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National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

DWMS

What a girl!

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The Cal & Bree Marching Band
These two come up with some pretty awesome stuff together.

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We are official Nevadans now!

Weird & Exciting.

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Had fun looking through some model homes this afternoon...

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What Happens When the Mortensens Come to Town!

1. We discover the locals discount on the New York New York Roller Coaster.  
$7 per person, including our visitors!  

Haven't screamed that loud for as long as I can remember
(Bummer, no pics allowed unless you fork over the big bucks)  

 2. We Browse the Shops, Play in the Arcade 

& Do a Little Modeling With Some Cool Hats

 3. We Have a Blast at the Tournament of Kings Dinner Show

at The Excalibur

Eat. Drink. Be Rowdy!

  

We Eat Only With Our Hands

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Family Fun Night!

Do something fun, eat something yummy, 

then make beds & sleep on Mom/Dad's floor.

Our Friday Night Tradition

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Why I didn't take a picture today until I was heading up to bed...

 The days are so full!

I am grateful I have health & energy to keep up with this crazy, busy, wonderful life!

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Cade's Spring Choir Concert
Couldn't ask for a better group of friends...
Look at those beautiful faces.

I hope he will always love to sing & share his voice!

Only 28 days left of elementary school.
I don't think they're very excited...
oh wait, that's me (sniff!)

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Relief Society Service Project Night

Handmade Owls for the Children in the Hospital

In 1 1/2 hrs. we completed 24.  The goal is 80.
I need to make time for this kind of thing more often!

It was so fun!

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Excellent News at the Eye Doctor Today!

No glasses needed & he passed his color blindness test!

 He did look pretty awesome in those tester glasses!

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I LOVE Easter!

There's So Much To Be Thankful For!

#BecauseofHim 
 All that is unfair can be made right.
There are no endings, just interruptions.
I can do my best & when I fall short, He makes up the difference.
These little miracles are mine forever!

And a Happy Easter Was Felt From Heaven Today 

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Michelle to the rescue for dyeing eggs 

& the cutest Easter crafts!

one hundred eight

Dashed around the house packing up this morning to maximize our time at the beach!

Another gorgeous day!

This time, Newport 16th Street Beach.

It felt like home.

Brothers Forever

What a cute guy.  I love the messy hair!  It's a rare sight for him.

This beach babe survived a stinky sunburn on her back!

Made it home in time for a birthday dinner for this "bosom friend."
I'm so blessed to call her sister.

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Exploring the Neighborhood Park

There were monkeys all over the place...

Sisters! (thanks for the photo bomb, car!)

Beautiful Girls Inside & Out!

Later on, we hit the beach, which was frrreezing & not boogie board friendly...
but the lighting was perfect!

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Fun, Gorgeous, Sunny Day
Full of Sand, Surf, & Swim 

Standing up on the Boogie Board! (Part 1)

Standing up on the Boogie Board! (Part 2)
Salt Creek Beach near Laguna, CA

 Captivated!
(The bubbles are on, Matt!)

If this guy was at the beach, he looked like this all over!   
Everyone loved when he grabbed a handful of chips or cookies.

Life is Good!

Brock & Aaron were awesome hosts, as usual!  Thanks for the snacks & great accommodations!

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After Cade's basketball practice tonight

we finally hit the road with an ultra excited California-bound crew!

Songs from the movie, Frozen, were belted by all.  Let it Go! 

  

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Spring break is here

& so are the Fran girls!
We're All Jumpin' & Flippin' for Joy!  

A week off of piano, school, sports, & chores!

I pledge allegiance?