Easter 2009

We were so lucky to have Dustin's family come for Spring Break and Easter. We did so many fun things while they were here. The kids love having their cousins, Danica and Bryhn here to play with. It is always sad to see them go, but we sure make the best of it when they are here!

California Pizza Kitchen Field Trip...

Town Square...

Bonnie Springs

We took everyone to Bonnie Spring's. It is a fun little place to go. There is a petting zoo, an old western town, a train ride, and little melo-drama's. It was a great day...

Playing at the park...

Danica, Samantha, Ashlynn, and Bryhn

Trent

Dan and Trent

Decorating Easter Eggs...

Primm, Nevada

We went to Buffalo Bill's and the outlet mall in Primm. We rode some fun rides. Dustin, Jeremy, Shawn, Dan, and I went on the HUGE roller coaster that goes all the way around Buffalo Bill's. It has a world record drop on it, and boy did I feel it! It was fun... but I think once on it was plenty for me! We also rode on the log ride. I love that ride and I was so happy that Trent was able to go on it.

My First Time Eating Sushi...

I would like to thank my cute friend Aimee for having a birthday so that I could experience Sushi for the first time in my life.... ha, ha! :) I was really nervous to try it, but I actually liked it a lot!


The darling purse cake was made by our friend Kelly Jo. She does such a great job with cakes!
It looked so much like a real purse that you had to double take.



I love to make these canvas board collages, so I made Aimee one for her birthday.

GO TIGERS!!!!

Dillon is on the Tiger's baseball team this year. Here are some pics from opening day and also of him playing catcher.

Where To Start???

Okay, I am going to try and catch up on the last month or so. There has been so much going on, and I have not had much time to blog. This is mostly going to be pictures with brief descriptions....! :)

Who Say's Mom's Can't Make Pinewood Derby Cars?

Last Tuesday was Dillon's Pinewood Derby for scouts and let me tell you, it was quite the event! Dustin had planned on helping Dillon make the car, but we couldn't find anyone who had the right kind of saw to borrow. So, at pretty much the last minute, on Monday afternoon, Brother Norr from our ward helped Dillon cut it out at his house. Dustin and Dillon had already drawn it on the wood block. My friend Lisa needed to finish her son Clays' car also, so she came over on Tuesday morning and we worked on them all day. I even had to make some minor adjustments with a steak knife. :0) Dillon wanted his car to be named the "American Eagle", so I got online, found a picture of an eagle, shrunk it down, printed it out, and Modge Podged it to the car. I also printed out the words "American Eagle" and Modge Podged them to the hood of the car. Yes, I used Modge Podge again. Some of you may remember that I did the same thing for the Raingutter Regata boat that we made for scouts. That stuff works on everything! After getting the cars looking all fancy, we had to put the wheels on, and then make sure they weighed the right amount. Most of you probably know that the cars can only weigh 5 oz. When I weighed our car in, it only weighed 4 oz., so, me being the crafty person I am, ha-ha, hot glued some weights to the bottom of the car, to bring it up to the 5 oz. Pretty funny. Anyways, I was pretty nervous for Dillon, and was just hoping that the car would at least make it down the track. To mine and Dillon's surprise, the car did pretty dang good! Dillon ended up taking second place in his pack. Lisa and Clay also did awesome! Clay took 3rd place over all! So, like I said, Who say's Mom's can't make Pinewood Derby Cars? Definitely not me!!!!

Dillon

Clay

Ashlynn, Kyndal (Clay's sister and the girl's best buddy), and Samantha

There we are, winning! Yay!

The awards....

I forgot to mention that Dillon's car got the "Presidential" Award,

and Clay's got the "Fiercest" award, along with the speed awards.

My Little Ballerina's

Last Monday was Parent's Day at dance. Ashlynn and Samantha have both improved a ton since the last one. Stephanie Baker is their teacher, and she is wonderful. She does such a good job of teaching them basic steps, and working on their coordination, and flexibility. She is also very good at teaching the kids to be respectful and polite. Stephanie Baker's dance lessons are just one of the many opportunities we have been presented with since we have lived here. Stephanie is so awesome, she allows me to make her little girl hairbows in exchange for the girl's dance lessons.... not to mention she just lives down the street from us. It works out so perfect.