This past weekend (Thursday-Sunday) Lyndon's parents came down to visit. It was a great weekend for them to come because it was Lamb Derby weekend in town. (A local event in Willows). They arrived Thursday evening and I had dinner waiting for them after their long drive. We sat and talked in the evening and all went to bed early.
On Friday, the boys played outside and showed their grandparents their garden. The boys showed off the baseball skills. Bob and Kem brought them Easter baskets since they weren't able to make it for Easter. They got eggs, candy and new clothes (Captain America, their fave)!
On Saturday, we celebrated Mothers Day because they were going to leave Sunday afternoon. Saturday morning we headed to the Lamb Derby parade downtown. The boys got snow cones and we even caught a football that Collyn got to keep.
After the parade we headed home and the boys took their naps. Lyndon made dinner that night for us. A special Mothers Day dinner. Delicious steak, potatoes, Italian salad, and cheesecake for dessert. It was so good. Chef Lyndon did great!
Later that evening, Lyndon's aunt Kathy came by. She lives an hour away from us in Roseville, CA. We had a good time with her and she brought us a beautiful housewarming gift!
Lyndon's parents got new furniture for their living room so they hauled their two old couches 10 hours so we could have new furniture! What a blessing!
We had such a great time with Lyndon's family. It was a short trip, but full of fun!
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Happy Easter 2014!!
Happy Easter 2014!
This was the first Easter away from family. Lyndon's family tried to make it down, but scheduling didn't work out, so we spent the day at home. It was great! A nice restful Easter. I didn't even make an Easter dinner and no one complained because we were all so exhausted. Easter is a busy time for pastor and his family. We were ready for some rest.
The boys got new suits for Easter and they looked so stinkin' cute!
The boys got their Easter baskets on Saturday morning. We decided we wanted to keep the Easter Bunny and Resurrection Sunday separate. The boys woke up to goodies in front of the fireplace. It was nice to give them gifts on Saturday because they could play with them all day with no where to go. :)
On Sunday, we went to church. There was a church breakfast before church that was delicious! After church there was an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. They really enjoyed it.
It was such a relaxing Easter Sunday. We definitely missed our families, but we had the best Easter we could without them around.
This was the first Easter away from family. Lyndon's family tried to make it down, but scheduling didn't work out, so we spent the day at home. It was great! A nice restful Easter. I didn't even make an Easter dinner and no one complained because we were all so exhausted. Easter is a busy time for pastor and his family. We were ready for some rest.
The boys got new suits for Easter and they looked so stinkin' cute!
The boys got their Easter baskets on Saturday morning. We decided we wanted to keep the Easter Bunny and Resurrection Sunday separate. The boys woke up to goodies in front of the fireplace. It was nice to give them gifts on Saturday because they could play with them all day with no where to go. :)
On Sunday, we went to church. There was a church breakfast before church that was delicious! After church there was an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. They really enjoyed it.
It was such a relaxing Easter Sunday. We definitely missed our families, but we had the best Easter we could without them around.
Spring Break FUN!
My nieces, Hannah and Hayden, had their Spring Break in March. They came down for the week to spend time with us. We had SO MUCH FUN!
They arrived Saturday afternoon after the long 10 hour drive from Idaho. They were all bundled in their sweatshirts and pants to get out into 80 degree weather! Big shock! The girls instantly kicked off their shoes and jackets and ran through the green grass and played in the dirt. Within an hour of their arrival, we headed to the park so they could run off some energy.
On Sunday, the whole family headed to church. After church, we went to Chico, CA so my they could experience In-N-Out Burger for the first time. YUMM!!! Then, we headed to Bidwell Park for an afternoon of sun, warmth, and playtime. On our way home, we stopped for some frozen yogurt.
On Monday, Susan and Cody headed back to Weiser, ID and the girls and boys played around the house and rested all day. They played for hours outside in the sunshine. Then, they had a sleepover in the living room and watched Frozen..... a lot.
I think we watched Frozen 50 times that week. I'm not kidding.
On Tuesday, I took the girls to get their nails done. We went to a nail salon in Chico, went out to lunch at Olive Garden, and then came home and watched... you guessed it... Frozen.
