Girls' Day Out!

During Spring Break, Megan and Emily wanted to go an get pedicures. And so with Mammy, we all headed to the salon to be pampered. (Thanks to Cade who entertained Tyler for the entire day and night so we could have our day out). This is the before picture taken of all our toes. The winter was hard on our tootsies.

Megan posing in the giant massage chair.

Emily had a hard time picking a color for her toes. There were just too many to choose from. She and Megan ended up with 2 colors and Mammy and I went bold with a dark burgundy.

All lined up and ready to go. The chair was gigantic for Emily and the massage action bounced her head most of the time. Nothing is better than a back massage and foot massage at the same time.

Good thing Emily wasn't any shorter. Her legs barely reached across the water.

And the final results. Our feet were nice and soft and perfectly polished. Too bad it was practically snowing that day. After our pampering it was off to lunch and shopping. A great girls' day out!

Megan wanted to show a close-up of her flower on her big toe. Emily's and Mammy's flowers look just like it. I didn't go with a flower. The bright color was enough change for me.

Spring Break 2010!

On day 2 of Springbreak, the wind was blowing so hard we had to think of something to do indoors. We started off thinking we would head to the children's museum, but Megan and Tyler got side-tracked at the climbing wall nearby. We weren't sure how well they would all do, especially Emily, but they insisted that was what they wanted to do. Here are the 3 with their climbing gear on ready to attack the walls.

Wendell and I were the belayers at the bottom and had to keep the tension strong as each one climbed a little higher.

Tyler was a little hesitant at first, but got a little higher each turn.

Megan, of course, went at the walls full force. She reached the top of the "easy" wall and set her sights on the walls with outcroppings.

Emily's first try only got her about 4 feet off the ground.

Tyler's favorite part was the descent and dangling above our heads.

After much determination, Emily actually made it to the top of the wall. She just wouldn't give up. We were all pretty impressed considering we didn't even think she would make it half way.

Megan tried and tried to get over some of the harder routes, but just couldn't make it. Mostly Wendell and I were just so tired of holding the ropes. It actually was a workout for our arms. After over 2 hours, we told the kids their climbing time was over. I think they could have gone on for the rest of the afternoon. It really was a fun afternoon.

During a break in the weather during the week, our ward also had its annual Easter egg hunt and soup dinner. There were a lot of people who turned out for free candy and dinner.

This is the line-up before the o.k. was given to hunt out the eggs.

Emily waited patiently and then had to join with the older kids for the hunt.

Emily was happy with 5 eggs.

Megan and Tyler scoured the yards looking for all they could. This is the last year Megan gets to hunt. Next year, she will be in Young Women's and has to hide the eggs.

Tyler showing off his finds.

On the 3rd day of Spring break, snow hit the ground. With snow, the kids decided it was the perfect day to ice skate. We were 4 of about 10 people on the ice. It really was the perfect day to skate without worrying about getting run over by really fast skaters.

Megan is getting to be quite the iceskater and Emily did manage to leave the wall by the end of the session. Maybe one year the weather will actually be warm during a springbreak in Utah!

Day at the Farm and Salt Lake

Knowing that we only had 1 good day of weather during our spring break, the kids decided to visit Wheeler Farm and Temple Square last Monday. None of us had ever been to Wheeler Farm and we had no idea what was even there. We started by looking at the small (small is the operative word) museum about pioneer life at the farm.

Megan tried her hand at playing this old, old piano in the museum. We made it through the exhibits in about 10 minutes and then went out to see the animals. That was the real reason Emily wanted to go to the farm.

Tyler isn't as excited about the animals. He mostly just stood back and watched them.

Emily and Megan tried to pet and touch all of them.

Feeding the ducks and geese was the highlight.

Tyler just loved climbing on all the old equipment and cool trees.

We took a wagon ride around the farm. It is actually about 2 miles wide and deep. Who would have guessed that much land was still in downtown Salt Lake.

Emily and Megan were fascinated by the pigs.

It was a fun place to visit. Emily was a little disappointed she couldn't milk the cow. We just didn't want to wait 5 hours to let her do it. I guess we'll have to go back.

After the farm we headed in to downtown to visit the church history museum.

The kid section is always a favorite at this museum. This is Emily pretending to be worn out from holding onto the iron rod. She does love to be dramatic and have an audience.

This bean bag game was a highlight.

All the flowers were out in force around the temple for conference. We had a fun time together as a family and enjoyed having no crowds on our day off.

Easter Sunday (Clothes at least)

Since Easter fell on General Conference, we all had to don our Easter clothes the Sunday before. Tyler will not tuck in his shirts for anything. He wore his new shirt, pants, shoes, and tie, but left the shirttails out. I have decided that some battles are not worth the fight. I'm assuming he'll eventually realize his shirts look better tucked in, especially with a tie.

This is one of many poses to try and get all 3 looking somewhat normal.

I don't think we ever succeeded, but it was just too cold to try any longer.

Megan posing in her new duds. Her shoes are officially too big for me.

Emily proud of her new dress and heels. We looked long and hard for shoes that Emily thought had high enough heels. Of course, we found some acceptable shoes at the last store we checked. I hope she doesn't ruin her feet before her heel fetish wears off. It's always fun to have new Easter clothes and especially fun to have cute kids to wear them!

Another Tumbling Competition!

Megan hasn't wanted to compete in the double-mini, but was glad she did on March 27th. Out of 12 girls, she finally got the top spot on the podium. She came in first with her high jumps and determination!
Great Job Megan!
She also did really well on the floor that day. She got 3rd place out of 11 girls. It's fun to watch her improve with each meet and class. Way to go Megan!

Student of the Month!

Megan was finally chosen as student of the month for the 6th grade! She was chosen because she is respectful to her classmates, her teacher, and all those around her.
Megan was called as the last name in the assembly. I think she was getting nervous that Mammy and I were at the assembly to throw her off.
We were so proud of Megan. She has done so well this year. She has really stepped up in her reading and studies. I think she is really ready for Junior High. Congratulations!!