So I decided this year I would put forth a little more effort for General Conference. I found this awesome conference journal for preschooler's. I know, Dodge isn't a preschooler anymore, but I figured it would be a little easier for him to do. Hey, as long as he can tell me one thing he learned from the prophet, I will be very pleased. You can get a copy of this Conference Journal here. Another great site with great ideas and awesome lesson helps is Sugardoodle

March 27th, 2009: A picnic at the Dixie rock with Papa

We packed a lunch and headed out to enjoy the sunshine. We flew kites at the park in the morning, but of course I forgot my camera. The kids had fun climbing around the rocks. Dodge scared me a few times due to his general lack of fear. He would just run right up to the edge of the rocks. Addison is refusing to take naps in the morning anymore, or anytime I try to put her in her crib really. She instead likes to stay up and fall asleep in her car seat, her high chair, or just laying on the carpet in the living room. She started getting pretty cranky and of course, fell asleep on the way back home. She liked running around for a while and we found a caterpillar that kept her interest for a minute. It was a beautiful day to be outside and we always love having Papa Mooney visit.

Thursday March 25th, 2009

When naptime becomes literally just any "time" and in no particular place...

Tuesday March 9th, 2010

Since it is raining outside and we are stuck in the casa for spring break, I figured I could upload a few pictures of the kids and post a little update to the blog. I don't remember ever having this much rain since I have lived in St. George. I don't know that we are actually getting more rain than usual but it feels like it to me. In between the rainy days, we have had a few nice days. Whenever it's nice out, I take the kids up to the park. I still can't believe that park doesn't have any swings, what's up with that? The kids really like to play in the sand pit. Addison is getting pretty good at climbing up the stairs and going down the little slide all by herself. Hopefully the sun will be out tomorrow.



Ryan and I have started P90X, and it is tough. I mean, really, really tough. I already feel stronger and have more energy. I hope to be able to finish at least one whole workout without having to take a break. I don't know that we will make it 100% for 90 days but it's better than nothing in my opinion. Ryan was supposed to start softball two weeks ago, however, it has rained everyday he was supposed to play so he still hasn't had a single game. It will be fun to see how they try to make up all those games. I have really wanted to get out my clubs and do some golfing. I need to make Ryan take me. Let's hope we can get the weather to cooperate. I am looking forward to doing some four wheeling too.

Dodge is out this whole week and next Monday for spring break. I swear I never had that much time off school. I just hope the weather clears up so we can actually spend some of it outside. I might just go crazy if it doesn't. Dodge had his SEP a couple weeks ago. It was so great to hear how well he is doing at school. He is reading really well. I have been impressed at the words he picks up on so quickly. We are planning on getting him into T-ball this spring. That should be interesting to see. I hope he has some fun with it.

Addison amazes me with how smart she is. She is learning a lot of words. She will imitate all most anything. I think the funniest is 'poo-poo, cah-cah'. She is learning all the animals sounds too. It is sooo cute. She surprised Ryan and I the other night when she counted five-six with a show on TV. It was amazing. She loves going to nursery on Sunday. I can't imaging who wouldn't with all those toys and snacks too. She is really a great little girl.

Well I think that's about it for updates. Hope everyone is doing well. Love you all! .: michelle :.