Friday, April 20, 2018

Spring activities

Liam got to spend the spring days playing baseball on the Cubs - and all geared up!
 

It is fun being on the same team as friends, Bennett and Graham. 


Little Maggie got lots of attention - whether or not she was really interested in it from everyone (Dani always was bribing her for her friendship with food!)

Jacob and Caleb played in their own musical number, and Claire and 

Jacob and Claire ran track for the first time. They ran the 400. In her last race, Claire decided to do the 800 as well for the first time, ran a PR, and qualified for districts because she was one of two girls to run the race!
 

Piggy and Elephant day at Boeckman Creek






 

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

12-year-olds

One of our favorite primary traditions - lots of hats!
 

We celebrated a beautiful sunny day with a trip to Bauman Farms. It was a little different than the pumpkin festival - lots fewer people, fewer activities, but quite enjoyable.


Nana took home a souvenir - she took a misstep doing the speed tires, and injured her ankle.

We loved having Nana and Papa come visit. 

and we are so proud of Jacob and Claire. Jacob received the Aaronic priesthood and was ordained a deacon, and Claire joined the Young Women
 


The dinner choice of champions - hot dogs and shrimp!!!

They did get a better dinner out though at their favorite restaurant - Benihana's!

 

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Around the house with friends and family

Family puzzle time - Claire has gotten pretty good at doing puzzles! Putting the finishing touches on a Harry Potter puzzle.

Claire made a leash for her little pig to take for a walk

Dani mowed the lawn! It has been a busy time for Jared, and he came home to a nicely-mowed lawn. Dani's first time!


Kate got a little cookie recipe book, and the kids all teamed up to make some peanut butter cookies.

So great when "Best Friend Tate" is right next door!

Liam's future - will be full of family! He's going to need to start liking girls (or at least A girl) sometime!

Kate took an art class with Lisa Jensen. They met weekly and did a number of cute projects.

We spent one Saturday afternoon at Alpenrose Dairy watching some midget racing and some youth baseball games.

The kids built a blanket fort and spent a lot of time just hanging out under it.

It isn't all that spacious, but they loved spending time all together, giggling, under there with flashlights, books, pillows, and stuffed animals.

Mother's Day feast - Jared prepared a hollandaise sauce to go on top of the steak with grilled asparagus. Yum! We all love Dani!

Torin put a bobby pin into an outlet - and it was so hot after it came out of the socket that it burned a permanent scar in the floor. He came saying that it hurt his hand - we were just glad it wasn't worse!

We love having a disc golf course close by in Memorial Park.

Spring time is great time for the trampoline. And we love what the trampoline does to Kate's hair!

It is also fun having friends join on the trampoline.


 

Friday, April 06, 2018

The little guy

We love our little 3-year-old. Torin is a joy and loves being with his parents and siblings.

Night-time stories in bed

In bed, Torin always has a stuffed animal that he cuddles with.

Reading books with Kate. Kate LOVES to read!

Piley face - Dani loves taking selfies with Torin, and Torin loves snuggling with Dani on the beanbag chair

Torin deciding to learn piano

Watching and waiting for his older siblings to come home

When he's sad, he definitely shows it - big-time pouty face!


Sunday, April 01, 2018

Easter Time

Neighborhood Easter Egg hunt




Easter pictures - in front of the newly-redone fireplace!

And the morning family Easter Egg hunt