Beating the Winter Blues

Jungle Jim's

We are SO glad we finally discovered Jungle Jim's playland! What a place! How is that almost everyone I talk to about this place has already been there, and we'd never heard of it?

As for the rides, Millie was brave as can be; Gracie was hesitant, but finally won over, even on the fast one. It was a great little "teaser" to hold us off a little longer for the long-awaited return to Lagoon. Now, in almost every prayer she says, Gracie prays, "Thank you for we can go to Jim's Jungle Gym playground."




Gateway Discovery Museum

We have had a great year with our joyschool group! The kids all play so well together, and they have learned a lot. We finally went on a fieldtrip together, and it was great! We "discovered" this place for the first time too! We did not want to leave, so next time, we'll plan to stay all day!




We went to the little class where the teacher read "Green Eggs and Ham" and then MADE it for us to eat! All but Grace were willing to try the strange-looking food! The funny thing is, Grace LOVES eggs and ham! And another funny thing, almost every night at the dinner table, Grace first refuses her dinner, but then we get her to try it, and she says, "yummy!" and then we remind her of "Green Eggs and Ham" and she says, "Don't say Green Eggs and Ham!" She realizes that we're rubbing it in, and she has a little pride! :)



Dress-ups

A Fun Visit From Friends

Hannah and Shay are like family to us, so we have missed them since they moved to South Dakota! We really enjoyed having them here for the week, but the very best time with them was in the Bountiful Temple. It was their first time to go to the temple and it really turned out perfectly! Mike and Olivia (who were key players in their conversion) were able to come, and so it was a sweet reunion. It was apparent on their faces how much joy and happiness they felt, and we all were blessed by the strong Spirit there.


One last Hurrah in the snow!

Thought we better just enjoy this end-of-March snow storm. This was my (Jen's) first time to actually make a snowman with my girls. Usually, I'm inside holding a baby and enjoying the warmth, while Paul is out having fun. Well, I found out what I've been missing out on!