April Recap

April was a whirlwind and a blur!

Time seems to be moving at mach speeds.

I can't stop it or slow it down.

Some of our normal traditions didn't

happen this year with birthdays, etc...

I guess that is what happens

when life is topsy turvy.

Kenzie was able to make it home

for her birthday and Easter.

She flew in at 9:00 PM on her birthday.

Better late than never!

We had a late night celebration.

Her favorite...

Fruit Pizza



Late night photos are the best









We had my birthday and somehow

we didn't get any photos.

Next was Jensen's Birthday.





Dishes for college...

Lucky Girl



It was nice to have the family

together for Easter.



Cute kids!

Mr. Dapper likes to pose

April was busy and jam packed!

We are enjoying our last bit in Arizona.

12 days of April

April is a crazy month at our house. Well, not the whole month, but

the first 12 days are jam packed. In the first 12 days of April,

we have 3 birthday's and Easter.

It is non-stop partying at this house.

The kids wore their Easter outfits the week

before Easter.

Alec and his friend Cole did the Easter egg coloring.

They had a great time!

Kenzie's birthday came right on the heels of Easter this year.

Jenna came and decorated her car.

At our house on your birthday you get;

flowers or balloons to carry at school, taken to lunch

or lunch brought to you, dinner of your choice

and your choice of birthday dessert.

Wow!

Kenzie with her Chocolate-Pnut Butter Pie.

(recipe will be coming)


Next came my birthday.
Scott was fabulous with a little surprise each day.
My fav...macaroons!
Essence Bakery does a great job,
but the macaroons in Paris are the best!


My favorite flowers...tulips.

Scott and Jensen made my cake..
Coconut with raspberry filling.
It was yummy!!


Scott spoiled me with...
P90X
Necklace
Massage
and a fabulous day!
Thank you to all the friends and family who dropped off goodies,
took me to lunch and gave thoughtful gifts.
I appreciate each one of you.


Jensen was the next birthday girl.
Alec was dieing to give her this...
a hot pink Snuggie!

Jensen pick homemade, cake batter Ice Cream
for her birthday dessert.
(recipe coming soon)

We had a wonderful Easter..conference, family, brunch and a lovely dinner.
Birthdays were fun, busy and tiring.
I can't believe that April is half over.
What a fun and crazy 2 weeks.


Lots of recipes to come.
We baked, cooked and ate a lot.

Easter Treat

These are super easy Easter Treats courtesy of Picky-Palate.

I made a bunch for teachers, visiting teachers and

home teaching families.

They make such a cute presentation

for Easter.
Here is what you need:
Oreo's (i used double stuff)
Wilton Chocolate melts
Sprinkles
Melt the chocolate according to directions.
I had pink chocolate and then I used yellow food coloring for the
white chocolate. You can do any colors. The possibilities are endless.
Then you dip the top half in chocolate or spread the chocolate on the top half.
Top with sprinkles and VIOLA!!
The cutest, yummiest, easiest treat.
Happy Easter!

one glorious week....

My favorite flower is a tulip. Scott brought these home in honor of my birthday.

(more on that later)

Alec doing his thing. He took coloring Easter Eggs very serious this year.

He did a great job!
Our resident baker (Jensen) made these miniature cupcakes for her friends.
They are a delicious and cute twist on a traditional cupcake.

Easter Morning

We found eggs, Easter Baskets, had a pancake breakfast in honor of

Jensen's Birthday, Yes she shared her day with Easter.

Boy, they are growing up.

The birthday girl....Jensen!
Happy 14th!!!

Scott and I were reminiscing about Jensen and her entry into this world. She wanted to come early. Mind you I had a c-section scheduled, but she wanted to come 2 weeks earlier than that. She could of been born on my birthday, but we decided to wait until the next day. So that makes 3 birthday's and usually Easter in 1 week. BUSY!!!

What I LOVE about this girl...

The way her smile lights up her eyes! She is the only blue eyed one in our family.

Her determination, perseverance, and dedication. So much for only 14.

Her love of baking. Boy, does she make some good stuff!

Her ability to fit everything in to one day; Honors classes, 2 1/2 hrs of dance, family, etc...

Her loyalty to friends, family, etc...

Her willingness to jump in and help.

The example she is to those around her.

Love - for family, friends and the Savior.

Her sweet testimony.

Hardworking - whether it is dance, chores, yard work or school she puts in the time.

Jensen, you are a wonderful daughter. Since you were a baby you have always had a TON of energy. You have never liked to sleep and have always wanted to be part of the action. You are a beautiful daughter of your Heavenly Father. I LOVE you and am so proud of you! Mom

With Easter over and all the birthday's done what a great week it was. It was also monumental. Kenzie turned 16, I turned 40 and Jensen turned 14. WOW!! Church was amazing yesterday. The spirit was so strong. Testimony meeting filled me up to the point where I didn't think I could get spiritually feed anymore. Then Sunday School continued to feed me and in YW's we had the most amazing lesson on the last week of the Savior's life. What a great day! It was the perfect way to cap off a busy, exciting and very full week.