The kids and I went to Utah for spring break. Since the kids got out of school early (11:30) on Thursday and Friday I thought that it might be a great time to surprise my parents and show up to their house a couple of days early (they know how we don't like having the kids miss school so they thought that I was either coming Friday night or Saturday morning). The only one in on it was my sister and thank goodness because it could of ended with us being surprised when not a soul was home. We left the house around 9 a.m. and we were very lucky because there was not a blue sky to be seen. It was all gray and gross looking outside but we did not run into any bad weather. Just before arriving at my parents house my sister called me and asked where I was. I was then told that my dad and her were getting ready to go for a walk and she needed to know how long she needed to stall him. I told her to tell dad that one of her friends was going to drop something off that she had left in her car. My dad was not thrilled with waiting because that particular friend of my sister is know for being slower then slow. My dad asked her what color and kind of car did she drive. Joy said a green trick. As we were pulling up (they we waiting outside for Joy's friend) my sister said I think that's her and my dad said that's not a green truck and my sister said no I really think that's her. My dad said THAT'S JESS! and shook his head. We did it we pulled one over on my dad. My dad then called my mom and told her that he had a surprise for her and we all yelled SURPRISE!!!! and he said the kids are here. It was so fun surprising my parents like that.
Ella stuffing her face full of popcorn. Joy, Tyler and Ella with the 3D glasses on.
I found this funny list at my parents house. When I first saw it I thought that my mom wrote it. Then I talked to Nate and he said that he did it. I didn't believe him at first until I saw the handwriting. It is his. He is sooo funny. It says THINGS TO DO... #1 Fill out to do list.
Tyler also got his shaggy hair cut off. It is always so nice to see him without all of those long locks. I actually like him with long hair but his doesn't quite do long like other boy's do so it doesn't get to be long for very long.
Tuesday we went to Grandma Swenson's house and she made her amazing scones. I think I ate 50 of them. I went out and looked in grandpa's barn when I was there he has some of the coolest antiques. We hung out with Grandpa and Grandma for a few hours then went back to my parents so that the kids could go walking in the Canyon with Grandpa.
The next day was my mom's day off so we went shopping of course. The kids picked out their Easter clothes. Then we met my dad for lunch at this really yummy Italian sandwich place. I had a pepper steak sandwich and instead of provolone cheese it was mixed with cream cheese. While at lunch it started snowing. And that is when all of the snowing started.
The next day we went to see Nate's parents and hung out with them for a little while. It was great to catch up with them. The kids love spending time over there. And on Sunday we went to church with them and had a very nice Sunday dinner.
On Monday I hung out with my sister at the beginning of the day and then went to lunch with Nate's mom, grandma, aunt Jill, aunt Shannon, and his cousin Amy. We laughed and had a great time. Amy was watching this group of ladies there had to be like 20 of them and she was telling us how there were always the same people in every group. The women who doesn't shut up (which she said was her), The women who just sits back and listens (Nate's cousin Heidi) the women who always has to ask what did you say (that's grandma) and the women who goes and thinks the entire time why the hell did I come (she said that was me) It made us all laugh.
Later that day we went to see How to train your dragon. Super cute and I totally recommend it to everyone. We watched it in 3D. Ella and Tyler really enjoyed the popcorn and ate all of it before the movie even started.
Ella stuffing her face full of popcorn. Joy, Tyler and Ella with the 3D glasses on.
I found this funny list at my parents house. When I first saw it I thought that my mom wrote it. Then I talked to Nate and he said that he did it. I didn't believe him at first until I saw the handwriting. It is his. He is sooo funny. It says THINGS TO DO... #1 Fill out to do list.Tyler also got his shaggy hair cut off. It is always so nice to see him without all of those long locks. I actually like him with long hair but his doesn't quite do long like other boy's do so it doesn't get to be long for very long.
Tuesday we went to Grandma Swenson's house and she made her amazing scones. I think I ate 50 of them. I went out and looked in grandpa's barn when I was there he has some of the coolest antiques. We hung out with Grandpa and Grandma for a few hours then went back to my parents so that the kids could go walking in the Canyon with Grandpa. On Wednesday it insisted on snowing AGAIN! They were the biggest, fattest, flakes I have ever seen. It didn't snow for very long nor did it really stick to the ground. But I did make the kids go outside so that I could get their pictures in the snow. Which you really can't see all that well anyway. The little kids had a primary activity that they went to that day. It was about conference. And later that night the Big girls went to Young Women's. They learned First Aide for girls camp. I went up to SLC with Nate's cousin Mindi. The weather was yucky up that way and the roads weren't that great. We both had to look for road signs because you couldn't really see that well in front of you.
On Thursday Joy and I just hung out at her house most of the day. The kids went to Spend the night at Pam's house and I spent the night with my sister. It was great to have a break from the kids and be able to know that they are safe at their Grandma's house.
Friday I went with my mom shopping and we picked up all of the stuff that was necessary for Easter. We went to the mall and then we met my dad for lunch. It was great just spending some time with my mom.
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Your kids are all getting so big. Only Ella is looking the same. How are you doing with Nate gone? Good Luck, we are pulling for you =). Oh Noah is looking at this picture with Brandon Mull and so excited. Wow, he says.
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