Easter Weekend

Usually on Easter weekend we go out of town with my family. It has been a tradition since I can remember! We take our motorcycles, four wheelers, jeeps etc. We go to a remote place off I-70 about 30 minutes from Emery.I look forward to this every year, I LOVE IT!! This year however, we were not able to go. So, we tried the traditional local Easter egg hunt. I think Hunter came away with about 4 eggs, it was crowded as you can see from the pics. Luckily Easter morning the Easter Bunny went to town in our backyard, the kids found lots of eggs, candy, money etc. I hope it made up for the other hunt. Also this week they had the annual boys vs. girls basketball team game. Yeah... I think the boys won 60- 12 or something like that. Sierra put up a valiant fight. This week I also went on a field trip with Hunter to a play. It was fun, there was an actress that looked just like Brooke there. It seriously was freaking me out!!!

What A Weekend!!

This weekend was one of those weekends I am grateful that I just have 2 children. Matt and I needed to be two places at once, so Matt and I were able to "divide and conquer". Hunter had his first overnight camp out as a scout. Actually, Hunter has gone with Matt on an overnighter with Matt's age group of scouts ( 14 and 15 year old). But this was the first with Hunter's scout troop.Matt and he went together and they had a great time. They both said that it was cold, but that they had a blast! Apparently the food was yummy, dutch oven cobblers and a "scout stew".I was so glad that Matt was able to get the time off of work to take Hunter. Matt was sent with a camera and with very specific instructions to take pictures.... I have no pictures from their campout. I went with Sierra to her first dance competition of the season. Dance comps are brutal especially if you are doing a solo, and Sierra has 2 solos this year :). So we went to Timpview Friday night for solos, and she did AMAZING! Sierra really has two beautiful solos this year! We were there until about 10:30 p.m. and then ALL day Saturday for team comps. Sierra dances in 7 dances for team comps, so it is a busy weekend for her! Luckily my aunt lives in Provo and Sierra and I were able to stay with her Friday night, that was so nice not to drive back and forth! Sitting on bleachers for 12 hours did a number on my back though! I know the boys were glad to be out in cold camping instead of sitting all day on bleachers, watching girls dance......actually Hunter why weren't you there?! Just Kidding ( sort of), Hunter does love the ladies though:) I tried to download the video of her solos....no luck! And of course I didn't take pictures, just video!

Sierra's First "Date"

Okay ...... well it really wasn't a date. I am SO not ready for that!!!! But, tonight our ward did an etiquette dinner. The kids were paired into "dates". They had a hilarious lady come in to teach them about manners, dating etiquette, etc. It was great. They were taught proper table manners. Sierra and I just laughed at how many table manners our family violates on a regular basis. Seriously, I am embarrassed at times. That's okay maybe it will keep her from going out on dates ( I doubt it!!) . I was lucky enough to be a waitress tonight. I didn't get a single tip, and I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself :) Actually, I think I was offered Skittles. I think everyone had a great time and learned what to do and what not to do on a date. Really, I am not looking forward to Sierra dating. Boys have way too many hormones , and not enough brain cells, sorry but its true. Matt has told her that he will answer the door in a pink tu-tu, combat boots and holding a shot gun. He has also told her that he has a lie detector and it will be used on her date before they can leave. There are also several other rules and regulations that must be followed ( I can't give them all away now. It will be fun to watch them squirm!!) Knowing Matt, this will happen :) Boys be afraid, be VERY afraid...........There is an article by W. Bruce Cameron called "8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenaged Daughter." I love it, I am sure all of these rules apply as well. I added the link for those of you who forgot the rules. http://www.wbrucecameron.com/columns/8rules.htm