Where has time gone?



I can't believe I'm so far behind--only at Easter!  (Well I can believe it but I'll pretend if you do!)  We went over to the Oliver's on Monday night for lots of fun games.  They have to work for their Easter eggs which is well worth it because they are filled with money.  Carlee did win the hula-hoopin' contest!

The boys and Carlee trying to blow up the balloons the fastest--who has the most Hot air!

I told you the eggs are well worth the work! We are so grateful to the Olivers for always making it so much fun!

Quick Easter picture after church--Can't believe everyone is growing up so fast--I'm still trying to come up with a way to slow it down but have not had any luck!

We went over to Grampy and Grammy's for a delicious dinner and a fun Easter egg hunt!  It is so nice to live close to family and be able to celebrate holidays with them!

 

Chantz even sent us a picture with his Easter tie--doesn't he look handsome!  He said he had a great Easter dinner so I am so glad the people in Wauchula are taking care of him!   I can hardly wait until Mother's Day so I can talk to him!  I love Holidays and I love all the traditions that go with them but mostly I love the time we get to reflect on the love our Savior had for us and the sacrifice He made so that we can return and live with our Father in Heaven.

Cheer Nationals!

Cassie's cheer squad went to Nationals in Anaheim and I got to go too.  It was really exciting because the girls had a great routine.  On Saturday they competed against 21 teams and they take the top 5 teams to compete on Sunday.  Highland came in 2nd but only behind the #1 team by around 3/4 of a point. 

On Sunday they did their routine perfect and hit every stunt!  We were so excited because the #1 team made some mistakes and everyone kept telling Highland that they had won----But...they ended up coming in 2nd.  It should've been great since Highland has never placed that high at Nationals but everyone kept telling them they should have won.  The team that did win was the champion last year and they were from California and well known.  It was kind of hard at first until we realized Hey--we just took 2nd at Nationals!!  I was so proud of Cassie and had such a great time watching her perform! 

Cassie and one of her best friends Makelle.  She is our next-door neighbor and they have been cheering together since 7th grade.   Hard to believe they are Seniors and this was their last time performing!

Waiting to compete

We got to go out to eat in Downtown Disney--it was so fun to walk around since when we go as a family we are always running for the rides.  I have never even been to Downtown Disney (just a little shopping area right outside the front gates of the park).

Cassie and her roommates --I'm not sure what they were practicing! haha

After the competition was over the girls got to spend the day in Disneyland.  They thought it would be fun to dress up in the 80"s.  I keep trying to tell Cassie--"I went to High School  in the  80's and we did not dress like this--and what is with all the side ponytails?  I'm pretty sure I didn't see anyone in my High School with a big side ponytail!  Oh well--I don't think they believed me and I was not going to keep eminding them how old I was--they looked cute anyways!

Happy Birthday Chantz (a little late of course!)

I know I am a little late on this post so sorry about that--I have set yet another goal to get caught up! It was whole different experience for our family to celebrate Chantz's birthday while he is on his mission.  (I'm not sure I really like it but only one more to go!)  I definitely think they should get to call home on their birthdays so we can sing to them (I know it is a little selfish--and Mother's Day is coming up but I thought  it was a great idea!)  I hope Chantz knows how much we love him and how proud we are of him and the choice he made to serve a mission!

20 things you might not know about Chantz (or you might!)

Serving a mission in Tampa Florida (Spanish)

Missed by many (especially me!)

Always--always positive!

Showing the people of Wauchula his dancin' moves

Sent me the best birthday present (from a missionary)

Loves the people he is serving

Great letter writer

Gone for 2 years (almost one down!)

Very thoughtful

Strong testimony of the gospel

Shortest hair he has had consistently!

Learned to play the piano on his mission

Sent me a CD to prove it (#12)

Only missionary with "The Elder" Harry Potter wand

Loves to have fun and is very funny

Loves practical jokes (I feel sorry for the Sister missionaries)

Has gained close to 30lbs (on purpose!)

Is worried he doesn't have enough time on his mission

So lucky to be his mom!

Loves his mission

We Love you!

Thanks for setting such a great example for all of us!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!