March 2016

Patio Work

Ben continued to work on the patio/deck.  He worked on the electrical and getting the ceiling up as well as finishing off the pavers in areas we wished we would have had the landscapers do.  It really got to a very finished stage this month.  

Ally Skiing

Ally finally went with her dad skiing.  She had a lot of sick days the last bit and wasn't able to go many times he had planned on her going with him.

Lots of Friends

I guess its a good thing that our house tends to be the place where friends come.  Its what I wanted, but sometimes I felt I had kids running around me all the time!

Ute Basketball

We got tickets to a few of the basketball games this year.  The kids looked so cute in some bandanas they handed out before one of the games.

Only Two Months Late

I told my kids they get a birthday party on the even years.  James' birthday came and went and I never got around to a party.  He mentioned one day how sad that made him so I figured better late than never.  Then I forgot my camera at the party so I failed twice.  Ally took a picture of him.  We took a bunch of friends to a jump zone with lots of trampolines.  

March Madness

The Utes went to Denver for March Madness and we had to be there.  We got tickets and were on our way.  There was a huge storm on the way there.  We barely made it there at all and luckily we were safe.  

The first game the Utes won, but the second they really didn't play well and lost.  The kids had a ton of fun.  Grace got on the big screen several times and the others did once as well.  We went to a fun indoor pool with large slides and had a nice time as a family despite the Utes not playing well during that second game.  

Grace's style

Grace has started dressing herself and picking out her clothes everyday.  She has a fun style.  She likes wearing clothes that all match.  So if she has a pink shirt, she wants pink pants.  But she wants to have socks that are different and often the crazier the better or sometimes she even wears two different pairs.  

Ally in Middle School Basketball

Ally was on the middle school basketball team.  It wasn't really a team.  It was sort of a one day tournament playing three on three.  They practiced for a few months, but I don't think she had a coach that taught them anything.  It was sad to watch as the other team demolished her team.  I think it made her really hate basketball unfortunately.

Primary Voting Utah

I voted in the democratic primaries here in Utah and it was crazy.  The lines were so long.  I waited about an hour to vote.  I heard it was much easier on the republican side. It's been a crazy election year with crazy ideas thrown out and most Americans feeling they don't want to vote for anyone.  I am just hoping most Americans come to their senses this November and don't vote in Trump who I am very opposed to.

Grace Turns Seven

Grace is such a sweet, kind, smart, social, loving girl.  She always has a hug for me and helps brighten my day.  She tries to be a peacemaker and she works hard to make people around her happy.  She is sensitive and so fun to be around.  We are so happy to have our Grace in the family.

Easter

I made Easter a much smaller gift giving holiday than in the past and it was perfect.  I hid very large eggs for the kids and about 10 small eggs.  So nice to have it simple.  They also got hunts at both grandparents homes so it was plenty.  I also started a new tradition of making aebleskivers on Easter. They were a hit with the kids and worked out really well.  

Enjoying our Yard

We are so happy to have our yard all finished and able to enjoy it in the Spring.  Spring in my most favorite time of the year.  I always feel so much happiness during this time of year.  James and Grace felt it too and had to climb the trees.