Easter Weekend

Well Easter was a week ago, but that doesn't mean I cannot write about it. We started our Easter weekend out with a bang! Sophie and Elisabeth (Krista's nieces) were up visiting her. Well Friday was the last day that we could visit with them so we got up extra early and went to say out good byes.:( I decided to let Cassie stay home and help me get a few things done. Also they were spending the night at my moms and I didn't want to pull her out of school early, again! So we ran to the store to grab a few last minute items and Cass was telling everyone, as in strangers in the store, who she is, how old, and that she got to stay home while her sister had to go to school. Jessie choose to go to school because they were having an easter party. This is her fine easter bonnet that she made!! Anyway we died eggs, made cinnamon rolls and had a great time on Friday. I left the kids and Jer and I attended the temple with a few couples from the ward and we did sealings. That was amazing!!! (Is that okay to post about temple work?!) The next day Jer and I had trek training. We learned to build shelters, tie knots and cook in a dutch oven. We also learned how to prepare physically. It was really fun and interesting. We finished Saturday off with some yard work and baths. Sunday was good. The easter bunny brought some gifts of spring to the kids, some flip flops, sunglasses a book and ben got his first John Deere hat. Joanie took our picts and we had a great dinner at my moms. I really enjoyed Primary this month talking about the Savior and contemplating the atonement. I am grateful for my Heavenly Father and his unconditional love for us. I am grateful for Him sending a Savior for us and for Christs willingness to suffer and die for us. I am grateful for the ability to be resurrected and to have eternal life. I am grateful to all you who are such wonderful influences and teachers of the gospel. Thank you.

Spring Break

Last Week the girls we on spring break. We had hoped for nice weather, but it was pretty rainy. The week went by super fast. On Monday they spent the night at big grandmas while I went and got my hair done. I also watched Anne of Green Gables and sat in a house that was a little too quiet. On Tuesday they went and seen the dentist, probably one of their favorite places to go. They are all cavity free!! Wednesday and Thursday they tagged along with me while I went to my moms to work on the trek clothes. I am happy to report that I have 2 aprons, pantaloons and 3/4 of a dress. I am grateful for the chance that this has given me to work with my mom.
On Friday and Saturday Jer helped some people in our ward put a wall in their back yard. We went over and played and the kids got lots of rides with Jer on the machines. Ben had to go to the dr on Saturday, he was miserable with an ear infection, so he was put on antibiotics. :(. He slept peacefully last night and seems to be back to his happy self today.