Happy Birthday James

March 13th James turned 11 even though he promised me he would try to stay 10. He started his Saturday birthday with a Robotics competition. Then it was home to presents and playing with friends. He got a puzzle, new beach towel, Mario collectibles, Nintendo Switch gift card and a new shirt and hat. He chose to make his own cake and decorate it with some help from Emma. All I had to do was buy the basketball figures. I love when they choose this! James chose Cafe Zupas for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed his cake and ice-cream. Can't remember if I mentioned this before but he also got glasses this year and is still getting used to them so doesn't wear them full time yet. I guess he does make a pretty great 11 year old. Happy Birthday James, we love you!

(One year ago on James' birthday (Friday) our Governor announced that schools would close on Monday and that everyone should stay home for 2 weeks to help flatten the curve of the spread of Covid-19. So that day we changed our b-day plans to an at home party instead of going to Dart Side with his friends. We were really hoping James' birthday would reset everything and we could go back to a more normal way of life. Unfortunately that did not happen but things are getting closer.)

 

First Week of March Fun

The first week of March was eventful for the kids. It was Dr. Seuss week for James and Mia. They always love this week. Especially crazy hair day. Emma's band teacher invited parents into the classroom to hear students play in quartets. Emma didn't think I'd come but she was wrong. This was the first time I got to hear her play live and it was fun for me, embarrassing for her because I cheered! Her best friends Mom was also there so we embarrassed our kids together. The weather was also really nice so Mia and her friend Paisley Coulam had a picnic outside on Friday after remote learning. Saturday we headed up to Ogden for dinner but stopped at the Vietnam Wall replica in Layton. Sunday we celebrated birthdays with the Lavenders. Christian got a really cool cake to celebrate his new job with Salt Lake City Fire. And of course Hunter is just the cutest.

 

 

  

St. George Trip

February 12-16th, 2020

The kids had two days off school so we headed to St. George to visit cousins. We drove down Friday night with no issues. Saturday we packed up and headed to St. George for the day. We knew it might rain but this was the only day Jeff could go and Carly needed him to help with the twins so we chanced it. And of course it didn't start raining until right when we got out of the car. We went ahead and got on the shuttle and walked the whole River Walk hike in the rain. The twins did great. Everyone was wet, cold and our feet were soaked but we did it. Zion is beautiful even in the rain. 

 

We spent that night and Sunday just playing with cousins and cuddling the twins. Carly's ward is so big and only half are allowed at a time so we watched from home with the twins while they attended in person. 

Opening a treat from Grandma Bibber and then they watched a movie.

Monday we took the kids to the park and soaked up the sun even though it was a little cold if you weren't running around.

Tuesday Owen and Dylan were back to school. We had a leisurely morning and then headed out. The kids loved the Crazy Cow Cafe that we stopped at for lunch on the way home. We wanted to stop at a state park but the weather was cold. We did brave the cold to try the ice cream at the Red Barn and decided it was just okay but not worth the price.