Mar 20 - 26

Monday, March 20 - Jenni was hoping to get this personalized gift for Kendra shipped to her house before her family birthday party but it didn't come in soon enough so she got it today. She LOVED it!!! They are different greeting cards with her picture on them. She has already written a love note to Miss Beck on one of them. Cute girl!

Tuesday, March 21 - This is really happening! It's definitely time to pack for the trip. Packing me plus 4 kids for a 14 day vacation is exhausting! Especially when we are in winter here and it will be summer there! Looks like the summer clothes are making an early appearance this year!

Wednesday, March 22 - Nick's class had the "Invention Convention" today. We have been working on this project for the past two months and the day of truth has arrived. Nick's invention was "The Food Fan". It's basically a fan that hooks on your bowl or plate and fans your food when it's too hot to eat. He came up with the idea all on his own so I let him run with it. These are his school buddies that he got to sit by for the hour during the parent portion of the convention. 

Thursday, March 23 - I was in a nautical mood while doing my nails...for some reason!

Friday, March 24 - Tonight was Laurel Williams' wedding. We went and met up with the Olson's there. Ricki and Bridget thought the music was awesome and they were little dancing divas! I did feel bad for people that needed to walk in this area because they were all over the place but the expressions of joy on their faces made it all okay!

Saturday, March 25 - Dad gave mom, Katie, Jenni, and I a gift certificate to get pedicures together for Valentine's Day. He wanted us to go right before the cruise so we had cute toes. We had so much fun relaxing while getting our pedi's then at lunch together at Olive Garden. These girls are my rock! I don't know what I would do without any one of them!! 

Sunday, March 26 - We are on our way! Let the adventures begin!! We made pretty good time on the first stretch. We stopped at the Virgin River Hotel in Mesquite, NV for our first night of vacay. YAY!!

Mar 13 - 19

Monday, March 13 - On the way home from bowling, I stopped by Sam's Club to grab a few grocery items. I am in full wedding mode now so these jelly beans caught my eye! "Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Jelly Beans" are part of the Harry Potter theme for the wedding. These will make a great addition to the candy buffet! 

Tuesday, March 14 - There has been a lot of information recently about the dangers of the colorless, odorless, radioactive gas called radon. It can cause different types of cancer (lung, thyroid, etc) if the levels are too high in your home and/or if it does not have a way to escape around your house. It has become a major health issue with the advancement of energy-saving windows, doors, and air systems. If your levels are above 4, it is recommended that you have a radon-mitigation system installed. Our level was 5 (which is on the low end but we didn't want to take any chances - especially with kids in the basement). Simon took the day off of work and was here while a contractor installed our system. This hole is in our foundation in the basement. The piping goes under the house, up through the foundation, through the garage, and up through the roof. In the attic, there is a fan that sucks the radon from under the foundation up through the roof and it is expelled into the air above our house. Once it hits that much fresh air, it dissipates and is no longer a health threat. This is one of those things that we could have put off doing but we would rather this than go through the pain of getting cancer or having a loved one get it based on a $1400 installation! I will sleep easier at night knowing this is in!

Wednesday, March 15 - How goofy are my kids? Why dress like a normal human being when you can dress like a silly crazy person?? Love them!

Thursday, March 16 - Seriously!?!? SO funny!!! This was in Jessie's parent's closet on a shelf and I just got a kick out of it! 

Friday, March 17 - We had a little girl's over nighter at Jessie's parent's AH-MAZING house (10,000 sq ft) while they were away on a vacation in Hawaii. The 6 of us had such a fun time! We went to dinner at The Blue Lemon, ate a bunch of treats, watched a movie called Belle. It was a blast!!

Saturday, March 18 - Unfortunately, I had to leave my girl's sleepover a little early but it was totally worth it for the Princess Tea Party! Mom goes all out for this fun annual tradition. We had brunch at mom's and then headed over to the movie theater to watch the new Beauty and the Beast movie. It was really cute. The girls and I had a blast with our family!

