A group of us went down the the Hill Airforce show. The weather was not cooperating in the morning. So we took our time getting there. We had a nice hot breakfast before heading the the airforce base. On the way over it was a down pour and hailing, but luck was on our side once we pulled in not another drop. It was cool and breezy. Notice the snow on the mountains. It was a great airshow and when the Thunderbirds flew over Oaklen told Grandma and Grandpa that he almost peed his pants. Lol It was supper fun to be with everyone and according to Colton you can't go wrong with airplanes. lol After we had a yummy dinner at Famous Dave's. Then Colt, Dage, Oak, and Brax had a load of fun swimming at the hotel.
Colton's request while we where in Salt Lake was to put flowers on Grandma Banana's and Grandpa's grave. We went to Grandma and Grandpa Smith's house and cut flowers and went with them to the cemetery. It was the first time my kids have ever done that. They had a fun time hearing stories about their ancestors. Then Grandpa picked a "Mo Better" dinner it was so yummy and a hit with the kids. Dessert was shaved ice. Thanks for the fun evening.
We came up with a fabulous plan....go to Hogle zoo with the Southwicks. Only trouble was that mother nature didn't agree. The boys were so excited to get to go do something with their cousins. It started out nice but by time we got to the elephants it was a down pouring and very cold rain. Since it showed no signs of stopping we decided to try a plan B. Which was Carl's Jr. and $5 limit at target? lol It was fun to see the boys together again. They have so much fun together
Dagen did it just in time. He has done so much in Scouts. He only had to make a meal for his family and it took him to his birthday week to decide to do it for his wolf award. Surprise anyone that it had to be in his time. lol However, we are so proud of him. He received his wolf, 1 gold arrow point and 6 silver arrow points. Way to go Dagen! We are proud of you.
Dagen celebrated his 9th Birthday in true Dagen style. He had a friend bowling birthday party. Then he took doughnuts to school. Then he went to the Avenger movie and Texas Roadhouse with Grandma and Grandpa. Finished with a ice cream cake. He was so happy he finally got his BB gun. Happy Birthday Dagen!!!
D = Daring
A = Attitude
G = Giggly
E = Entertaining
N = Never far from home:)
Okay so in our house 99.9% of what we do revolves around the big boys. So we decided it was about time we did something for little Oak.....baby animal day. I thought the bigger boys would survive it.....but after it was all said and done I think it was a just barely survival. lol They mostly sat at the honey station and ate the samples. However, it was right at Oaklen's stage. He loved to discover and explore every single thing. He really loved the corn seed box. So it was worth every rolled eye, deep sigh, and mumble the big boys gave. lol
We just had to escape the regular life. So one day we loaded up and went up to the cabin. We didn't stay because someone was already there. But we had a fun day anyway. We went to fishing bridge and the fish where very very hungry. We had a great time throwing bread to the fish and rocks just for fun. If you notice Dagen was told not to get wet.....the kid pushes every line to the limit. lol We even found a little snow on our mini adventure. Now if we could just have a few days at the cabin.
This year we dyed Easter eggs. I made the boys dye them without their school shirts on (that is why you don't see Colton and Dagen...my modest boys). Then we did Easter baskets before church. As you can see by their faces we have early morning church. lol Then after church we did our Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny had all sorts of new places to hide the eggs since the house was still a bit of a wreck. It was a fun and relaxing day.