French programs.

Logan was so brave to be a part of the French program. He has only been learning French for 3 weeks now. He comes home asking Landon and Leah how to say stuff and singing his numbers. He loves it and did a great job in his program. 

Lacey photo bombed Goose. 

Landon and Leah in their class tie-dye shirts for their French program. 

I took the picture of them together and then Leah wanted one by herself, so it was only fair that Landon got an individual as well!

Memorial Day weekend.

We spent the weekend in Logan with Grandpa and Nanda Cindy. It was so nice to get away from all the crazy and our house and enjoy the weekend! We ate lots of yummy food, watched moves, played ping-pong, and went on a wasp killing spree. So grateful for Great in-laws. 

Sighting in guns for the hunt. They spent a couple hours hunting and shooting wasps. Lynn, Jer and Landon would shoot them down. Goose had a crow-bar that he would finish them off with and Lacey would mark an x for the kill sight! Pretty comical and entertaining! 

Nanda Cindy is too good sometimes. She let the kids decorate cupcakes and left Leah in charge. They had a ball! 

Welcome Back!

Sent the kids right back to school when we got back to Utah. They loved being with old friends again! 

Lulu was a little sad that she didn't get to go to school. We did lots of crafts while mom and dad were trying to unpack. 

Love being back with Cousins. 

It's almost time for summer and were forgot how much we LOVE our backyard! 

Final Leg...and HOME!!!

North Platt River. Our ancestor Jean Paul Stalle died while crossing the plains and this is where he was buried. 

This kids only cared is our hotels had a pool. We swam every night! The kids were such good travelers! 

Lots of rain on the way home...and my view for all of it! 

Catching naps wherever we could. 

Got to meet my dad and Bubba as were passed through  Cheyenne, WY as they were on their way to Denver.  

Dairy Queen for Mother's Day...yeah it Sucked, but still grateful to be a mom to these beautiful kiddos! 

Such a warm reception as we rolled back into town. So grateful to be home!! 

Leg 3. Dan and Emily's.

We spent a couple days with Danny and Emily. It was super nice to not have to travel for a couple of days. SO fun being able to spend some quality time with Dan and Emily and their adorable family. 

Lots of down time with the Xbox, and drawing. 

Bounce houses for the win! 

Their community pool opened and we were able to join them for their first time. 

The kids had a Fooseball tournament and made metals to go with it. 

So fun spending time with family and getting my baby fix in. 

Leg 2. Carthage Jail and Nauvoo.

We made a little extra trip to visit Carthage Jail and Nauvoo. So worth the extra miles! It was neat to be where the Prophet had been and to see and feel the spirit. 

The Women's Garden 

The Mississippi river. It much wider now then when the Pioneers had to cross. 

The ferry that they brought the wagons over on. 

Had dinner outside the Nauvoo Temple. 

Nauvoo was super kids friendly! Our first stop was the oxen wagon ride. The kids learned that the oxen are driven by works and were cheaper and easier to maintain while crossing the plains. One of the reasons they were used more then horses. 

We also did a wagon ride with Horses as well. 

The gun shop(Jer's favorite stop in Nauvoo). 

We learned how to make bricks. 

Saw Lucy Smiths home. 

Got cookies at the Bakery. 

Danced on the community center where Joseph and Emma would have done city functions. 

Learned how to weave a rug. 

We learned how to precess of baking bread. 

Got to make our own rope. 

Learned how to make a wagon wheel. 

Got to make a mini horse shoes and got rings made from nails. The kids enjoyed every stop we made and it was humbling to learn how the pioneers lived and worked so hard for everything they had.