Sunday, April 26, 2009

Catch-up Time!

I can't believe April is just about over--what a whirlwind it has been here with us. I thought I'd catch you up on what we've been doing:

Todd had his annual BYU football alumni dinner/scrimmage-watch and no one was sick this year, so we decided to all go! Andrew got a picture with Max Hall! Go Cougars!


Todd got to sign the alumni flag, the flag that will be carried out by an alumni each home game this year.


Can you find Todd's signature? Hint: it's near the middle, on the left, and has a 93 by it.


Always the tradition, we decorated Easter eggs. . . .


. . . and then rolled them down the hill at Murray Park. This has been a tradition in Todd's family forever. At first I thought it was rather strange, but now I realize how fun it is! The kids look forward to it every year (and so do the Murray Park seagulls!)



Then came Easter. We had a great one full of Church, Easter-egg hunts and WAY too much candy!


Easter also happened to fall on Colby's birthday this year! He is 2 and insisted on a basketball cake. Of course, Dad provided.



And man-oh-man has he entered his 2's with a vengeance! The stool only manifests his determination to get to the only real plant I have in my entire house! And if only you could see the entire room. . . Naughty, naughty!


On Friday we attended the graduation for our brother-in-law, David, from BYU Law. We are so proud of him and for Jana, for her endless support. Way to go Dave!


Whew! So there you go; our April at a very lengthy glance. Thanks to those of you who endured it!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Some Advice

How do I keep from laughing when I'm trying to discipline my 6-year-old for mooning her sister while she practices her violin? Biting my cheeks has never worked for me.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Alli's Program

Last week Alli had her first grade program at school. It was entitled "The ABC's of America" and it was dedicated to the school's secretary whose son was killed a few months ago in Iraq.
I must say, I was VERY impressed. Not only were the music and actions great, but I loved the fact that they are teaching patriotism to our children. I think there is too much of that lacking in our society. I admit I was moved to tears a few times, especially as I watched my daughter, so proud of all that she had learned. I can't explain how EXCITED she has been for this program. We are talking practicing for months and studying the words into the night in her bed!

Which one is she? Oh, yeah, she's the stinkin' cute one in the middle!


Thanks Grandmas and Grandpa for coming!