My Little Martha Stewart!

Anneli LOVES to do crafts when Christopher is off at school!
Here she is painting with watercolors and making an Easter Sheep Card.

Working on a masterpiece Getting her hands prepped...Not liking the paint on her hands that much!
Pressing her little hand on the paper.

It worked!

Designing her sheep with cotton balls

The finished product!

Mommy's turn!

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I even had a chance today to work on the Pretty Purple Prints Quilt for Valerie! It's getting there! I'm just about ready to start quilting it! I can't wait to finish it!

Get Movin' Night

Tonight, Christopher, Shaun and I attended "Get Movin' Night" at Christopher's school. We rotated through various activities in the gym, cafeteria and music room. Christopher's gym teacher, art teacher and music teacher were in charge of the activities. It was a ton of fun--we danced, made some basketball free throws, made juggling balls and even got to play guitars! We had a lot of fun together! Poor Anneli wasn't feeling well so she stayed with Meme & Pepe--Thanks Mom & Dad for taking care of her!!

Anneli Hard at Work!

Anneli loves playing the compter when Christopher is at school.

It's amazing how fast they grow up!

She really knows how to maneuver the mouse and play the games thanks to her big brother.

I love to watch her hard at work talking to the computer, laughing and singing along!!

Our New Friends!

Christopher and Anneli were very upset this evening about flushing their good ol' fish Speedy so I took them over to the Pet Store. While we were there we picked out two new friends--Thunder and Lightning! Here's a picture of them all settled in their new home. Take note they both look like Speedy---they had choices of black ones, speckled ones, or chubby ones--nope they both had to be long and orange just like Speedy!

Tribute to Our Good Friend Speedy.

This morning when I woke up I noticed that our dear pet goldfish Speedy wasn't too speedy. Poor thing was sort of hanging out in the bottom of the tank upside down. He was alive and breathing but he wasn't doing too well. This afternoon I noticed that he did indeed die. I didn't tell the kids, but I called Shaun. We were going to talk to the kids when he got home. So much for that plan. At about 5pm Christopher noticed that he died. He came to me crying and crying. Poor kid. He was (and still is) very upset. I asked the kids if they'd like to write something on the blog in sort of a tribute to their dear friend Speedy, this is what they said.

"Today our friend, Speedy, our Gold Fish died. We are sad--he was a good fish and a good friend. He swam fast like Lightning McQueen. I liked it when he spun around his cage. We will miss him. I miss my friend Speedy..." By Christopher.

"He is dead. Speedy fell down and died. I love Speedy. Poor Speedy. Is he dead? Why he died mommy? I want to get another Speedy." by Anneli

Our Loyal Friend Speedy

Contra-Dance

Saturday evening, we attended a Contra-Dance Social at our church. It was a ton of fun for the whole family! We were not sure we wanted to go, but we were glad we did! It was fun learning a new type of dance and socializing with our ward friends. Even the kids had a blast dancing with each other and their friends.

What exactly is a Contra-Dance you ask? Click here for a full definition. Basically Contra Dancing is a form of American Folk Dancing. A caller calls the dances sometimes in two parellel lines or circles--he tells you what to do and you follow! It's great for individuals, partners and a great activitiy for families! If you have never been Contra Dancing you should check it out! We would definately go to a Contra Dance again!!

**We didn't take many pictures because we were dancing of course!! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JIM!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Uncle Jim,

Happy Birthday to YOU!

We love you!!!