April Catch up

Now that I've posted Hawaii I need to go back and catch up on a few important events prior to our trip. In April, Carol, Kim and I took the kids to the Tulip Festival in Woodburn Oregon. I have never seen such beautiful flowers. I'm sorry to say I've lived here for almost six years and this is the first time I've ventured down to the Tulip Festival.

TJ practicing his tractor driving

Holland Wooden Shoe theme

Russell's favorite relaxed position

Blake and TJ right before the wild cow ride. I wanted to throw up after this bumpy adventure.

Just a quick video of the fields.

Hawaii

Trevor and I spent the last 7 days in Kauai celebrating our 10 year anniversary. Yes we were married in December, not May, but we wanted to spread out the vacation time (things get too busy in December). TJ and Russell played with Grandma Kathy, Aunt Beth and Auntie Heather while we were gone. It took a little adjusting not to worry about anyone but ourselves. We were in paradise. Everywhere in Kauai was beautiful. There is a reason why it is called the garden isle. Here are just a few pictures from our trip.

Our adventures hiking and snorkeling are caught on our disposable underwater camera which has not been developed yet (yes we did more than just golf).

A quick shot at the airport

Looking out one of the five pavilions that surrounded the resort pool

A peek at our paradise (pool and beach).

Beach access from our resort

Our hot ride for the week

A night out to dinner

The pool at our resort at night

Lagoon's Golf Course

Flowers covered the grounds of the Lagoon golf course

Roosters everywhere

Waimea Canyon

Na Pau Cliffs

Spouting Horn

Our view outside The Beach House right before sunset

Fabulous Crab Cakes at The Beach House

Prince Course on the north end of the island

The world's best shave ice from Jo Jo's (ice cream bottom, shave ice, flavor, and sweetened cream on the top).

Loading up two suit cases and two golf cases into our Mustang convertible to catch our red eye back to Seattle

A video taken at The Beach House restaurant

Playing Catch up

It's no fun to get behind blogging. Every time I go to my blog I'm reminded of all the events that I have not posted yet. Here are a few March pictures with cousin Savannah and Grandma Russell. Christian, Heather, Trevor and I all love this local dinner called Carole's Corner. We took a few pictures of the kids sharing our favorite breakfasts with Grandma.

That pancake is 10 inches

Great Grandma Russell and Savannah Russell

Can someone get me a tall milk please?

YUMMY FRENCH TOAST!

Notice the portion size...half is on Christians plate, the other half is in the box

Grandma Russell and I in my living room

Heather and I spent some time outside in the sun with the kids. Any time it shines here in Washington you just have to get out. The kids tried to soak up as much vitamin D as possible.

News

Good thing we bought a van that holds three car seats.... we'll need it in about 7 months.

Happy 30th

This year's birthday was filled with surprises. I actually celebrated my birthday the whole week. Monday night I came home to a decorated house. Trevor had let Shareen came over and decorated while I was still in Olympia. She put balloons and streamers everywhere, and each time I looked in the mirror pink lipstick reminded me I was turning 30 years old. Tuesday, Shareen and Holly threw me a surprise party at preschool. They brought in cake, ice cream, games and treat bags. Wednesday, the ladies from playgroup took me out to Sweet Tomato for lunch. That night Shareen made me pizza and cake. Thursday the primary presidency had a lunch together in my honor.

I have to add that Trevor this whole time was putting on this I didn't do much for your birthday, and our Utah trip was your present act.

Friday Trevor called me after our primary activity and told me to pick up our babysitter. He felt so bad about not doing much for my birthday that he wanted to take me out for dinner. When I got home he asked me where I wanted to go. I told him Outback so away we went. In the car he mentioned a Hawaiian restaurant we hadn't been to in a long time. I started thinking about that restaurant. When he mentioned the coconut ice cream I decided I wanted to go to Patricks Hawaiian Grill, just as we passed the exit for Outback. When we got there I was surprised by how full the place was. There was a long table of guests right in front of us. I thought it must be a wedding dinner or something. I started looking around for empty seats. All of sudden the group yelled surprise. Trevor had set the whole thing up. Fourteen of my good friends were all there to share my birthday dinner. Trevor had arranged the whole thing with the restaurant owner. Trevor had menus emailed to everyone earlier in the week and had all the orders ready and paid for. WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE! I don't think I've ever been that surprised in my life. What a fun husband I have. Needless to say the evening was a hit.

Preschool Party

My Friends Shareen and Holly

TJ enjoying mom's birthday cake

Patrick's Birthday Party Hat

What a Great Guy

A Hawaiian Happy Birthday to Me

Fun Pink Golf Gear From the Pedigo Family

Noise makers and games with the kids.

Back to Provo

Trevor and I had the opportunity to spend the weekend away in Provo Utah. Trevor got to be the Portland PWC representative for the PWC ski day. Trevor's trip expenses were paid for by PWC and I got discounted prices on everything. What a treat. Grandma Kathy and Papa Dean watched the boys for the weekend while Trevor and I enjoyed our time visiting family, touring campus, and skiing. The pictures pretty much showcase our weekend. Except we are missing a picture of Trent and Emily who had us over for lunch on Sunday.

Me in front of the new Smith Family Living Center (this is the building I first stalked Trevor in).

Trevor looking all business professional in the new middle section of the Tanner Building.

A little closer:)

Skiing at Sundance all day for PWC ski day

Riding the ski lift

In line for the lift

The weather could not have been more perfect

Lunch right off the plane at the Salt Lake Cafe Rio

Yummy......Yummy.....Yummy.... we took Jena and Chelsea out to Cafe Rio the next night in Provo
3D movie Coraline with Matt

Time with my sisters!

Trevor and I had so much fun skiing together. We've decided to make this a tradition as long as PWC keeps offering it. I was surprised how easily skiing came back to me. I learned when I was young in BC when I would try to follow my cousin Ali around. I really enjoyed myself.