Celie's Birthday !!

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Camping Trip

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I can't figure out why there are two slideshows. If anyone has an idea on how to fix it then please let me know!

My first rose

Last Fall we purchased a rose bush and let it sit all winter. I read up on how to take care of roses and went ahead and pruned it to death. Not really, but it seemed that way. Now it is starting to bloom. I find a lot of joy in going out every day and looking at it, caring for it and feeding it. The kids don't bother it much, thanks to the thorns. They are so beautiful and because of all the extreme pruning the bush yeilds large roses. Not as big as store bought, but bigger than I expected. I love them.

We got a Culvers!

When we lived in Illinois we discovered their glorified burger joint with yummy custard called Culvers. They have great customer service and that is a big plus in Marty's book! We just got one that is on the way to the grocery store - bad location for me. Too accessible. No, we have only been once, but it is very tempting. It costs a lot more than Wendy's so it is hard to justify it. Anyway, welcome Culvers! Jack had fun with the straw - he was funny.

Conference again!

I look back to when I was a teen and remembering when Conference weekend would approach. I was sad to be missing out on teen outings, long naps, or nice dates on that Saturday that Conference was held. Fortunately I have matured some. I have such an excitement for Conference weekend. I looked forward to it. I didn't sleep through any of the talks and I was prepared to feel the spirit. I feel blessed to have this opportunity to listen to the words of our living Prophets and Apostles. I am re-motivated to live life to it's greatest potential, I am reminded of my self worth, and my testimony of Jesus Christ and the truthfulness of His gospel given to us in the Bible, Book of Mormon, and by revelation has been strengthened. I know our living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, has been called of God to lead Christ's church on earth. I have so much joy and peace to know this. I love knowing the truth about my premortal life and the potential I have to be like my Father in Heaven. How grateful I am for the joys of knowing I can have an eternal family. Thank you to all my leaders who spoke at Conference for your worthiness, dedication, and love! I hope all of you enjoyed Conference as much as I did. If you didn't get a chance to hear it, you can click this link and watch it. (Look at the bottom right of the page where is says 177th Semiannual General Conference). It is wonderfully informative and uplifting!

3 Easter Egg Hunts

Sunday dinner and egg hunt with some friends. There must have been a hundred eggs.




Our home made eggs. Oh, and just so you know, that pink and white striped shirt is her favorite. She wants to wear it every day!



Preschool party. They had so much fun.

Jack was happy with just his raisins.




Neighborhood egg hunt. Massive chaos! Yet, Celie dominated - obvious from her winnings. Oh, look, her pink and white shirt again.

Grandma and Nanna visits!

Thanks again for watching our kids Grandma! Our little ones still miss you.

Sunday walk. Wish we could have spent more time with Grandma!




Nanna at the temple.

A day in the sunny backyard, yes, in February!


Trip to the park.

The famous Muskrat! If you have talked to Celie on the phone in the past month or so, then you know the story of the "attack of the muskrat". This thing is huge. As big as a large cat! It would walk right up to us and it had enormous red teeth. Luckily we gained something useful from meeting this beast. Celie is now more concerned about brushing her teeth so they don't end up like the muskrat's.

So, right after watching these beautiful little ducklings swim by, Jack fell into the marsh! I was supposed to be watching him - sorry Jack. We had to strip him to his diaper and wrap him up in my jacket. Nanna was nice enough to grab the camera to document this embarrassing moment - thanks Nanna. It was actually pretty funny.

Thanks for the visits. We really loved having family here!

Sweet Bunny

We had an Easter party with preschool today. Celie had a blast! As we were driving to the party she reviewed the rules of an Easter hunt over and over. "First you wait, then you run, run, run (she showed us how fast by swinging her arms vigorously), and you pick up a lot of eggs!" She's got it down! She got to hold a baby bunny too. She loves animals. I can't wait until the frogs come back to our house so she can have friends any time!