Easter 2010

250+ eggs to hide
The group hiding the eggs got a little creative.

Alli is content with just a cute basket

This is the first group ready to go find eggs

Older kids eager to have a turn at finding eggs.

Macey


Kate, Halle and Macey


SethJarrett

Mitch, Amy and JessicaCooper

James


Jake, Drew and Jackson

This year the Easter Bunny put some coupons in the eggs.

Cooper was to report to Andy and collect a 2 dollar bill.

Loryn got an overnight at Grandma's and a Fat quarter

Ya Hoo!

Some were very creative

Kate got one "Hug" from Andy!

Nate got coupon Lesson from Lisa?

Really?

Halle got a pot of beans from Kim

Jarrett was lucky he found money in his.

43rd Anniversary-Catalina Island

Oh yes it has been 43 years.

We both said we were up for another 43.

We took a little road trip to New Port Beach.

It was a very relaxing trip.

On the Ferry at Balboa Island

Crab Cooker Balboa Island

On the 23rd our actual Anniversary we took a boat trip to Catalina Island.

We rented a Golf Cart and drove around the Island.

This is at the top of the Island.

Right after this picture was taken my camera fell out of my pocket and the next time I went to take a picture it was gone. We had to drive around the Island (one way road) and try to find it.

This kind man saw us drive past where he was working and caught up with us and returned our camera.

He had found it on the road and had no way of finding the owner.

I was so happy I asked him if I could take his picture.

New Port Beach LDS Temple First time visit to Portillo's on our way home.

Adam talked about Portillo's in Chicago.

It didn't disappoint us.

Cake Shake What?

Shrimp Boil Party

Steve has wanted to have a Shrimp/Crab Boil for a long time. Our Anniversery is Tuesday and he wanted to invite the Kids for a "Shrimp Boil"

Emily made the sign for the front door.
They came even on bikes!

It starts with a "Big Pot"

Then you add seasoning, potatoes, corn, onions and finally the Shrimp at the last.

You have to time each thing you add so they will all finish cooking at the same time.

Bottle water for beverage.

Cute little Alli, everyone loves to take a turn holding her.

Seth, Kate, Halle and Macey

Girls waiting for the dinner to cook.....

...and the BoysDinner Served

It all goes on the table. No plates!

Everyone loved it!!!

Except these three ladies (not fond of fish).

But Grandpa loved it and taught the kids how to eat crab.

Mitchell was really taken with the crab legs.

Now for desert. Laura tested some cupcake recipes for a party next week.

Joni made fabulous Strawberry Shortcake.

The evening ended with the kids finding scorpins with a black like.

The kids liked this a little too much.

Jake's Birthday #10/Parents out of Town

Jake's turned 10 on Saturday and it just happened to be the same time the Beecher's parents were out of town. The kids were supposed to stay with Grandpa and Grandma but as it always happens they end up at Brent and Laura's.

Laura makes it so fun that they all want to be at her house.

Even Kate got to spend the night Friday night.

They had Donuts for breakfast, hair-do's for the girls, Krazy Sub for lunch at the park,

bowling, dollar store game, pizza and cake for dinner.

See what I mean. Laura is out of control.

Great Birthday for Jake!

Saturday morning Laura did all the girls hair.

Abby Emily and Kate

Skit in the backyard

Jake's Birthday Cake and check out the candle! It's tradition to have a not so ordinary candle to light and glow out.

February Update

One of my Goals for 2010 is to do something in the "Cultural Arts" each month

My sister Sally and I were able to get some tickets from some of Peg's friends that couldn't go and we were asked to tag along with the great group of Ladies

That was one of my goals I completed in February, another is center block for Quilts with a Spin.

I got a good start but a long way to go.

Way more work that I thought but I love it!

Just in Time...

Finished two Valentines Projects

Just in Time!