Easter . . .

Saturday we colored our eggs, we do the non-conventional way, they are swirled. It's easy and I like it more. That night Timo had a lacrosse game near my mom's and she had Easter goody bags for all the kids. She spoils them! So we went over to her house to get them and visit a little. The weather was cold, wet and windy so we were glad our annual family Easter Egg hunt was not held then!

Sunday we prepared to have a lot of family from around here over for dinner after church. Tim and the choir were singing today so we needed to be ready for church early. I substitute taught in Primary for a friend whose dad was going to have surgery today, bless her! So I had to prepare it since I hadn't known ahead. I also had to combine 2 lessons but it turned out pretty good thanks to some divine intervention the whole day was fabulous.



I am so grateful for the Gospel. Jesus Christ is my Savior. He is my rock and salvation. He is my comfort and my guide I hate to think where I might be without Him and his church in my life. I am so grateful to Him for loving me, faults and all. For helping me when I don't deserve it and for forgiving me over and over. I wish people wouldn't say Mormons aren't christian because if they only knew the truth they would understand that He is the center of our religion. Some day everyone will know that He is the Son of God and all that he has done for each of us. His great love for us. How He has carried and comforted each of us in our darkest days. He is the light and peace that this world needs, it's too bad people are trying to get rid of any trace of Him. He who created the world they worship more than life itself, a sad irony.

Taran was ordained a priest today. If you are reading this and you are not LDS or Mormon, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we don't have a paid clergy and all worthy men young and old hold positions in the priesthood. Taran will have the opportunity to bless the Sacrament next Sunday with Tim. I suspect this to be a very special experience for our family. Thanks to all the family members who were able to make it today, we appreciate all the love and support!

It was a great day with great food and then a fun Easter Egg hunt and birthday celebrations for the Pew side for March and April. So much to be grateful for!!!

Wisdom teeth extraction, again and more . . .

Timo had his wisdom teeth out last Friday. He went back to school on Tuesday but he swelled up pretty good compared to Taran. Just the stitches really bother him but they will dissolve in time. He didn't have as easy time with it but I blame his age, I think the younger you are the harder it is on your body. If he hadn't been in pain from them growing I would have waited, I could use that money for something more fun!:)

We are in the throws of soccer and baseball but the weather has made both sporadic. Owell. Still no sign of peas or spinach, my mom tells me not to worry. My tulips are working hard to emerge. I planted some pansies in pots yesterday, I hope they survive the wind and rain!

We thoroughly enjoyed General Conference, for 'mormons' it's a meeting held 2 times a year where some of our church leaders and our prophet and apostles give talks which are always inspirational and uplifting. These are broadcasted via satellite and over the internet or you can get tickets to attend them in person. You do not have to be a 'mormon' to watch or attend the sessions. I am always sad when it's over. Tim and Taran went out to dinner Saturday before the Priesthood Session since Timo was still barely eating he stayed home. They went to the Hibachi House it is amazing and Taran concurred! They went to the Priesthood session with Tim's dad.

Sunday after General Conference we shared dinner at our friends the Hallsted's. Their son went into the Missionary Training Center yesterday. He is going to Argentina-Rosario. So we had carne asado, empanadas (filling in won ton skins, I was too lazy to make the dough!), pasta frola, ensalada russa, ensalada de cebolla y tomate, mashed potatoes and bread. It was great fun to share this cultural experience with them and my kids! So I included a photo of the pasta frola at their house.


Monday I went with the preschool group to the Monte Bean Museum at BYU. I brought Gwen she loved it and we all enjoyed learning more about the reptiles during the reptile show.

Gwen and Emily have been sick this week, I included a photo of them asleep on the couch, together!

Taran and his band Northern Knights played at the YM/YW combined activity last night. I had scouts so I didn't go I hope I ever see the video of it. I heard them practice and here is a photo of them practicing in our garage the day before minus the drummer. My little kids sat and watched! The activity was a lip sync concert 80's was the theme so after the band played each group did a lip sync and Tim saw it and said Timo and Taran's group was the best! Of course!


I have a photo of my Easter decor, also have an egg wreath on the door. Not too exciting but we have been reading from the last week of the Savior's life and it has been very touching to me. It's our yearly tradition, if you have time read Elder Holland's talk in General Conference it gave me such a feeling of gratitude for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Gwen & Holly tu tu girls!!!

I wanted to update this since Taran turns 16 tomorrow!