Relaxation

This is one way I love to relax after a long day--by putting together a page. Life has been busy around here now that spring has decided to make it's appearance. YW camp cert. has been on my brain lately also. Got to get my creative juices flowing.

What a doll!

If Mark's mom were around today, that is what she would say about her great-granddaughters. Grandma K. is holding Katana; and Tianna is my "poster girl" for a poster I'm making for R.S. Becki took a bunch of pictures of the "cousins" the last time we got together. Check out her sites to view more pictures.

Spring Break

This is how we spent part of our Spring Break. Had a few days in LV. Nope, didn't go gambling. My $$ is too precious. We got to stay at a very nice resort for a couple of days (you know, the ones where you listen to their 2 hr. presentation.) It was a nice little get away. At least we got to see sunshine for a few days instead of clouds, rain, and snow showers.

On Easter weekend we had a family get-together at Jason's. Naturally, we had an Easter egg hunt. The whole fam came. It's always great to get together.

Dan, Adam & Aaron have all decided Cohen needs to "toughen up." He has become their scapegoat for their little pranks. Maisey is just fine with passing that responsibility to him.
With spring comes soccer season. I thought Jordan did great despite not even going to practice! Now if we could only get the weather to cooperate and quit being so soggy!

I usually have company when I'm on my computer. There seems to be some competition between the 2 pups as to who can get more of my attention. Cohen loves to be cuddled under something. He burrows under a pillow and sits next to me, while Maisey wants her back scratched. Cuddling is not her thing.

My Week in Review

Wow, the March has come and gone. Our mountains are full of fresh snow, thanks to a week full of snow storms. Our family tries to gather together monthly for a birthday dinner. We managed to have one for March. The menu consisted of waffles, bacon, sausage, fruit & cake. It was great to have everyone here.

A few rooms in our house got rearranged. I gotta say, we have WAY too much stuff at our house. We could get rid of 1/2 of it and still have too many belongings. What makes us want to hold onto that stuff anyway, because it is just stuff? I want to take pictures and/or scan the items, then get rid of them. That is going to take some serious dedication, I know. But a lot of our paraphernalia needs to go. Maybe I could get on that show, "Clean House."

Roar!

OK, so if March came in like a lion, isn't it supposed to go out like a lamb? Apparently, that's not the case today. We have snow....again. We got 4" Sunday, 2 Monday morn., and it's snowing again, with more expected tomorrow, plus Friday. What happened to our lovely spring?? If it's going to be crummy out, might just as well do something constructive inside like...you guessed it, PHOTOSHOP!

Student Council has been good for Jordan. He likes the associations with the teachers and other students. It has helped him be diligent in his studies. He isn't quite as shy as he used to be.
Boy scout camps rule, both for the boys and mom. It's a great way for a boy to get out and learn to "rough it" with his other friends and his dad. Rarely does mom complain when he comes home from scout camp filthy dirty. That lets her know the scout had a fantastic time. Also, he gets to learn important skills like building a bonfire out of sagebrush, eating tons of candy and snacks all night, playing pranks on buddies, etc. Mom likes camp for she has a night to herself and can do whatever she wants and has a little peace and quiet around the house. Ahhh.

Love Knows No Bounds

Last night Mark & I attended a wedding that clealy lives up to my title. Steven (from USA) & Ismenia (from Brasil) met on-line, conversed using their computer translators, and fell in love. He travelled to Brasil to meet her face-to-face a few months ago. Almost instantly they knew they were meant for each other. It was so sweet to witness this couple exchange their vows; he in English, she in Portuguese, by an Hispanic officiator who could speak both languages. Love was written on their faces by the way they looked at each other and the words they expressed. Their reception also showed the blending of cultures with both American and Brasilian food. We got to drink Guadana (soda from Brasil) and taste some of the best Brasilian homemade "truffles". The peanut ones were WONDERFUL! And we got to learn a couple of Portuguese words: beso (kiss) and saude (cheers!). Thanks, Steven & Ismenia, for inviting us to your wedding!