Ward merger, Dillon's move, and wisdom teeth

We drive up by the temple a lot, especially when we're killing time between school runs.

I love this guy so much!!

Cuddling with my little buddy.

Peach blossoms on our tree!

During CFM today, teaching Toby the parts of a prayer, then he taught me back!

Alice is her academic league team's expert on Greek mythology.

Aren't these two so cute?!

Danny's Battle of the Books team that won district for their grade.

Danny and his friend in class.

Danny's class picture - he's third in the back.

Charlie's cast shirt.

Charlie had to dress up like a career. He chose FBI.

Toby read a whole Elephant & Piggie book in front of me, 2 adults, and 2 classmates!!

After the hail.

Heading to school.

Grace's district choir competition.

They made it to state, and will compete at the U in May!

Great to get Dillon all settled into his new place in Pleasant Grove. Fun to see him and Derek again - it had been like 5 whole days since Houston;)

Dinner at JCW's after the moving party. (With the legendary Justin Greer.)

Sisters before surgery.

And after.

They were ok enough that evening to draw pictures with their brothers, after watching TV all day.

Danny and Paul.

Toby is really good at drawing countries.

Grace helped Charlie with his student council application.

Giant jigsaw puzzle from Mom/Dad Gabe for my birthday:)

Ice cream from Grace's friend, Talise.

The boys played in the backyard a lot today. 

Photos taken from inside:)

Andrek brought smoothies for the girls:)

There he is, from when they went to Target to try on funny outfits.

Charlie made dinner when Paul and I went to help Dillon move. Chocolate chip pancakes - the girls raved about how well he did!

High jump.

The kids said they were drawing D&D characters, which just means they each drew a fantasy hero, sidekick, and dwelling.

Grace said these three got along amazingly well while we were in Pleasant Grove!

Grace's silly Target outfit.

My 42nd birthday, Shrek, and Texas City Art Show

Me and Whitney all dolled up for the art show.

Shrek telling Donkey how ogres are like onions.

Cast photo.

Andrek and our kids after Shrek.

Charlie loved his candy bouquet!

Snow in Bountiful yesterday.

New suit for our growing deacon.

Alice curled my hair on my birthday.

Dancing to Shrek music.

Paul took me on a historic homes/buildings tour in Kaysville/Layton for my birthday date:)

Kaysville Tabernacle.

Typical scene at our house: naked Toby wrapped in a blanket, drawing maps.

My birthday bouquet from Paul.

Delicious lunch at Red Fort!

Charlie discovered a love of ribs at dinner.

Blowing out the candle.

Chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies instead of cake!

My new zero gravity outdoor chair.

Seven sisters shoved in a 6-seater car.

We were all so proud of Whitney at her art show!

Green for St. Patrick's Day.

Warm and sunny in the backyard.

Stunning!

Toby earned his globe!

My date to Grace's choir concert.

They sang beautifully!

He earned his flag shirt!

And he earned a bunch of wavy flags from his teacher.

Our first sign of spring.

Alice's Academic League team placed second in the district!

Static Grace.

Coloring Africa.

After dress rehearsal.

Danny's Battle of the Books team took first place in the district!

Charlie was phenomenal in his Shrek performances.

"Read the stinkin' sign!"

"It's mine!"

"True Love's Kiss"

Cousins came for the show! (And Aunt Lynne)

And grandparents!

And his teacher!

I made it to Houston!

This crew came to pick me up.

We headed straight to Rudy's to pick up enough BBQ for 20 adults!

Fun to see every at Whitney's house. Sarah.

Cassidy and Whitney.

Rose and Maya.

Aunt Dana, Aunt LaNae, and Dad.

"I taught myself how to smile for pictures!"

Sister time.

Doing Whitney's hair and makeup for the big event.

We had one mirror between the 7 of us sisters, but we all got ready. It was hot and humid!

Whitney wore the smores earrings Alice made her.

Rawr, Haley!

At the show. Her pieces were all so impressive!

Winner of the People's Choice Award (after she was already a featured artist, and won the Mayor's Choice Award)!

So much support!

Sisters and aunts.

At the dike on Sunday morning. Brown pelicans!

It was windy.

Great blue heron.

Pelicans.

At church with Darius.

Poor baby with pink eye.

Birthday breakfast.

First place in the district!

At Red Fort Indian restaurant.

Cozy on the patio.

My birthday flowers.

Playing with Toby.

New globe.

I think Danny watched parts of 4 Jazz games this week. He LOVES it!

Temple baptisms.

My new apron from Mom Gabe.

Waffles for Saturday breakfast.

Off to clean the church.

Paul fixed up their bikes.

Fresh squeezed orange juice - sour!

Chillin'.

Off to the library.

Watching a movie.

At Shrek.

Mom and her sisters.

This is what 42 looks like.

The reaction when Whitney won the People's Choice Award.

Pelicans.

Dolphins!!

Paul's pic of the temple.

The woman of the weekend!

Visiting with Uncle Steve.

I finally got to meet Vivian! 

Thanks for the fun weekend, everyone!