Spring Break

I decided to take the kids to Salt Lake for spring Break. My mom came and picked us up in Cache Valley so we could try to go to Baby Animal Days. The weather was horrible so we only stayed for a LITTLE bit. We hurried and rode the ponies pet a few animals and huddled under umbrellas. It was too cold for most of the baby animals so it was a bit of a disappointment. We didn't even get to hold chicks, bunnies or ducks. Oh well hopefully the weather will be better for next year.



Brad was a little nervous on the pony the rain was starting up and there was some thunder.

Claire didn't care at all. She wanted to go again.

Trying to stay dry.


When we got to Salt Lake we settled in to sleep in my parents trailer. The kids loved it. It was just like camping.

Thursday night we went to a movie with all the cousins. I love it when they see each other for the first time... Big group hugs, screaming, jumping around. It is like they have not seen each other in years. We went and saw HOP. It was cute and fun for Easter.



On Friday morning I dragged my mom to a consignment sale. She hates stuff like that. I think she was gagging the whole time. I LOVE second hand stuff. I did find several pair of jeans for the kids so for me it was well worth it. Thanks mom for being such a good sport.

After the sale Brad had his 7 year old check up with Dr. Shakula. Brad is still off the charts for height. He loves being so tall. Brad is healthy as can be. We have been lucky.

I met up with my girlfriends Annie Palmer and Katie McKea. We went to Cafe Rio. It was fun catching up with them. I am kicking myself for not taking a picture. I was too busy feeding my face. Claire loved Katie's son Matthew. I don't know that Matthew shared the same affection.

That night my parents took me and the kids to the Mayan Restaurant. I have not been there in a while. The kids absolutely loved it. We had full bellies and were thoroughly entertained.

Julie and Claire in the lobby waiting to be seated.

Claire wanted her picture taken with everyone. The camera kept her entertained while we waited. I had about 150 pictures to sort though taken by Claire in the lobby.

Brad watching the show. Brad told me he wanted to be a professional Mayan diver when he grows up. I am so proud.....

Claire LOVING it.
The entertainment there is so much better than in the past. They have a bunch of new acts that were pretty fun.



My mom ordered the flaming deserts along with a really good flan that I couldn't keep Brad's little paws off. Even stabbing his hand with my fork couldn't keep him away. I think he ate 3/4ths of MY flan.

Then Claire entertained us with her tricks.



Brad followed suit. He couldn't be out shined by his little sister.

Saturday morning we made a big yummy breakfast then went shopping. We found Claire's Easter dress at Burlington. It is so cute. It even has a little matching doll dress to go with it.

That afternoon Nanny and Papa offered to take the kids for a couple of hours. My mom and I went to see Jane Eyre. Kari wanted to come and we dragged Steven along with. I loved it. But I love all old movies. I am easy to please.

Saturday night Randy joined us in Salt Lake. We went to dinner at the Spaghetti Factory with a BUNCH of people. It was a laughing riot. The waitress didn't get all the boys humor but she went along with most of it. We had to tip her really good. Poor girl.

Sunday my mom had our Easter Dinner with the Family. I don't know why but I LOVE ham and potato dinner for Holidays. It hit the spot. Plus she made her famous rolls so it makes everything better.

While all the cousins played outside Jake had his little face plastered to the window to watch. He didn't move from this spot all day.



After church Uncle Aaron let Brad play with his bottle rocket. Seriously kept the boys entertained. I don't know who was having more fun, Brad or Aaron.

After dinner the kids got to hunt Easter Eggs. The boys were in charge of hiding the eggs so some of them were pretty tricky to find.













My mom gave Jake this strange toy that all the boys were playing with. Isn't it lovely???



Thanks mom and dad for the great Spring Break weekend. We had a lot of fun and were completely worn out by the end.