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Vegas for Spring Break

We headed down to Vegas for Spring Break this year (as we do every year). As we were driving all these highway patrol cars came toward us swerving between the two lanes and tell everyone to pull over. It was confusing. I decided it was either an accident or something very big coming that took up both lanes. I was right! These ginormous dump truck parts came rolling down the road. I'm guessing headed for a mine somewhere. The kids got a kick out of it.

We stopped in Tonopah to plat but it was COLD!

The Las Vegas Children's Museum was having a Harry Potter week while we were there. Having a couple big Harry fans we had to go partake.

It was really fun!

We always have our worldly "Easter" on Saturday. They got their baskets before we hit to road to Phoenix.

Spoiled kids.

Provo City Center Temple Open House

I really wanted to take the kids to see the Provo City Center Temple while it was open for the open house. I didn't think we would be able to because of time issues and travel issues. When I found out it was only open for four more days, I pack the kids up and we went. It was very spontaneous. Im not a spontaneous person, at all. Im a planner through and through so this was very much an adventure for us. It was fast, lots of driving and amazing. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.

It was so meaningful that the kids got to see the inside of the temple. Now when Bret or I say we are going to the temple they can kind of visualize that. It was so beautiful inside and it took our breath away. In the celestial room Alaina whispers to me, "I want to be married here."

My favorite part was meeting up with a childhood friend who is a Provo police officer. He was actually on duty at the temple that day so we talked to him for a while. Its so fun to see old friends, theres really nothing like it. He told us all about the temple and the fire and how it started and all that inside info. The girls loved hearing about it.

We went to BYU and stopped by BYUtv. We really wanted a tour of Studio C but they weren't available. We got to see down into where they record the sketches and they had some fun stuff out there for us to look at.

We stopped by the Provo temple too. Provo is so pretty.

And of course we had to stop by the BYU creamery and get some ice cream.

That was Sue's favorite part.

Alaina is a bug BYU fan and wants to go there for college. She REALLY wanted a picture with the sign so we made that happen. Maybe we can retake this picture in 7 years or so.

Sometimes we need to follow our hearts even when its crazy. I didn't want to let this opportunity to go by. If I can give my children experiences that will strengthen them and give them memories that will last forever, I will do my best to do it.

March

March was a good month. We did some stuff.

The weather every now and again is nice. So we take advantage of it when it is.

When my baby is four, I take all the cuddles I can get. Sue, apparently, is an awesome photobomber.

Big news happened for the 11 year old. She was accepted into the GATE Magnet Program at Mendive. My little girl will be a middle schooler next year. She wasn't sure if she wanted to leave behind her friends and school to take this opportunity but decided it would be a great experience. She's excited to be in classes with kids that are like her and want to learn. We are so proud of her.

Emily and three of her kiddos came to hang out for a few days this month too. She had a training so I got to spend some time with the kids. We took the three amigos to story time and they loved it.

Another day we went to the park with the train. The kids were so excited to ride it. We met up with our friends there and got to spend some time with them.

I got to cuddle this sweet thing. I love little Layla.

Bret and I also got to celebrate our 12th anniversary. I still like him so thats good news :)

Alaina Turns 11

Alaina celebrated turning 11 by having a book party. It was Harry Potter, Greek mythology and fairy tale themes. Those are her favorite books to read.

It was SO fun.

First they had to dress up a partner in a toga using toilet paper.

Then, naturally, they had a toilet paper fight.

Then they played "Harry Potter Would You Rather", which was really entertaining. They were laughing a lot.

We had cupcakes and ice cream after that. I made these adorable books out of fondant stuff and fruit leather. Braelyn made the book page heart cupcake toppers.

After that we played fairy tale comedy improv. One word, hilarious. My cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. For real it was intense. Its so much fun to play games like that with 11 year olds. It was such a great party. I hope you loved it little girl. Happy birthday my Alaina. Please stay little just a teeny bit longer. I love you.

BYU Dancers Fairy Tale Ballet

My three beautiful daughters and I were able to get out and have a girls night to see the BYU Dancers. We got all dressed up and had fancy hair.

There was a meet and greet where the girls got to meet the dancers in the ballet. They were star struck and so excited to see these gorgeous dancers in real life, up close and personal.

During intermission the girls got to go on stage and dancer with the ballerinas! Sue and Cay went up and had a lot of fun dancing with everyone. It was very special.

Yay for happy times and amazing experiences.

Vegas

My Mom had surgery at the beginning of February to clear our her left carotid artery. Dash and I took a week off from life and went down to help her out. It was rough and she wasnt very happy about her situation but we got through it. It stinks to not feel good.

This is how Dash travels.

I thought it would make my Mom feel better and cheer her up a bit to be pampered. We went to get pedicures. The owner took one look at her giant incision and gave her extra special treatment. She got a facial massage on the house.