Easter Sunday

We had a lovely Easter this year! We got to go to church to feel the spirit and listen to stories of our savior, we had a relaxing afternoon at home and then we had a yummy dinner at our friend's, the Phillip's house in the evening! It was good times and great food! Thanks guys! Ready for church!


The girls got little puppies from the Easter Bunny. They loved them so much they just HAD to be in the picture :)

Easter Egg Hunt: Part 2

Well, today's Easter egg hunt turned out a little differently than planned. We had to have it inside because it rained all night and this morning!!! I would expect that in Idaho, but not here in Arizona! I'm shocked they even had a back-up plan. Someone must have checked the forecast. :) It was fun but VERY crowded. The girls got treats and trinkets, iced some cookies, and Lauren sat on the Easter Bunny's lap. Kristen wouldn't get close to him. She was about 10 feet away crying and screaming at the sight of him!

Easter Egg Hunt: Part 1

Today was our first Easter Egg hunt of the year. My friends Liora and Aubree planned it and had it on the big lawn at the on-campus apartments where we used to live. The girls loved it. Note the chocolate smears on Kristen's face.
Tomorrow we go to the hunt put on by Cory's school. We have other opportunities for more egg hunts but we thought these 2 might be enough! Easter Egg Hunt Part 2 coming tomorrow!

More relatives...

Cory's Uncle Wade and Aunt Susan and a couple of his cousins were in Phoenix for a little vacation from the Seattle area. They stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort. They invited us down for a day of swimming, sunbathing, and catching up. It was great to see them again! Cory especially enjoyed the water slides!

Just for the heck of it

This is what Kristen looked like when she came up to me yesterday. I had the camera handy and just had to take a picture. This is the outcome when I asked her to say cheese...We're workin' on it...

Spring

I thought it was about time I updated this blog!! We have had a VERY busy month. Three different sets of company made for very exciting times.

First we had Cory's Mom Debbie and her husband Rick visit for about a week in the first part of March. They did a spur of the moment trip and drove down. We were so glad they did! Lauren got an early birthday present from Grandpa, a new bike! We did a lot of driving around and just spent time with each other and the girls ate up every moment of spoiling they could! Pay attention to the top 2 pictures...hilarious!


Next we had my Mom and Dad (LuJean & George) come down for their yearly spring visit and they stayed for about 10 days! It was so nice to have them here too. Unfortunately we all got sick...My dad with Pneumonia, my mom with Bronchitis, and me with Pneumonia AND a sinus infection! We still managed to enjoy each others company in spite of all of the sickies!! For some reason they took all of the pictures of that week on their camera so I'll post some when I get some *hint hint Dad!*

Then 3 days later my awesome sister Paula graced us with her presence for a whole week! We had a blast just doing whatever we felt like.



We also were able to catch up with some old friends/neighbors the Wormell's who we lived next to us when we were teenagers. They happen to live about 45 min. away from us down here in AZ now. It was great reliving old memories...ohhh the bad hair Paula and I were sporting in those days. Karen you have total blackmail on us on those old home videos!


Last I wanted to post some pictures of the girls in some new dresses Nana sent down for Easter. I LOVE the colors and the style. Thanks Deb!

All in all it was a fantastic month. The weather was absolutely perfect the whole time and everyone got a taste of just how beautiful it is this time of the year here. We are so thankful for all of the wonderful family we have and we love you all!!!

I was tagged...

So I have to go to my 6th folder and get my 6th picture....
Since we have a new computer I don't even have 6 folders yet, so I'll do the 6th picture!
My #1 girl and I!!