Spring Fever

In the five days of Spring-like weather we had (between two blizzards) I got antsy to change a few things about my pad, crib, or bunkhouse, which ever you prefer. First, it was my laundry room. Here is the before...very boring.
Now here is the after....

Ahhh, much better. I can hardly wait to go in there and spend some time doing laundry. What a pick-me-up. Now for all my thrifty family members who will get a kick out of this, I bought this wallpaper and border at the D.I. for $4.00. Woo-ho!

Juliann Takes the Crown

For the Young Womens activity this week the Mia-Maids decided to run a modesty contest. The girls were asked to wear modest dresses that they could wear to a prom, show a talent, and answer a question. Juliann's question was "what advice would you give about modest dressing to a new girl coming into Beehives?" It took about five minutes to answer this, but basically she said "don't dress like the girls in school are dressing". We have around 75 young ladies in our young womans group with each one and her parents there. The parents and advisors got to vote on who the winner was. They started announcing the runners up and then got to the queen and Juliann won it! I was so proud!

Yes! Winter Break

Last week was Park City's winter break. We took the family to southern California for some sunlight therapy. While there, we visited Universal Studios and Sea World. The kids loved it. Jesse, our 6 year old is now tall enough to go on all the rides, and boy did he take advantage of that! I'm so glad that February is almost over and March will bring more melting of snow and more sunshine.
This is Juliann (with her hands up) Jesse and Porter coming down the Jurassic Park ride.

This is David, Jesse and Gentry watching the penguins get fed their breakfast.

Mom and Pop in the hotel jacuzi.

You didn't think I'd forget Shamu, did you?

Awww, a new look.

I'm sure you were all wondering when I might get around to changing the look of my blog. I know I was getting bored with the same old look. Well, I've tried twice to get on the "cutest blog on the block" to change my background and both times they have been updating they're web site. But not today. I snuck in and got it done!