4th Week of April

We had a little busier week this week, especially Nyles.  He had play practice on Monday and Tuesday nights, after school, until 6pm.  Then he had his official play performances Thursday and Friday night, along w/ 2 times at 1pm and 4 pm on Saturday.  

 Monday evening, Steve and I went over to the Aquarium for a little bit to walk around and see the animals.  Thankfully most of the animals were out and active. 

Having fun at the Aquarium.

I worked in the office the whole week.  My boss came in from Texas on Monday evening.  Then on Tuesday night, we went out to dinner as a team to celebrate the retirement of our coworker.  His official last day of work will be May 1st.  We're excited for his next chapter in life, but will miss having him on our team.  Steve had YM's on Tuesday night.  They were playing street hockey at the church.  Since I was gone all day, Carter and Hudson went with him to the activity.  

Wednesday evening, Hudson started another round of T-ball.

We had some ducks hanging out on our front yard.  Hudson also found a ladybug.  

I went to the Draper Temple and did initiatories.

On Friday, Hudson got to go meet the Kindergarten teacher's at Altara Elementary.  

He was pretty excited to go, and also be at Carter's school!

 Hudson is ready for Kindergarten!  The Mammoth Hockey Team is in the playoffs.  They released the Zammoth out front the Delta Center on Friday, which I saw going to and from work. 

Friday morning, Nyles went and competed at the State competition for his project, "The 18 day miracle," about the first heart transplant.  They all did awesome, but unfortunately, no one advanced on to nationals.  We're proud of Nyles' hard work and getting this far, all on his own.

Lincoln Herd and Nyles worked together on their project.  Other students who competed from his class.  Nyles trying to rock climb in his suit ;)

Friday evening, we went and watched Nyles perform in his school play "Beauty and the Beast."  

He was Maurice, Belle's dad.  He did awesome, as did the whole crew!

Nyles playing Maurice in the play "Beauty and Beast."

Dave, Joann, Diane, and Rob also came to support him.  Great job Nyles!!!

Rose also came down Saturday, for the 1pm showing, so I hurried over and watched it w/ her.  

Nyles did an awesome job again!

Rose and I went back to where the cast was taking a break after the performance, and surprised Nyles.  Needless to say, he was completely surprised to see us there!  We appreciate everyone's love and support for Nyles!

After their last performance at 4pm, Steve picked him up and took Nyles to Chick-fil-A for dinner.  Most of the cast was there.  Apparently, it's a tradition after the play is over.

On Sunday, I went to a ward conference at 9am, then came over to our ward afterwards.  Steve had arranged our Stake Patriarch (who is in our ward), to speak about Patriarchal Blessings to the youth (both young women and men).  I listened in on the lesson, which was great.  We've been talking to Nyles about getting his, so we'll see when he feels ready.

That afternoon, we made baked chicken and veggies for dinner and went over to Dave/Joann's place.  I also made homemade bread, sourdough, and some cinnamon bread on Saturday, which we brought.  Dave picked up Carl (Joann's dad), to join us as well.  We played one round of Sleeping Queens before heading home. 

Diane's house has a roof now!  Steve and the boys being silly.  Carter drew Luniere from "Beauty and the Beast."  Nyles had them watch the original cartoon after church.

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3rd Week of April

We were all pretty much sick this past week (minus Nyles as he was sick the week before), so not much to report.  Carter had a cough the week before and it lingered into this week.  Steve was sick the weekend before also and went in on Monday and tested positive for Influenza B.  Hudson then tested positive on Wednesday, and I tested positive on Thursday.  Thankfully, I was working from home that week, so I was able to sleep in a little.  I even took a nap Thursday afternoon, as I was up the night before w/ a fever and chills.  Steve, Hudson and I were all put on Tamiflu, which we think helped to lessen our symptoms and shorten the duration of the flu.  I had late nights both Tuesday and Friday, which I managed through w/ cough drops and pain meds for my sore throat.  Thankfully Steve was able to get the boys to school, then came home and rested himself.  Here are some highlights. 

