Life's Happy (or not so happy) Moments...: April 2013

30 April 2013

May Day

Claire got a May Day basket from her high school helper at school today. She wanted to make some to give away. We had to pick Emily up at the grocery store after her field trip, so we picked up some treats and made baskets.

Shhhh... Don't tell!

29 April 2013

Sound Asleep

I guess they were a little tired.

Spring Concert - take II

Caleb had a very casual concert tonight. He enjoys singing. They do some fun songs.

26 April 2013

Success

I was able to hang a load of clothes out today! I'm excited to be able to do this during the summer.

It's a little weird, but I enjoy putting the clothes on the line and taking them off when they are dry. (I don't like doing laundry in the washer and dryer though, and in don't know why I enjoy hanging it out to day.)

Clothes Line - After

I have been planning on how I would make this clothes line work. It took a few trips to the hardware store, but today I got out and put it together.

Clothes Line - Before

I was excited when I found out there were clothes line poles at this house. Then when I got here, I found this...

25 April 2013

Artist Claire

Claire did this is art today. Then she brought it home, cut it down, and then crimped it.

She asked me to take a picture and put it on my blog.

Here it is!

Planting

The girls and I went out and planted some tulip bulbs. Here's to hoping they grow.

24 April 2013

Sick Day

Eli was feeling a little under the weather, so he stayed home. Here he is having some hot chocolate.

22 April 2013

True Value

This is another treasure I found. How very sweet it is!

Meadow Musings

I found this jewel in a stack of discarded papers!

20 April 2013

Air Prin

We are training up our own superstar!

That's a Problem

This is how Eli fell asleep.

Prom

My boy is getting so grown up. He is going with an exchange student from Germany. He was quite nervous on the way there.

Gross Gifts

Prin has started bringing us gifts! We think this is a squirrel leg.

17 April 2013

Akbar

This has become a very popular song at our house. Enjoy Emily singing, and enjoy the original version.

http://youtu.be/bJeG-GGH114

Perspective

This is another treasure I found on my phone. I took a screen shot of it. Emily was singing a song.

Infinite Treasures

I picked up my phone to show Brett a picture, and I found this. My silly child.

Spring Concert - take I

Claire had her concert. It was fun watching her perform. It is fun listening to her sing her songs and get ready for her performance.

Weird

I came home from picking up the boys and Emily told us not to lift the blanket. We asked why and she told us, from inside the bucket and under the blanket that she is going for the record of the longest time in the bucket. Claire has the record of 15 minutes.

13 April 2013

Oh Boys!

Eli has friends over and they kept the fire going all night. Plus. They had bb-guns or air-soft guns in their hands. We made foil dinners and roasted s'mores. One of the boys commented that this has been the most fun he has had in months.

Fireside

We are outside with a fire going. Eli invited some friends over and they lit a fire. Now we are roasting marshmallows!

Puppy Kisses

Claire put peanut butter on her head to have the puppies lick it off. I love her giggle!

Love Notes

Emily will write notes and leave them our bed or under Brett's or my pillow. I found this one tonight.

12 April 2013

iPod Games

The children unwind by playing games, so this is a common sight in our house.

Early Morning Seminary

For two years I've driven to seminary. It will be nice when he can drive.

Oatmeal

Caleb has realized the importance of eating something of substance in the mornings. I get to make him oatmeal so he isn't hungry during second period.