Easter Fun!

Brittany, Dad and Kaylie are preparing the traditional "Deviled eggs". We wondered what the deal was with the name of the eggs.

Morgan, Hallie & Jackson in their new Easter outfits.

Brianna posing with Jackson and Morgan. It was impossible to get the basket out of Jackson's hands. He really liked carrying it around!

Here we are showing our perfect eggs. Mick was very creative with his two toned egg with designs. I just went for a lavender egg. Mick always tries to make the ugliest egg. He mixed together all of the colors and came out with a green and brown egg that would be hard to find in the grass. We asked Morgan if she thought his egg was ugly or beautiful. Because she loves her grandpa she said that his egg was beautiful!

Easter Eggs!

We decorated eggs at Melissa and Brian's house Saturday. Everyone had their own idea about the perfect colored Easter Egg.

Melissa went for the decorative look and
Brian wanted to see how bright he could made his egg.

Jackson loved coloring his eggs blue. After 3 or 4 blue eggs we got him to try another color.

Cameron goes for a multi colored egg.

Kaylie and Carly are both intent on getting the right color for their eggs.

St. Patrick's Day!

We started this green tradition when the kids were really little.
We have Shamrock shaped meatloaf, green mashed potatoes, green jello,
green salad, green milk,and gold coins.
This year we added green tinted rolls .
In years past we have watched "Darby O'Gill"or other Lephrechan movies.
We passed on the movie this year but still had a great time.



We always look forward to our green meal!
This year our friends from Nebraska, Chris and Emily Ross and their daughter Molly joined with us.
Melissa and Brian and family also came.

Melissa has been telling Morgan a story this last week about a little girl
who eats green mashed potatoes and green milk. Morgan loves hearing this story.
So we had to get a picture of a girl who is eating green mashed potatoes!

Today is the day for the wearing of the Green!

I suspect that it was done in....

The Kitchen, by Mr. Green, with the potato masher!

Kaylie wanted to make sure that Max didn't get pinched so she tied this bow on him.

Carly is displaying our Shamrock shaped meatloaf.

Grandpa with Morgan and Jackson eating some green food.

Goodly Parents!

I have been blessed with wonderful parents.

I was reminded of this on Sunday as we spent time with them. My dad was released as a counselor in the Bishopric.
He has served over the last 30 years as a counselor (3 times) and as an executive Secretary.
We listened as he bore a very humble, strong testimony of the gospel, our Savior, the prophet Joseph Smith and the restoration. He also expressed gratitude for the Priesthood and being able to hold it. He expressed gratitude for my mom and the strength that she has been in his life.

My parents have faced many challenges in their lives, but in my eyes they have always been steadfast and immovable in living the gospel. They are good honest people who love the Lord and want to serve Him to the best of their abilities. They rarely think of themselves and are always working and serving others.

Many people on Sunday expressed their gratitude to me for my parents and the service they have given. My dad is known as a very gentle and humble man. He has great integrity and keeps his word. My mom is currently serving as Relief Society President. She is amazing. She is a strength to those she serves.

I have been born of goodly parents and feel it an honor to have been raised in a loving and kind home where the gospel has been the center. I hope that even in a small way that I can emulate them and bring honor to their names.

Mick on Court!

This last Saturday our ward basketball team played in the regional finals. They went in as the 3rd place team and played a team that was 1st (undefeated) in their stake. Our team came from behind (15 points) and won in overtime. Mick proved that as the oldest man on the court he can still contribute to the game. He had 8 points, 2 of which were free throws (not his strength).
His great strengths are rebounding, assisting and being a wall!

Mick Can really hussle on court!

He is a great team player.

And he goes for a basket!

Our second game wasn't as good. Our team played a singles ward. What does that mean?? The players were young, strong, fast and great shooters, not to mention cocky! Mick still gave it his all and had 5 points. He was pretty beat up though . His strong wall was even knocked to the ground a few times...Owwww!! He is already looking forward to next season and said that he won't retire until 50.
We will see if age stops him!