Nyles has been staying basically every night after school, getting ready for their school play.  They performed during school hours to a few elementary schools.  Next week is their official performances!  He's playing Maurice (Belle's dad) in Beauty and the Beast.  

Tuesday night Steve took the boys and the YM to watch the Mario movie.  Steve wore a mask.

I had energy until Thursday morning, then I was drained the rest of the week.  I did go on a few walks earlier in the week and got to enjoy the sunshine and pretty flowers around.  We have our first Irises in bloom now as well in the back yard.

Hudson w/ Steve and I at the Instacare Thursday morning, just playing w/ his snakes in the table :)  It snowed on Thursday as well, though it didn't really stick.

Steve and the boys were feeling better on Saturday, so they went to Lagoon for a few hours, while I stayed home and re-organized a few closets.

Nyles was on the honor roll again for this past quarter, way to go!

I stayed home from church on Sunday as well, resting.  My cute boys walking home after church.

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2nd week of April

It was finally Spring Break for the boys!  They were so excited to finally have a break!  I had to work, going into the office, and didn't take time off, since we're going on our cruise in May.  We're grateful my parents could stay one more day so we could spend some more time w/ them.  Here are some highlights though, from the week.

Monday morning, the boys headed out to go fishing with BOTH of their Grandpas at the same time!  They met at Diane's place to get Dave's boat.  Steve drove everyone in our Sequoia, pulling the boat.  They went up to Deer Creek to fish.

Hudson helping Grandpa Dave drive the boat.  Grandpa Grant helping Carter fish.  Nyles waiting for the fish to bite as well. 

It finally started picking up, and they caught a few fish.  

Hudson was especially proud of his big fish he caught.

After they got back, we picked up pizza and went over to Dave/Joann's place to meet my parents and Pauline for dinner.  We then drove down to Lehi for the Tulip Festival.  It was the very first day of the Tulip Festival.  They actually opened it 2 days earlier, which was a miracle.  I was praying they would so we could take my parents.  They've never been, and I really wanted to take them, especially my mom since she loves flowers like I do.  Only Hudson and Lincoln ended up being the only kids who came; the rest stayed home or had other activities going on.

Hudson and Lincoln at the Tulip Festival.  Beautiful flowers!  

It was our parents first time going to the festival!

Pretty flowers everywhere!

Dad taking a break while the boys went down the slide.  Lincoln and Hudson enjoying the flowers.

Cute Hudson.

Lots of flowers in bloom, even on the 1st day of the Festival.

We didn't get to it all, but what we saw was amazing!

So fun at the festival!  

Earlier, Pauline went over to Dave/Joann's while the boys were fishing and did a puzzle w/ mom.

Tuesday was $5 Tuesdays at the movies, so Steve took the boys to watch the new Mario movie.  They picked up Nyles' friend Lincoln also to go w/ them.  That night Steve and I went to watch the movie, Project Hail Mary.  Date night!  Ironically, Rob's brother was also there, sitting in the same row as us.  Both movies were great!

Movie time!

Wednesday morning, Dave took Nyles to the temple and did baptisms for the dead together.  I was also recognized and awarded an Excellence in Action on my team at work.  That evening, Steve and I took a last-minute hike up to the Suspension Bridge.  We enjoyed the beautiful sunset as we hiked up and down.  We are grateful for God's beautiful creations.

Thursday, Steve took the boys up to the cabin since they boys didn't have rock climbing like they normally do on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  They did some target practice and got their muzzle loaders sighted in.

Rob and Zach met them up there.

They had pizza that night, watched a movie, then went to bed.  They did some more shooting the next day, had lunch, and then came home.

Doing some more shooting.  Nyles helping Hudson.

Pretty flowers in bloom in our front yard.

Friday evening, we went rock climbing w/ Jeff, Kim, Cameron, and Alexa.

