Zoo

We went with our neighbors, the Pollards to the zoo over spring break and had a great time!

Easter

The Sunday before Easter (General Conference was on Easter Sunday)

All enjoyed an indoor Easter egg hunt and then a yummy dinner and Grandpa and Grandma Bills' house!

Symphony

We attended our last performance for the symphony this season. And, unfortunately it will be our last for a while. I spent half the performance in the bathroom with Ethan and Kate. Maybe in a few years when they can sit still a little better we will try again!

We had lunch after with the Brown's at our favorite restaurant - Taifoon, that we will miss! The weather was nice enough that the kids got to play in the fountains for a while and had a great time!

Bag Balm Mess

Ethan and Kate enjoyed a jar of bag palm - not fun to clean up, they were slimy for days!

An American Salute

Emily, Grace and Savanah

The girls had their 5th grade performance today/tonight. They did a great job but are both relieved it is over!

Black Diamond

I think I missed my opportunity to get a picture of Savanah and Justin - ski season is over!!!

This was a great year for all the kids skiing. Savanah and Justin had two different days where they skied black diamond runs - scary! The loved every minute of it and had Jeff there to get them down the tricky parts. They are all excited to try it again next season!

Soldier Hollow

Our extended family had their annual tubing night at Soldier Hollow. It was so much fun! This was the first year we have taken Ethan and Kate - they did great! Jeff took Ethan and I took Kate which worked really well. We tried a run with the whole family, unfortunately we didn't communicate with each other and five of us put our feet down to stop at the bottom which created a huge snow/ice storm all around us! At that point Ethan and Kate were done - too much snow in the face!

Thanks to Grandpa and Grandma that make this fun evening possible for everyone!

Valentine's

We had a great Valentine's weekend! The kids celebrated at school on Friday which was especially fun for Emily and Savanah due to them thinking boys aren't quite as gross as they used too be! Jeff and I got the kids their favorite cup cakes from Dippidee - always a hit!

Saturday night Jeff and I were able to go to dinner together - alone! We decided not to exchange gifts this year but have an evening together, which was great.

Sunday the Brown's came over to celebrate and to kick off the start of the amazing race! The kids always have a fun time, yummy food is always involved, and we always have a great time being with their family!

(the tulips are from Aunt Sandy to me for Valentines!)

Manti

Michele received her endowments on Saturday...at the Manti Temple! Laura was willing to make the trip with me and I am so glad we went! I love being able to see different temples than the ones I usual go to and it was especially neat to see a "live" session.

Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday!!! It was so great to be invited to someone else's house to a party! We normally have parties at our house because it is just easier with Ethan and Kate but this year the Brown's decided to host the Super Bowl at their house. Can't say that anyone but Jeff and Jeremy saw any of the game, but it was fun to be together and visit, and of course have food. Uncle Justin and Aunt Sunny even stopped by to say "hi" before they headed to SLC to a Super Bowl party with their friends!

Basketball

Justin started basketball! So far he is loving it and is playing great!

Grandma Great

Grandma and Grandma Taylor at Grandma's 91st birthday, July 2, 2009.

Grandma Taylor passed away today. We are happy she is free from her body and sickness, but it never is easy loosing a loved one, especially one has great as grandma.

Contacts

Emily has been trying to get rid of her glasses from the time she got them! We decided to take a leap and try contacts. She is doing great, just takes more time to get them in than we have most mornings before school. With time she will only get faster putting her new "eyes" in. So far she is loving her new look without glasses!

Skiing with cousins!

Justin, Emily, Natalie, Savanah and Taylor at Brighton

Taylor

Emily, Savanah and Natalie

Taylor and Scott

Tubing with Cousins

Sealing

The Brown family was sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple and I was able to be there with their family. What a special day! I was asked to hold Mallory at the alter and even though she wasn't happy it was an incredible experience to be a part of. We are so happy for their family!

I was also able to be an escort for Jennie along with Leslie (Jeremy's mom) at the Provo temple on December 11th, 2009.

California Cousins

Saying goodbye to our California cousins.

We were so excited to have both the Bills families come for Christmas this year! We love being with our family and our kids absolutely love having their cousins come for a visit.