~ A Wedding ~

Our family attended Chris and Mercedes' wedding at the temple nearest to our home.  It was such a blessing to be a part of their wedding day. They were and still are happy as can be sharing life together as best friends. Adam and I talked about how exciting it is for them to be at the start of married life. It made us wish just a little for that time in our marriage, but we are grateful to be where we are now.

Because the wedding was in our neck of the woods, Adam and I were able to have a lot of Adam's family stay with us. We really enjoy hosting, and this time was especially so because  our family had traveled such a long way.
It was a lot of work hosting family and getting this kids dressed in their best to visit the beautiful temple grounds and see the lovely, newly wedded couple, but Adam and I were glad to make sure they were there to sense the importance of a temple marriage where eternal families begin.

Easter 2014

Robbie made this bunny milk carton and his bunny ears headband with his kindergarten class and Mrs. Downing.

We did two egg hunts on a very windy Saturday afternoon; one indoors for the little kids and one outdoors for the big kids. There were so many great spots for hiding eggs outside (and I had bought a bag of 48 eggs from Fiesta Foods for less than $5 so including leftovers from last year we had about 60 to hide).

I hid on egg in a cavity of a rock that went thru to the back of the rock. It was a great spot but unfortunately when Emily reached her hand in to get it, a bee was on the egg and stung her! I couldn't believe it, and quickly brought her inside to apply baking soda mixed with water to her Eastee hunt wound.

I picked up a few supplies from Walmart to make small Easter baskets for the kids. The store was so crowded it was obvious to me that we have become distracted from the real meaning of Easter. 

I included cards made for each of my children, and I've taken pictures of them as a way to remember the thoughts I shared with my children  about Jesus--that He lives and loves us--on a late Saturday night when everyone else was sleeping.

Heather hosted dinner at her Kennewick home. It was a pleasant time and delicious meal.

Michael's First Soccer Team

Michael has started playing soccer with 5 other Sunnyside boys coached by Susie. Our friend, Jory, really got the ball rolling (ha ha) by calling Adam and asking if we wanted to put our boys in spring soccer.

Michael is a good team player--he has so much positive energy, likes competition, and is athletic. Adam and I have enjoyed the experience, too. Watching him play is almost as fun as playing, and no one keeps score as it is just about helping the boys learn the rules and fun of soccer.