Bunny Hill all the way!

I had my very first experience down hill skiing on our anniversary and I have to admit that I think I'm not going to take on skiing as a hobby. We had a lot of fun going down the bunny hill and after about 30 minutes I told Jared it was getting a little boring so we decided to try something more challenging. We asked some guy what the next easiest hill was so he showed us (we should have been more cautious... ) and we took the fun ride up to the top of the mountain. When we got there it started snowing REALLY hard, and we didn't have goggles. We started down the hill and I was doing pretty good at the first, but then I got nervous and started going straight down the hill instead of side to side- I was afraid I would fall off the side of the mountain, what can I say- So I started going faster and FASTER until I couldn't see anymore because of the snow. I tried stopping gracefully, but it didn't work and I ended up rolling about 3 times. I was pretty frustrated, but we weren't down the mountain yet, so I put my skis back on and tried it again, only to fall even quicker this time. I felt pretty angry and made Jared walk down most of the rest of the hill with me. Jared later went on that same hill two more times and told me it was the hardest hill he's ever skied down! (He has only been 5 or 6 times) So I learned my lesson, next time I'm going to ask a worker what the best hill is and not just some random guy, or even better, maybe I'll stick to the bunny hill :) It was a really fun activity to do with Jared though and even though I ended up with a really nice bruise I would still do it again, maybe just in about 5 years :)

Happy Anniversary

Four years ago today Jared and I were married for time and for all eternity. I am so happy I made the decision to marry Jared and that he wanted to marry me! It has been a great four years. Jared is a great husband and I have so much fun being married to him. I am thankful for who he is as a husband, father and best friend. I love you tons Jared! We're on our way to 100! :)

Pictures from Easter Weekend

Relief Society Pinata, Fierce Attack

Jen had a blast at the relief society activity. For some reason, the men were invited so I got some footage of a typical woman's event. Jen attacked that pinata better than any woman there, but I have a biased opinion. I love how after the pinata attacks her, she does not back down but gets even more aggressive. Hope you enjoy the video.

Another Life Lesson

I don't know what my deal has been lately, but I have been getting annoyed or easily upset at the silliest things. I contribute part of this newfound lack of patience to March Madness, I think it's making me go mad :) Not really, but I'm glad "the dance" is only once a year.

This morning we decided to take the girls to an easter egg hunt. We ended up getting ONE that's right, ONE egg for each Madeline and Aliza. Really I don't care that much because I probably wouldn't let the girls eat most of the candy anyway, but I was upset because there were tons of people around us that had a basket FULL of eggs. How did this happen? Do we have really slow girls? No, it's just that we got there right before it started so we were at the back of the line, so by the time we got to the eggs they were all gone. It was a silly (and dangerous) set up, that's all. Anyway, like I said I was annoyed, and at such a silly thing, especially because the girls didn't know any different and they were happy with what they got.

It was only 10:00 am and such a beautiful day so before we left the park we had the girls get in a firetruck that was set up for the easter egg hunt, and then decided to go to Harper's Ferry. Jared had the great idea to do that, and I'm so glad he did. It was exactly what I needed! It is this place that some people have dedicated to peacefulness, happiness, and Christ. A perfect thing for easter weekend. We had such a great time there. I am so thankful that these people are willing to share their treasures.

Earlier this morning I told myself that it was up to me to be happy, and then right when we got there I saw this sign.


We had a lot of fun and got to see tons of peacocks, some deer, and a bunny (a real Easter Bunny) We'll try to post a video of it later today. It is such a peaceful beautiful place. I just loved going there, and I was reminded to remember the important things in life, and that you are the one that sets your mood. I am so thankful for nature. It is so nice to be able to "breathe in the quietness". Experiences like this always rejuvenate me.

Relief Society Birthday Cake

I made a birthday cake for our enrichment party last night. It was really fun and I think it turned out good. The funny thing is that I thought the colors were purple and gold/ yellow, but I found out (after I already made the cake) last night that the R.S. colors are blue and gold. Oops! Oh well. I was really nervous about our enrichment party because the men in the ward were invited, and I just thought it wouldn't turn out very well, but it ended up being SO successful! We had the perfect amount of food, a great lesson, a fun trivia game, and a pinata! The theme of the party was Sisterhood around the world so the pinata was a world. We had 9 tables with things on them from all around the world. It was so fun and I'm so happy it worked out so well!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite days and I don't really even know why. When I was growing up my mom would always make green mashed potatoes, a four leaf clover shaped meat loaf, green jello, and green milk. It was always a fun tradition. I don't have the necessary ingredients to make my mom's traditional st. Patrick's Dinner, so I think I'm going to take a wack at Irish soda bread and Irish Chicken and Dumplings tonight. I did have a lot of fun dressing the girls up in green today. So since I don't even know why St. Patricks Day is celebrated I think tonight for Family Home Evening we'll have to do some Irish research, oh and fill out the March Madness brackets- Jared's request :)