Noah Turns 14!

It's hard to believe that my youngest is 14!!! Noah definitely keeps us on our toes! He makes us laugh constantly, even when we probably shouldn't. Other times, he has us wanting to pull out our hair in frustration. This hasn't been the easiest year for him what with leaving behind friends in Maryland, moving to a new school, and trying to make friends while masked up and social distancing. Still, he has tried to stay positive and do the things the make him the happiest, like drawing and playing video games. 

I took him for a special birthday date to Barnes and Noble and to grab a frappucino.

Later we went to dinner and had the Clarks over for presents and dessert from Dairy Queen.

His favorite gift this year - air pods!

Love this kid so much!!

April 2021

Saturday, April 1st. We started Easter weekend watching General Conference which is a lovely way to start the holiday.

She's always just staring at me.

Somebody really likes our new rug!

Unfortunately it was not the color we thought we had ordered but Cleo didn't seem to mind.

The Clarks were home in time for us to celebrate Easter together! We had a delicious brunch!

Our oh-so-happy crepes maker!

Everything was delicious! We then watched General Conference together.

Some fun YW activities for spring! Making a beautiful display for the Bicentennial Proclamation: The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Campfire with s'mores, of course!

And crazy talent night! These girls could do some fun tricks, weird things with their tongues, and some beautiful singing.

They also got their finished Proclamations back. They turned out really well!

Dad has just not been well enough to leave the house so he sent Bryan up with certificates and winnings for our family March Madness competition.

Spring time blooms...

and spring time snow, ha ha!

March 2021

Unfortunately I had to work most of the days that Savannah was home for Spring Break but we did try to do a few things - always have to hit Graters;

and get some sushi!

And we all enjoyed a delicious dinner at one of my favorites, Sake!

All too soon it was time to say farewell and send her back to Utah. We had to grab one last picture with cousins.

Some fun YW activities - our big Kickoff meeting...

and a wonderful musical broadcast.

Fun visits with my dad! He's been having a really rough time with chemo so it's always nice when we can see him on his good weekends.

Breathtaking sunrise!

Traditional St. Patrick's Day meal with the Clarks! Heidi made delicious shamrock shakes...

plus corned beef and cabbage, green veggies, Irish soda bread, and a rainbow fruit salad.

Bath time for our stinky dog.

Fun times at work! My manager knows how to take care of my obsession with post it notes - buy me a dispenser, of course! Jennifer is feeling a little left out.

Some super cute cookies!

Enjoying some delicious Montgomery Inn with Mom and Dad. Can you spot the difference between this picture...

and this one? Ha ha!

Watching sweet Coco while the Clarks are away for spring break.

I love how she looks at me. She adores me!

And I adore her and her sweet little cuddles and kisses.