On Wednesday, the girls helped me get the house ready for youth group, and helped me make dinner. For lunch, I let the kids make their own pizzas. They really enjoyed that! In the afternoon on Wednesday, we had tornado warnings. I let my sister know and we had lots of people praying for us. Thank goodness the storm was a few miles north of us. The kids had no idea what was going on. I even took Hannah outside with me to take pictures. Bad Aunt on my part. She thought it was cool. All the kids even helped me bring all the toys in from the wind.
On Thursday, we stayed around the house because it was rainy and cold. We also packed up the car to head to San Francisco the next morning.
On Friday, we went to San Francisco. We drove over the Golden Gate bridge and went to Fisherman's Wharf. We ate lunch at Rainforest Cafe, watched the Sea Lions on the wharf, rode a carousel, ate a hot fudge Sundae at Guiradelli Square, and walked the hills of San Fran! By the end of the day all the kids (And adults) were exhausted! It was such a fun day!
On Saturday we loaded the car again and spent the last full day on Spring Break with the girls. EARLY EARLY EARLY (4:15 AM)on Sunday, we got into the car and I drove 10 hours by myself with 4 kids (Ages 8, 6, 3, and 1) We made it safely to Idaho with no complications and the kids traveled so well!
It was such a fun week!
My favorite picture of the week:
They arrived Saturday afternoon after the long 10 hour drive from Idaho. They were all bundled in their sweatshirts and pants to get out into 80 degree weather! Big shock! The girls instantly kicked off their shoes and jackets and ran through the green grass and played in the dirt. Within an hour of their arrival, we headed to the park so they could run off some energy.
On Sunday, the whole family headed to church. After church, we went to Chico, CA so my they could experience In-N-Out Burger for the first time. YUMM!!! Then, we headed to Bidwell Park for an afternoon of sun, warmth, and playtime. On our way home, we stopped for some frozen yogurt.
On Monday, Susan and Cody headed back to Weiser, ID and the girls and boys played around the house and rested all day. They played for hours outside in the sunshine. Then, they had a sleepover in the living room and watched Frozen..... a lot.
I think we watched Frozen 50 times that week. I'm not kidding.
On Tuesday, I took the girls to get their nails done. We went to a nail salon in Chico, went out to lunch at Olive Garden, and then came home and watched... you guessed it... Frozen.
On Wednesday, the girls helped me get the house ready for youth group, and helped me make dinner. For lunch, I let the kids make their own pizzas. They really enjoyed that! In the afternoon on Wednesday, we had tornado warnings. I let my sister know and we had lots of people praying for us. Thank goodness the storm was a few miles north of us. The kids had no idea what was going on. I even took Hannah outside with me to take pictures. Bad Aunt on my part. She thought it was cool. All the kids even helped me bring all the toys in from the wind.
On Thursday, we stayed around the house because it was rainy and cold. We also packed up the car to head to San Francisco the next morning.
On Friday, we went to San Francisco. We drove over the Golden Gate bridge and went to Fisherman's Wharf. We ate lunch at Rainforest Cafe, watched the Sea Lions on the wharf, rode a carousel, ate a hot fudge Sundae at Guiradelli Square, and walked the hills of San Fran! By the end of the day all the kids (And adults) were exhausted! It was such a fun day!
On Saturday we loaded the car again and spent the last full day on Spring Break with the girls. EARLY EARLY EARLY (4:15 AM)on Sunday, we got into the car and I drove 10 hours by myself with 4 kids (Ages 8, 6, 3, and 1) We made it safely to Idaho with no complications and the kids traveled so well!
It was such a fun week!
My favorite picture of the week:
Happy 27th Birthday Lyndon!
Lyndon celebrated his 27th birthday on March 2nd. We had a pretty low-key birthday this year. We went out to lunch, he went shopping for some things, and I bought him a cake for church, since his birthday was on a Sunday.
We also made a big dinner one night for him, the boys bought him some gifts they picked out and they bought him a cake!
Happy Birthday Lyndon! I can't believe I started dating you when you were 20! 7 years down. :)
We also made a big dinner one night for him, the boys bought him some gifts they picked out and they bought him a cake!
