Stinkin it up

Sophie was over today playing for a few hours and Nick had to go to the bathroom.  After he shut the door he opened it a little bit and yelled for Sophie.  When she got to the door he said "Sophie, don't come in here, I am gonna be stinkin it up in here!" 

Yep, he's a Yarnell Boy!!

Oregon Trail Project

Tyler is studying the Oregon Trail at school right now.  It's a really cool program, they had to have a crew, a job, they loaded their wagons with 1000lbs of stuff.  There were consequences for not bringing certain things.  Every few days they were faced with a new challenge (someone getting sick, hurt, a storm) Then they had to build a covered wagon and pick 15 things off their list to put in it.  The wagons are now on display throughout the school.

Feed for the animals, twine and a two man saw

Bed, extra blankets, family heirloom, gun

Bags of sugar, flour, table and chairs and a box of seeds

2 barrels of water, shovel and a dutch oven

Nerd Day

We had Spirit Week at school last week.  Meme and her friend dressed alike for "Twin Day", the kids wore their clothes all messed up (inside out and backwards) for "Crazy Day", they wore all red and black for "Cavs" day, but the best was "Nerd Day".

Yep, those are Brian's old glasses that we took the lenses out of.

Need I say more

Awesome, Tyler rocked nerd day!  Brian took one look at him and said "Nerds" from "Revenge of the Nerds"

Spring Break in Arizona

I am way behind on this, oops.

We went to Tucson, Arizona for Spring Break this year.  This was the first time we went on a vacation during a school vacation.  It was really fun, we stayed in an amazing hotel, ate some really good food, saw some family and soaked up some MUCH needed sun.

We got to Arizona on March 18th and came home on the 24th.  Brian's uncle Dale picked us up at the Air Port and took us to the Hotel.  You should have seen Emily's eyes when we pulled up to the under covered valet area and the guys came over and opened the door for her.  "I feel like I am famous, just like Selena Gomez!"  It didn't stop there, the kids eyes were just huge as they walked through the lobby.  Maybe 3 minutes later they were asking to go look at the pool, they were gone!  I could go on and on about all the amazing amenities at the Hotel but I think I will just put a link to it.

http://www.hiltonelconquistador.com/

Yep, it has 5 pools, one with a water slide (which we all went down including Uncle Dale). 

It was an amazing week, we had a ton of fun and Dale and Theora were absolutely amazing.  Thanks again guys and we love ya.  I don't usually like to go on the same vacation more than once but I WILL be going back there!!

Water Slide

Teeny Tiny baby bunny

Dinner with Uncle Dale

Playing Basketball in Uncle Dale's back yard

Hangin out in the garage

Pralines and Creme Ice Cream

Hide and Seek with Aunt Theora

Ty teaching Uncle Dale how to work the DVD player

Meme's breakfast from the Waffle bar at the Hotel

Super cool bed we created for Nick out of the chair

Meme's snack on the plane home

On the plane ride home

A white Peacock

Prayer from my Angel

I got this the other day from my Angel.  It came at the most perfect time (one of those days)  I hope you read this and feel the warmth of it's words, just as I do every time I read it.

Prayer of Blessing

At the dawning of the day

I sit alone, in silence pray

That He will lend me strength and ease my pain

Watch o’er my loved ones, ease their strain.

I feel a hand upon my head

As I kneel beside the bed

A presence beside me full of good and light

That has power o’er the coming night.

His voice is silky power through my mind

Filling me with love, leaving fear behind.

“I am the Light, I am the Power

In the darkness of this hour.

Follow me through night and day

And watch the shadows melt away.

I lay my hand upon your brow

Let you receive my blessing now.

Receive this blessing, Child of Light

That you might understand my might.

You are my channel, your way is clear.

Let others know what you hear

That they might know my infinite love

As I watch o’er them from above.”

                        -Tara Thornberg

                          May 20, 2011

Thank you Tara, I love you!!!

Genera Dance

Yep another post about school, sorry :)

Emily was part of Friday Morning Meeting again last week.  She was selected to be part of Genera Dance.  She is about half way through it doing Ballet.

Enjoy!!!

More Cake Pops...

Yep, Cake Pops again.  I think I may be addicted to making these yummy little guys.

If you have a birthday, an event coming up or would just like some cake pops, PLEASE ask.  I would love to make some for ya.

I tried a few new flavors this time.  

Chocolate with Chocolate

Chocolate with White Chocolate

Chocolate and Peanut Butter (the boys favorite)

Spice Cake (Meme's favorite)

Lemon Cake (Lauren's favorite)

I love this little guy, made me kinda sad when Meme ate it.

 Meme's response to my "Ahh Meme you ate the Lamb" was "Really mom, what are you saving it for?  To get really old and moldy?  You weren't gonna eat it!"  I guess she's got a point.

This is my favorite, I love the pink and white. I need someone to have a baby girl so I can make a whole bunch just like it.

Pictures are a work of art from the Darby Shaw Productions.  Thanks again!!!