Definitely NOT Popcorn Popping

So after posting the pictures I took yesterday of our lovely blossoming plum tree, I thought I would share the change in weather that happened today.  Not exactly what I was hoping for, but we take what Heavenly Father sends us since we can't very easily move to a warmer climate.  I just wish that the meteorologists would clarify that when they say "no accumulation"what they really mean is "at least two inches."  Maybe I'll write an angry email to KSL.  Well, maybe not an angry one...

Not Exactly Popcorn Popping

So, if popcorn pops on the apricot tree, what pops on wild plum trees?

Our apricot tree popped a few weeks ago, but the next day it snowed.  So, unfortunately our apricot tree looks rather sad with its soggy popcorn on it.  We're hoping that our decorative plum tree makes it through the storms this week.  These are a couple of pictures from the calm before the storm. 

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Yesterday was Sarah's First Birthday.  We had a big party with all of the cousins from West Valley.  Jon and Kelly came with their families to have lunch and an Easter Egg Hunt.  I think everyone seemed to have a fun time (except Rebecca who was sick).  Thanks to everyone for sacrificing to come and visit us.  

These are all of the cousins who came (except Rebecca who was sleeping on the trampoline).

Mirror Mirror on the wall

We have a great mirror that came with our house (I wouldn't have bought it, but it makes the wall look less empty). It was a brass/gold color. I didn't like it so my sister suggested that I paint it. Yesterday it was warm enough to paint. I hung it on the wall last night. It's nice to not hate looking at that wall now. Anyhow, here are a few pics of the kiddos from the last week.

David at the end of the bouncy obstacle course at BYU's MBA March Madness party.  Free food, fun, and games for the kids.  I love Provo!

Sarah at the Dinosaur playland at the Mall.  She was excited to scoot around a little bit.
Rebecca getting ready to go down the slide.  She doesn't sit still for long when I'm trying to take pictures.  

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Friday night was the BYU vs. U of U Baseball game. A good friend of mine told me it was also only twenty-five cents per ticket. Well, I personally am not a huge baseball fan, but I thought David would enjoy it. And for only $1, we wouldn't be out much if we didn't stay long. I was also told at the ticket office that the food would be the same 25 cent price as well. So, by this time my dutch blood was flowing. I love a good deal even if it is chilly-willy.
We got to the game a little late and a few people were already leaving. They were muttering about the score being 9-0. We found our reserved seats behind home plate in the lower section (row 4--pretty good I think). The kids tried out our new binoculars and I tried not to cheer too loudly in Sarah's ears.
The bad news was that we quickly learned that the popcorn was the only thing that actually cost 25 cents. Of course it was also the kind that is manufactured with peanuts-- aka we voted for the $2 cougar dogs. The kids each ate one. By this time it was really cold and the kids were losing interest. They decided they were ready to go home. So after about three innings and two hours the score was 11-9 with BYU catching up fast. As we left David said, "That was Perfect, but it was really long." All in all, I think it was a good first experience with BYU baseball. Maybe next time we'll wait until later in the season when it is warmer.

P.S. The pictures were taken with Ganon's work phone. I will be buying new batteries today for our camera...

Inspiration

As I was working on our Upcoming Enrichment Meeting, I found this wonderful video on lds.org. As a woman and a mother I feel like I fall short so often. I try to keep up with all of the creative, talented, hard-working, beautiful mothers I know. Somehow, though, they always seem to be one step ahead of me. I think I need to try harder to do what Heavenly Father wants me to do instead of what others want me to do. This video has reminded me that I can make a masterpiece without having something to show for it--except perhaps my best self. I can work harder on nurturing my children and supporting my husband. I don't have to be perfect at everything else too.

Scooting-- Caught on Camera

Since my last post Sarah has sped up a little bit with her scooting. She can now move from one room to another if she Really wants to. We got a little video of her. This was the last try with the video, so she wasn't as excited about me pulling her toys out of her reach Again. She even shakes her head "no." She is pretty cute.