spring break

For Jadan's spring break, we visited lots of family! We left right after school that Friday and, just as we were getting comfortable in our travels (about 2 hours into the drive) we were forced to exit I-70 due to multiple accidents and severe weather. We weren't sure how long the road would be closed, but someone told us it would be "several hours." With that in mind and considering the weather, we decided to stay the night at a hotel in Vail. Though unexpected, this little detour turned out to be quite fun...the kids are always thrilled to stay in hotels, especially when it means swimming! After eating dinner, checking in, and a minor bed-jumping incident (think of the movie "Rat Race!"), we went for a swim and just relaxed! In the morning we headed for Bunkerville after breakfast and, of course, another swim! We were spoiled by Grandpa and Grandma (M&Ms, Butterfingers, movies, Los Lupes, etc, etc...) and got to see Jimmy & Meagan and Todd & Heather before heading to Flowell to visit Grandpa Deano & Grandma Squirrely! Of course, many a card game (back alley) were played (Danny & I beat Jimmy & Meagan, and Grandma & I beat Danny & Grandpa...notice a pattern?!!) Then, off to Spanish Fork to visit Chris & Tammy and their family...a little trip to Logan to hang out with Dustin & Cassidy and Rylee (what a CUTIE!!)...then all of the family (minus Meagan) met at Tammy's for General Conference, so we had a ton of fun visiting cousins and playing games and shopping at JoAnn's and Rod Works (well, the girls anyways!)...Tammy was awesome to organize some Easter activities for the kids, and the girls got to do a little sewing (with lots of help from Mops!!)...and one night the hubby's all made their wives ice cream sundaes (YUM!) before playing their traditional boys' game, Cities and Knights (BOO!) It was a fantastic trip overflowing with great food, loads of fun, and memories to last forever! We are so grateful for our family!!

I didn't take many pictures at all, but a few VERY random shots...

I call this one..."Silly Screen Faces!" I was laughing hysterically when Teegan did this at Danny's parents' house!!

Jadan lost his first tooth at Grandma & Grandpa's house! It was quite exciting since he had been waiting, rather impatiently, for about a week, for it to fall out! In addition to putting his tooth under his pillow, he also left the tooth fairy a snack (a teeny-tiny piece of PopTart...must think the fairy is tiny, I guess)...how thoughtful! Since then, he has lost the tooth next to it!!

Bryan and Tessa came to visit us when we returned from our traveling, which was awesome, because that made it seem like our spring break was extended a week!! We had lots of fun playing games (ah-hem...once again, Tessa and I beat Danny & Bryan, not one, not two, but THREE times in back alley!!) and visiting a few places! Bryan was SO wonderful to help me with a few projects, too...Thanks, Bro!!

Let's just say I got some much needed motivation to decorate a little after seeing a couple of my sisters-in-law's cute houses (um...we have been here almost 2 years and I don't even have curtains up!). This may not seem like much, but it's a start (and HUGE for me!)...

in the kitchen (hung courtesy of Bryan)

banner in the kitchen (courtesy of my good friend Melissa)...I've actually had this up for a while, but notice in the background, the curio cabinet in the dining room...no longer invaded by kids craft supplies, box of figurines, etc..opened with items displayed...

in our bedroom, the landing (not sure if that's what it's called?) above our closets...I have been wanting to find a special place to display our Temple Quilt (hand made by Danny's mom) and I love it here! Also, note the ceiling fan Danny installed...YAY!

and finally...our "mud room" entry from the garage...custom coat hangers courtesy of Bryan and a new shoe shelf. If you had the unfortunate opportunity to see how this space was "organized" previously, you can appreciate the new look. Aaahhh...it's the little things!!