The BEST Primary Class

So I have pretty much spent my life serving the young women in our church, which has been a wonderful blessing. But I just got my first calling to serve in the primary. And I have been blessed with the best primary class of 8 year olds ever to teach. It has been a joy and a pleasure teaching them and I just wanted to record these cute little faces.

American CleanUp

While Steve & Ethan went on a boy scout campout, the rest of us participated in the American Clean Up Project. Our primary was in charge of cleaning up a park right around the corner from us. Wearing our Helping Hands Yellow vests and big orange safety gloves off we went to work. It was a couple weeks after Easter and there were lots of confetti and Easter candy wrappers all over. We had to leave early to head on over to a swim clinic, so I missed out on another photo op of the whole group. But it was a great day to serve!

31 FLAVORS

So I don't remember if or when we have ever been to 31 flavors but it was here on this night that these kids discovered sherbert ice cream. And they LOVE it.

One crazy looking crew!

I took them here while Steve & Ethan were camping. With Ethan's allergies, it is not on the top of our family favorite's list. However, we do now enjoy there .31 scoop nights.

Student'S of the Month

Wow, this was a nice surprise. We received this letter in the mail letting us know that Ethan has just received the student of the month award. It really does make a parent proud. The bummer was that we were at Disneyland the day they awarded him this certificate. What to do? What to do? {so no pictures} Ethan hasn't really been enjoying his new school or should I say his new teacher, so to get this award means that much more.

{I can't find his certificate right now but will add it to this post later}

Ethan also got a special letter from his principal congratulating him on making the honor roll. They will have a special lunch with the parents to honor all the honor roll students. More to come!

Then a few weeks later we got another letter in the mail. Rachel also received the student of the month award. I was glad to be able to attend at least one of them. It is such a special honor. Her teacher, Mrs. Fox, loves Rachel. All of Rachel's teachers have loved her.

Mrs. Fox & Rachel

Mr. Bray, the principal, recognizing Rachel for her hard work.

Our Beautiful Rachel!

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Spring Break: Easter Sunday

Happy Easter!!!




This is what we woke up to on our beautiful spring Easter morning. There really isn't anything like the SOUND of fresh fallen snow.

We really broke in our new car on this trip.

Of course a fantastic Easter dinner was to be had at the Schuring house. Thank you Aunt Lisa & Aunt Brooke. It really was a wonderful feast. And the empty Easter eggs didn't go unnoticed. Easter is such a special Holiday. We were able to listen to General Conference this Easter. Nothing like hearing the words of the prophet and apostles to feel that special Easter spirit.

Easter Egg inside out of the snow. Does it really matter where it is? Just as long as there is Easter candy involved, who cares where you find it.

Easter Sunday Makeover from cousin's Aubrey & Lindsay

The twins & The twins

Ethan & Ian with their Easter Yo Yos - Cool tricks guys!!!

The Boys doing what they do best.

Lauren & Nathan

Spring Break: Schuring Fun

Spring Break should be celebrated with a pool. Thank goodness Aunt Lisa found one for us, inside. Remember it had been snowing. My camera battery was dying and I was trying so hard to get some cute pictures of these two. Although it can't be too difficult. What little kid doesn't like the water? Everyone had a good time.

Back at the Schuring home:

A little bit of reading....

A little bit of painting...

A little bit of Isaac time...

And a lot of dancing....

Everyone's version of the Cupid Shuffle


Lauren and her backup dancers performing Hannah Montana's Nobody's Perfect