Audrey's promotion

Audrey was promoted to middle school!! She was tearful on her last day of school, realizing that she was done with Forest Grove and that she wouldn't see favorite teachers as much. But on promotion day she was excited for the celebration, and her class performed an amazing patriotic concert. Their music teacher is incredible. I love this school!

May: surgery and recovery

After celebrating the amazing Mr. B on his birthday, I woke up the next morning and headed to the surgery center to have surgery on my right foot big toe joint. It went well, and I spent the next two weeks recovering and being taken care of by several friends, Mr. B, Amber and my mom--they worked hard for us! Mid-May Audrey had her first band concert, playing the trumpet.

The kids finished up the school year and are looking forward to a summer break filled with camps and fun adventures. I'm still recovering and taking life slow, but in good spirits. 

April was a fun month!

April was so busy! In addition to Hawaii, I got to spend a quick weekend with my brother Paul and my friend Beth seeing Hamilton, we celebrated Declan's 7th birthday, and Mr. B and the boys ran the By the Bay 3K.

Beth, me, Paul, and Jen

By the Bay 3K

Happy birthday Declan!

Declan got a trick scooter and a lesson from an awesome kid in our ward.

Aunt Kelley spoils our kids

While we went to Hawaii, my sister Kelley watched the kids, bringing her youngest, Lizzy along. They had a great time and were super adventurous!

Hawaii Days 4-7

Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay

Saw so many cool fish!

Yummy donuts

Awesome hiking adventure with Mr. B's mission buddy's company

Ready to go

Swimming hole

Sea turtle in Hale'iwa

Delicious shave ice at Aoki with Noah, Mr. B's friend

Geckos love shave ice too

Turtle bay swimming and relaxing, followed by delicious dinner at Uncle's fish market

Last day, my birthday: massage, lunch, relax, fly home

Hawaii Days 1-3

Over Spring Break, Spencer's parents took us to Hawaii (Oahu)--what an incredible experience!

Lounging at the hotel pool 

Spencer runs along the beach in Waikiki 

Bellows Beach

Guacamole makings from KCC market

Laie temple tour

A wonderful day at PCC 

March

Boys' glow dance (Ian went too)

Date hike at Fort Ord

Date night at Exodus Escape Room

Happy birthday Ian! We took his friends to see A Wrinkle in Time and back home for cake and playtime.

Fun times with Josh, Audrey, Declan, Claire, Porter, Mako, Coner and Boston.

My cute readers

Pi day! The Smiths joined us for a dinner of pie and ice cream.

Laura's birthday weekend

I spontaneously flew up to WA to celebrate my sister's birthday. We had a wonderful girls' weekend!

Metropolitan Market--the cookies, yogurt, treats, yum! 

Anthony's sea food!

Mekong Thai--a favorite! The mango and sticky rice was WOW.

Mani-pedis with Laura and Lindsey

A lovely visit with Grandma Gayle

One morning I awoke to snow! It melted quickly. I loved my visit!