Sunday, March 19 - We are trying a new thing for the kids' birthdays this year. We are having a small Sunday dinner party for Nick and Kendra with the Howard's and having a bigger party at our house with the Pearson's. Then, for Zack and Ricki's birthdays, we'll have a big party at our house with the Howard's and a small Sunday dinner party with the Pearson's. It's a little confusing but both sides of our family are getting so big, we are hoping this arrangement works out. Anyway, this is a picture of Nick and Kendra from the Howard family birthday party. :)

Mar 6 - 12

Monday, March 6 - Today was a crazy fun day with our birthday boy Nick! We took this wild bunch of boys to Airborne then came back to our house for pizza and cupcakes. It was really truly very fun and I was thankful that mom came along to help! Happy 11th birthday Nick! 

Tuesday, March 7 - I have been working with a group of girls in Nick's class for a few months for this day. It was the Battle of the Books competition. Nick participated in it too. The kids had to read several books and then they were quizzed on information from the books they read. These pictures are from the luncheon that the PTA put on for all of the participants. I was very impressed at how many kids took the initiative to participate in this awesome program! It was totally up to the kids if they wanted to do it or not. It was a really great day and a wonderful thing to be involved with.

Wednesday, March 8 - Dave & Viv got a new puppy and they named him Junior. He is ADORABLE! Unfortunately, Dave had a little episode of being very dizzy and weak and he actually fell down yesterday. He didn't really get hurt from falling but he still couldn't get up or walk this morning so Viv took him to the ER. They ran some tests and are working with him but honestly, I think he may just have too many meds in his system. Poor guy! In the meantime, Simon and I are going over and letting Junior out every few hours. It's fun to go over and play with him too!

Thursday, March 9 - Kendra had her 3rd grade program at school today. They did such a great job! I love my girlies!!

Friday, March 10 - Marisa and Bridget watched Ricki today while I went and had my eyelashes done. I didn't realize it would be a 2+ hour event! I was thrilled when, this afternoon, Amy Erickson came down with some Diet Cherry Coke that she bought but didn't like. Yum! Loving my new lashes!

Saturday, March 11 - It was a pretty nice day and Ricki was itching to go outside. Nick took her out there, after a little coaxing by his baby sis, and pushed her in the swing. She was all smiles and happy squeals! I can't wait for summer to get here!

Sunday, March 12 - Zack said, "Look at my funny hair mom!" He is such a happy boy and loves playing in the tub so I had to get some tubby pictures of him. 

Feb 27 - Mar 5

Monday, February 27 - Miss Angie had a dance competition with her daughter this Thursday so the kids had preschool this morning. To make it extra special, she did a pancake and pajama party! Look how cute our little preschoolers are!!

Tuesday, February 28 - I hosted book club at my house tonight. We discussed Ellen DeGeneres' book "Seriously...I'm Kidding". It was a super fun evening of laughter and talking. Oh, and yummy treats that I used to bride Andrea into coming! Haha!

Wednesday, March 1 - Since my house was already clean from hosting book club, I figured I would go ahead and host freezer meal group this morning! It was a really good one and there are a lot of meals that I cannot wait to try! In fact, Simon had a big lunch and I got a chicken pot pie from Tammy Mortensen so the kids and I enjoyed that tonight! I love that Ricki's BFF got to come too. Ricki just loves "Bidge" and they are so cute together!

Thursday, March 2 - Tonight was Ashley's baby shower. It was super fun to be together and get to celebrate baby girl Pearson! She is due April 5 but hoping to go to April 18 to avoid tax day for Ryan. Can't wait to meet this baby girl!

Friday, March 3 - Kendra and I were up late finishing her book report. She had to transform a soda bottle to look like Thomas Edison. I think it turned out cute! (It's hard to see but notice the real light bulb he's holding? Thank you Scentsy!!) This morning, Simon went with the kids to the Dad's and Donuts PTA activity. They said it was a ton of fun but there was a huge line just to get into the school! I'm glad they went to it though!

Saturday, March 4 - We got to go to the Real Salt Lake game today with Dave, Ryan, Ashley, and Henry. It was fun but a little chilly...especially when the wind blew. Real played Toronto FC and they tied 0-0. I was glad I was able to enjoy the game with my hubby!

Sunday, March 5 - How cute is little Kam learning to ski?? Katie and her dad Mike have been teaching him and he is doing awesome! I need them to take me to the mountain and teach me!!