Mother's Day

Anniversary Adventures

Friday, May 13th will be our 12 year Anniversary.  It has been an adventurous 12 years to say the least.  Because Byron and I spent our last anniversary in two different states (4 long months), we decided we needed some time away.  That is not an easy thing to do on a budget.  Although, with the help of my wonderful sister, we had a great time with out worrying about the kids.  First, we went to a seafood market in Malibu that we had fallen in love with when we first moved to CA.  Then, I thought I had gotten a great deal on our hotel, but found out that it was in downtown LA in a not very good neighborhood.  In fact, we drove right down skid row.  It was very humbling to see people sleeping in rooms built out of cardboard boxes.  The streets were lined with tents and carts and boxes.

The next day we were so blessed to go to the LA temple to be with some friends as the received their endowments and were sealed together as a family.  

My heart was so touched to see such extremes in life.  We are not where I thought we would be after 12 years, but we have a home, we are healthy, we have food, three beautiful children, wonderful friends, and we can be with each other for eternity.

Spring Break

We went to a place called JumpStreet with our friends.  We jumped on huge trampolines, and had some great games of dodge ball.

 We spent the first part of our spring break in Arizona with my sister Tanya.  Our first night there, the kids got to have a movie party with a sitter and my parents and I went to a play that Tanya directed the orchestra.

It's so great to catch up with good friends.  Thanks Koby for an awesome day.

My poor little guy just needs a nap every day.  He often lays himself down and falls asleep.  I was afraid he would fall but he didn't move a muscle.

Easter Morning

 We spent Easter at my sister's house, which meant more kids for egg hunting.  Some were quick to find, some complained about the amount of eggs they had, and some just wanted the "chocat."

Griffin only wanted the one egg he found, and when he realized there was something inside he just wanted to eat it.

The golden egg was not very easy to find.

Easter Fun

 We went to an egg hunt with friends from our ward.  There were eggs and lots of other fun surprises spread over a large grassy area.  The kids did a great job of sharing.

There were lots of eggs to be dyed.  Everyone had their own technique.  Corbin's was a little more messy then the rest.

Even Unca (Uncle Eric) joined in the egg coloring fun.

All the artists hard at work.