Wacky Wednesday

For a combined Young Women activity, they had a Wacky Wednesday.  The girls were to come dressed like their moms when they were in high school, and the moms dressed as their daughters.  It was easy for me to come up with a shirt similar to Alecia's, and I did my hair like she has done in the past.  It was hilarious getting Alecia ready.  We teased her hair and used a lot of hair spray and then found an old sweatshirt I used to wear in high school.  It was my "Oklahoma" sweatshirt.  Big earrings, a tucked-in t-shirt, and "mom jeans" completed the ensemble.  We laughed our guts out and then went to the activity where we had a fashion show.

Moonlight Serenade

Each year the Davis High Band program puts on a dinner and dance for the community as a fundraiser.  The jazz band plays, and there are Moonlight Serenade singers who sing along.  The students serve the food and clean up with adult supervisors.  The band director's family makes all of the food.  There is also a silent auction.  Alecia wanted to go this year and asked her dad to take her.  I got to work in the kitchen.

Alecia is Asked to Prom

One night the doorbell rang.  Upon answering it, this is what we found.

 It says, "You light up my life and put a SPRING in my step.  Will you got to PROM with Sterling?

The word "spring" was spelled out with trampoline springs.  "Prom" was spelled out in tea lights.

 Super cute idea!

In attempting to blow out the lights, Alecia's powerful clarinet lungs blew wax all over the driveway.

Spring Break in Arizona

Bill had a meeting in Arizona over spring break, so we decided to join him!  We got to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa Anderson, go to the zoo, and attend the Mesa Easter Pageant.  It was wonderful!

Sixth Grade Medieval Festival

The 6th grade at Windridge Elementary had their annual Medieval Festival.  The kids dress up in period clothing and do activities throughout the day like building catapults that fling marshmellows and playing chess.    They also have a medieval feast.  Alex decided he wanted to be an archer, so I made his costume and found a cheap archery set.  The kids had a great time.

Alex in The Lorax

Alex's sixth grade class put on a play called The Lorax.  Alex played the Onceler and was not visible except for his hands.  He had quite a few lines and really enjoyed doing it.

Alecia is now 17!

Alecia loves elephants!  For her birthday she wanted a nice winter coat for dressier occasions.  When she also got elephants, she was thrilled.  Unfortunately, when we converted to a new computer, we lost some of the pictures.  It's too bad because they were cute!

Karl turns 19!

Happy birthday to our favorite soon-to-be missionary!