Spring Break 2011

For Spring Break this year we went to sunny Las Vegas!

While it was raining and snowing in Utah - we were out relaxing by the pool.... soaking up the sun!

FUN!

We had a great time.

We ate at this delicious buffet. The best part was all the desserts. Zander had 3 desserts. Stocks had several. Gar was in heaven... and Conner got a stomach ache from eating too much sugar. Niel and I were just happy that we found a place where everyone could find something they liked!!

We did a lot of swimming. I was relaxing so much at the pool that I failed to take enough pictures. All I can say is that it was WARM!!

We spend a half a day at on the strip. Niel even tried to chase a bus down so we could get to our destination.

Here are a couple of fun pictures of just stuff we did!

We went to a magic show!

Watch the dancing waters at the Bellagio!

Treated ourselves to whatever we wanted!

Walked around in the warmth!

Tired ourselves trying to find the bus!

And played lots of games together!!

It was a great trip!!

A Team Golf Night

Every two weeks we have A-Team night. In order to participate, you must have good grades.

For A Team night we decided to make good use of the warm weather and find something to do outside.

We decided to go golfing!

We had a fun time. Stocks even got 2 holes in one.

Note... Conner did have good grades - we was just busy at a birthday party!! We did our best to have fun without him!!

NCAA Champion

We have a new family NCAA Champion this year.

(Who knew Butler and UCONN would be in the final two)

I guess Zander knows his college basketball.

Zander picked Pirate Island has his method of celebrating!!

It ended up being a real fun night for all of us.

Games for the littler ones...

karaoke for the bigger ones....

And a fun night for the oldest ones to just sit back and watch it all happen!!

SEVEN

Zander is officially 7 BIG YEARS!

(Love the toothless grin)

Good morning!

Zander had been looking forward to breakfast in bed since his last birthday.

We had a small get together with family.

Thanks for coming over!!

Zander gets a friend party this year. More to come.... soon!

My Baby is 7??

Zander is 7! Yah... that's right. Pants is officially SEVEN big years!!

What a character.

It's funny.... everyone who knows Zander has a story to tell. He is a crack up. He is friendly. He is entertaining and someone you can't forget.

This picture says so much!

You got to love the kid....

.... I know I do!

Happy Birthday Zander Pants!!!

The Principles Office??

Most of the time Zander is making everyone laugh with his GINORMOUS personality. He does and says some of the most funny things. I love him to death!!

But we do have other times that are challenging. I suppose parenting isn't always suppose to easy. Zander reminds me of that some times.

This past week Zander was sent to the principles office.

All of Zander's classmates think he is so funny. His teacher has mentioned several times that others really look up to him. Not only can he make others laugh but he is a friend to everyone. Those are some really good qualities... especially for a 6 year old. But the other day Zander was getting frustrated at a girl who "wasn't being very nice." Zander knows he isn't allowed to do mean things to other people, so instead.... he asked his little friend to be mean to this girl. Zander told his little friend to pull the mean girl's hair. The little friend did what Zander told him to do, and did indeed, pull the girl's hair. The girl defended herself and she punched the little friend in the stomach. The little friend cried immediately and the girl and little friend started hitting each other back. Meanwhile, Zander just sat back and watched it all happen.

All three of them got sent to the principles office. As a result, they all lost their recess for two days. They had to sit in the office and "think" about how they could have each responded better.

Now, I realize the little friend didn't have to do what Zander told him to do..... but, I do see how sneaky Zander can be in getting what he wants. Not good!

Zander lost his privileges at home as well for the rest of the day. He wrote sorry notes to the girl and boy. I really hoped he learned something.

On a brighter note.... this little picture is more of our FUN Zander! He really is a good boy and lots of fun to be with. And... he really can brighten my day with his love and excitement for life!

Happy St Paddy's Day

Yeah! We love to celebrate Green!!

St. Paddy's Day means eating LOTS of green treats!

Donuts - Sprite!

And cookies!

This year we switched it up with GREEN hair!

We had such a fun DAY!

Russian Meal!

Grandma and Grandpa had us over for a special dinner..

... a Russian Dinner!

We all loved the pancakes!

This is soup. It has lots of beets in it.

Grandma spent lots of time in the kitchen to make all the yummy food! Thanks Grandma!!

(Thanks Lisa for taking pictures)!

Happy Bday Dad!

There's no place like home...

.....except Grandpa's place!

Look who got Braces

Megs wears her braces well!!

Time Changes EVERYTHING

Looks at these handsome - little guys!

...And now look at them 5 years later (almost in the same order)!


I can't believe how much changes in such a short time.

It boggles my mind to think how different everything will be in five additional years!

Boarding the Sun-Dance

SUNDANCE!

The boys are getting so good at snowboarding! We had a great time together!!

Gar strapped his board on for the first time and I might add he was incredible.

It sure was a beautiful day!

Garrett - Basketball

Garrett's basketball team had a great season. They were undefeated.

They killed a couple teams with scores like 108 - 10 and 98 - 6. They are animals.

He is quick and collected!

Garrett making a shot!

Go Garrett!!

Basketball for Stocks

It has been a good season for Stocks and basketball this year.

He had really improved his game!

Stocks is a great defensive player.

He even made several free throws!!

Go Stocks!

Niel was the assistant coach this year! We all had such a great time!!

Five Big YEARS!

I can't remember life before this handsome man walked into my life. I say that in a good way!

One of the best parts about our marriage is that we enjoy having a great time together!! I love the adventures we share. Celebrating our anniversary is one of my most favorite things to do every year.

This year, our big anniversary was celebrate at home! Some might think.... "what happened to their excitement??" .... but I will have to say it was an incredible celebration. We decided we had everything a luxurious hotel room would have... a fireplace, a hot tub, a quiet place with no kids, a nice TV, and a comfortable bed. We made it happen! We brought our mattress into the front room, right next to the fire place and TV.... and spent the entire weekend kid-less, in quiet, for 3 entire days! SWEET!!

We went to a movie, watched BYU kick San Diego State's butt, caught up on our favorite shows, SLEPT IN, bought some jewelry (NICE), went to dinner at The Roof, SLEPT IN AGAIN, and lazied around in our P.J.'s all day long!!!

Perfect!

I love his man! I love celebrating our lives together!!

I like to think of all the fun anniversaries we have had together...

4 years in San Diego

3 Year in San Jose - Bruce Springsteen and Wicked

2 years - Salt Lake City

1 Year - Not so successful cruise

Our magical Day! I love this picture. Looks like we are settling into marriage quit well!

Heres to another great and wonderful 5 years!