Starting From Somewhere

I'm behind but I have to start from somewhere, so this is life according to me for this past week.
Preschool stuff we have been studying frogs. Seriously cutest little guy. We get to watch him grow into a frog.  He is the second one that we received because the first one died. The company was really nice and sent us a new one free of charge. This time I was much more careful to make sure he was adjusted to the water temperature before I poured him into his bowl. That seemed to do the trick and he is still swimming.

And check out this craft that we did. It was so cute and the kids loved it. I love to hear the kids discuss the life cycle and other things that they have learned for our study.

It was Luke's turn to bring the show and tell bag this week. Out of all the fun things that this boy has and dose, he wanted to bring his pajama pants to share with the class. He is a crack up and so ready for kindergarten.

This weekend was busy and fun.  It was Max's first pinewood derby. Kevin and Max had worked on the car a lot well they had worked on a few cars until they this last one. The time was worth it because he did pretty well. He won a few races and he was pretty happy. It was really fun to see him and his buddies enjoy the race. I love this photo of Max reacting to a finish of a race.

 This is his car "STEEL" (the red car) winning this race

Our stake goes all out for this event with decorations, flags and that track all high tech and stuff. It was fun and my boy had fun.

Next event of the day was a lunch and Easter egg hunt with John, cousins and friends. Everyone got candy, everyone got eggs. What was there not to love about this afternoon?

 Then back home to change and get ready for the start of General conference with the Women's broadcast.  Since Kevin was working Uncle Pablo offered to take my boys fishing for the evening and they were thrilled to find that Pablo had bought them their own fishing poles. Now you must understand this event. When they go fishing with Pablo it is event and a party. They get 40 oz drinks, bags of chips, donuts, and other treats to pass the time as they wait for their fish. This time no one caught anything but they were stuffed and had a great time.

The broadcast was wonderful and it filled my soul.  I love that I get to go with Lilly and with the girl cousins and have a night out just feeling good. This conference marked 20 years since the proclamation on the family. I was taken back by that because it dates me. I was there when it was first presented just hard to believe that so much time has passed. As always the prophet was able to see our day and know the Proclamation of the Family would be a document that we would need to study to believe, live and share.

 The main point I got from the meeting is, the family is the central to Gods plan and it is in OUR families that we grow and become the people that God wants us to become. It is my privilege to be a wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.  When I seek the Lord's will in fulfilling these rolls I will become closer to my Savior and can do his work.

March 12

1.  It's spring break they got to do what they wanted, including playing on the computer when they woke up.
2.. Or they could choose to play on the tablet.
3.  Papa and his fruit.  He sent them home with me. They are as good as they look.
4.  And look what else he sent me home with. Still insisting to take care of me and make sure I eat.  I will say that I ate plenty while in CA. Now I'm working it off.
5.   A little Papa photo shot before we get on the road. Lilly and Papa
6.  Papa and me.
7.  Luke and Papa
8.  On the way home we finished listening to The Black Stallion. Oh I loved it and so did the kids. I love listing to books on tape on a road trip just the best way to spend time.
9.  On the road, good bye LA
10.  GAS in California is ridiculous and then in the middle it is even worse. Just here for a potty break thank goodness.
11.  Lunch on the road, Subway. Perfect choice. They now have a flat bread pizza that Luke was very happy with. Yeah everyone was happy!
12.  Home again reunited with my love.