On April Fool's Day, I made "special surprise" cupcakes. They were actually dinner.... meatloaf with mashed potato frosting! : )

The kids and I enjoyed dying eggs tonight! We look forward to this every year. Aren't they just so pretty once they are done? Ya hate to eat them. : ) Moriah was out taking pictures at a softball ball game for the yearbook, so she missed out on most of the fun. We saved her a couple eggs to do herself when she got home. She still enjoys this Easter tradition.

Last weekend the kids and I ran to Albertsons and were surprised by what saw in the lobby area. This cute pooch was inside the store, on a bike, waiting patiently for his human. I just couldn't believe how relaxed this dog appeared. Even with all the scents in the air... deli chicken, fresh cut coldcuts... he could probably smell the doggy treats! Even as people passed by and talked to him, it just didn't phase him. I think he knew... one wrong move and that bike would topple over and he'd be in big trouble! I was impressed with this guy!

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Family Night - GCKIDS LIVE

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We made it! We drove our old van to San Diego and back safely, with no mechanical issues. Thank God! We had an awesome time, but it's nice to be home. We'd take the San Diego weather anytime, but we'd had enough of the close quarters of six of us in a hotel room. It's amazing how our house feels so big and spacious now. : )

We were able to meet 2 of Tyler's brothers and their families in Anaheim and spent 4 days playing at the park. It was so nice to see everyone and the kids absolutely LOVE to spend time with cousins, aunties and uncles! Thank you Dave, Roxanne, Kevin and Ronda for making this work. It was so nice to spend some fun time together.

We parted ways after 4 days in Anaheim and we traveled south to San Diego. What a beautiful place! We stayed at a little, older, motel just steps from the beach. We loved it and would definitely return. We spent time at Sea World, on the beach, and we were able to visit The Rock church ( a mega church of San Diego ) Sunday morning.

Tyler joked on the way home, saying that we'd just been through "vacation boot camp." We certainly didn't get much rest and relaxation, but did get to see and do everything we wanted to. We all agree it was an awesome trip and we had plenty of time to rest and recover on the 16 hour drive home.

(Pictures posted below)

Meet Logan

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Bush Twin's Letter To Obama's Daughters

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San Diego 09

Disneyland 09

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Bearack Obama?

This photo captures a disturbing trend that is beginning to affect wildlife in the US.


After a sweeping Democratic Party victory in the November elections, animals that were formerly self-sufficient are already modifying their behavior to take advantage of what they expect to be a new set of societal norms in the next four to eight years.�
This black bear from Montana has ceased hunting for a living and is sitting outside the US Fish & Wildlife Service office in Kalispell, apparently waiting to be fed and to have his winter den dug by government employees.�
The residents of Kalispell are calling him "Bearack Obama".

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The Christmas Sweater

Tyler and I were able to see the Christmas Sweater live this evening at the Qwest Arena. We both thought it was very well done. This is a story for everyone. I was worried that it would have strong LDS overtones, but it didn't at all; Quite the opposite. Great job Glen! Thanks for sharing your story.">">">

God's Kids ~ Christmas 08

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