Grand Canyon

Guess who hiked the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim? Paul and I (with many friends) hiked down the north rim, across the bottom, and up the south rim. 24 miles. 95 degrees. "all in a days work." And dude, it was serious work (at least for me). We had a great time though. I had never been to the Grand Canyon before (shameful for an az-native), and it was absolutely beyond what I expected or imagined. I am planning on it again next year. Anyone else want to go?

Spring Dance Collection

Remember my post in the Fall about wishing to be on stage again? One of my dancers was unable to perform, and I took her place (that is why I am wearing so much make up). It was great fun . . . even the nerves backstage were fun in a wierd way.

L is 4!

Do you know any other 4 year old that wants to go bowling for his birthday? We took 4 of his friends bowling and then to Dairy Queen. It was the best kind of party--little planning, small number, and the kids all loved it. ALmost as fun as bowling itself was chasing the cosmo bowling lights all over the floor and dancing to the 90's dance hits they were playing. When was the last time you heard "No Limit" by 2 Unlimited?

Oahu

P had a convention in Oahu so we took W and made the most of it. North Shore, Pearl Harbor, PCC, Waikiki, all the usuals. Plus an unusual . . . we happened upon "Spam Jam." A huge party that occupied a few blocks and was giving away, you guessed it, SPAM! W was fantastic on the plane and loved the beach. He even learned not to eat the sand by the end of the trip--a skill he has since forgotten . . .

Easter

So we do the Easter bunny thing on Saturday instead of Sunday. My mom and sister decorated eggs with us and were able to come help hunt them which was so fun. I have posted pictures of what my kids and my house really look like on Easter, and then a posed one after church.

impromptu garage sale

B and L and two friends decided to have an impromptu garage sale on our front side walk. No takers for the items as priced. . . this was disappointing to my entrepreneurial daughter. After the success of previous weeks' impromptu bake sales, B was sure she was going to make a fortune. The story ends on a good note, however. We participated in a legit garage sale the next weekend and she made a bit of cash to add to her private stash.

Petting the Sting Rays at the Phoenix Zoo

B turns 7!

Because the chocolate fountain was such a huge success last year, we asked Gpa H for a loan again this year. B is not a huge fan of cake, but she loves dipping strawberries in melted chocolate. We also decorated flip flops, had a relay race, bounced in the bounce house, and climbed trees. All in all, B's kind of day.