Spring week!

Great break this week! Only one Dr at work. And, we found a good deal on strawberries, so Christie, Kristy, Lucy, Grandpa and I made jam. Liz had already gotten hers done, Reed and Allyson and family had gone to Bryce canyon for the break,and Laura was on her way to Colorado so we went to work here. Christie had warned Lucy that if she came she would probably be bored, but she still wanted to come and we are glad she did. She was great help! Our jam making days are not without stories. Kristy wanted to use up some sugar that had been in storage for awhile. So grandpa poured it into 2 batches and was getting ready to pour it into a third, when Christie started complaining that it wasn't dissolving like the others. She kept stirring and stirring until she decided to "taste" it. I wish I had the camera going at that point. Her expression says it all. Turns out the "sugar" was really salt! It was in a mislabeled bucket. So eventually we laughed--after both Christie and Kristy got the taste out of their mouths--and pushed on. We did pretty good, finishing up just before 10:00. Friday we went over to Tom's and Kristy's and watched the kids there over night. John came over and hung out. It was good to have him there. Tom had to start his marathon at 6 in the morning and Kristy started the half marathon at 7, so they stayed in SL overnight. The boys were running in the 1K so we got them there at 10:00 the next morning. Kristy was already done! She got to be there to see the boys run. Then they got the treats--best part of the race. John helped us find stuff to do while we were waiting for Tom. This was the highlight of our wait-- riding the escalators Then we waited---- and waited--- and waited. Kristy waited for awhile and then decided she would go to find him and run the rest of the way back with him. I can't believe she did that cause she was hurting, but I think it gave him an extra boost. Finally here they came! The boys ran out to meet them and run some with them This was with 3 blocks left to go-- Finally the finish line! He did it! Way to go! What an awesome achievement. I don't think I have ever seen anyone so exhausted, but he kept going. Today, they are hurting, but they did it--(don't understand wanting pain) After the run, I had a great treat still awaiting. Christie came and met me and we went to see Wicked. I loved it even more the second time! It was great fun and great music and great company. I want to go again! Let's make plans.

Saturday Evening Post

We had a great time at our dinner and FHE this month and thank Allison for her lesson. It is quite the crowd--maybe we should get a microphone! After the lesson we had the game and it was quite comical.This is only one of my "pick me" pictures. I loved it when the kids went after the aunts and uncles! Who was it that made John leave his comfortable chair and take his turn? And, as always, I appreciate the help cleaning up that everyone pitches in to do. I caught 2 of you working. Another picture I love! Thanks to everyone for doing these each month. I know it gets loud and confusing and creates lots of work, but I think it is a valuable tradition and I'm sure they hear truths and love through all the noise.

Swimming memories

Christie organized us all to go swimming on Friday while Trav, Allison & fam were here. Everyone was able to make it except John and Laura, who were greatly missed. It was fun times. Isabell got to be a spectator...Allyson volunteered to be her babysitter. Cousin fun! Justyn had fun creating a whirlpool for the younger boys Reed ended up being the "thrower". This is with Josh, I think. Everyone had to get out of the pool for 10 minutes every hour and a half. It seemed like a long time. JD looks like he is warning me not to snap away! Oh well--I love to be on this side of the camera! It is a great memory!

Josh's program

We got to go to Joshy's program a couple of weeks ago. It was great. They did a patriotic theme and sang some great songs. Joshy sang so good! Thanks for inviting us. We loved it.

Birthday boy!

Our little Ben turned 1 year old on March 24th. It is amazing how fast this year sped by. We didn't get to see him very much either so every time we did he had grown so much. And, now he is walking and trying to keep up with his brothers and sister. He is a cutie. We hope he will get to know and like us some day! Our first days together. Fun at the reunion--around 3 months Christmas time Happy Birthday little Ben!