Weekly Updates

We are pretty low key Easter people. We talk a lot about the meaning and the purpose but as far as candy, bunny and baskets go, we participate but to a small degree. Needless to say, this is a disappointment to some members of our family. Thankfully, they have grandma who loves chocolate.

Last week was Abbie's perfect week. We had a ward lip sync in which the primary (Abbie) got to perform "What Does the Fox Say?",  she had a field trip to the Natural History Museum, she had a birthday party. In order to prepare her for the week we had talked about the need to get her homework done early and not complain. I made a big deal about learning to work first, then play. (Not that this always needs to be the case, but some kids.....need that lesson particularly strongly these days). Abbie went to school on Monday.....and there were no spelling words for the week. Spelling practice makes up the bulk of Abbie's homework. However, at the end of the week, when asked what the best part was she replied that while she was on her field trip, there was an earthquake drill, and she missed it.

Speaking of the lip sync, here is the primary performing. My favorite is my friend who is leading them. That girl has moves.

Savannah's highlight of the week was a special trip to the zoo with cousins. Russ's brothers' and sister's kids both had spring break this week so his sister came up from Las Vegas and we met them and his brother's family at the zoo. Savannah had a great time getting to know her Vegas cousins and sharing with them her latest jokes. Unfortunately, the zoo trip was while Abbie was at school , so it was a good thing she had all of the other activities during the week.

Russ's Grandma Delemarter's health has been declining rapidly the last few weeks. She is such an amazing woman that is dearly loved by all who know her.

Nathan and I have a daily game. It is who can grab the breakable items out of the dishwasher first while emptying it. Nathan is a cheerful competitor while I am deadly serious, by which I mean I often cheat and try to get a head start before he notices the game has begun. Unfortunately as soon as I begin he is at my side 'helping' every step of the way.....He is also this way with sorting laundry, but laundry is not breakable.