Clayson Family Easter Fun

After our ward Easter Egg Hunt we headed to Firth for the Clayson Family Easter party.  The kids finally got to dye eggs.  Ava discovered the magic of dying eggs, and she couldn't get to them fast enough.  The kids loved that they got to do that with their cousins.  Once the eggs were done, the Bunny hid them while the kids played on grandpa's swing.  The kids were excited to find eggs, and had a lot of fun spending time together. 

Church Easter Egg Hunt

Every year our ward has an Easter Egg hunt.  The past couple of years it has been canceled because the weather has been so bad.  This year, it was great.  They had plenty of eggs, and the kids had a blast.  I got there late because I was running in a race (just for fun).   Chad was left home to get the kids ready, and when I got to the church I just laughed.  I had just got out a box of clothes for Ava and hadn't finished putting them in her drawer.  Ava was wearing pajama pants with a shirt.  It did match, and all Chad said was that he thought it was springy!  It was cute.  I can't complain at least he tried, but I did go home and change her after we got home. 

Chad's 27th Birthday

Chad's birthday was on a Monday so we celebrated it on Sunday after church.  I realized at church that I had worried so much about Claire's baptism that I hadn't even thought about making Chad a cake.  I asked him at church what kind of cake he wanted and he told me a Lightning Cake as a joke.  So I was now on a mission.  We had leftover cake from Claire's baptism, so after church while Chad was doing the tithing, my mom and I created Mater.  I think he turned out pretty well considering we cut up the Costco cake and used only the extra frosting from it.  Chad got some new scriptures, some church shirts, and a gift certificate for his favorite Texas Roadhouse.  We love you Chad and hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

Farmer Kid Fun!

After the baptism, we had to keep the Farmer kids busy.  We decided that since we never get to spend Easter together we would have and Easter Egg hunt for the kids.  Mom, Amber and I filled eggs for an hour.  The kids were thrilled to see that there were quarters in some of the eggs.  After the egg hunt we headed to Brooklyn's Playground to play for awhile, and then ice cream at Farrs.  The kids had so much fun spending time together.

Claire's Baptism

Claire was very lucky to be baptised by her father on March 24, 2012.  She was very excited to get baptised, and thrilled that everyone was able to come.  We are so grateful for everyone that came.  My brother Roy, his wife Cody and 6 of there kids came, along with my sister Heather and her family, my parents, Amber and all of Chad's immediate family.  We had a great weekend.  I didn't get pictures of the Clayson family after the baptism.  There was so much going on that I just couldn't get everyone together, but they were all there!!  It was so nice to watch Claire get baptised and to see the smile on her face.  I know that she is doing the right thing, and we are so proud of her.  She was the only one from our ward so she had a nice program after the baptism with a talk by her Grandma Clayson about the Holy Ghost.  She is truly blessed to have so many people who support her, and know that she is making the right decision. 

After the baptism we had a luncheon at our house, and celebrated her decision.  We are so proud of you Claire and hope that you remember this feeling of happiness.

All About Claire

Claire is growing up way to fast for her mom.  She is full of energy and is constantly keeping me on my toes.  To say that we go "toe to toe" often would be accurate.  I think she is just like her mom - stubborn so sometimes she can be a challenge.

*Claire started piano this year, and doesn't enjoy it as much as I thought.  She fights me to practice, but we are going to keep working on it.  It is something that will help her in the future

*Claire also started clogging this year, and she LOVES it!  She hasn't missed a class, or a day of school yet, and loves to dance.

*Claire's favorite food is steak and noodles. 

*Claire's best friends are Cassidy Buck, Elise Michealson, and Cossette Wood.

*Claire's favorite color is pink, and her favorite toys are still barbies.

*Claire loves art, and is very creative.  She is also turning into quite the writer with a great imagination.

*Claire's favorite subject at school is reading, her least favorite is math (see told you just like her mother).

*Claire's favorite sport is still skiing.

*Claire is becoming a good helper, and will usually help me with Ava.  She does have to be in the right mood, but she is getting much better

*Claire wants to grow her hair long (opposite of cutting it off last year).  She however does not like to get it done, so it is a constant battle.  She wants Rupunzel hair

We love you Claire and are so happy that you are in our family!! 

Happy 8th Birthday Claire!

Claire had a very low key birthday this year.  We wanted to make a much bigger deal of her baptism than her birthday.  She was so excited that Grandma Farmer was here to visit.  It was also such a beautiful day that we got to eat outside.  She was treated to a shopping trip with grandma where she got some new clothes.  She also got a new mermaid barbie, and some clothes from mom and dad.  Her birthday usually falls on spring break, but she was thrilled that it was on a school day this year.  She requested doughnuts for her class.  She had a great day, and is looking forward to her baptism in 2 days!!