Spring Break

We were so happy that Tiff and the kids were in town for Spring Break.  Hallee and I went over there on Monday. The girls had fun baking cookies. 

On our way over there we ran to the elementary school to drop off some clothes.  We saw Eddie and Wyatt walking down the street with a filing cabinet.  Our neighbor has a bunch of filing cabinets in their driveway with a sign that says "free." Wyatt loves free stuff and wanted to get one for his room, but I won't let him.  That day Dallin was over and they decided to take one to Dallin's house.  When I saw the boys walking toward the church with it I pulled over to ask what they were doing.  They said Dallin was at the church by the dumpster with hammers and they were going to destroy it. Wyatt always has such big ideas and I hate how much I have to tell him no.  I decided this was probably harmless enough, so I didn't stop them.

We even ran home and got him a jacket because it was raining. I snapped a picture before we drove off.  While I was at Tiff's I started getting texts from Emilee and Thomalee talking about the boys being destined for a life of crime.  I finally called Keith to see what they were talking about.  Apparently someone called the police on the boys because they thought they were vandalizing the church.  The cops came and talked to them and took their names and called Dallin's dad to come pick them up.  Wyatt had a cut on his hand that was bleeding so they called the paramedics and they cleaned up his hand and put a band aid on it.   Dallin's dad came and took them all home.  Poor boys, that really scared them.  We all agreed that they are good boys with big ideas! 

On Tuesday we got to go to the Orem Temple to do baptisms for the dead.  

Tiff and the kids joined us.

My kids loved having their cousins go with them. Tiff and the kids came over after.  We loved hanging out with the Barths!

We love having the temple so close to us.

Keith and I went to the store and we were surprised to see Wyatt and Jonah behind us at the stoplight.  We stopped at the gas station and that is where Jonah and Wyatt were going. Wyatt said Jonah came into his room and said, "mom and dad are gone, you know what that means, a drink run." Wyatt would never turn down a drink run, especially with his brother!

There is a new track over by the skate park that Wyatt likes to ride his bike on. 

Wyatt did it over and over to try and get faster on it. 

Hallee didn't like that track so she rode her bike at the skate park. It's nice that they are right next to each other. 

The dreaded April 4th was during Spring Break.  This year Easter was on March 31st, just like it was the year Jen died.  My mind plays those days over and over in my head at this time of year. Keith and I went to the cemetery. I don't love the cemetery, but some years I want to go. 

Keith and I needed to get out so we made an evening of it.  We used the gift card Caitlyn gave us and went to Chili's after the cemetery. It was so fun to eat out and not worry about money! Things have been so slow on the job front.  Keith has had a couple of phone interviews, but that is it.  It has been so hard to hear nothing day after day. We are both struggling to stay positive and hopeful.  

We went to visit mom and dad after dinner.  It was nice to visit with them. Dad gave Keith and I a blessing, which was really nice, we definitely needed it. 

We had so much fun at the skate park that we went back a few more times.  

Hallee was in a much better mood this day.  She was grumpy the day before because it was hot.  Me too girl, me too!

Hallee brought her scooter to try on the track. 

Wyatt hates when I take pictures of him.  Sorry Wyatt, you'll thank me later!

Hallee printed up some coloring pages for her and Keith.

Friday night we watched the new Disney movie with Hallee.  Jackson looked so cute sleeping on me.

I was excited that we were able to be home and watch all of conference.  Hallee joined us Saturday morning.

Jonah was jealous that all of his friends were on vacation for Spring Break.  Me too Jonah, me too! He picked up shifts every day to earn money for prom. It's a good thing he did because this dance is costing him a fortune!

We went back to the skate park between sessions.  It was warm and sunny the day before and it started snowing while we were there. 

On Sunday Hallee pulled out all of her beads to make bracelets during conference. 

Wyatt did Sudoku puzzles. 

The kids were pretty restless by the second session on Sunday.  Hopefully they heard the talks because they were great!

Caitlyn went with Anna to her friend's house to watch conference.

After dinner we went back to the skate park.  I had fun riding with them.

This reminds me of Covid times.  I bought the scooter back then so I could join them and we spent a lot of time at the skate park. 

We brought Jackson with us and he loved it.  We took him off the leash and let him run down in the pit with the kids.  Hallee and Wyatt loved it. 

Keith took the kids to a skate park by his old office.  It is a lot bigger and the kids loved it.

Wyatt has loved conquering these big hills on his scooter.

Emilee and Elisha were in Cedar City for a water polo tournament so they stopped in to visit Caitlyn.  Emilee bought them Jamba Juice and then they went and saw Caitlyn's apartment.  Emilee sent me this picture.  Caitlyn loved visiting with them!