LOBSTERS!

The Priests invited the Laurels over to our house for a "game" night. Little did the girls know it was really "wild game" night. They released lobsters into our pool! (I know my pool....how could I let them do this? Can I ever swim in it again?)

Did I mention they put lobsters in our pool!


Here Brother Henderson is demonstrating how to catch a lobster while it is swimming (IN OUR POOL!)

Oh by the way....Nathan cut off the bands on the claws...makes for fun catching!

Cute little critters!

Can you believe Elizabeth actually caught one? Way to go Elizabeth!

Of course they cooked them up after they caught it. Along with the lobster they also cooked elk, reindeer sausage, and quail. What a feast!

And they got all the lobsters out of the pool!

Mom's Easter Visit

Janelle's mom came down from Utah for the Easter weekend. We had so much fun. Here are some of the highlights.

Dying Easter Eggs!

Easter Baskets!




Easter Egg Hunt!

And of course, lots of pictures to remember Easter with. Here are a few of my favorites!

Traditional....

For the front of the CD album someday....

Yes!!!! Mom is almost done taking pictures!

Thanks Mom for coming. You are wonderful! PS. All that practicing you did with the kids really paid off. Anne really did well at flute lessons today. And Elizabeth sounds wonderful on the piano. You are the best.

My New Look

So, I, Elizabeth, thought I should inform the world who does not see me regularly of my new look. It is a type of dress called scene, and I have just fallen in love with it. (Type it in on google images, there are some really cool kids there).
















JUST KIDDING!



Lol. So This is the outfit I wore on April Fools. It was tons of fun to go to school and watch as people stared at the girl who usually dresses like a nerd show up as a scene kid. And that makeup is intense, let me tell you. The night before I practiced putting in on a couple times, and it still took me an hour to put it on that morning. And it still wasn't half as pretty as some of the girls who do it regularly. The white tie is from my percussion outfit, and unfortunately it was the most 'scene' thing I had in my closet.



I really do like liquid eyeliner though . . it is fun to put on.



Elizabeth

Dilemma

Okay...so last night Anne informs me of the night of her high school band concert. Wouldn't you know it....I have an elementary concert that same night. What to do? I have been late to or missed every single one of Anne's concerts this year.

The elementary concert is one have played for three years in a row. The written music is only a melody line. I have made up all the accompaniment, and of course have never written it down. So finding another accompanist at this late date is out of the question. (This teacher asked me to play this concert in November.)

So do I miss another one of Anne's concerts, or leave 200 kids singing a cappella?

Happy Birthday Charlie!

Charlie had his 10th birthday yesterday!
Waffles with strawberries for breakfast!

Lots of presents!

Charlie got water noodles that squirt for his birthday. Uncle Bryce wanted to just see how far they would squirt. Of course that turned into a full blown water fight! "Get him Charlie!"

Charlie is such a great guy. We are so lucky to have him in our family. We can't believe he is ten already. Happy Birthday Charlie!

I will Huff, and I will Puff...the Huffs come to visit

Calvin and Melissa (Janelle's sister) came to visit this week. Unfortunately, we have been attacked by the flu bug. So our visit has been filled with comforting kids, watching videos, playing games, and when Janelle and Melissa caught it, just huddling under blankets on the couch. We did recover enough to make it to the park..... Charlie is one cool dude!

And the kids decided just today to try out the pool for the first time this season. (The water was 65 degrees.) When I say kids I include Melissa's husband Bryce. The rest of us just opted for the hot tub.

Calvin has been a hoot. He really is quite a character. Whenever Janelle walks into the pantry he runs over to close the door to lock her in. He also calls for his dog Milo all the time. (I'm sure Milo misses him too.) We hope we all get feeling better so we can enjoy the last few days of their visit!

Highlights of Grandpa and Grandma Johnson's Visit

Grandma and Grandpa Johnson came for a visit for the last week. We crammed as much fun as we could into a few short days. Here are some highlights of their fun filled visit.....

A picnic at the park was Isabelle's one request. Charlie, Janet and Izzie rode bikes....

....while Anne, Grandma, Grandpa, Scott and Janelle had a long visit......

.....of course, Elizabeth read her books!


We all went to the Tucson rodeo. (A first for Janelle.) We all enjoyed the crazy fun, although it was a HOT day. (Close to 90 degrees.) Earlier that day we went to Kartchner Caverns. (No cameras allowed.) They were amazing!

Dan's family came down for the rodeo and pizza at our home. It's always great to see the cousins.

Grandpa Gordon gave us a country western concert. Charlie plays the air guitar.

Every night Grandma read Isabelle her bedtime stories.

We saved the best for last. Tuesday night both Janet and Elizabeth had concerts. Janet's Jazz Band was fantastic. Janet just wailed out her solo.

Elizabeth's Steel Band concert was awesome. Elizabeth had two solos. If you have never seen a steel band concert, you are missing out. It's hard to hold still. It just makes you want to dance. (If you would like to hear a steel band play...go to the playlist at the bottom of the page and click on #1 Pan in A Minor. Elizabeth's band has played this song.)

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for coming! We had so much fun. Come again soon!