Soccer 2010

After our disastrous last season of soccer with Claire we decided that she could stick with dance, and we would let Owen give it a try. He was sooooo excited for soccer to begin. It also has helped that our friend/neighbor Darik is his coach, and his daughter Ellie is on the team. Owen was out in the freezing cold during the first practice and doing everything he was told. His first game was great. He gets right in there, and isn't afraid to go for the ball. I'm pretty sure he even knows which goal he is supposed to kick it into. He didn't play the whole first game because his mom forgot to bring him water, so I won't make that mistake again. I guess during the game this last weekend he knocked down a few people without knowing. The one time he knocked a girl down and fell on top of her, he came to the sidelines feeling really bad that he made her cry. It doesn't hurt that he is aggressive, and that he has a heart. I think we are in trouble!!

Easter Eggs

This year we actually didn't color our Easter eggs until Easter day. We just never got around to it, but we couldn't not let the kids have this chance, even though it takes us about 10 minutes to complete a dozen eggs. Claire and Owen are professionals, but Grant was a beginner. I had read this idea where you put the egg inside of a wire whisk, so they don't fall out. It actually worked really well except for the fact that Grant wanted to keep taking it out and kept spilling the dye. Chad was a good sport and let him do two eggs. By the time he was done with two the rest of the eggs were done anyways. Sadly the eggs were taken out of the fridge at some point, so we never got to eat any of them, but it was still a fun activity.

Easter

We had a very quiet Easter this year. Since it was Conference weekend, there was really no need to leave the house. It was cold outside, so we really just stayed inside and enjoyed a quiet day. The kids were so excited to see that the Easter Bunny had left them some treats. Owen got a few monster trucks, Claire got Beauty and the Beast figurines, and Grant got a new bathroom toy. They each got a book and some candy, and were kept busy all day. We hope everyone had a very Happy Easter!

Clayson Family Easter Party

I worked really hard this year on trying to teach my kids the true meaning of Easter. Yes the eggs are great, but they really did listen, and hopefully it will stick, but you can't deny the pull of a good Easter Egg Hunt. Unfortunately the weather was not the best for an Easter Egg hunt, so we did it inside at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Their was snow on the ground outside, so we didn't think the kids would appreciate that much. The kids had a great time regardless, and then we got to have a wonderful meal to top it off.

I Finally Did It!!

So, if you have been to my house in oh the past year, you know how lovely my kitchen table is. OK, how lovely the chairs are. We have slowly been throwing them away, where we are now to the point of mostly using folding chairs, which I swore I would never do. I guess I am cheap, or scared of spending money, but when our tax return came this year we decided it was time to buy a new table and chairs. I looked everywhere. I found the one I liked almost a month ago, but I just couldn't bring myself to go in and pay for it. Seriously, what if something else came up. But, today I went in, wrote the check, and now am axiously awaiting my new table and chairs to arrive next week. I thought I wouldn't be getting it last week when the water heater broke, but luckily that was a cheap fix. So before anything else went wrong, I spent the money. So watch out soon for my a picture of our new addition to our family. It has been a long time coming, and I can't wait to have chairs that no longer allow you to sink to the ground - what will that be like??

Construction Widow

I have been teasing Chad lately that I am a construction widow. With the new baby coming it was time to finish a room in the basement for Claire. That meant that we had to finish the whole hallway, close off the laundry room, put in new lighting and put in a new outside door that will lock. It has been a slow process. On top of doing all of that, he has been helping our neighbor fix their bathroom that flooded. He is having a ball, and loves having projects to do. Obviously Owen thinks it's great too, and will often be found downstairs helping in some way. I'm just grateful that I have a husband who can do all of this, and I don't have to hire anyone else.

Happy Birthday Chad!

Chad's birthday was the Friday of Spring Break, so the kids and I came home a day early to celebrate with him. My parents were kind enough to give us some of their Marriott points which my dad earns by the thousands each week, so I could surprise Chad with a night away. We dropped the kids off at his parents house, and then went out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse (his favorite!), and then spent the night in Idaho Falls. I know it's not far from our house, but it is still a break. The next day he was gracious enough to go shopping with me, and get him some much needed new shoes, and a few other things. We celebrated with the kids on Sunday night where we made his favorite strawberry poke cake, and sang to him. The kids loved blowing out the candles, so Chad would keep lighting them so they could all have a turn. Grant thought it was a lot of fun, but Owen actually kept blowing out his candles. Happy 35th Birthday Chad - we love you!!