Spring Break 2008

It is shocking to my kids that we have a slide show of spring break considering the week was sooo boring! And now that I am writing about it I can't believe how many pictures I don't take (new goal...take camera everywhere and remember to use it). No, we didn't have the most amazing week ever but when I look back it was packed full of moments, those everyday things that make you smile, love, appreciate and look forward to the next one. Let's see if I can remember all the moments of Spring Break....
it really started Friday the 28th, Carley enjoyed a primary activity that took her "Around the World", Gracie was in camo at Trent's birthday party and yes it was snowing! We continued Trent's birthday party with the family by Ted treating us to LaCabana. Saturday we spent some time finger painting and Dani and I were able to sneak away with Rhonda and Katrina to the mall. Sunday, Aunt Dawn, Carley, Kayla Smith and Brianna Diaz performed a song at church. I appreciate Dawn taking the time to do this with the girls, they were great! Later that day we loaded up and spent the night in Tri-Cities (swimming, eating out and shopping...what else do you need for a great vacation?). Tuesday, I spent the day with my friend Sue at Deal or No Deal auditions while Dani stayed home with her siblings so I could go (mac and cheese and a trip to the playground, what else does a good babysitter need?). Wednesday the s* word was back, Dani's strep throat was getting the best of her and we were back at the dr., Carley went with Grandma GG to babysit cousin Leroy and the three little, blonde ones spent their afternoon decorating rice-krispie shapes. Thursday, Gracie got to join them babysitting. I spent my day shampooing carpets and getting Dani and the boys to wrap their minds around the idea of spring cleaning. Dani and I were also treated to an afternoon with our favorite hairdresser ever.......Courtney. I really do enjoy our visits and her sweet, genuine, funny spirit. She is one of the most "real" people I know and a great stylist. That night dinner was hotdogs and smores over the bonfire, a family favorite. Friday, it was time for Uncle Donald and Auntie Carol to arrive and it was a long wait for the kids. We are lucky to have such a close bond even if miles keep us apart, they are truly loved. We spent some of the afternoon shooting the bb gun, I even showed off my skills by hitting the pop can on my first shot. It was really cold so the girls and I didn't stay out too long. That night at Blaine & Janet's we shared birthday brownies with Amanda "22", Jennifer "39" and Camille "22". (You were wondering how I was going to work that age thing in, huh Jen). It was a full house of family as we were able to visit with Blaine, Janet, Kyle, Donald, Carol, Jennifer, Andy, Brian, Amy, Justin, Emma, Dick, Dawn, Joe, Ronna, Page, Mark, Camille, Amanda, Abraham, Adrian, Deana, Taylor, Trent, Debbie, Tara, Chance and the Smith Seven. Saturday, we attended the wedding of cousin Buffie and Peter. It is fun to see everyone dressed up. That night we gathered back at our house for food and fun. We got to initiate the family into Hoopla, I will never think of Nadia Comaneci, the Redwoods, a mechanical bull or big Justin's little whatever, without laughing. Sunday morning rolled around and Grampa Bean (Blaine) made pancakes for those that were awake and the rest of our day was spent recuperating from this boring week.