Jane Austen, March Madness, Soccer

Well, I was really lame this week with picture taking. I could have done a better job! Owell...back to our week! Monday I was at the school helping in Zane and Micah's classes. Gwen was at my mom's as usual, having a great time so my mom brought her home later so I was able to get ready for scouts and stuff. I had scouts and then for family night Micah had taught our devotional Sunday so he had the activity Monday. He chose freeze dance! It was fun and funny! Timo wasn't very excited and Taran was glad he missed it. He had family night with his friend Stephanie's family, sort of...anyway...Tuesday Stephanie's girls were sick so I didn't get to go to the temple so we planned for Friday. Meanwhile my friend Linda's daughter came over, she's just a few months older than Gwen, while Linda helped with NOVA graduation at the school. Gwen was thrilled since she didn't get to play with Zoe. Then Linda took Gwen over to her house after and I ran to do my grocery shopping. That was nice! That day my nephew Cristian had surgery at Primary Children's and was doing well so it seemed like he would be home Wednesday and we were glad about that!

Wednesday Gwen had preschool and playgroup. I ran to the bank and Kohls--I had some Kohl's cash I had forgotten about. I ended up buying some shorts for 99 cents! I tried to have a nap since I was going to be up late. Izak had soccer practice that afternoon and Micah had an ice cream party with his basketball coach soTIm came home early from work since Timo was working for Taran because Taran was at a choir festival in Brighton. Emily was in the Science Fair at BYU and needed to go set up between 5-7 PM so we planned to meet my mom and dad for dinner at the creamery after we set up and then we went to Persuasion. It's a play based Jane Austen's book. It was amazing! We got home very late but it was worth it. Emily enjoyed it as well. The next day Emily had to be at BYU by 9 AM so Tim took her. I went visiting teaching. That was fun as usual, I had missed our ladies it seemed so long since we had had a good visit. Taran came home for lunch--he had left for school early because he had a sectional choir practice he had to lead. He then told me how he got a scholarship to BYU. He only got half-tuition--I admit I am a little disappointed because eight years ago my neighbor's son with the same ACT got 4 years tuition and books paid. BYU did something different this year they had all the scholarship applicants apply with their parents' financial info as well and divided up based on need and merit of those applying and accepted. Because we have no one else in college or on a mission it hurt Taran even though he is paying for himself. They don't have you show how many dependents there are living at home. Owell, I guess it'll all work out in the end. One of Taran's friends in the Chamber Choir got the Monson scholarship at BYU--full ride all four years. He's so burned out on applying for scholarships that he won't apply for anymore. What can we do? That afternoon both Izak and Micah had birthday parties. I also had to get Emily from BYU. I also ran to the bookstore while I was down there and got Taran a sweet 16 t-shirt. We watched the BYU vs Florida game at our friends (Linda). Boy was I so disappointed. Jimmer their star point guard was off as was most of the team--and they were in the game despite it! Unfortunately they beat themselves and Florida came away victorious in overtime! They really could have won it. If they had played their best game and just got beat by a superior team I would be reconciled but I still feel they should have won but it wasn't meant to be. I felt so bad for Jimmer, who is a brilliant player check out the photo in this blog! Sports Illustrated put this on their cover--jinxed, I believe it! Owell, hopefully he'll have a successful NBA career so we can still watch him play!

Friday I went to the temple Gwen went to Stephanie's, she was so excited! Before I had to go to the high school and pay for Taran to take 2 more AP tests. And choir tour--which he will reimburse me. I was planning on meeting some women from my ward and have lunch after but I was there earlier than them. I would have had to wait an hour for them so I went home. Gwen stayed at Stephanie's since the girls had planned to eat mac-n-cheese and watch Scooby Doo--it was snowing so this was a fun thing to do that day! I was able to rest since I was cold and felt chilled since the day before. My leg with nerve damage was cramping a lot that day. The rest did me good. Emily and the little boys had a piano group lesson that afternoon which they enjoyed. Micah's soccer practice and Zane's soccer practice were canceled due to the weather which was a relief! That night Tim took Micah to his parents' to cut out Micah's pinewood derby car. They also sanded it and then painted it. Meanwhile Emily went with a friend to see the musical Pride and Prejudice that the high school is putting on. She loved it so now is a Jane Austen lover! She ended up going with my mom Saturday since she loved it so much. Timo, the little boys and I watched more March Madness--NCAA basketball tournament. Crazy stuff--Duke out and Ohio State out who were both 1st seeds! My bracket is toast but I love it! Go Butler and VCU!

Saturday Izak had a merit badge class that our stake was putting on at 9 AM, Micah had his first spring game at 9:30 AM in Lehi, Zane had his last week of Lil' Hoopsters in Pleasant Grove at 11:30 AM, Izak had his first spring game at 12:15 PM in Lehi. Crazy morning! Micah also needed to check in his pinewood derby car so in between stuff Tim helped him fix it and get it checked in. Emily went to the matinee with my mom--wish I could have gone. When Emily got back we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner before the Young Women's broadcast. We went there because she had gotten a $30 gift certificate to there from the BYU Science Fair but it expired on Monday so this was our chance! The meal cost me $5 plus the tip! not bad! She had a full rack of ribs--not that she ate it all! We had Fast Sunday the next day so she wanted to load up! It backfired she ended up with a tummy ache in the end. If you've never been tell them and they will give you complimentary food--they gave her a half rack of ribs and some steak fries while we waited for our order! Crazy! The broadcast was fabulous, sooo grateful for leaders to guide us in these sometimes trying times. The kids watched Dennis the Menace with Tim on Clearplay and they loved it. After I folded all my towels and watched the musical Out on the Town. It's an old one with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. It is set in NYC so that was fun! But I got to bed super late. Taran and Timo did stuff with friends but got home on time.

Sunday I didn't feel well at first but by the time it was time to get ready for church I was feeling better and I am glad I went. The meetings were all great. The lady teaching Relief Society told about her daughter who is on the Lone Peak High School cheer squad. They went to California for a cheer competition and got to the finals. They dropped out because the finals were scheduled for Sunday--awesome girls eh? Unfortunately the only cheer teams ridiculing them for their decision were from Utah County, Utah! Yes, it's usually your own who make fun or put you down for living your religion. I am so proud of them--two are in our neighborhood. We had a Trek fireside kick off tonight, Taran and Timo are going. I wish I could go!

Here is a collage I made of Tim's family from our reunion last summer. I had an 8 x 10 made of it. I thought I'd share it. It turned out really cool--I thought. Have a fabulous week! Last one of March! I hope it warms up...more soccer coming!