinn loved it!



We had a lovely time in the morning finding Easter eggs and baskets before heading off to church in their new Easter dresses.

That afternoon we went to Dave's parents for dinner and the girls had another Easter Egg hunt. 129 eggs for the two of them!  They loved it!  Dinner was fabulous and we had a great time!

It was a wonderful Easter.  We are so grateful for the chance to remember our Savior and his sacrifice.

Daddy Daughter Date

Our Elders Quorum hosted a daddy daughter date a couple weeks ago.  Here is their cute picture!