Easter Weekend

Yes, the girls still want to color eggs! They basically just do it all by themselves now. They did some crazy colors. And they always have to write on it with a white crayon. We had Stake Conference on Sunday and then just spent the afternoon relaxing and had a nice dinner together. The girls also helped make the table very cute!

Monsters vs Aliens

The girls had a free Friday night so we had a night out together. We grabbed a Subway sandwich and then went to the movie "Monsters vs Aliens." What a weird little show! The girls and Jared liked it. There were some funny moments (most of which I had already heard the girls quoting off of the commercials). It was in 3-D, which was cool, too. Frozen custard topped off the night. Thanks, Dad, for taking out us girls!

Scott

It's the end of the competition for Scott McIntyre. Simon says. Once again, no judges save was used and someone had to go. I liked him a lot. He should just stick to the piano though, like Jim Brickman. He really is an inspiration. It was really nice to see his entire family there supporting him each week. Good luck, Scott! Now I am wondering who could be next?????

Ted Drewes

This for my sister. When we were in St. Louis during Spring Break we had to make the stop at Ted Drewes for frozen custard. I could not believe how many people were eating frozen custard in near freezing temperatures! The girls got cones, Jared got the strawberry banana concrete and I got Oreo. We ran back to the car to eat it, grateful for heated seats! It was good, Sarah, real good! Thanks for the idea!

Megan

American Idol results are in. Finally, America woke up and voted out Megan Joy. She was so strange-- And she was extra strange last night on the results show. I was surprised to see 16 year old Allison in the bottom three. I can't wait for next week. They are singing songs from the year they were born. Should be plenty of 80's music to go around!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Monday, March 30th is my Mom's birthday! She says she is "ancient" but I think she is just extra-experienced! She has been a cover girl, a kindergarten teacher, and marvelous mom of three. Some of my favorite memories I have of my childhood are things my mom did for me and with me. I remember her reading to me and taking me to the public library in downtown Tulsa. I loved a book called "Mary Ann's Mud Day" and I checked it out over and over again. There was also a book about a pig with no words, just illustrations and she made up the story as we looked at the pictures. One of my favorite children's books to this day is Little Bear. It is one of the first books I remember reading on my own. My mom is a lot like Mother Bear in those stories! One of the stories is called "Birthday Soup". It is Little Bear's birthday and he can't find Mother Bear. His friends are coming and nothing is prepared. He thinks Mother Bear has forgotten his birthday. So, Little Bear decides to make "Birthday Soup." There is not much more than water and vegetables to this so-called soup and his friend arrive one by one. When the soup is hot and ready, Little Bear decides he cannot wait for Mother Bear, they must go ahead and eat the soup. Just then,Cat sees Mother Bear at the door, and says, "Wait, Little Bear. Do not eat yet. Shut your eyes, and say one, two, three." Little Bear shuts his eyes and says, "One two, three." Mother Bear comes in with a big cake. "Now, look," says Cat.



"Oh, Mother Bear," says Little Bear, "what a big beautiful Birthday Cake! Birthday Soup is good to eat, but not as good as Birthday Cake. I am so happy you did not forget."

"Yes, Happy Birthday, Little Bear!" says Mother Bear. "This Birthday Cake is a surprise for you. I never did forget your birthday, and I never will."

I never forget all the special things my mother did for me and I never will! Thank you Mom for everything. I Love You! Have a very happy birthday!