April ski and bike day

So after a morning of warm spring skiing with Kyle, I decided I would see how far up Big Cottonwood I could get on my bike. Well, with how stubborn I am, after getting 4 miles of the 12 up the mountain (nevermind the 4 or 6 it took to get to the base from home), I decided I was going to make it to the top. Afterall, the first 6 miles of the climb up Cottonwood seemed to be the steepest and most difficult. Trouble is, it was mid-60s when I left the house, but at the top it was freezing. I was dressed for 60s. On the descent, my arms and fingers went numb. Thankfully there was a little lodge restaurant on the way down. Cheese fries with fry sauce never tasted so good. The fireplace was helpful as well. They didn't have any warmer clothes I could buy, but had a lost and found with someone's discarded fleece that I happily put on to try and get warm. Thankfully I made it home in one piece having made it to the top.

Emily's Arbor Day poem

Emily is having an excellent school year. Not only did her science team win 1st place in the nation for the Lexus Eco Challenge, she was chosen to read her poem out loud for the city and mayor at the Arbor Day celebrations. Congratulations Emily!!

Easter

We maintained our easter tradition of a scavenger egg hunt with the kids. This year, they had to use a cipher to figure out the final clue. Kind of fun making these and seeing the kids work through it to figure out the reward at the end. 

Aaron

Aaron is quite the character. Just a few glimpses into the world that is Aaron.



He loves playing basketball




He loves the monkey blanket that he coopted from Kyle. And he thinks he can fly.

April sports

This April, Kyle is playing lacrosse and Aaron is playing soccer. 

I find this picture quite hilarious because of Aaron's size differential. I realize some of this is perspective of the shot, but he's about a head taller than a lot of the kids. Anyhow, he enjoyed this season of soccer. 

And Kyle played his first round of lacrosse. He enjoyed learning a new sport and played well. His team was all new to lacrosse so they had their work cut out for them this season. It was nice to see Kyle take his athleticism to another sport. 

Grandma comes for a visit

Grandma came to visit us in April. It sure was great having her here and hanging out with her.

Played some basketball in the park

Emily knitted while we played basketball

Love this shot of Kyle shooting with the mountains in the background. 

This is my dad. My guess is he is a few years old than Kyle is now in this picture. Kyle totally has his eyes.

Anniversary

This year marks 15 years married. Hard to believe we are those kids in this picture so long ago. Happy anniversary Jeff! And to many more! I love you! 

Lucky

Aaron made this... I am the lucky one. 

More March

I'm clearly very behind in updating the blog this year. So some pictures to tell more of the story of our March. 

When the kids have after school activity on Wednesdays, Aaron and I go to happy hour together to spend some time together. Sometimes we will read a book, sometimes we play a game, and sometimes we just talk. 

Aaron drew this picture of us together. He sure has such a sweet and kind heart. And have I mentioned he loves Star Wars and loves surfing in Hawaii? This shirt couldn't have been more perfect for him. May the surf be with you. 

Just after Jeff was released from the hospital, friends were in town for some spring skiing. It was great medicine for Jeff to have them here and the kids all had a blast together as well. 

Aaron's birthday

Happy 7th birthday dear Aaron! Time sure is flying by. You still love Star Wars, but especially Yoda. Keep on being the sweet boy that you are. We love you!

March

While Hawaii was great fun, reality kicked in upon our return. After multiple ER trips and incorrect diagnoses, we learned Jeff had a dissected artery. We don't know how he got it, what caused it, etc., but thankfully they were able to help his pain somewhat and figure out a treatment course during his several days in the hospital.


Jeff telling me how he really feels about the excruciating pain. This was probably the 3rd ER visit where they finally admitted him since they realized they did not have a correct diagnosis. 

Aaron snuggling with Kyle for comfort while Jeff was in the hospital

Jeff and I had a game of hospital bedside scrabble going. Some apropos words there. 

Winter

Some pictures of our winter...

Uncle Eric sent the kids Patriots hats to celebrate their Super Bowl win

Aaron celebrated 100 days of school with some fun specs

And made us happy hour drinks with them on

Aaron slept like he does so well

The kids and I went to see Wicked. Jeff was out of town in SF with his brothers and friends having a great time.