Thanks Grandma

Claire and Owen's Grandma Farmer sent them a wonderful Easter gift. They were so excited. We just wanted to say thanks to Grandma for thinking of us, and hope your having fun in Hawaii! We love you!

Easter Eggs

Last Monday for FHE we went over to the Copeland's house to dye Easter Eggs. Owen really didn't like wearing a different shirt until he discovered what he was doing. He wouldn't use anything but his hands to put or take the eggs out, so his hand was a different color for a few days. At least he had fun. Claire always loves coloring eggs and bugged me all day. She was so excited when it finally came time and only wanted to make her eggs pink. We had a lot of fun!
Gotta love the colored hand!
Claire's Masterpiece

Haircut

Can we say ugly!!! I realize that I haven't posted pictures of Easter or Claire's birthday, but today was a much bigger milestone that I have to share. I'll try to share the rest as soon as possible. I have an extra kid right now, so computer time is scarce. Anyways, today Chad went to go and get Claire for dinner, and he found clumps of her hair all over our bed, along with her babies hair (actually Lillie's baby). She cut her hair in the front to the scalp. I was to angry to get a picture of that. I actually cried. So, we ate fast, and Claire and I headed to the closest hair place to see if it could be fixed. Apparently it could be fixed but I have to blow dry her hair forward so that it covers her bald spot (yes bald). The lady was really nice and kept telling me how fast kids hair grows, but Chad is convinced that it will take a couple months till you won't notice the bald spot. So in the meantime, she has an ugly haircut, and the scissors are put far far away again!

Owen's First Shiner!

Owen goes over to my neighbors house while I teach preschool 4 days a week. Claire joins him a couple of days. On Monday, he came home with a black eye. I just figure it is the first of many. Ellie (the neighbors daughter), and Owen had a little squabble over a toy, and I think Ellie won. The joys of being a kid! It hasn't seemed to affect him much!

To Van or Not to Van?

OK, so Chad and I are in somewhat of a disagreement. I'm sure it is partly my fault (not usually). :-) I have always said that I don't want a van. Actually I have been pretty vocal about it. Then comes along baby number 3, and gas prices go up like crazy, and a van isn't looking to bad to me. We could fit another kid in our car, but we wouldn't be able to take anyone with us. I have tried to explain that to Chad, but he doesn't quite understand it - you moms understand what I mean. So I took the liberty of searching for vans online and I showed the list to Chad. I think he rolled his eyes. I know he wants his big SUV, but I would like a car that I can afford to drive farther than Winco. He will still have his pick-up so he can feel matcho when he's not with all of us. Am I being unreasonable??

Roller Skating

Saturday was a crazy day! Claire and I made it back in time to have some of Chad's siblings over for pizza and some roller skating. Claire thought it would be like the princesses on ice, but she wasn't to fond of having wheels strapped to her feet. She made one lap, and then preferred the stroller. Owen didn't want to try at all, but once he decided that it would be fun we couldn't get him off the floor or out of the skates. He figured out quite quickly that holding onto the wall was the best way to stay up. He actually did very well. We had a blast, and even though I couldn't skate, it was fun anyways. It was fun having everyone here.

Claire's Weekend

This weekend (thanks to Kim), I found out it was Disney Princesses on Ice in Salt Lake. I immediately got online and found some tickets. Called Chad, and decided that Claire and I were going. She was so cute when we told her. She just kept asking me if Cinderella would be there.

We jumped in the car Friday and went to Chads sister's house Stacey and stayed with them. The kids had so much fun. I practically had to pry Claire out of the house the next morning even though she knew we were going to see the Princesses. Thanks so much Stacey.

We made it to the show just as the opening music was starting, but I had to go to the bathroom so bad! Claire was so mad at me. She just screamed - it was actually quite funny, but we made it in and didn't miss any princesses. She was also mad that I didn't let her bring a princess dress - I guess I just didn't think to pack one. Oh well! It was so great to take her. Her eyes were glued on the ice and she was so funny to watch. I enjoyed the show but I enjoyed watching her even more. She didn't quite understand the whole intermission thing so she just looked up at me when the lights turned on and said, "Is it over? Cinderella didn't come out yet." I then had to explain that they needed a little break. We then went out and got her a souvenir and a drink - all was well.

Once it was over we were talking in the car and she informed me that she would like to go again tomorrow. I just laughed. We then did some shopping (she is a great shopping buddy!), and then headed home. Of course we hit a snow storm (in March!), but made it just fine. It was so much fun going with just her and I, and I can't wait for another girls weekend!

Claire, Colton, and Morgan

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