Hard to catch a tadpole

We started the morning off hitting Tuesday Mornings looking for stepping stones for the flower garden, but found no stones only butterfly nets. We decided to go to Signal Hill to look for butterflies and tadpoles in the stream.

We looked and looked for tadpoles but the little suckers were too fast for us and there were very few to catch. We chased and chased butterflies but once again those flying fairies were too fast for us. Hot, exhausted and hungry we decided to get some Subway and visit the Dorseys.

Under the nice big shade trees at the Dorsey's house we found tadpoles in their pond. Golden!! Noami helped the kids catch'em and Rachel showed me their new apple tree. Prefect!

Now if we can only keep those little sperm like creators alive till they turn into tree frogs.

I'm a tree hugger!!

Tonight Garrett played the part of a tree in his preschools concert. Sorry Dad but this tree is too cute to not hug.

Sweetly sitting in his assigned pew waiting for the play to begin.

Center stage and the head taller then all the other 4 year olds.

The tall cute brunett in the middle is Garrett's girlfriend, Merideth.

Garrett's two teacher, Ms. Kim and Ms. Susan.

Garrett proudly displays his tree.

Kendall enjoyed the concert with some lite refreshments, that she then throw up on the car ride home. That another story...

Taryn's first taste of food.

I'm really behind on my posts. These are pictures of Taryn's first experience with cereal. Like most kids more cereal ended up on the bib then in her, but she is now getting the hang of it.


That bite didn't taste too good.

PB & J Sandwich never looked so good

I heard a little voice from the toy room saying, "Look'it me, look'it me!"

I thought Kendall had put her finger in the socket, when I first saw her.

But upon closer examination I learned that she had just given herself a Peanut butter and Jelly hair mask. She likes to make good use of the leftover PB & J sandwich.

It's raining, it's pouring...

I sure hope all these April showers bring me May flowers.

The kids are just happy to have opportunities to use their umbrellas and rain boots.


Kendall loves to wears her tutu everyday. (Thanks Aunt Kristal)

Ward dinner party at our house

Thanks Leslie Smalls for the yummy orange castle cake! What a treat!


Good food and good friends!


Kendall and Taison enjoying a little juice.

Garrett, Ashton, and Coreyn watching Scooby Doo.

Of course the thunder and lightning came in right before everyone was to arrive, which put a little damper on the BBQ plans, but good times were had by all.
It was fun to spend time with the Ellsworths, Smalls, Harper, and Walkers. We missed getting to know the Gregory's, maybe next time.

Vonda's list of 101 or almost 101 things we love about Dad

I stole this from my sister Vonda because she awesome, and does a better job than me of saying how great our Dad really is. Thanks Von



Monday, April 21, 2008

Grandpa turns 67 - WOW!
I feel so lucky to have such an amazing dad. He was perfect for me and always makes me feel special. I use to tease everyone that I was his favorite. And Ive had a couple of people tell me that I remind them of him, and thats a big compliment, in my eyes. I dont feel like he's that old, but OLD he is. We made a list of 101 things we love about him this Christmas and here is about half of them.
HUMBLE
Generous
Girl Dad
Missionary
Friend to all
Nigeriger (can we say that)
Duct tape engineer
Computer Guru
“Meyers Butt”
CARD SHARK
“Well, I’ll Swear” (no you wont dad)
Political analyst
Funeral speaker
UNSELFISH
Sacrament meeting poet
INFLUENTIAL
Insect protector
Stump speaker
Conservative
Constitution backer
Coveralls
YM IDOL
Comedian
Pencil whipper
Pool shark
Computer guru
Pawn broker
Navajo speaker
Quarter collector
Gang member
Pocket o’ money
Safe master
Gun collector
Town walker
Dog lover
Shabby collector
Christmas Lights Winner
National J.C. Horseshoe co-champ
PEACEMAKER
SERVER
PROBLEM SOLVER
PERFECT HUSBAND
GIRL DAD
Trash man
TEMPLE worker
Wanna be mechanic
LOVING SON
Bishopric member
THOUGHTFUL
Retirement saver
Caring brother
Computer poker addict
“big hunks”

My add ons
Steadfast and Immovable
Dr Pepper man Uukkk!
Man of many skills