Memorial Day

We went to Idaho Falls on Sunday after church.  The girls had their big clog classic on Saturday night.  We stayed at my Dad's house and enjoyed a fun visit from the LaFever's.  On Monday morning we met at the Ammon cemetary and watched the flag raising and gun salute.  We took the tour with Dad and learned about the relatives.  We then went to the "secret spot" on the farm.  Dad and the brothers like to camp there.  We had a great breakfast together. 
We enjoyed a few hours of riding horses and 4-wheelers.  The Weston's brought the Ranger and that was a lot of fun too. We went for a ride and I think I counted 11 dirt bikes and 4-wheelers.  I love the farm and this was definetly one of my favorite days on the farm.  We left the girls with the Weston's and we went back to Boise.  Joel and I were flying to Hawaii the next day. 

Preschool

My little adventure turned into a big adventure this year.  I filled 2 classes.  I decided to hold my classes in the mornings M-Th. MY 3-4 year olds came on M-W from 9:30-11:30.  My 4-5 year olds came on T-Th from 9:30-12.   The year went so fast.  It was busy, but very fun.  I enjoyed these kids so much.  I looked forward to seeing them each week.  Here are some highlights of the year.

21 years later...

April 26,2012 was our 21 year anniversary.  I have been with Joel longer than I was with my parents.  That is strange to think about.  We didn't do anything huge.  We went to dinner and a movie...our favorite.  I surprised him with 21 helium balloons in peach and mnint green (our wedding colors).  Each one had a reason why I love him.
I am the luckiest lady in the world.  I can't believe he chose me. 
He is the flip to my flop, the macaroni to my cheese, the milk to my cookie, the peanut butter to my jam, the frosting to my cake, the umbrella to my rainy day, the lightning to my thunder, the cocoa to my puff, the M to my M&M's, and the Best to my Friend.

Nationals Clogging Competition

This year we talked Dad into going to Utah with us to Lagoon and the national clogging competition.  Caden had to work so he couldn't come.  We drove down on Friday and stopped at Maddox and ate inside.  That place is full of childhood memories.  Of course we never ate inside but the drive in was awesome.  I was left there when I was a kid.  We had picked peaches all day and stopped for a milkshake.  As I came out of the bathroom I saw my Mom pulling onto the highway as I ran after the car my brothers waved at me out the back window. 
 We stayed at a Hilton hotel in Layton.  The girls did a great job on their dances.  Chloe got two first places and Hailey got a GOLD on Bad.  This is a 98% score which is the highest award.  She got a second place on James Dean.  For a team that shouldn't have made it to nationals they kicked!! 
We had a lot of fun running around to all the rides.  The new ride called Airace was a blast.
We left all too early by 6pm to make the trek home.  Hailey had to give a talk in Sacrament meeting at 9am. and it was Mother's day and I wanted to be home to skype our missionary. 

Look who got a JOB!

During Spring break Caden was on a mission to find a job.  He applied at about 20 places and recieved 3 job interviews and was hired by QUIZNOS! 
When his brother heard, he wrote home and said he can't picture Caden working at Quiznos and would need a picture to prove it.  So we went in for dinner one night and took some photos to embarrass him!
Caden is a hard worker and has so much potential.  He took over Coelton's job at Chem Dry.  He works about 4 hours a week cleaning up the office and washing pads and towels.  He also will move pipe in a field this summer.  He is happy to see alf alfa growing and not grain.  He will also be mentoring a young man in our ward with special needs.  He gets the opportunity to pick up this boy and do some fun things wtih him 3 days a week for a couple of hours at a time. So he will juggle 4 jobs this summer and we are very happy for him.  Good job Caden!!!!

Easter

This Easter was more laid back than usual.  We usually have Easter dinner with Jason and Stephanie, but Steph's parents recently moved to Nampa and they had made plans with them.  We still had a nice dinner with ham and all the fixins. 
The kids always get new church clothes.  Caden and Joel got a new tie and the girls got new blouses and sandals to go with their white skirts. 
Joel took the girls to Bear Creek park on Saturday for the Valley of the Shepherd Church's annual Easter egg hunt.  They bring home TONS of candy. 
We love Easter and the miracle of the resurrection that gives us hope- one day we can touch and hold our loved ones.  He lives.

Pocatello Clogging Competition

We always love going to Pocatello because we get to see the Weston family! 
Chloe danced 2 numbers.  Girls just want to have fun and Life's what you make it.
She got a first place and a second place.  Ella broke her arm and wasn't able to dance one of the dances.

Hailey danced James Dean and Bad.  Her team has made the leap from Advanced to Championship division.  It's a big leap and they are up against pro level teams that refuse to compete in Pro division because it is so "cut throat".  They got a third place on James Dean and a Third place on Bad.  The judges messed up and the sheets said a second place- which qualified them for nationals.  ; )

We rode to Pocatello with the Wilson's and had a great time.  Hailey drove down with Joel on Saturday so she could attend a track meet friday night.  Chloe danced Friday and Hailey danced Saturday night.

We love watching our girls perform.  So proud of them.