Whew!

It's been over a month since my last post! Some days I feel too busy to write about all the stuff we've been doing, other days I think there's nothing to write about! It is spring and we are spending our Saturdays working on the yard and then playing. Justin had his first lawn tractor driving lesson. He's too little to actually mow, but he can really cruise around the yard!

I had plans for a garden this year, but I've given up. Again. But I did plant some berries so I'm anxious to have some fruit! That's going to have to count as a garden this year.

Todd's parents came to visit about 2 weeks ago. We had a really good time with them! We found a museum in Kansas City with all the contents of an old steamboat that sank in the 1850s. It was very cool and we'll probably take any new visitors there too. Afterwards, we went to our favorite burger place, Cheeseburgers in Paradise, and introduced Mom & Dad Averett to chocolate nachos. Yummo!


Ryan also enjoyed playing piano duets with Grandma Averett and all 3 boys spent some noisy hours showing off all their songs. They also had lots on fun with Todd & Grandpa Averett playing hoops in the driveway. It was a treat for the kids.

Thanks to Rich & Elaine for making the trip and staying with us. We want you to come back whenever you can!

Ryan and Tyler have both had spring concerts for their school bands. This was Ryan's 1st year playing the trombone and it's amazing how good those kids sound! Tyler's group has more experience, but we were still impressed with the difficulty of their music! I love that the boys love music.

I finished a baby quilt for my sister Amy's new baby, Micah. His pictures are so cute and I can't wait to see him and cuddle him up in his quilt from Auntie Teresa!

Mother's Day was pretty good. I was asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting & I spent a week worrying about saying the right things. It turned out OK and a lot of people said they liked it. I'm just glad it's over. I had already splurged on a couple of "early Mother's Day presents" (Photoshop Elements 6 & an external hard drive) so I wasn't expecting much but Todd surprised me with roses, some very good chocolate, a new pink cell phone, and a fire pit! The very next day we made S'mores for Family Night and they were soooo good!

I love being a mom! And I love that Todd always makes me feel like I'm a good mom! Thanks for all the great presents! And a late Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms in my life!

Now we are in the last week of school for the boys and then we are going to enjoy a great summer vacation! We have a few trips planned and several family visits here so the summer is going to go a fast & busy one! We are looking forward to seeing some of you during our adventures!