Our Birthdays

Braden and Michelle's birthdays are April 18th and 19th.  We made the trip with Tiffany's family to Logan on the 19th to celebrate.  Hope they didn't mind a little help from some little hands.

After going for dinner we decided to wear off some energy at the playground.  They have a terrific playground as part of married housing.  It was so much fun!

Dad and Michelle even enjoyed a little swinging.

Then it was time for cake.  Well not quite time.  "Are you kidding! You want me to wait?"  "Give me some of that frosting!"

Happy Birthday Braden and Michelle, We LOVE YOU!

Our Friends Wedding Day

Serving in the Young Single Adult Stake has rewarded us with several new friendships.  One of which is Tim Toone.  This last Saturday we were fortunate enough to be invited to his and Christina's wedding ceremony.

It was a beautiful day, beautiful ceremony and the bride was . . . beautiful.  We love you guys!

We also got to catch up with some former (and some still) Single Young Adult friends.  It was so much fun!  It was a terrific day with great friends!

Salon Make Over

Kristen and Zach just moved into a little old farm home in Farr West.  Perfect for their little family.  The old farm homes had enclosed back porches.  Kristen and Zach decided this was the perfect place for her Salon.  So . . . when Zach was out of town the entire second week of April, we got to it.  Here is what happened.

Kristen is prepping the area for paint.  Masking off, taking down and hauling out.  

It is going to be a big job!

Dad painting.  First he sprayed the paint and then he rolled.  

There were lots of little nooks and crannies.

Finished product.  Wow big difference.  Here is the storage area across from her Salon area.  Behind the curtains are her washer and dryer along with storage shelves.

The Salon area turned out amazing.  There is no way you would believe it was the same white, dirty and useless space.  All our hard work really paid off.  It is absolutely perfect!

Happy 2nd Anniversary Michelle and Braden

Michelle and Braden just celebrated their 2nd Anniversary with a trip to Snow College land.  Braden surprised Michelle with the trip.  Since they have been married she has wanted to share with him some of the places she experienced during her two years in Ephraim.  

They enjoyed staying at this bed and breakfast in Manti.  It was relaxing and they got to slept in!

Partook of a live temple session at the Manti Temple.

And . . . visited the Snow College Campus.  Way to go Braden!  What a great idea!

Landen is playing Soccer

We have heard all the rave, grandparents going to their grandkids games.  Well . . . we are pleased to announce it has started for us.  Right in our own backyard, Rohmer Park.  Landen is playing Soccer!

Dont' worry guys, I am on it.  Watch me get that ball!

You want me to do WHAT?  Get real, I am only 3 years old!

That was alot of fun.  Thanks mommy for being there!

SPRING BREAK!

Spring Break is great for all kinds of things.  Sleeping in, playing, dejunking and playing some more!  One thing I did accomplish over my Spring Break was cleaning out my storage area under the stairs and in the laundry room.  With that we made a sizable donation to the DI.  Yeah for tax breaks!  Here is a little sample of what I did.

This is under the stairs . . . all in totes and organized.  We had so much fun going through each individual box.  Some of the treasures found were:  Kent's acceptance into USU in 1976, the newspaper announcing the Blacks receiving the Priesthood, family pictures and all of Kent's high school ID badges.  It was alot of work and alot of fun.

Now we have room for food and paper supply storage Yeah!  It will be great!

I also had time to dejunk my family room walls and redecorate them.  Wow, it made a huge difference!

Now for some of the play.  There was alot of playtime.  Nearly wore this grandma right out.  But it was sooo much fun.  We decided to go to the zoo.  I haven't been to the zoo for probably 20 years.  It was an absolutely beautiful day.  The best day of Spring Break.  And . . . I think everyone in the state had the same idea.  We ended up parking on the street above the zoo.  After walking all of the zoo it was a total up hill hike to get back to the car.  Pretty sure I was not the only one walking slow.  Just ask Kristen.  

The carousel is a must stop for Tiffany's boys.  Garret decided to take a break and eat while the rest of us rode.  The carousel has not lost its fascination after years and years.  Kids still love it!

Trying to make a complete day of it, we drove home from the zoo (and yes grandma kept Landen and Carter awake the whole way home so they would take good naps) took naps and decorated our 

Easter Eggs.  It was more fun for some than others ha ha.

This is very delicate work.  But I don't need no stinkin' help.  I can do it myself!  Watch!

Must be careful . . . the egg might break.  Ya know, like Carter's did.  ha ha

Yeah!  I did it.  I really did it.  

Garret was a little protective of his Easter Eggs.  Don't you even think about taking my eggs!!

Saturday morning was the family Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast.  You just can't beat a beautiful day, lots of little energy and food.  Tiffany took her boys to the Washington Terrace City Egg Hunt in Rohmer Park and then headed up to our house.  Kristen, Zach and Garret were ready and waiting.  The hunt was on!

An egg . . . and look, candy inside.  My favorite, CHOCOLATE!

Look, I am making a haul and mom is helping me!

This little guy looks so grown up.  He is so handsome! 

Time to head inside and warm up a little.  We have packages to open and Breakfast to be eaten.

Bubble Guns are always a hit.  And look . . there are books in there too.

I will take those books!  Thank you!

Wow, what a score and it is only Easter.  Something for everyone!

A little bit of family, alot of fun and confetti pancakes.  Wow!  Having our family continue to grow has been a joy in our lives.  So far we have three wonderful son-in-laws and three terrific grandsons added to our family.   We started out mostly girls but things have changed quickly.  It has been wonderful!