Someone talked about teaching children to work in Sacrament Meeting. We've been working on working with Andrew, and it has been VERY fun!


We have also been working on time-outs. Andrew just gets so crancky sometimes. When he does, he goes to time out on the stairs, and then he gets to come back whenever he decides to be happy. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. It always works for James, but never for Abby...

Ode to April

One of our favorite places to be is in bed with our kids. Andrew loves 'nugle' time (prounounced snugle without the s...)
We were treated with a visit from James' parents, Joseph and Alisyn Boone

We celebrated Andrew's second birthday while they were here. They took him to the zoo and to the Trail Center. We also had fun going out to eat together, celebrating Easter with each other, and going to the Temple. Abby didn't to the dishes once, thanks to James' Father.
It was so special to see Father and Mother interact with the children in such a sweet way.
Two weeks after that, Abby drove to Utah with the boys for Emily's wedding. It was a tough drive, especially since Andrew threw-up 3 times, and there wasn't any extra help. But we did it, and it sure put into perspective what the pioneers did without cars from Omaha to Utah!!!

Amanda and Andrew having a smiling war.

It was such a joy to spend time with family in celebrating Emily's marriage to Ben Wright. He is such a fantastic guy.



A highlight was the wedding luncheon at Los Hermanos. This is Joshua Hill, and Peter, taking in the aromas at the restaurant.

Aaron and James found the t-shirts in the nick of time... We LOVE specialty drinks from Los Hermanos! Recently a friend, Brian Glazier taught James how to make 3, our favorite being the diablo verde. (I hired James to make them for a relief society book club. YUM!)


Jordon and Ryan doing what they do best!


Uncle Seth with Spencer Hill and Andrew

Before Sarah had to catch her flight home, Abby and her siblings and dad hiked up to the Y to a 'special spot.'

Don't lose hope




We ARE still alive! Mom gave this lacrosse stick to Andrew, but while he was sleeping, Peter stole it and got some shooting practice in.