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What a great weekend!

Besides being able to hear the Prophet and other leaders of the church we were able to visit with Shane, Katie and Braydon. They came up for 2 weeks from Las Vegas. Conference was so great. Braydon was at our house for the Saturday sessions. We had fun coloring ties of the different speakers, doing word searches, etc.

I had a demo and a class to teach Saturday night. It was great to get back into teaching my classes. I feel like it's been too long! I really enjoy it and I'm glad my class filled up and I'm back teaching every Saturday again. Ladies Night Out was also going on at Roberts that night. So, since my mom, Katie and her mom and sisters were coming to Ladies Night Out I went with them after I got done with my class. I have always loved going to Ladie's Night Out at Roberts and got excited to win prizes and look around, but this time it was different. I found that I didn't like staying there even longer after I had been there since 3pm! I'm glad we didn't stay too long before we went to some other stores. That night we went back to my mom and dad's and we were going to play games. We actually only ended up playing one game because we were having too much fun on Playlist bringing back old memories of Jr. High and High School. After we finally stopped our karaoke party we played "Acquire" until 2am. It's a game Jon's grandparents had for years and they gave it to us. Jon taught us how to play and it was pretty fun.

Sunday we were at my mom and dad's house for conference. She printed off some bingo boards for the kids so it would keep them entertained. I think it turned out to be the adult activity. We were all "helping" our kids listen for words and they ended up going and doing something else while we were all still playing bingo for them. I think over all it helped them to listen to what was being said. I really appreciated the talk that was specifically for the small children. They were told to help their mothers by cleaning their rooms, doing the dishes, and doing other things without being asked. It was just what needed to be said!

Today we went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks. It was a cute movie. The kids really liked it, and that's all they've been talking about ever since.

April Fool's Day

Look how excited my kids are to eat their dinner of meatloaf, carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy! They were hoping it was an "April Fool's Joke" that we were having meatloaf. They were wrong...we really WERE having meatloaf. What they didn't realize is that the meatloaf was made out of a no-bake cookie, the carrots were marzipan, and the mashed potatoes and gravy was ice cream and caramel sauce. They were pleasantly surprised. We made sure to tell them (like any good parent) to finish up all their dinner so they could have dessert.

So, dessert time came around and it is the first time I have ever heard Alex say, "I don't want any dessert today. I'm full." Whatever, kid...you just wanted to get out of having to eat REAL meatloaf, carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy. We denied their requests for seconds on their dinner and told them to just eat more dessert if they were still hungry.

Happy April Fool's Day!!

Enjoying the "Spring" weather

Spring or Winter?

Yesterday we had a great time. We were enjoying the mild weather. Even though it was cooler than it had been we still got out the bikes and went on a bike ride to the library and then to the duck park to feed the ducks. The wind was a little chilly, but still bearable with only a sweater.

This morning this is what we woke up to:

I've seen spring snow storms before, so this isn't new. But, the amount of snow surprised us and the kids. After breakfast they all wanted to put on their snow suits and go play in it. Maybe we will if there is still some snow left after we get back from church.

Easter

Easter started for our family last weekend. Katie and Braydon were here so we had an early Easter celebration with the Rogers' family. Here we are decorating egg shaped cookies, instead of real eggs. The kids really got creative. I'm suprised Leah could fit her cookie in her mouth with the MOUND of frosting she put on it, not to mention the tons of sprinkles! Enjoying their time with Braydon.

This weekend we were able to have more cousins at our house. Eve, Eden, and Ezra came to visit while Christel had a Dr. apt. Here is a picture of cute Ezra. What a monkey! We didn't know where Eden and Ezra were at one point. We found them both in the bathroom. I guess Eden had to go potty, and Ezra decided to take a swim in the yellow swimming pool! His one foot was down the hole and the other leg was outside the seat. I wish I could have caught a picture quick enough of the actual scene.

Eden and Eve were able to have a sleepover at our house so we could give Christel and Alan a break. The kids loved it. The girls were all in Leah's room. We pulled out her trundle bed to let Eve and Eden sleep on it. I guess Leah didn't want to be left out so all 3 of them ended up sleeping on the trundle. At 10:30pm Eve and Leah were still awake jumping on the bed while Eden was sound asleep. I don't know how she fell asleep with them jumping and laughing for hours!

Saturday we did an Easter egg hunt with our kids. They were able to find eggs in our backyard that we filled with quarters. Easter morning was my favorite. I was finally able to see my kids in their cute Easter clothes I got for them. The boys each got a new shirt, tie, and belt. Leah got a new dress, shoes, and purse. Here is a picture of her twirling around in her princess dress.It's kind of hard to tell by the picture, but Alex's shirt is yellow and Caleb's is green. It's the first time they've ever had colored church shirts. Jon really likes plain white shirts, but I went out on a limb and got the boys colors. They looked so handsome. What cute kids!After church we went to Salt Lake to see Oma and Opa. They always have an Easter egg hunt at their house and yummy food. It's always nice to visit with them. We went to see Grandfather Lanier and Aunt Robin next. We all went to the cemetery together to say "Happy Easter" to Uncle Billy and Uncle Adam. Grandma Hosie left a basket of flowers, and Christopher left Billy some Easter candy. What a sweet boy. Next, we went to Uncle David's house to visit him. The kids were quick to find the candy dish and cookie jar. We got to look at David's book of remembrance and see pictures of Easter when they were growing up. Grandfather Lanier showing a trick to the boys.Leah followed Aunt Robin around everywhere. (I've decided that she just likes to be with anyone else besides mom and dad. Even at church today she went to sit with her sunbeam teacher rather than with us.) Here is Leah convincing Bun to show her what's in the cookie jar.We've had a busy weekend and a busy day today. Between all of our Easter plans and activities I managed to make two baby shower cakes and go to a baby shower on Saturday morning. I don't know how we fit it all in sometimes. I'm glad to be home now. We got home at 10pm. I'm happy to go to bed soon. I hope everyone else had a great Easter.

Disney Princess Wishes

We went to see the Disney Princess on Ice show last night. It was so much fun. We had a girls night out with aunts, cousins, mom's and sisters. It was a good time. We started by going to eat. Aunt Robin and Aunt Denise made these cute gift bags for all 5 of the little girls. They got wands, crowns, treats, stickers, hair elastics, etc. It really got them excited about the Princess show. After the show they got snow cones. Leah got a Flounder cup. She loves it.

Hannah and Leah

Eden and Aylora

Christel and Eve

Lanier girls