In Review

We have had a bunch going on, and it has been harder than usual for me to sit down, and update.
So here is the last few weeks in review:
Derrick and I celebrated 15 years of marriage. Can't believe he has stayed with me this long.
I need to brag about my incredible husband for a minute. First, I need to say that I wake up to a soft whisper and kiss every morning. Derrick wakes me up with such love and care ( I am NOT a morning person) and my GREAT husband makes something I despise into something pleasant.
Derrick wakes up 20 to 30 minutes earlier then he needs to, just so he can make the kids lunch, and help with house chores. Derrick calls me 2 or 3 times during the day just to check on me. Derrick works SO hard as a husband, Dad, in his wok , and in his calling. He blesses or home with his priesthood, and leadership.
I have been told by MANY people how lucky I am to be married to Derrick, and believe me I KNOW!! He is the better part in our marriage, and is the calming force in my life.
I LOVE Derrick.

O.K. to celebrate our 15 years we went to the "J.J. Shaw house" in Boise. It's a nice Victorian B&B . Out to dinner to T.G.I.Fridays ( had coupons) and then out to lunch to Tucanos. If you have not gone to Tucanos yet , save up, and go. The food is SO good. We had a wonderful time, and we were able to have a nice visit with our friend Jason.

Our family had the wonderful blessing of hanging out with the Sadlers last week. Brooklyn and Porter were in 7th heaven. When Porter opened the door and saw Kade, he squealed so loud I am sure the hole neighborhood heard him. They had such a fun time together, and were so sad to see them go.

We had a nice Easter lunch/Easter egg hunt over at Derrick's Mom and Dad's. The food was great, and the kids had such a fun time playing together. Porter gave us a scare,as he cut his thumb open and went into shock at the sight of his blood. He was fine after a few drinks of water and some more food, and some snuggle time with Mom ( snuggle time was more for Mom, than for Porter)

Audra is doing GREAT. She tried out for a Solo in the schools R.A.D. program and got not just one, but 2 solo songs. She is so exited ( So am I) She is working hard on a book report and has started thinking about what to do for the upcoming school science fair. Audra is so exited to be in 4H, and has already started cooking. She had the opportunity to go to the temple and do baptisms for the died. I couldn't help but cry, as Derrick helped her into the font, and I watched my husband use his priesthood to bless her, and those waiting on the other side.

Brooklyn, is doing so well. She just finished taking her reading ISAT test , and got 100%. ( I am not a huge believer in test , but I am happy she did so well.)She is still loving dance, although we will probably have to do something different next time. I'm not so thrilled with the costumes the older girls wear. I felt bad for the men in the family who went to the last program. There is a very good chance that we will be leaving after Brooklyn does her dance this go round. I have been told over and over again that it is just a costume and that you have to "get used to it" So ... isn't that the way that Satan works. It's just one movie , you just have to get used to it. ( By the way, it's not just the costumes, it is also the music that they choose, and the dances that they preform.) I've been looking into some other places, but haven't made a decision yet.
Brooklyn is also loving 4H, she wanted to do a sheep, but Mom said NO!!! We are going to have to work up to that.

Porter, is my sweet boy. He LOVES science, and music, and is doing so much better in reading and math. I can't believe the improvements he has made. I love the kids school. It has been a blessing in our lives. Porter's teacher ROCKS. She has the freedom to teach, which is so nice.
He is in Karate after school, and is really enjoying that. He has made some good friends, and is just such a happy kid. He is also happy to be in 4H, and is exited to make a rocket.

Derrick and I have been working hard at home, and in our callings. Derrick is in full swing planning A.P.E.X. and I have enjoyed leaning from so many sisters in our stake. We both feel so blessed to have the opportunity to serve, and to learn.

I have been practicing for the upcoming Musettes concert. This is going to be such a fun concert. I would love to see you all in the audience. Shows are on Saturday May 2nd, at 2 and 7 at the Nampa Civic Center. You can buy ticket from me, or at the door. This is a fun, cheep night out.


We hope everyone has a great week. Please know that you are loved. We are thankful for you, what you do, and who you are. Choose to be happy.