Easter

For Easter this year, my parents were visiting from Idaho.  On the Saturday before, the boys colored eggs.  Then on Sunday, our friends Hannah, Ryan, Genevieve and Everett came over for a brunch and an Easter egg hunt.  It was a fun way to spend the day!

Daniel

Simon

Sam

All of the Kids

Daniel and Sam Recital

Back in April, Daniel and Sam had a piano recital.  They did a nice job.  Not only did they learn a piece to play for the recital, but they also played a piece that they had written themselves.  It was nice.  Also, around that same time, Daniel went to a Band Festival.  Usually only 7th and 8th graders are allowed to attend, but because his band teacher said he was doing so well, he was allowed to attend.  We are very proud of him.

Daniel at the Band Festival

Daniel 

Sam

Simon Attended

Whistler Ski Trip Part 3

In between our ski days, we took one day off to relax and do some different things.  The boys played games in the condo.  I went and walked through the village and did a little shopping.  Then in the afternoon, we decided to go ice skating.  The boys really hadn't done this before, so this was a new experience for them to try.  Daniel and Sam got the hang of it, but Simon struggled a bit.  I guess we need more practice!  Our trip to Whistler was fun, and I hope we can go again!

Daniel Ice Skating

Sam Ice Skating

Simon Ice Skating

The Boys With The Olympic Rings

Whistler Ski Trip Part 2

On the 2nd day of our ski trip, we went up to the top of the mountain.  The snow was much better up there.  At the top, we got a picture with the Olympic Rings.  To come back down off the mountain, we took the Peak to Peak Gondola from the Whistler side to the Blackcomb side and then skied down.

In the Lodge

With the Olympic Rings at the Top

On the Peak to Peak Gondola

Whistle Ski Trip Part 1

Back in March, for Spring Break, we went to Whistler, Canada again to do more skiing.  The boys really enjoyed it last year, so we wanted to go again.  We drove up on Sunday, after I finished the Shamrock Half Marathon.  We got up there rather late Sunday evening.  We quickly went to bed and got up the next morning ready to ski.  We tried a couple of easy slopes first to remember what we'd learned from last year.  But the boys did great and were ready to move on to higher ground.  In the afternoon they took a private lesson, which really helped a lot.  Here's a look back.

Simon

Daniel

Waiting

Sam

Jeff and I

Competition

Back in February and March, the Daniel and Sam were involved with some competitions at school.  Daniel competed in the cup stacking competition and then the Battle of the Books competition.  He did very well, but this year, didn't win anything in the cup stacking competition.  Daniel has won in the past, but not this year.  In the Battle of the Books, Daniels' team made it to the finals and won!  His team won for a second year in a row.  It was very exciting!

Beach Weekend

Back in January, we took a family weekend trip to the beach.  We went to one of our favorite beaches, Manzanita Beach and stayed at our favorite rental home.  We had some breaks in the weather.  We spent most of the time playing on the beach.  Jeff and I got a couple of runs in on the beach too.  It was a fun weekend.