May

Ian was Albert Einstein for his famous person speech. He wrote a report, then a speech, then memorized it and performed it over and over for an hour in a living wax museum. It was awesome.

 Mr. B turned 40, woohoo! We celebrated with a morning date hike to Garrapata and raspberry trifle for dessert on his birthday and a BBQ with friends on the weekend.

 I went on a field trip with Declan where we learned about sea lions, saw them do incredible tricks, and got kisses from them!

 We toured the Oakland temple open house, and then the boys and I had fun in Oakland while Audrey and Mr. B served a volunteer shift as ushers/shoe coverers.

They're getting tall!

The view of Oakland from the temple.

A steam train ride, fun! We also went to a bookstore, watched Detective Pikachu at a cool movie theater, and played at a playground. I love having fun with my kids.

Declan's 8-year-old pics

April

Audrey performing at her school's open house

Declan had a wonderful birthday: karate party at American Karate, gifts and delicious food on his actual birthday, fun things coming in the mail.

Declan's last class play with Ms. DeTomaso. So cute!

Gold Rush Day--4th grade is incredible at this school.

I volunteered, helping with the Jeopardy game station.

Good Old Days Breakathon--Declan and Mr. B marched in the parade and broke boards. 

Mr. B's band played at Good Old Days too.

Mr. B and I got to see Post-Modern Jukebox in concert--incredible!

Date with Mr. B to hike at Point Lobos.

Seal pups in gorgeous water!

For my birthday, I got to spend a week in Provo with Amber--so much fun!

March at the Briens'

Beth and I had a great day out for her birthday: spa, lunch, shopping, cheese, chocolate. I love this girl!

Declan earned his blue belt in karate!

Declan brought home a recipe from school for hoe-cakes. Cornbread meets pancakes--yum!

Audrey went to Disneyland with her cheer team and performed in a parade. I got to chaperone and we had an amazing day!

I learned I am too old (or too motion sick) for the teacups.

Best mom-daughter date ever!

Her cheer team.

Ian turned 10!!! 

February

We had a week off in February, so the kids and I went on adventures--this was a day out to Curiodyssey in San Mateo with the Bernardses. We love our time with them! 

Declan's Song of Sedna play--he has the best second grade teacher!

Declan and Audrey finally finished their cross-stitch projects!

Awesome kindness display at Forest Grove!

Ian's CA history field trip. I love this one. They get to do interactive things like making rope, cooking, stamping leather, playing games, embroidery, and Ian got to be in a little play that teaches about the Custom House on the Wharf.

I honestly don't remember taking this. The weather was SO bad all month, even took our power out for a couple days. I feel like I spent all of Jan and Feb inside, but apparently I went outside at least one time.

Spencer is still enjoying his karate classes. He earned his orange belt this month!

Roommate reunion

Jan 31-Feb 3 I went to St. George (flying to Vegas) for our 20 year roommate reunion. We all met 20 years ago when we started college at Ricks College in Rexburg, ID. Six of the girls lived together, and they adopted me in, and then I lived with them second year, while one lived off campus, and then then when another graduated early, she moved back in with us. Only four of the seven could make it to this reunion, but we had a blast. We hiked at Snow Canyon, got massages, ate delicious food, got sodas, made cookies, hung out in Vegas (and met up with another friend from Ricks days, Amber), and talked A LOT. I love my girls!

Michelle was our host--she lives in St. George and we stayed at her house while her sweet husband took the kids away to visit his brother. I want to visit Michelle all the time--I love spending time with her!