Coloring Easter Eggs!

OK, so it is Easter egg coloring time again. The kids and I always have a great time getting together and coloring Easter eggs. Kristi was around on Sunday because of conference and so we had our annual Easter egg coloring day. We colored 4 dozen eggs. (Sherri taught me along time ago not to boil you eggs then you can color as many as you want and you don't have to figure out what to do with all those boiled eggs!) We only broke two--not too bad! They were beautiful. Some were very creative. Jim even put sparkling foil on some of his, OK, his one! It was a fun afternoon. Happy Easter everyone!

Daniel is now a Deacon!

Jim was able to ordain Daniel a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Daniel was pretty excited to be ordained on his birthday. Jim, Taylor, Tanner and Daniel were all able to go to the Priesthood Session of General Conference on Saturday evening. We are so proud of Daniel! Samuel can hardly wait until he turns twelve.

It's Daniel's BIRTHDAY!

Daniel is twelve today. We are so glad to have Daniel as part of our family. The day he was born was a happy day. Daniel is a hard worker and does most everything he asked to do. He excels in school and piano, and he enjoys soccer, basketball and lacrosse and is excited to become a deacon. Today his Dad is going to ordain him a deacon and on Saturday he has the opportunity to go with his Dad and older brothers to the General Priesthood session of conference in SLC at the Conference Center. Daniel is especially excited for a week long scout camp this summer. He loves to work along side his father and is learning to be quite the handy man. He also enjoys electronics and can set anything up for his Mom. Way do go! We are so proud of Daniel and we love him lots and lots!

Piano Recital

Daniel and Samuel had a piano recital tonight. They both did a great job. Way to go Daniel and Sam. It is such a good feeling to be the mother of children who can play the piano. I love listening to my kids. It is worth all that practice time (and even a few tears-Mom's and the kids!)

Jacob's in Massachusettes!

We got an email from Jacob this week. After six months in Windham, Maine he got transferred to Methuen, MA. We never thought he would serve in Massachusettes because there is just one little tiny spot that is in his mission right on the border of Massachusettes and New Hampshire. It covers Methuen, Andover, Dracut, MA and up into Windham, Salem, and Pehlam, New Hampshire. He actually gets to serve in both places right now. We are excited for him. Of course I have already been online to see what kind of area Methuen, MA is. I'll post a few pictures. Anyway, thanks for all your love and prayers for our missionary. It has been such a wonderful experience! I love being a missionary mom!

Spring in Cache Valley

Last week I was so excited because the snow had all melted in my yard. I even planted pansies on Friday. Well, spring in Cache Valley always surprises us and this week we were blessed with more snow. The best part is it will melt by the weekend! Enjoy the picture I took from my backyard! Isn't it wonderful to look out my back window at this! We live in such a great place. It sure was a pretty snow! The flowers are still trying to pop out. Anyway, enjoy each day, even if it is snowing!!

OK, so I am into princess stories lately. Anyway, here is a fun one. "Once Upon a Marigold" for all you who want a light romantic comedy. It's great!