Hazel Dell Parade

Every year our family goes to the Hazel Dell parade. Its a fun morning watching the high school bands, horses, floats, sports teams, politicians in fancy cars, and firetrucks go by and collecting candy as its thrown onto the street. I rode my bike to the parade with my friends Madison & Maddie and went out to lunch at Taco Del Mar.

Shopping Buddies

I love shopping with Bruce!!! He's really fun to be with PLUS without being asked (because I actually think he enjoys doing this) he:

Gets the cart,

Pushes the cart the entire time,

Carefully follows me as I weave through the other shoppers in the aisle,

Properly bags the groceries (cold stuff with cold stuff, delicate stuff at the top of the bag, etc.)

Helps me load the bags into the car and inside,

And finally helps me put everything away at home.

I'm spoiled!!!! It's a mothers' day gift I enjoy all year long......

Happy 10th Birthday Bruce

Making a wish

Birthday Breakfast - Pancakes with Candles

Bruce is such an awesome kid! He is very helpful, diligent, and obedient. His big birthday gift was an i-pod (not for music - its full of audio books). He also got all his webelo stuff and a cool nurf gun from his Schultz Grandparents and a gift card from his Erickson Grandparents. He said he wanted to go the an "All-You-Can Eat Meat Festival" to celebrate! But, we couldn't find one in our area. So, he decided to have a family bowling night. But, he had to take a rain check on that too since my dad's recent gallbladder surgery prevented him from lifting anything heavy.

Escape to Hawaii

In April, my mom and dad escaped for a week in Hawaii! My mom worked with my dad on a project in Wailea and then set up the branch office in Maui. While they were there they went snorkeling in a new reef by Makena and got to enjoy the sunset walks down the beach. Hawaii is their favorite vacation destination!!

Stones to Spare

Here is a conversation that Audrey had with her 1st grade teacher:


Audrey: My Dad can't come to the student-led conference today because he's in the hospital.

Mrs. Michaud: Oh no! What happened? Is he OK?

Audrey: Well, his body is full of stones. So, they had to do surgery.

Mrs. Michaud: I'm so sorry. I hope he feels better soon.

Audrey: Me too. He will be better without his stones.


Too funny! I wish I could see the picture that Audrey has in her mind. I'm sure it's quite creative. By the way, Brandon is feeling much better without his stones.

crazy sunday

I think today was one of the craziest Sundays I have ever experienced!!! Maybe it's because I was asked to give my first talk in Sunday, or my dad had surgery, or that i officially joined young women's!! But, some where in there I think I mentally lost it!! Any way, we have been staying at another member's house while my parents have been at the hospital and I think I have finally calmed down....... Maybe.

Emma's Birthday Party

all of us!!

Yum, ice cream!!


blind make overs!!



Talking with helium!!


For my birthday party I had 7 friends come over from 5 to 11 after school at my house!! It was so much fun!! We played games then we had dinner, made flower clips, did blind make overs, had ice cream sundaes and opened presents, then to rap things up we watched the movie shrek!!

My dad talking with helium!!

Me talking with helium!!

World's Fair Audrey

In school Audrey was asked to research a country, and she chose France. After researching they had all the students bring their country's flag, which they had made in class and a food that was from her country. Audrey brought grapes and french bread for her food. After they set up their country display, then all the parents of the students went around, sampled the foods and learned about the country. And, at the very end the students sang to the parents!!

Hello Texting!!

For my birthday my dad got me a cell phone, OMG right!!

12 years in counting!!

we went sledding!!


And ice skating!!

Had an awsome b-day mix up dinner

went to the best mexican resterant in the world!!

And went to the temple and did baptizems!!

On march 30th I, officially turned 12 years old! To celebrate my birthday we decided to go up to Utah, which is where my mom's family lives. While we were there we went to the temple and did baptisms, went to THE BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT. It is called Cafe Rio, every thing is made from scratch and tastes amazing! We also had a big dinner, we had my favorite meal: chicken enchilada's, went ice skating, where my mom showed us her mad skills, and of course, we went to BYU!! Also, on Saturday, we are going to the afternoon session of general conference, I guess this is our new family tradition, when ever one of us turns 12 then we will go to general conference!!

My mom showing off her mad ice skating skills!!