Prom 2011

The cousins went to prom together, they had so much fun asking the girls, planning the date, getting dressed in their tux's, practicing their gentlemen skills and being together in the same group.

Laurisa, Grafton, Wade and I served them a fancy dinner at our home. We loved seeing them all interact and have fun together. It was a memory that they will always remember.

BYU Roommate Reunion

This year for Women's Conference all six of my college roommates got together for a reunion. Words can't express the fun we had reminiscing about our college days, late night belly rolling laughing, being back together in the dorms, lingo that only we can understand, walking around campus together, catching up on each others lives, enjoying late night snacks, and being spiritually fed at Women's conference. I can't even begin to express the love and admiration I have for these women. It was so much fun to catch up and see the direction our lives have taken. The most remarkable thing for me was to see how the gospel has blessed all of our lives. This was a highlight of my year! I will never forget the memory and the bond that we have even 26 years later.

Helping someone in need

For family night we wanted to do something that would benefit someone else.  We decided it would be a neat idea to go to McDonald's and buy 40 big macs and hand them out to the homeless.  The boys were amazing at reaching out to those less fortunate and sharing food with them.  The homeless were so appreciative and it felt so good to give of ourselves in a small way.  I loved watching from a distance this good deed being done.  The boys felt so blessed to have so much in their lives and it changed their perception on life and they want to find more ways to reach out to others because they loved the good feeling they had after.  Service really does benefit those that serve. 

Body World Exhibit

Wade bought us ticket to see Body World.  An exhibit that shows the intricate details of the human body.  We had our own guide through the exhibit-Dr. Pattee.  Justin so patiently explained the in's and out's of the human body.  I came out of the exhibit in such awe of the blessing our bodies are and how God thought of everything and the love he has for us to give us this amazing gift.

Funny Bunny's

As you can see by these pictures, we have some "funny bunny's" in our family. Nana asked the kids if they were too old to dye Easter eggs and they all replied,"no way". It's amazing that no matter what the age you don't grow out of traditions. Nana makes if fun with her contests. The traditional chick and bunny hop contest and of course the best colored egg contest and having money involved even makes it that much more competive.

Easter Cabin Fun

The cabin is the place to be at Easter time. Spring is so beautiful in the mountains. Before everyone got to the cabin we took Justin and Joslyn to see Tonto bridge. Hiking on the slick rocks to see the waterfall was a fun adventure.

We celebrated Easter with "follow the string" followed by an Easter egg hunt in the forest.  It gets to be quite competitive, challenging and exciting.  I think the Easter bunny's (Wade and Grandpa) enjoy it even more than the egg hunters.  This year Mitch made bank with finding 62.00 dollars worth of eggs.

Our little friend, Butter the squirrel wanted in on the action and loved all the attention and sunflower seeds we fed him.  The rest of the day the kids played with their Easter basket goodies.  It was wonderful celebration all together in such beautiful surroundings.

Easter Pageant

We really look forward to the Easter Pageant every year. The true meaning of Easter is captured in this beautiful re-creation of the Saviors life. We loved taking Mac to see it since he had never seen it before. Our favorite part is when the Savior ascends in the sky towards heaven. We feel so incredibly blessed for our knowledge of Christ atoning sacrifice in our behalf, his life, resurrection, and unconditional love he has for us.