We had a good first week of March. As they say, March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb. We had a mixed bag of weather this week, both snow and sunshine. Gotta love it. Here are some highlights.
Hudson in his karate class.
While Steve took Hudson to karate class, I took Carter and Nyles to the Aquarium. We hadn't seen the new exhibits yet, so we went to check it out. They are open later on Mondays, so it worked out great. The new space is really awesome!
We finished the puzzle we started working on during Stake Conference.
Pretty Crocuses in bloom! Cute Hudson wearing Carter's crown.
Carter started street hockey and had his first game. Our neighbor Beau Evans is on his team.
We got some more snow. Piper found a stick to chew on that Hudson brought in the house.
Thursday night, Nyles had another band concert. Ironically, a lady sat in front of me with really fluffy hair, so I had to move over a seat in order to see. She may be stuck in the 80's :)
Nyles and the band did an awesome job! The last song, "Choose Joy" was especially awesome!
Thank you for those who joined via Zoom, we really appreciate your love and support.
Friday after work and dinner, we went down to the curiosity museum. We went to the new Curious George section they have for a little while. It was fun to explore. We also rode the merry go round.
Curious George!
Sunday, I made some sourdough sandwich bread, which was super yummy. We also went over to Dave/Joann's place for dinner. Steve made some enchiladas. Carl came over as well. We then played Spoons while Hudson played w/ Joann and Carl. Hudson also made a Perler bead heart for Joann for her birthday, coming up next Sunday, the 15th.
Monday morning, Carter had a Dr. appt w/ a pediatric neurologist for his migraines. The Dr's office is at the Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi. Last year, Carter met w/ a Dr in Park City for his migraines, but they are no longer accepting any insurance, so we searched around to find another Dr. who is in our network. I called around and found one, then we were on a waiting list for several months. Thankfully, I kept calling to check if he was still on the waitlist, and we finally got an appointment. Steve took Carter to the appointment and said it went great! He said the Dr. was fantastic and definitely knows what he's doing. Though Carter gets a few migraines a month, many kids get them every day or several a week, so he's not considered a severe case. The Dr. prescribed more meds in case he needs them, and said Carter will continue to meet w/ him or his PA going forward. We're very thankful to have found a great Dr. for Carter!
Monday afternoon, Steve went to parent-teacher conferences for both Carter and Nyles. They are both doing well, and the teachers enjoy having them in their classes. We're proud of their efforts and keeping a positive attitude even when things get hard.
Hudson giving Piper some scratches and wanting to get licked.
We went and watched a movie called "Goat" on Tuesday night w/ Dave and Joann, as Steve and Nyles didn't have YM that night. It was $5 Tuesday. It was fun!
Our pretty Crocus are still blooming, including white ones now.
On Friday morning, Nyles met at the church at 8am w/ the YM/YW to go on a temple trip since they didn't have school. They went to the Saratoga Springs temple and then the Provo City Center temple. After the Provo temple they met over at Pioneer Park, just a couple blocks from the temple for lunch. Steve went and picked up some Costco pizza in Orem and brought it to the park. He had Carter and Hudson w/ him since they were out of school as well. The kids had fun playing in the park and enjoyed the sunshine, as they said the water in the baptismal font was cold, so they were trying to warm up. After lunch, Steve, Carter and Hudson went home, but the rest of the group went to the Bean Museum in Provo for a little while, then over to the BYU Creamery for ice cream afterwards. They had a good trip overall.
Eating pizza at the park.
After lunch, they also practiced a few songs they're working on for a youth sacrament meeting program we'll have in a few weeks.
We have a "baby" tulip and "baby" Gerber flower (Hudson calls them) bloom this week also.
Hudson and Carter had fun w/ chalk on the back patio.
Friday evening, we went out to eat at Chilis for dinner. Rob met us there. Then we went over to Momentum to rock climb. Rob hasn't gone rock climbing in forever, so he was interested in going again. Nyles' friend Cal also met us there and climbed w/ us. We all had a good time.
Nyles and Cal climbing, Hudson about to climb, then Rob.
Hudson taking a break. Nyles climbing, then me. Carter carrying Hudson upside down.
The boys stacking on top of Steve that night before saying prayers.
