Spring Break at Grandma's

K got to go to her Grandma's for a few days during spring break. While she was there she found a huge mound of ants while riding on the ATV. She got to ride her horse, Red and play with Jack. She also got to drive the riding lawn mower and mow down some grass for Grandma. Her driving was a bit squirrely off the get go, but got better as she went on. When they weren't playing outside, they were inside making jewelry and drawings for Daddy, L, and me. They all turned out beautifully. And if that weren't enough, she got to go to the cookie store TWO times! Man, Grandma sure knows how to have a good time!

K on the lawn mower.

K's mow job.

With Jack.

Red and K.

My Creations

I have been working on a few creations this past month. Our Relief Society made these adorable scripture bags one afternoon last fall. I was unable to attend, but got a pattern and made my own for the girls. They will be a gift at Easter. I also made a much larger one for myself to carry my church items in. They were easy and cute.

L's is the pink and brown one. K's is the purple butterfly one.

Here is mine.

While K was at her Grandma's I finished decorating her room. I have been looking for some cute pictures to hang in her room for a while but have been unable to find anything that I really liked, so I decided to make some myself. I am not a good painter by any means, but these turned out okay. I used butterfly ribbon, dragonfly ribbon and floral ribbon to hang each painting.

Butterfly.

Dragonfly.

Ladybug.

My last creation is one of cake. I was asked to make a cake for our Relief Society birthday party and I was happy to help. I have made this cake before, however I had forgotten to take a picture. So here it is in all it's glory. It is definitely my favorite cake recipe and the grapes turned out nicely.

Beach Trip!

Friday was a gorgeous day so M took the day off work and we headed to the coast. We found a secluded little beach that we could hike to from the highway. We parked and headed through the beautiful wooded area. After about a half mile we were out on the beach. It was sunny and 70 degrees, a great day to be playing in the sand and surf. We played for a while in the morning, searching for sea shells. Then we headed to town for a yummy lunch at an old 60's diner. They have real cars you can sit in while you eat. They also had some fun old kids rides that the girls enjoyed playing on while we waited for our food to arrive. After lunch, we headed back to the beach to build some sand castles. Before heading home, we stopped for some ice cream at a local favorite parlor. It was a wonderful day spent together.

We hunted for shells and found quite a few whole
sand dollars with just a small piece missing in the fronts.

L found lots of rocks she liked too.

Walking on the beach enjoying the view.

Towards the end of the trail there was this little overgrown area
we walked through before hitting the beach. It was cool and inviting in there.

On our way to lunch we had the windows down.
L didn't like her hair blowing in the wind.

Walking on the trail back down to the beach.

L playing in the sand concerned about the waves coming in to get her.

K and L playing in the sand. K would try to make a sand
castle and L would come and stomp on it.

The little alcove area.

So beautiful in the trees with the sun streaming through.

After a long day, L conks out in her seat.
I guess she should be tired, we hiked about 2 miles.
We didn't carry her for much of the trip.

K is 5 Today!

We took K to a pizza place in town for her birthday today. In the back of the restaurant there is an old merry-go-round. After we ate, she and her freind Hannah went for a couple of rides on it. It was K's first time on a merry-go-round and she loved it! She wanted to go again and again. I must admit, this is one of my favorite rides at the fair, sadly only people under 100 pounds could ride on it. L wasn't so sure about the horses, she had to sit in the non-moving bench at first. But soon we had her on one of the horses and she liked it too.

K enjoying the ride.

L riding on a horse.

K and her friend Hannah.

K's Birthday Party

K attended a school friend's birthday party at a local gymnastics place. She had so much fun that she begged us to let her have her birthday there too. The price was really reasonable so we said sure. She was able to invite 10 of her friends and we had the place to ourselves for an hour and a half. The kids got to jump on trampolines, walk on balance beams, play on the parallel bars, and play games with a parachute. At the end K got to swing up high in a bungee swing. She LOVED it! I think this was by far her most favorite birthday.

K wanted a snowman cake this year.

By the time we got it to our destination, Snowy was starting to lean.

Here the kids are playing follow the leader.
That long black thing with the red sides is a 30 foot or so long trampoline.

The girls going across the uneven parallel bars.

Playing a parachute game.

The girls free playing.

L really liked going up this ladder.

This a floor level trampoline.

Here is K and L with the bungee swing.

K with all of her friends.

K opted not to open her gifts at the party so
everyone would have more time to play.

This is the cool card Grandma made for K.
It is a origami picture of her horse, Red.

All of the wonderful presents K got from her friends.

The Bungee Swing

Here is a video of K in the bungee swing. She loved it.
I think it looks like a blast! I would love to do it!