Happy April part 1

M2B =) days 56 - 66.  Thursday April 1st - Sunday April 11th.

Well, I kinda thought that when Joe went back to school after spring break I would have tons of free time, and I wouldn't get so behind on the blogging.  Not so much.  April has been super busy.  And I am now nearly a month behind.  Oh well.  

Since I am super far behind, there is no way I am going to try to catch up all at once.  I'll do a few and then post the rest later.  Some have pictures, some don't.  Oh well.

Thursday, April 1st:  I really hate April fools day, like A LOT.  I was happy today that no April fools day pranks came my way.  Also today - sugar cookies.  Yum.

Friday April 2nd:  Coloring eggs at the park with my family.  We were a big, noisy mess, and I loved it.

Joe decided to do tye dye eggs this year.
They turned out pretty cool.

Love the look of concentration on James' face.

I came with 3 dozen white eggs and left with about a dozen and  a half colored ones.  I always bring extra's so I can share.

Saturday, April 3rd:  Family picnic at my mom's house.  We hid eggs for the little kids and then we ate and ate and ate.  How could that not be fun?


I was so happy Grandmother came.  It made me think of all of the Easter picnics that we had at her house over the years.  I really miss those.  It seems like Easter is one of the few times that we all got together with extended family.  I missed seeing my aunts and uncles and cousins that we typically see at Easter time.  We have just gotten to be such a big group that no ones house can hold us all.  Maybe the park next year?
Someone needs to give this sad boy a push.

Sunday, April 4th:  Saturday we typically spend with my family, and Easter Sunday is for visiting Brian's family.  I love the set up they've got going on in the back yard.  Brian and I decided that we seriously need a patio in the back yard so we can hang out.  Of course there was more egg hiding for the kids and lots and lots of eating.  Good times.
Later, the kids took turns hiding the eggs for each other.  It became a contest to see who could hide them in the hardest to find places.

Monday April 5th:  Ok, so the front lawn has been out of control.  I've let it go on too long because my lawn mower is broken.  Typically I would borrow my mom's, but hers is broken too.  The only other alternative is to just edge the entire thing.  Now, I have a pretty tiny front lawn, but to edge the whole thing would take about an hour and a half.  I know because I have had to do it before.  With a lawn mower, it takes 5 -10 minutes.  Anyway, I'm about 20 minutes in and barely making a dent, when my neighbor across the street comes over and offers to let me use his mower.  Woo hoo!  Got the rest of it done in 5 minutes.  So, today what makes me happy is friendly neighbors who see a need, and are willing to share.

Tuesday, April 6th:  Today's happiness is hair cuts.  I haven't had one in about 6 months.  It was much needed.  Thank heaven's for Michelle.  She gave hair cuts to me, Joe and Brian tonight.  Thanks so much Michelle.  We love you!
Wednesday, April 7th:  I got to hang out with this kid for a while:
Also tonight for young women's we did a service project.  We made sock puppets.  Someone in the stake put out the word that they needed 200o of them to take to Nauvoo in June for some reason.  So, we decided to make a few.
Most of the girls finished 2 or 3 that night.  I only got one done:

Next time I am doing something easier.

Thursday, April 8th:  Tonight was the finale for America's Best Dance Crew.  I love dance and will watch almost any show that has dancing on it.  This happens to be one of my favorites.  My top 2 favorite crew's made it to the finale, so I was happy with whoever won.  The winners were Poreotix.  These guys are super fun and super talented.Friday, April 9th:  I got to spend time with these 3 little monkeys today.  I love kids. 
Also on Friday was the start of a new tradition for me, Brian and Joe:  Family Movie Night.  It was Joe's idea.  He wanted a night where it was just the 3 of us and we could hang out together and watch a movie and spend time together.  I love it.  We decided we would each take a turn picking the movie.  Joe was up this week.  He picked "Enchanted".  Great movie.

Saturday, April 10th:  I felt really sick today and spent most of the day in bed, so no photos.  I am grateful today for Brian, who picks up the slack when I am sick.  Not only did he help friends move this morning, but he ran errands for me this afternoon, and made sure everything got done that needed to be done.  So grateful today to have someone to rely on.

Sunday, April 11th happiness:  I know it's petty of me, but I am SOOOO happy that Carol and Brandi FINALLY got kicked off of the Amazing Race.  They are mean spirited people and total complainers.  I was so glad to finally see them go.  It was even sweeter justice that Brent and Catie were the reason that they came in last.  They have spent the entire season talking about how stupid Brent and Catie are.  It was awesome that they were the ones to get them kicked off.  Who is stupid now?   I love this show!  
That's enough for now.  I'll catch up more later.

Happy Day!