Family Hike--Coal Creek Trail

Tony had to work last Saturday so the kids and I took to a trail we had been on a few years ago.  It was a beautiful day.  Coal Creek Trail is only about 15 minutes away and there is an abandoned coal mine shaft, a waterfall, the beautiful creek along the way and several bridges.  We definitely played pooh sticks.  Jason was hilarious.  He froggy hopped sideways along the trail.  He also had issues with the few areas that were muddy.  He got quite upset.  We reassured him and showed him how fun mud is.  Then, on the way back on the trail, you would never know he hadn't liked the mud.  He was digging and squishing along with his brothers and was quite content. :)

Roommate Reunion

I'm a pretty lucky girl to have had so many awesome roommates.  Rachel and Kim and I were roommates in Lakewood, WA when I was attending grad school and when I met Tony. Kimberly completed our group but she's unfortunately too far for this get together.  We face timed though. :)

Playing Around

We have lots of dance parties with friends.

I had a little helper one morning. :)

Those silly babies

Menchies and Missionaries

A new tradition I started was treating kids who completed their Faith in God award to frozen yogurt.  My kids benefited from the beginning of this tradition as well. ; )

We love working with the missionaries.  Lately, we've had the elders over regularly.  This was Elder Peay's last area and Elder Vuyck's first.  The boys really looked up to these missionaries.  We will miss them.

Ryan's School Fun

Ryan celebrated 100 days of school!  He brought a collection to school and made the cutest crown.  Silly boy!  It's kind of fitting that I write about the 100th day of school for my 1000th post. :)

I got to help out in his classroom while they celebrated Chinese New Year!  Gung Hay Fat Choy!  They each received a red envelope with one shiny penny. :)  It was really fun to see the kindergarten classes parade around the school with their dragons.  

House Project--Recovering Chairs

I was able to get free fabric from a friend of Kara's.  It's the type that is used on airline seats so it's easy to wipe.  It is pretty and functional.  

Daybook 3-2-14

Outside My Window...

Spring continues to brighten our world with blossoms on trees!

I am Thankful...
For Tony's job, my jobs and the fact that we have purchased a home on our own.  

I am Thinking About...
nothing but a TV show I'm listening to, "Once Upon a Time".  It's good to take a few moments off. 

Notes About School...
I get to volunteer in the boys' classrooms.  We really like their teachers and the success they are having as they learn and grow.  Max is a very capable, independent reader and Ryan is really coming into his own as a reader.  I love to see all the progress he's made.

From the Kitchen...
Tonight I made a casserole but instead of making one, I made 2 and froze the second one.  It's one of the baby steps I do to become more proficient at freezer cooking.

I am Creating...
curtains and other things to make the home our own.  

I am Working On...
a few projects and a primary presidency meeting agenda.

I am Reading...
Unbroken for the book club a friend and I started.

I am Praying...
for someone who just lost their job.

I am Struggling...
with having time to do all I wish I could.

I am Hearing...
Once Upon a Time

Around the House...
Things are cleaned up for the night.  The kids are sleeping.  Tony turns in early because he has to wake up so early.

One of my Favorite Things...
Jason doing knuckles and giving "pow-ah (power)" and how much he loves his backpack.  .

A Few Plans for the Next Week...
Finish Unbroken before Friday (book club)
Start making lists for our trip to Florida