Life skills

We've been trying to enforce an important life skill around here ... independence. So, I told the boys to go hang up their suits after church (instead of leaving them in a wad on the floor).  We may be better off with the wad.

Shoes

These are all the shoes that made their way from upstairs to downstairs this week (and remained there I might add). All told, 14 pairs. If I don't say anything, they'll stay right there in that pile right by the front door for another week. Family life, <sigh>. :)

Kansas City Temple Run 2013

 

The Kansas City Temple Run 2013 was a little cold and rainy, but fun nonetheless.  This year, everyone ran the entire 5k except for Savannah and myself.  (Savannah was still in track season and I so she helped me with the pancake breakfast).  

 Jeremy Guthrie, new Royals pitcher, was on hand to sign autographs. 

 Addie won a medal! 

 Here was our BYU Alumni tent where we were handing out pancakes. 

 Emily running in with a pack of boys.

 So proud of Caleb's time of 31 minutes!

 Emily took 2nd place. 

 Addie took 3rd and her first medal!

 Savannah and I stirring up pancake batter in the kitchen. 

Jeremiah with Jeremy Guthrie and the mayors of Liberty and Pleasant Valley. 

Day 3: Addie's temple trip to Newport Beach

 No trip to Orange County would be complete without a stop at Disney, this time California Adventure.  They've added a lot since the last time we went and we were impressed.  Super fun day!

Day 2: Addie's temple trip to Newport Beach

 Day 2 was another busy day in California.  We started off at the Newport Beach Temple with Addie.  I might add that this was exactly her birthday so this was the first thing she did after she turned 12.  Way to start the birthday off right!  We were accompanied at the temple by our good friend, Joe Bentley.  We had the wonderful opportunity of staying with Joe and Marilyn while we were in Newport Beach. 

Next, we went to Laguna Beach - beautiful!  We walked around the town visiting the unique shops.  Next stop was San Juan Capistrano.  We toured and then went to lunch.  A little more shopping, followed by dinner with the Bentley's and birthday cupcakes.  Addie was exhausted and went to bed, but Jeremiah and I stayed up and got to hear from the Bentley's all about the 18 months they spent in Israel, overseeing the BYU Jerusalem Center.  A great day!

Day 1: Addie's temple trip to Newport Beach

 Addie turned 12 on April 19.  In keeping with tradition, she was able to select any temple in the 48 states for her first temple trip.  She selected Newport Beach, CA.  Great choice!  Here we are at Casey's Cupcakes in Newport Beach. 

 We went to Balboa Island. 

 We rented this 3 man bike to ride up and down the beach. 

 Appropriate since the boy is always in need of a haircut. 

 Gorgeous beaches.