Easter 2016

Saturday we had an Easter egg hunt out at the pavilion for the children in our neighborhood.   We had great success with about 25-30 children from around here including our grandkids.  We had plenty of eggs to hide (thanks to Trent and Rick for doing the hiding)  and then had a hot dog roast with potluck salads afterwards.  It was a little chilly outside but thankfully we were spared any rain or snow.  I got a picture of each of the kids except for Haivyn.  She was having too much fun on the playground and I couldn't get her to stay still:(  

Later on that afternoon we had our family Easter dinner.  Here is my ham.  I found a recipe from Pioneer Woman that had a root beer glaze.  It sounded interesting so I tried it.  It wasn't bad but I don't think I will be doing that one again.  We also had twice baked potatoes, asparagus, rolls, and raspberry jello salad.

While the girls headed off to the General Women's Conference the boys cleaned up the dishes.  The conference was nice and I got to visit with Ruth afterwards for about 20 minutes.  That was great!  Her and Brad are leaving tomorrow for their 6 weeks in Denmark:)

After the conference the young adults from our neighborhood got together for our Night Easter Egg Hunt.  This here is a GREAT group of kids!!  B&K were here too.  They just weren't in the picture:(

 The girls showing off some of their prizes.

 I had to get a picture of this.......Dalton brought this giant garbage sack for his Easter bag.  I will say it must have brought him good luck because he found the most eggs AND the most money!!

Good Times!!

Spring Pictures

A few weeks ago we did a little photo shoot with the grandkids in their Easter clothes.  While it was fun I must say it was CRAZY!!  We added a bunny which added to the chaos but all's well that ends well.  With all of those pictures we took you would think that we could get all of them looking up at the same time but....nope.  Still Jenni got some nice shots and I am pleased with the results.

These are in order of age....

Rafe (3 1/2 years)

 Haivyn  (22 months)

Henry  (19 months)

Scout  (17 months)

Aren't they all so precious!  I love them all so much!!

IFLY and Flowrider

The first part of March we drove up to Ogden to experience IFLY with the Bomans and Phelpses.  We bought tickets for Christmas for the boys to do the indoor skydiving thing so we made a day of it.  Rick and I started out with a session at the Ogden Temple.  I haven't ever been in this temple and they say it is very different from since the remodel.  It was very nice.  Afterwards we met the others at IFLY and began the day's excitement!  I must say they all did a nice job of staying afloat in the wind tunnel.  

I can't tell but I think this is Rick.

A picture of the flyers.

We had a little time before our scheduled Flowrider appointment so we stopped at Fat Cats arcade for some fun.  You can tell from this picture that Rafe was super excited about all of the tickets he "won" to get prizes with.

 I'm not sure why I only have two pictures of this and just of Brach but there you have it!  The guys had a great time learning to "surf" or maybe wakeboard is more like it.  I got some good video and it is super funny!!

 While the boys were in the water we took the kids outside for some play time.

After our experience we stopped at Famous Dave's for some seriously good BBQ!

Released

Valentines Day was a big day for us.  After eight years of service our Stake Presidency was released.  We had a beautiful conference with Elders Larry Y. Wilson and Peter F. Evans presided over the conference.  With the news of President Collings' missionary calling announced in October we knew that this day was coming.  I believe it created some difficult feelings in Rick, knowing that he would be released as 2nd Counselor but he has done very well since then. We are now planning a mission, hopefully leaving in the fall and Rick has a new calling as a ward missionary.  I know he will miss the association of these good brethren but it is all well and good.  We are looking forward to a bright future of continued service in the work of the Lord!

President Lawrence, President Collings, and President Phelps

Brother Joe Tripp and Brother Allen were not released.  They are serving with the new presidency which consists of Jason Killion as President.  Troy May as 1st Councilor, and Ryan McBride as 2nd Counselor.