More May Fun!!!

Max and Julie on the 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Phoenix Zoo.  Giraffes are my favorite animals at the zoo, so I always love this photo op!!!
Emily at the Year End Taylor Choir Concert.
Max was able to meet some of His Ancestors while visiting the Zoo!!!

May Happenings Around Here!!!

Father and Sons Outing!  Of course our boys are the silly posers in this photo.  And yes Max is in his boxers.  I asked Steve why he didn't just swim in shorts or pants like everyone else, and he said Julie, "They're boys, and besides, he didn't pack any shorts. " 
Climbing down a mountain.

Zack and his 1st Grade field trip to the Mesa Southwest Museum.  This is him panning for gold.  He ended up giving all the fool's gold he found to his friend whom he wants to marry someday - Madison.  
Mom and Zack in front of some dinosaur bones!
Zack and his best friend Travis!
Emily at the Taylor Jr. High awards assembly.  She received awards for outstanding English and Social Studies - 7th Grade.  Way to go Em!!

Meagan at her last Taylor Orchestra Concert Ever!  She is thrilled - can't you tell by the look on her face!

Meg is in the very back - those Viola's always get pushed around!

SWIMMING LESSONS!

Yes, if you haven't already heard, Julie is teaching Swim Lessons this Summer!  My wonderful sister Amy who has taught for 22 years, convinced me to do it.  I will have 4 sessions.  One in May, Two in June, One in July.  The lessons are 1/2 hour and they will be 2 week sessions - Monday through Thursday (8 lessons!)  Please spread the word.  I am starting to fill up classes.  Cost is $60 per child with a $5 discount for each additional child.  All classes will take place at the Shepherd House - 3108 E. Holmes Ave.  Call me with any questions and to sign up - 892-0978 or 231-3801.  

A Day At The Beach

Julie got to tag along with Steve last week on a business trip to California.  The closest beach was Malibu.  The car we had rented was a convertible, so needless to say, we put the top down and took a drive to the beach.  The weather was perfect, and the company...well the best!  We had a blast.  Sorry for the cheesy pictures.  Steve could not believe I wanted a picture of our feet in the sand.  I said I had seen some pretty cool ones, but ours didn't turn out so picturesque.  Oh well, was a great memory.  

CWP Party! Everyone is Invited!

We are very excited for our 1st ever paper party.  We have sent out 100's of invites!  We hope to see you all there!  

Coloring Easter Eggs!

Coloring Easter Eggs!  We did it this year with friends who stopped by for the evening, including but not limited to: Ashley Clayton, Eric Udall, Brad Sherwood, and Drew Romney.  

Harmony Park Quilt Group

Here are my first three blocks for our Quilt Group.  They are Woven Ribbons, Rail Fence, and Log Cabin.  I am loving learning to quilt.  We make one block every month and after 9 months we will have a 9 block quilt.  We have amazing women in our ward (Thanks Peggy and Stephanie and Mary Ann!) who are experts in the field.  They help us rookies who need a little patience and guidance.  I will make sure to update pictures as I finish the blocks.  

Easter Time Fun

Waiting For The Easter Pageant to Start - Crazy Kids!
Meagan and her friend Reagan Groscost who was in the Pageant
Holding real life Easter Bunnies!  This was at the annual Harmony Park Easter Egg Hunt

My Latest Obsession

So I am obsessed lately with black spray paint.  It is amazing how it can change plain old things to amazing masterpieces!  Here are a few of the things I have gotten a hold of.  These are just a few let me remind you...  The buffet I found at a garage sale and paid $60 for it.  Most of the frames were all finds at Goodwill...and waalaa!!

Girls Camp!

I am so excited for Girls Camp this year.  This is the 4 of us Meagan, Julie, Emily, and Ashley last year!  I was called to be stake camp director this year!  Let's just say I am a little overwhelmed, yet very excited at the same time.  Our theme is "Dancing With The Stars."  It goes along great with the YM/YW Theme "Be Steadfast and Immovable, Always Abounding in Good Works."  I am thrilled to be going again, with my 3 beautiful daughters!  And not to mention with about 150 or so of the best YW from the Kimball Stake!  I have an amazing staff, and we are going to have a blast!!