Easter 2009

We had a wonderful Easter Sunday. It started off with a great sacrament program. I personally love programs with more singing that talking, most of the time. It was so great to hear the choir singing of Jesus and his life here on earth. The best, which is ALWAYS the best is when the primary children sing. They are so cute up there.
After church we came home and had a late lunch of scones. They were mighty tasty.
The night before I had started making homemade rolls. By the time we came home from church they were ready to be cooked.
After hanging out for a bit we headed to Jim and Carrie's home for dinner with the family. Little Jimmy wanted to have an Easter Egg Hunt so he hide eggs around the yard for us to find. It was great seeing how excited he was when he found an egg. Carrie did such a good job and there were enough eggs that everyone was able to get quite a few. There were even some that were almost left over.
A tasty meal with some Rock Band as dessert. It seems to be that we can't get together any more without playing some Rock Band. Rick was the manager and took care of our groupie...Baby Katie.


Little Jimmy did some lead vocals on Eye of the Tiger.



While Marissa rocked out on Bass.



Mom made sure that Little Jimmy had all he needed backstage when he was done singing.



Jim and Carrie played guitar and drums.









I was able to do some singing and learned that I was singing too low for Billy Idol's White Wedding but I did an Awesome job on Boston's More than Feeling. I learned that some of my favorite songs are on Rock Band 1 and we were playing Rock Band 2. It is so much fun to have everyone involved and playing together.







Rick and I came home and watched Iron Man then went to sleep.

We truly had a wonderful Easter with feeling the Spirit while at church and being able to spend some great time with family.

HAPPY EASTER!

Jazz Game with some Bee Bowling

We had dinner a few weeks ago with some friends of ours. Their daughter won tickets to a Jazz game and they couldn't use them because they were going to be out of town so they game them to us. On the day before Easter we went to a Jazz game. It was a really lame and boring game for the most part. But there was one part during I think between the 1st and 2nd quarters that was awesome.
The Bees mascot was hanging out at the game with the Bear. They were doing some bowling thing where 10 big barrels were set up with a pad behind them. The mascot of choice, who happened to be the Bee, was on a scooter of some sort and shot off from a sling shot. I can't believe how fast he got going! It was highly entertaining. This is his second shot.

Rick told me no more self portraits. Well of course I had to take one!





And what would a Jazz game be without some Jazz Dancers?! hahaha

Quilts

Last year I learned how to quilt...kind of. I have a friend who brought a picnic quilt to church in September. It was alternating jean and other fabrics. I decided I wanted to make one. Rick went with me and we bought a sewing machine, a cutting board and roller cutter and I embarked upon my quest to make a quilt. It didn't take too long to sew it. I finally tied it one day in January. Then just last week, yes in April, I put on the boarder. And here is my final result.
While creating my picnic quilt I decided to make some baby blankets. I also finished them just last week. I now have one blue and one pink Peter Rabbit quilt with minkie on the back. I have tucked these away until we have a child and can put it in their crib. They are special blankets for our unborn child that come from my heart. They aren't perfect but they are made with love.

Katie's First NASCAR Race

Baby Blessing

Rick was able to bless one of our great nephews in February. It was the first baby blessing Rick has been able to give. It was such a wonderful experience for all involved and it was great practice for him while we wait for our own baby.

Family Rock Band

I Love to See the Temple

I love that we live in Utah where there are so many Temples. I can't believe that in just a few more months we will have another one in the Salt Lake Valley open for us to use. Last weekend Rick and I were near the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple and I was able to take a few photos. I wish I could get one from the side to show the neat shape of the Temple but until then, these will have to do for my friends who don't live close enough to drive by.