Happy Birthday Lyndon! I can't believe I started dating you when you were 20! 7 years down. :)
Trip to Idaho in February
The boys and I flew to Idaho (Alden and Collyn's first airplane ride) in February. The boys definitely enjoyed the ride. It was an hour and a half flight and they enjoyed every minute. I bought them the "Kids Pack" snack and that occupied them for a good 30 minutes.
When we arrived in Boise, we were greeted by my parents, my brother Johnny, and my sister Susan and her family. Alden rode to Weiser with his cousins giggling the whole way. Collyn and I rode with my parents and Collyn slept.
The reason we were in Idaho is because I told Hannah I would come watch her dance competition. I don't break promises! ;) We headed to Boise for a long day of dance. Her group got 1st place in their division. They did wonderful!
While we were in Idaho, Alden had 2 birthday parties, one by my family and one by Lyndon's family. My family's party was at the Chinese restaurant in town. He got lots of good cards, a HUGE Nerf gun, cars, clothes, and new UNDERWEAR! :)
His 2nd party was at Grandma Kay's house (Lyndon's grandma) Lyndon wasn't able to come on the trip with us because he had to work. Hannah and Hayden also came to his party at Grandma's. Lyndon's family was there and some family friends. He was given TONS of gifts there and a Spiderman cake! He received so many gifts that we had to ship a box back to California after we flew home.
Alden and Collyn also got to play in the snow! We don't have snow where we live and they don't really remember it, so they were able to experience snow. Alden loved it. Collyn hated it.
On Valentines Day, Alden and Collyn spent time with Lyndon's parents at a hockey game in Boise and I went to a Valentines dinner at my parents church. I was the official photographer for the evening. :) It was a delicious prime rib dinner.
It was such a fun trip to Idaho. We try to head back every few months to see everyone. :)
When we arrived in Boise, we were greeted by my parents, my brother Johnny, and my sister Susan and her family. Alden rode to Weiser with his cousins giggling the whole way. Collyn and I rode with my parents and Collyn slept.
The reason we were in Idaho is because I told Hannah I would come watch her dance competition. I don't break promises! ;) We headed to Boise for a long day of dance. Her group got 1st place in their division. They did wonderful!
While we were in Idaho, Alden had 2 birthday parties, one by my family and one by Lyndon's family. My family's party was at the Chinese restaurant in town. He got lots of good cards, a HUGE Nerf gun, cars, clothes, and new UNDERWEAR! :)
His 2nd party was at Grandma Kay's house (Lyndon's grandma) Lyndon wasn't able to come on the trip with us because he had to work. Hannah and Hayden also came to his party at Grandma's. Lyndon's family was there and some family friends. He was given TONS of gifts there and a Spiderman cake! He received so many gifts that we had to ship a box back to California after we flew home.
Alden and Collyn also got to play in the snow! We don't have snow where we live and they don't really remember it, so they were able to experience snow. Alden loved it. Collyn hated it.
On Valentines Day, Alden and Collyn spent time with Lyndon's parents at a hockey game in Boise and I went to a Valentines dinner at my parents church. I was the official photographer for the evening. :) It was a delicious prime rib dinner.
It was such a fun trip to Idaho. We try to head back every few months to see everyone. :)
Our Home Garden
The house we are renting has AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING raised garden beds. I have never seen such AMAZING beds! Literally 14 raised beds!! We are definitely taking advantage of these bad boys!
This winter (Strange, we can grow plants in the winter) we planted green onions and broccoli. The boys enjoyed watering them and watching them grow.
Here is Alden with his HUGE broccoli!
This spring, around the middle of March, I planted our summer garden. I have watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, corn, lettuce, pumpkins, onions, and strawberries. Soon I will be planting some peppers and green beans and snap peas. I love love love love my garden!
This winter (Strange, we can grow plants in the winter) we planted green onions and broccoli. The boys enjoyed watering them and watching them grow.
Here is Alden with his HUGE broccoli!
This spring, around the middle of March, I planted our summer garden. I have watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, corn, lettuce, pumpkins, onions, and strawberries. Soon I will be planting some peppers and green beans and snap peas. I love love love love my garden!
I'm Back!
OH my! Have I really been MIA for 4 months now!!? Gosh, things have been crazy busy around this house. I will definitely be doing some catching up in the next few days. Stay posted!
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