March in Review

WOW!! March went fast.   We took the boys to a Jazz game towards the end of March.  The girls stayed with Grandma & Grandpa Hardin.   It was a fun trip quick but fun, even with the construction at the hotel (wish we had know before hand, we would have found other arrangements) the van blowing a radiator hose, and the crazy traffic.    We got to our hotel and checked in and then went to dinner, on the way there the van over heated and that's when we found out about the radiator hose I should have taken a picture.  The place we ate at has a deal if you buy so much you can leave your car there for free while you are at the game.  Which lots of people do which is nice cause then you are in a big group as you walk from the game to your car at night.  Just a few pictures from the game.  We of course were in the nose bleed seats, but then what do you expect when you get your tickets through the Jr. Jazz program, but that's OK the kids still had fun.  

  

                                         Dennie and the boys out front.

                                                  Jared and Dennie

                                                    Me and my boys

 The view of the floor from our seats its not as bad as the picture shows, but still we were almost at the top!

 It was a fun game, the boys really got into the game and thankfully the Jazz won!  It was REALLY late by the time we got out and back to the hotel, we had to wait until the traffic was down cause of the van and the radiator hose, didn't want it to over heat on the way back to the hotel.  THANK GOODNESS for family.  Dennie's Uncle got the hose for us while we were at the game and came the next day with tools so Dennie  could fix it.  It made a longer stay at the hotel, but the boys got to swim so they were fine with the delay.  After we got the van done we went to Temple Square, the kids have never been there so I wanted to take the time and see it.  We first stopped at the I believe it was the Church History museum.  That was fun, they have a part with stuff from all the Latter day Prophet's of the church which was neat to see.  Then they have a children's hands on part about the Book of Mormon.   It was more for Jared's age and younger, but I think they both enjoyed it (at least Jonathan was a good sport about it).

                                                       Jared             

                                                 Jonathan and Jared.

After the Museum we went over to the visitor center on Temple Square.  They have a section on the prophets from the Bible and the Book of Mormon.   We enjoyed walking around that, it was really neat too.

Jared

                                                 Jonathan and Dennie

We didn't stay in Salt Lake very long, it was getting late and time to hit the road.  We did however stop at the Air Force Museum on the way home. The boys REALLY enjoyed that too. 

Dennie and Jonathan by a B-52 Bomber I think

 Jared holding up the plane.

On Monday the official first day of spring break Jonathan had his wisdom teeth out, I would say pulled, but he had to have them all cut out.  Poor kid,  he did really well, but he was pretty swollen even after the medicine that they gave him to help with the swelling he was glad he had it so he wasn't HUGE.  He did let me take a picture of him but I promised him that it would only be in his scrapbook.  So our spring break wasn't much fun, but then the weather wasn't really good either until later in the week.  Saturday was a good warm day, the kids played outside all day.  We went to the park,  rode bikes (the kids did) and they even got the baseballs out and started practicing.  We live so close to the park now they just go over there to practice.

 What a difference a month makes!  WOW we have no snow!  The top picture was taken March 3, the bottom was taken April 4.  



March Happenings

Wow this month has been busy!  Jared had been playing basketball which has been interesting.  Not sure if he will play again next year its been kind of a bad experience for him.  Long story but in a nut shell the coach brought in someone to "help" and he has taken all the fun out of playing.  I don't think any of the boys on his team enjoy it much, they like the games, but the practice can be a pain when all they do is get lectured.  Hopefully it will get better they have 3 games this week.  Its going to be crazy.

We spent a weekend with Dennie's family.  His parents are getting ready for their Service Mission.  It was fun to see family and spend a little time with them. 

Last Tuesday it was the 70's program!!  Wow what a group of kids.   Jonathan preformed his solo 3 times and did AWESOME!!!  It was fun to go and see all the work that they put into the program.  He has such a good choir and band teacher.  Its been fun to watch him develop this talent.  He sang The Gambler by Kenny Rodgers, I truly think I was more nervous than he was but he really did a super good job!  So proud of him!  Loved all the groovy clothes too.

  

Wednesday was the cub scout pinewood derby!  Jared got a award for the most military hummer I think is what it was.  It was a fun night.  Crazy but fun.

This week it snowed and everything is covered again,  Spring time in good old Idaho.  I told the kids it could be like this until May or June, they seem to forget how it is from year to year.  We have a fun busy week ahead too.  Lots going on and spring break next week.  WOW can it really be that close to April? 

March. . . . Where did February go?

Its March already.  Wow how the time flys.   We have been busy, and enjoying to SNOW and storms the end of February.  It's  been crazy!  We have been snowed in with all roads closed out of the valley the last weekend in February and one time last week, but we have had school every day!!  The one last week was after school was out.   I have been hoping for a snow day, it will probably happen in April.  Its been fun coming up with ideas to keep everyone entertained and happy.  The other day Jared got the idea to build something with mini marshmallows and toothpicks.  Its amazing how long he will sit and do something when he sets his mind to it.  He had a big cube built when he was done.     

The girls like to play outside, but because of where we are at they can't play to often.  Its a big time bummer, but its also winter and cold, so its OK.  Now summer is going to be a different story. 

 Yes we have SNOW!!!  These pictures were taken on Saturday, the only difference is that now the sidewalk is almost bare.  It was melting yesterday, and now we have ice on the sidewalk instead of snow. 

 Here is my March calendar.  YEAH its done and was up before March started.  Not a very good picture, but it gives you the general idea.  Now to get the rest of the months done. I do have April and May done, but if I don't get the others done before school is out they won't get done until school starts this fall.  Which is coming soon.  I get to register Sara for kindergarten this week. She is so excited!!  Me not so much. 

 Next week Jonathan's choir class is doing a 70's program.  So they need outfits, and they are going to have a lunch for the choir class so I thought it would be fun to do some tie-dye cupcakes.  So because I hadn't made them before and didn't want to mess up I made some on Saturday.  They turned out well AWESOME!  I didn't think it would be hard, but just wanted to try and the kids loved them so it all worked out great.  Just a couple of pictures of the fun cupcakes and the tie-dyed t-shirt I made for Jonathan.  Now to get his bell bottom jeans done. So much fun.  Can't wait for the program!  I hope he will let me take some pictures of him in his groovy outfit!

Update!

Well its been a while and things are busy!  We celebrated Little Miss Sara's 5th birthday the end of January.  Can't believe where 5 years have gone?

 

Love how her Dad is playing with her hair, gee I wonder where my kids get it from  ummmmm?

 Basketball has started for Jared, his first game is tonight and he is excited and nervous at the same time.  Jonathan's solo for his 70's program is coming up soon, he does so good, its something that I could never do. I am proud of him for taking on the challenge and doing so good, just hope when the performance comes he doesn't get too nervous and does well.  The girls and I had a fun weekend and spent time in good old Blackfoot.  Us sisters got together with mom, and made calendars and did a few scrapbook pages, sure wish I would have got pictures of every ones March calendar they are so cute and every ones is so different. Next time for sure I will get pictures.  I will post pictures of mine soon (I hope).  Its still winter up here and snowy and cold. Good thing I have a few projects to keep me busy.   So ready for spring.