Saturday morning, Steve and the boys went fishing w/ Dave at Utah Lake. They had a good time but didn't catch any fish. Steve, unfortunately slipped on some moss by the boat dock and fell and hurt his back. He took it easy the rest of the weekend.
Out fishing.
They put in a new park at Utah Lake, so the boys had to play on it afterwards.
While they were gone, I cleaned, did laundry, and made some cinnamon sugar sourdough.
Pretty Crocus and now a Daffodil is blooming!
Since Steve's back was hurting, and Hudson wasn't feeling the best, we asked to get the Zoom link for our Stake Conference on Sunday. We then all decided to stay home and watch it together. Nyles and I worked on a puzzle together, while Carter and Hudson colored. Amazingly, I think it was the most Steve, and I got out of Stake Conference in years! That evening we went over to Diane's place for our family dinner.
Hudson fell asleep on the way over to Diane's place.
Singing Happy Birthday to Brandon, Melanie and Joann for March birthdays (Hudson's cute little finger in the picture pointing at the candles).
We definitely had a more eventful week this past week. Thankfully we were mostly feeling better. Here are some highlights.
On Monday, we had the day off for President's Day. Steve took Hudson to the dentist to get a crown put on. Hudson wanted a Slurpee afterwards, so he picked him up one. The numbing gas worked a little too well, though, so it was hard to eat, but he managed.
Hudson waiting at the dentist office, getting gas, then after eating his Slurpee. Notice the red lips and half smile due to dumbness. Hudson showing off his new crown!
On Tuesday, Nyles got his braces off. Steve also passed his kidney stone! This one was definitely larger than the last one. He then met w/ his Urologist the next day. There is ANOTHER kidney stone on his other kidney, which is even larger (9mm), so they scheduled surgery on March 23rd. Steve isn't happy about another surgery, but the good news is we know it's there and have a plan to get it out.
Nyles about to get his braces off! Steve's kidney stones (the bigger one from this week, the smaller one from last July). Taft following his brother Tate and Hudson over to our house.
Nyles from start to finish with his braces. Looking good!
Tuesday night, the YW and YM had a combined activity where they did a formal dinner. They got paired up w/ the YM and were taught how to formally eat with all the different courses and silverware.
On Wednesday, it finally snowed!!! And my Tulips bloomed!
As soon as I got off work, we went over to the hill and went sledding!
We finally got to go sledding! Our new sleds from last Christmas are the best!
Pretty Tulips in bloom from my birthday!
On Friday morning, Steve and Hudson went to the ribbon-cutting of the new Aquarium.
They were one of the first ones to explore the new areas.
Friday evening, Steve and I went to the Hyatt Regency downtown for the night for my birthday and to celebrate our anniversary more. Rob came over and stayed w/ the boys. I emailed the manager a couple of days before we got there, and they upgraded us to a room w/ a view for free! Plus, they gave us some thoughtful anniversary gifts!
Balloons, cookies, Kind bars, and sparkling water to celebrate our anniversary (even though it was in January). They gave us robes and slippers as well, which was awesome!
We then walked over to the Cheesecake Factory at City Creek for dinner. It was super yummy, but we couldn't finish it all, so we brought it home for later. I had the chicken parmesan, and Steve had a BBQ burger. They were both soooo good!
A couple pictures in front of the background in the hotel, just for fun.
Our view, with the Delta Center out one side of the window, and the SLC Temple out the other side.
The view in the morning. We had breakfast in the club the next morning, then headed home.
Carter had his last basketball game that afternoon. He did awesome and worked hard!
His team!
Then he had his last football game as well! He worked hard and they did awesome!
His friends Quinton and Collin were on his team.
Rose and Pauline then came over for cake and ice cream to celebrate my birthday.
Silly Nyles tying up Hudson to the table.
Saturday night, Carter woke up to an ear infection. Steve took him into the Instacare Sunday morning before church. Then came into the foyer after the Dr appt to get the sacrament, then went and picked up his antibiotics, then came back for 2nd hour. Carter then gave a talk in Primary. He did awesome!
Carter giving his talk in Primary.
Later putting together some puzzles. Our crocuses are in bloom (early).
Sunday evening, we went over to Dave/Joann's place for dinner. Diane came over as well, along w/ Carl (Joann's dad). After dinner we played Flip 7 card game, which was fun.