Saturday morning, we went and cleaned the church.  I also helped set up for our Stake Baptism and got the family their baptismal clothes.  Two other counselors came to be there for the actual baptism at 11am (being there by 10:30, so I was able to leave).  After we were done cleaning, we went over to Diane's place to help go through the house.  Most of the other family came to help as well.  We took 3 loads to the DI, and 1 large load to the dump.  We were there most of the day and made good progress.  Diane is getting ready to list her house in June, then move into her new home, most likely in August/September, which is being built right now.

Getting closer to our cruise!  Hudson likes the king hat he got from Diane.  Playing Hungry Frogs.

On Sunday, Carter and Steve weren't feeling good, so they stayed home from church. We then took it easy the rest of the day at home.

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1st Week of April

 We had an eventful week.  It was the week before the boys' Spring Break.  Here are the highlights. 

Cute Piper.  Cute Hudson at picture day.

It's looking more and more like spring.  Pretty flowers in the front yard.

More flowers.

Tuesday night, March 31st, Carter had a choir performance.  He and other kids in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades have been going to practice every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:40am.  They have all worked so hard to learn the songs and dance moves.  They did awesome!!!  The theme was from the 50's.  

Kids singing (Carter on the right side).

Cute kids.

Carter's Spring Program.

The whole group singing.  Dave, Joann, and Diane came to support him.  Thank you!!!

And we got some snow on April 1st (April Fools).  

Steve put in some shelves in the downstairs bedroom.  Thank you!

On Friday, Carter was given an award at school.

Go Carter!!!

Friday afternoon my parents came down.  Rose and Ava, and Pauline's family came over.  We had dinner our house, then did our Easter bag hunt in the backyard.  We also sang Happy Birthday to my dad, since it's coming up on April 16th.  Pauline made him a German Chocolate cake, his favorite.

Singing Happy Birthday.  Getting ready to find our Easter bags.  Carter running to get one.

We then hurried down to the Hale Center Theater in Sandy to watch the play, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  The boys dropped off us girls, then went to Scheels for a while.  They then went back to our place for the rest of the evening.

Ready to watch the play, Mom, Pauline, Rose, and I.  

Charlotte, Ava, and Summer were also there in a different section.

Saturday morning, the boys went up to the cabin to help dig a hole to fix a water line.  

While they were up at the cabin, I went over to Dave/Joann's place where my parents were staying.  We watched General Conference together (Joann, my parents, and I).  I made lunch, then we took a little walk over to see the progress on Diane's place.  It's coming along!  I then reviewed my parent's finances w/ them as they're working on closing on a house in Burley.  I left in the afternoon as my parents were getting ready to go to my mom's sister's wedding (Aunt Roseann).

We hit 136,000 miles on our Honda Pilot.  

Beautiful pictures of Christ the boys colored.  Cute Piper.

More beautiful flowers in bloom.

Our lilac bush is also in bloom!

So pretty!

Sunday morning, the boys had a scavenger hunt around the house to find their Easter goodies.  They got some candy along the way, then a dragon 3D egg (with a dragon inside), and a 3-in-1 Lego kit at the end.

After crepes for breakfast, we went over to Dave/Joann's place to watch General Conference w/ them and my parents.  The boys worked on their Lego sets, played Bingo, and colored.  Nyles took a nap, as he wasn't feeling the best.

Carter finished his Lego dog.  I helped Hudson w/ his Lego duck.  Watching conference.

After lunch, we went home for the last session of General Conference.  We got out our ham to start cooking.  That evening we had Steve's family over for family dinner and the Easter Egg hunt.  We did something different this year though w/ the eggs, aside from Hudson, who found them around the yard.  Everyone else had to get their eggs by chasing down their parents.

Hudson finding his eggs.  Nyles ready to chase after Steve for his eggs.  Getting ready to go.

Steve gave Jeff his airsoft guns, which made it almost impossible for Cameron to get his eggs.  Dave ran eggs for Alexa.  The adults ready to run w/ the eggs tapped to them.

We're so thankful for the Easter season to think of our Savior more and what he has done for us.  He gave us the gift of repentance and resurrection.  I know he lives!

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