Week Off

This week the girls had no school. For "President's Day" I guess they get the whole week to honor our presidents. So we got creative and a budget to do all kinds of fun things.


One highlight was a show. They call it practice and I get to watch and then they choriograph a dance to go along with the song. The song is usually off the SpongeBob Square Pants CD. But It was so cute to see them perform

A big thing we did was going ice skating at the UTC mall. It was kind of expensive but a lot of fun and very cold. They didn't want to hold my hand and they stayed close to the wall. But we went around about 3 times before they got bored and wanted to leave. Sigh then it was on to the next activity.

Of course we did a lot of baking. Dahra has an easy bake oven and we made waffles, doughnuts, and muffin tops this week. Dahra loves to cook and Paige sometimes does too but mostly she likes to eat what we make.

We also went to a park for the afternoon and Paige brought sidewalk chalk and made a hop scotch that went up to 100. It was so cute and some of the squares were so small they'd only fit her foot but she did it. She was so proud of herself and I was with out my camera.

Valentine's Day

For the big V-Day I got together with some of my good friends. We ate yummy strawberry shortcake dessert and watched The Secret Life of Bees. Awesome movie. I was even festive with my pink shirt and pink rainbows (yes we do wear flip flops in Feb :) I am very blessed to not only have so many people in my life that I love but also people that love me.

Hope your Valentine's Day was sweet no matter who you shared it with. Love you all

Doors

Yesterday I went with my good friend Jonnelle to LA. Her friend Mike tagged along. It's been rainin alot for the past few days (alot for San Diego that is) and yesterday this rainbow kept coming out. At one point it was a full rainbow not just one side. It was awesome I haven't seen a full one in a long time.

The reason we went to LA was to Whiskey a go go to see wild child which is a Doors cover band. They were awesome. They did two sets and played songs I knew and didn't know. The club was packed I felt like a sardine but we had a blast. Crazy thing he looked just like Jimmy.

Utah Trip

I can't tell you how it filled my heart to go home for a while. It was a short trip (as always) but amazing. I had a great time with all of you I think the only one I didn't get to see was Katie and Rick. Hanging with Erin was so fun and Ethan is a joy.

Simeon was such a cuddle bug. He would give me kisses and hugs all the time. It was so great, that's what being an aunt is all about. He also loved the treats I had. And I enjoyed giving him lots and lots of sugar. Sorry Becky :)

Briggs was a lot of fun too. It took a bit for him to warm up to me but Sunday morning he helped me make breakfast. He is wonderful!!

Gavin was also so sweet he is such a good baby. I love hanging with the kids they make you laugh and I can't get enough.

Seeing Jeff was also a highlight. 2 years is a long time and Jeff has grown (spiritually) so much. It was nice to catch up for a breif moment. Thanks to Joyce for having us over for dessert. I love pie :)

I cought Ethan going up the stairs. He is so fun as are Maddie and Lauren. I had fun with them too.

I got to hang with Megan and Joe for a while too. Megan is so fun and we laugh all the time. It's so great to spend quality time with you all. I am so blessed to have an amazing family. All of you are so wonderful and so talented. I love you and I cry a little every time I have to fly back.

I will come home again soon and will definetly see my awesome sisters at our next retreat.

Zoo trip

Another fun Zoo trip. My roommate had an extra ticket and who can pass up the Wild Animal Park?

This Rhino was one of the older ones, a female, it was so cute to see her marching along slowly

Isn't he so cute, he was looking out for his friends that were asleep. He kept looking at us and then other people back and forth. Protecing them