Spring Break and Easter

We tried to keep busy this Spring Break.  The weather was nice, but not warm enough for swimming, so we just played outside a lot.  We bought 5 huge balls for jumping with on the trampoline.  That was a big hit.  We went to the Springs Preserve and saw their bird show and new space exhibit and had lunch with Bob while we were there.  We love that the Springs Preserve is right next to Bob's work.  We went to Flip N Out and all the kids had a great time on the huge trampolines and bouncy houses.  Grandma Zonda and Grandpa Cliff were visiting Casey in Utah for Easter, but we got to see them when they stayed at our house on the way up and back. We rented several movies and made crafts.  And we went to the ward Easter Party where Danny, Rachel and Aaron got to throw whip cream pies at Bob. 

Easter morning the kids all got up and found their Easter baskets.  Then we got dressed.  This year I decided to sew the girls' Easter dresses.  I was happy with how they turned out and they looked so cute in their matching dresses. That afternoon we had a good Easter lesson together and watched the Church's new Bible videos about Christ's resurrection.

Danny's 10th Birthday

Danny turned 10 on the first day of Spring Break.  To celebrate he took a couple of friends and Rachel and Aaron to laser tag. He picked out his cake online.  It was chocolate with kit kat around the sides and M&Ms on top.  He loved it. He got air soft guns and masks for his presents.  Bob got the same thing for his birthday and so did Danny's best friend, CJ.  So he's planning some good air soft wars soon.

Danny found his new favorite sport this year: basketball.  He played when he was 6 and 7, but it hasn't worked out for the last couple of years. This year we got him on a great team and we set up a hoop in our backyard.  He loved it.  He goes out and shoots everyday.  He worked really hard at practice and the games and he got the team sportsmanship award because of all his hard work. Right now he says he wants to be a basketball player when he grows up. Danny also played soccer and baseball this year.

Danny still loves origami and brings home ninja stars or some other weapon he and his friends created in their spare time at school. He loves scouts, especially day camp.  

What makes you happy: Fishing
Favorite food: seafood
Least favorite food: avocado
Favorite thing to do: basketball
Favorite TV show: Wipeout
What are you really good at: athletics

Favorite Movie: Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Favorite color:  green/blue
Favorite song: Yeah by Usher
Best friend:  CJ
What do you and your mom do together: helps me
What do you and your dad do together: basketball
Favorite sport: basketball
Favorite place to go: target

Favorite animal: white tiger

Favorite Book: Big Nate

What do you want me to be when you grow up: Pro Basketball Player

Phebe's Blessing in CA

 

 

 

 

 

We went to Ryan and Venessa's in March for Phebe's baby blessing.  We hadn't gone anywhere since December, so we were ready for a trip and to see family. And we were all excited to meet Phebe. Kristal and my parents came too.  The weather was a little cold, but we still had a great time. We went to the beach and played in the sand and saw some seals, we walked to their hoa and played basketball and climbed trees, and the kids loved to watch cartoons in the mancave when they needed some downtime.