California

Russ had a business trip in California so we tagged along. We stayed the first night in Reno. My parents met us there and traded cars so Russ could head on down to Concord. The next day my parents drove us to there town Susanville, CA. During our stay we went on a few walking trails, played basketball at the church, made many trips to "All a Daughter" or the Dollar Store, went to the movies and took Jaxon out of a date. The kids had a great time. I am sure that may parents are glad to have there silence back though. The drive was very long thanks to a one year who will remain nameless. One the way home we stopped at a bizarre place in Imlay, NV called Thunder Mountain. Basically it is a house made out of supposed "White Man's Junk". The kids were a little frightened but we needed to get out of the car for a little while. Then off to Elko to visit with Ben and Nan. It was fun to finally see there home. They were so nice and fed us. It was also great to break up the long trek home! Thanks Russ for sacrificing a quick and quiet plane ride to be with your family. That's why I am not bitter that you got to go to the ocean and enjoy the 70+ weather.

Easter 2011

We had a fun Easter Weekend. We started with Saturdays Egg Hunt at Founders Park. Jaxon had soccer practice and is officially to old for the hunt anyway, so he and Russ did not come with us. Then the girls  had a birthday party to go to. Then when they got home we dyed eggs or our fingers I don't know which. Either way they all had fun. I worked that night at Kohls. The next day the Easter Bunny set out all of the goodies. We went to church and then came home and took a little nap while Jaxon watched the girls. I guess they strung all the easter grass throughout the house. So Jaxon vacumed it up. Then they went out and sat in the car waiting to go out to Aunt Georgia's house. Jaxon was trying to get them to come back in but they wouldn't. So he came and told us. I guess that was our cue to get up and be responsible parents. What would we do without our helper Jaxon. I don't know if the others kids would be alive. Anyway we got packed up and headed out to Georgia's and Louise's for another Egg Hunt and dinner. We all had a great time dying eggs and playing with cousins. That is that wrapped up in a nutshell!

This is what happens when you are stuck inside.

This is what happens when you are stuck inside: the kids give mom a make-over, Wyatt learns how to put the chair on the coach and sit on it, many peek-a-boo games, and Brynn and Avery make a new bed in the linen closet. What would we do without these days? There would be no creativity right?

Brynn's Joy School Field Trip to the Bavelas Farm

We had a great time at the Bavelas Farm. It was so fun to see all the baby animals. Jaxon even got to go because it was Spring Break for him. When we went in to see the baby chicks the smell was so bad that one of the little boys threw up everywhere. At least it wasn't mine this time! Good times!!

Trying to take advantage of the non-snowing days....

We got to have our cute neices for an overnighter. The kids had so much fun with each other. We are trying to play outside as much as we can when it is not snowing. Also, we have a new edition to the Wilding Family, and no it is not mine this time. Baby Dylann was born in March to Megan and Chad. She is such a sweet little thing and we love her already so much!!! Had to put some cute pictures of Wyatt and Jaxon. Wyatt loves him some sketti!!

Jaxon is now in Boy Scouts

Jaxon is no longer a Cub Scout. He has graduated onto Boy Scouts. Can't believe he is that old. Here are some pictures of his Arrow of Light Ceremony.

Funny things my kids have said....

I thought that I had better post this before I forget. The other day Brynn asked if Russ was nocturnal because he had been sleeping all day. Avery had some Califlower for dinner one night and asked me if it was called "Call of Duty". I think somebody in the house has been playing to much of a certain video game. No need to mention names! Also, I love that Brynn calls All a Dollar, "All a Daughter". I don't want to correct her because it is so dang cute! There are many more cute things that my kids have said. Some I don't know if they are appropriate to write down and others I have forgotten.

Oh, by the way Brynn was accepted into the Chinese Emmersion Program at her school. I am actually excited about her learning a new language. It will be a struggle because Russ and I don't know how to speak Mandarin but, hopefully she will be able to do her homework on her own.