4-1-09

Three years ago today, when we lived in St. George, I was taking William to a checkup at the doctor's office. As I was driving home I was listening to the radio and the DJ was informing everyone that a big ice cream truck broke down. The truck was at a certain gas station and they were just giving away the ice cream so it would not go to waste. So I thought, "Ice cream sounds good. It would be fun to go and take the kids to get ice cream and then take some to Jake at work." So I went to the gas station to get some ice cream. I walked in the gas station and told them what was said on the radio and asked where it was. They looked at me and gave me a funny look, and then said, "April fools." I couldn't believe that I fell for it. I didn't even think about it being April fools day. I got a good laugh at myself, and still laugh when I think about it. That was a pretty good April fools joke. Have you ever fell for a good April fool's joke?

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Hannah's first recital

Last Friday Hannah had her first recital. We were very excited to see her and wondered how she would do performing in front of people for the first time. She did great. I think I was more nervous for her than she was for herself. She did mix up the names of her songs, but she still did an awesome job. Thanks everyone for coming. It was fun to have Jake's family and some of my family there. Hannah was really excited when Laura gave her flowers after she played. Thanks Laura, that totally made the night. When we got home I was putting them in a vase and Hannah said, "Mom, I think that I want to save these flowers for when I get married." I told her that we could get new flowers for when she gets married, but she determined to have these flowers for her wedding. I think it is way to early to be thinking about Hannah's wedding!

St. George

This last weekend we were able to go to St. George and visit all of our old friends. It was great to be able to see everyone again. I can't believe that it has been over a year since we have moved from St George. We were able to visit our St George Grandmas, have a BBQ with great friends, and thanks Brenda and Joel for letting us stay with you guys and keep you up late each night. We had a great time. I can't wait to go back. Hannah and William had a great time seeing their little friends again. We miss living by our old neighbors. Hannah and William both had little friends their age and they got along so good together. We all had a great time. There is no place like St. George.









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just blame the frog

The other day William hit Hannah and Jake had put him in time out. Jake told him that when he could say, "I am sorry to Hannah", he could get out of time out.

He looked at Jake and said, "Daddy, I can't say I am sorry."

"Why?"

"cause the froggy took all my sorrys."
(referring to the frog in his throat)

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Oh how time flies

I have been dreading this day for almost five years, Kindergarten registration day. I got the registration packet a little while ago and it just sat on my table. I knew once I filled the papers out, it would be the beginning of school and the end of my little kids being home all the time. I really enjoy my kids being home. I love them running around, having fun playing together and being around all of the time. I will miss Hannah not being home all day every day, but I also know that once I get used to this, and all of my kids are in school, I will enjoy the few hours each day to myself.
I finally got around to filling the packet out a few nights ago, and we went today to see her new school and to register her. I found out that it was not so bad. It helps that Hannah is so excited to go to school. Every time we have passed the school she talks about it. We got all of the paper work figured out and then we went to go look at where her classes will be. There was class going on so she was able to see the kids and the teachers inside. William was wishing that he was going to kindergarten and I don't know how I am going to hold him off for two more years. I am now feeling better about things. It is not as bad as I expected. I will probably cry on the way home from dropping her off on the first day of class, but for now I am good.

Hannah has gotten to be such a cute girl, and is such a great help to me. I am finding that she is a lot like me and a lot of her mannerisms remind me of me when I was little. I enjoy seeing this most of the time, the other part of the time it causes problems between us. Sometimes I wonder how my mom dealt with my attitudes when I was younger. Hannah loves to dance. She could dance all day. When she dances she has to wear her swimming suit, and church tights. Then she feels like she is dressed good enough to dance ballet. She has some pretty great dance moves. When William sees Hannah get into her swimming suit, then he has to go get his swimming suit and dance. So it seems these past few days, even though it is still February, and there is still a little bit of snow on the ground my kids run around in their swimming suits.



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Hannah's Valentine Party

Last Friday Hannah had her Valentine Party at Preschool. It was fun getting her ready for her first Valentine party. It was a pajama party and by chance she had some heart pajamas, so she was really excited to wear them to the party. She also enjoyed coming home with a bag full of candy.


We had a great Valentine's Day as well. Isaac and Taniel got married. We enjoyed going to the Timpanogos Temple and Thanksgiving Point for the reception. We are very happy for you guys, Isaac and Taniel. Welcome to the family Taniel.

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The Circus

On Monday night we were able to go to the circus with Brian, Michelle, Heber, and Jack. We had a lot of fun. William's favorite part was watching the big elephants and the lion and tigers jumping through fire. Hannah's favorite part was the girls in the pink dresses that were dancing and swinging on the ropes way up high. She also enjoyed watching the bear. They both liked eating the cotton candy. This was the first circus that we had been to and it was fun to see all of the animals doing tricks, and how amazing (or crazy) some people are when they are juggling fire, swinging way up on the trapeze, or doing rope tricks 30 feet in the air.








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