Alison Gets Awarded…

So speaking of awesome children, Alison was given a “Huskies Award” for the outstanding work and determination she showed at school in her class she was awarded a certificate, a pencil, and a bunch of free meals (yum-o). That same day she graduated the D.A.R.E. program and was asked to read her D.A.R.E. essay to the entire school (1 of 5 kids). Some say the D.A.R.E. program doesn’t prevent children from doing drugs, that may be true but it does help them understand the dangers of smoking, drinking, and other harmful drugs. It is our job as parents to protect them until they are adults and if the public school system wishes to implement a program such as this in “my” child’s school, I am certainty not opposed to it. And I am damn proud of both my little girls for having the desire to finish the D.A.R.E. program. Way to go Alison on both of your accomplishments this week.

Honor Roll...

Well it is definitely not in the family jean pool but it is possible, it must be the outstanding support we provide as excellent parents. Oh who are we kidding, she is an amazing kid. Laurissa has made the Honor Roll again and we couldn’t be more proud. Just because the took on the challenge of enrolling in Honors classes at the beginning of the year we were concerned that she would have a difficult time in those classes, well she sure showed us. She loves her classes and her teachers, especially her math teacher who has really turned her love for math from a hate to a love, way to go Mr. Saunders. Laurissa has also taken on a new hobby. She was reading a lot of “Fan Fiction” on the web and after reading some of the stories decided that she could do that too. So she did. Now writing a fan fiction story about her and her life long love of TRANSFORMERS!!! Oh and you know those excellent parents we were talking about earlier, yeah they are not in the story for more than a chapter. There is something wrong with that man!!! Check it out at http://m.fanfiction.net/s/8037517/1/  yeah “Transformers girl 1234” is waiting for your comments.

Happy Easter To All!!!

 

As we spend Easter this year in Idaho Falls in a hotel room I must admit it was different spending Easter away from home. All I can say is thank goodness that the Easter Bunny knew where we were, although the kids got to hunt for Easter eggs on Saturday in the park, it was a joyfull morning for them to wake up with eggs everywhere. Mom and Dad can't figure out how that darn bunny got into the room without a key? Hummm...

A Little Time At The Falls...

No not Niagara...

 

 

We ventured to Idaho for a graduation and baby blessing in Rexburg/Rigby Idaho. David and Beth graduated from BYU Idaho and then blessed Bella on Sunday. We had fun hanging with the extended family and also got to check out the Falls, not to mention the easter egg hunt on Saturday.

It's Showtime!!!

 

 

 

This last weekend Laurissa stared in her first official playhouse performance. After months of rehersal the Desert Star Playhouse debued it's performance of Jack and the Bean Dip featuring it first ever all kids cast. With 2 of the 3 shows sold out it was a very successful show filled with song, dance, comedy and just plain cuteness it was indeed a fun show to watch. Laurissa was the best out of everyone on the stage of course and that is not a biased opinion, even Alison dropped her jaw when she heard her sister sing in her solo and said "I didn't know that Laurissa could sing that good". Congratulations Laurissa you and all your new friends worked so hard and it showed and thanks to Kelly Clifton for all her hard work directing 28 children and making things come together, we look forward to your next performance.

Holi Cow!!!

No seriously, cows are sacred.

Anyway just another good time at the festival of color or "Holli" down at the Harri Krishna temple in Spanish Fork UT. This time we had more company with us, had to take 2 vehicles to get us all there but nevertheless we all got there and had an unforgettable time. At Holli, your not having fun unless you come home looking like a melted crayon box...

 

Happy Spring Everyone...

The Never Ending Party!!!

Fun for the kids, but boy mom and dad sure are tired.

It all started with Friday night's Birthday party, with her friends attending, the party kicked off with a dance party going on outside, and Laurissa requested that Chinese food be provided for dinner. Friday night evenings highlight included a pie eating contest, an outside "Wii dance" competition, a soda chugging contest, Shakes and presents and then an outdoor movie featuring "Hair Spray" till midnight.

Saturdays events kicked off with muffins, fruit, and berry covered sponge cake then it was off to the Holi festival where our family and some of Laurissas friends welcomed spring with the throwing of color, dancing to music, amazing food from India and the unlimited hugs, not only given, but received. This all day event was fun for everyone and sure tired everyone out.

Sunday (Laurissas actual birthday), started with her requested "Bacon Huevos Rancheros" yep bacon, bacon, bacon. Dinner with the family, well bacon flavored chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, oh yeah baby puttin' on the pounds with this one. All in all Laurissa had a pretty fun time, We love you sweetie.

Jon's Birthday Burger Challenge...

Yep I'm getting old...

But I still have my hair, my good looks, and apparently my appetite...