Skipping school to go to the Zoo

Last week Stacey and her family were here on a mini vacation from Logan. They were going to the Zoo. So I invited myself and took Braden and Hannah out of school to go with them. Allie came too. Josh was at scout camp so he didn't come. But we missed him. A good time was had by all.

Braden and Hannah get there tonsils out...

Braden and Hannah got their tonsils out about three weeks ago. I finally got the pictures off my phone of them in the Hospital.

Hannah was first to go in so here she is when she was done.

Braden went in last this is him when he got out.

They put them both by each other in the same recovery room.

Being wheeled out together.


I am glad we did them both on the same day and got it over with. My mom went with me to the hospital to help that day. (Thank you) Eric could not get off work. They were both so cute. They showed me that even though they are constantly fighting at home they really do care for each other. As soon as we got to go be with Hannah after her surgery, she asked me where Braden was. She kept asking when he would be done so she could see him. When he was done and they finally brought him to us he looked right at Hannah and asked her if she was OK.
It was really quiet at our house for a little while. Which Allie enjoyed and Josh was bugged. But Josh made up for the quiet. We were wish his were taken out too. They are doing well. We went back to the Dr. yesterday and while we were waiting they entertained my with their own version of the song "If Your Happy and You Know It" and Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer". The Dr. said it really sounded like they had recovered well.

New Blog...

Check our my new blog. Thyme in my garden. Not much there but hopefully I will keep posting. You can get to it from my links.

Two new Posts

Took me long enough. Eric got a new computer for Christmas and moved all the pictures over to it. I finally sat down today to learn a little about how to find it. So here is a two new posts. Yippy.

WOW what a crazy busy week.

Allie going to Jr. Prom started our crazy week off on Friday. She went with Isaac Nay. She had a wonderful time. I think he had the prettiest date there. My she is sure growing up. Talor and I went shopping with her for her dress. Allie thought she would want a short dress but Talor told her it was prom and she needed to try on some long ones too. Allie tried this dress on and there was no turning back it was the perfect one for her.




Right after Allie left for Prom the rest of the family hopped in the car and headed for St George. Hannah had a Dance competition there. This year she competes in a ballet class (white costume), Jazz Class (purple costume) and She is in the production number. This year the production number is Aladin. She is a flying carpet in that dance. It was a long fun day. They did very well and she loved every minute. The last picture is how excited Josh and Braden were about sitting there all day. They were good sports though.







Because we were gone on Allie's Birthday we celebrated Monday night. She turned 17 this year. Wow were does time go. Happy Birthday Allie. She wanted lots of little presents each wrapped individually. Not all her gifts in one sack like I like to do.


Tuesday was Allie's Birthday she had a track meet then went out with friends for pizza and ice cream. We got to go to Salt Lake and see Talor in the USU wind orchestra play in a concert.


Josh got braces on his teeth this week. What a great April Fools day for him.
Before

After


Braden turned 12 this week. He got to have a surprise birthday party. He and his Dad went and played basketball at the gym one morning. When they came home friends and family were here waiting for him. We had breakfast with everyone. The night of his birthday Eric and I took Braden out to dinner. He chose to go to Tucanos. All you can eat meat. He was in heaven. The picture of him with the cake and candle is his left over Death by Chocolate cake he got from the restaurant. Happy Birthday Braden.

Happy Easter

Today was a great Easter day. The kids woke up and looked for the eggs that were hid for them. We listened to General Conference. Then had a little BBQ with family. We did miss Talor. She stayed in Logan.

Holiday Check List

Great Thanksgiving Dinner: Check



Eric's Birthday: Check
Eric's Raspberry Almond Torte: Not so Check



Eric and Monica Quick road trip to California to watch Allie and her friends run in the Western Footlocker race: Check




Getting Talor Home from School: Check



Passing My Math Finale: Check Check Check

Putting up the Christmas decorations: Check



Breakfast with Santa: Check




Ward Christmas Party: Check
Braden in the Nativity Play as a camel: Check




Hannah Dance Recital: Check




Watching the Christmas Story: Check

Helping serve others: Check



Mean game of dodge ball: Check




Cousin Gifts: Check



New Winter Quilt: Thanks to Connie, Check. I love it.



Hannah's Birthday: Not Check, But will be Checked tomorrow. Happy Birthday!!!
Giving her her Birthday dress early so she could where it to church: Check