easter weekend part 2

I'm on a scrapbooking roll today! Here's our Easter weekend:

Easter weekend

On Saturday, we travelled down to Medford to spend some time with our cousins. Casey was hired to DJ aunt Katie's sister's wedding so we all decided to go with him so we could see our cousins. Here are some pictures of the girls rocking out at the dance. They had never been to one of Casey's "shows" and they had a blast!


Cotton Eye Joe


Maggie and cousin Aubrey

Finally, here is our week in review!

Bowling

We had absolutely no grumbling and groaning about Family night tonight! (as we often do when it's "lesson" night). We announced to the girls that we were going bowling and instead got squeels of delight! We had a great time.

Lydia's first attempt at bowling :)

week 15

Kind of a low-key week...

goofball, wax museum and beach

wordart by Bethany Harty at http://www.elegantwordart2.blogspot.com/. She gives away a TON of free wordarts. Digi scrapbookers, head on over and check it out. (I love Bethany...she used to live in our Ward...years and years ago.)

I finished our Madame Tussaud's page today. I'm having so much fun with all of this Hollywood stuff. I purchased a great Hollywood kit with tons of cute stuff in it!

And finally, our visit to Santa Monica, california.

too strict?

Last night I went to a Taste of Home cooking show with some ladies from my Ward. We had a really great time and it was wonderful to go out with the girls. When I got home, I found a note written by Charlotte (who babysat) detailing how awful Jillian and Maggie had been to her...calling her names, insulting her, refusing to go to bed etc. This has been a common tale with these two and before, we've punished with their privileges (computer, Wii, tv) being taken away. This seems to no longer be effective because they keep doing it. So, this morning, we punished with something new. For the entire day (except for at school) both girls are not allowed to talk. They can talk only if we (the adults) talk to them. Casey made a litte tag to put on their shirts that says " I chose not to say anything nice, so now I can't say anything at all." When they get home from school, they will wear them the rest of the day. Needless to say, the girls were horrified. I know it sounds harsh but we don't know what else to do to get them to understand. Now, the next time we leave them with a babysitter, we can remind them of their day of silence and how horrible it was not to be able to talk. Perhaps they will think twice before being so cruel to their big sister.

Date night

We went on the best date last Saturday night with the Boorens. I have never really been to a fancy schmancy restaurant before...you know, the kind where your food looks like art? Anyway, we went to a place called Marche. It is a french restaurant and was pretty pricey. (The Boorens had a gift certificate so it was okay). I just have to say, sometimes, you do get what you pay for. The food was incredible! ...so fresh and flavorful. This is a picture of Casey's salmon. Afterwards we went to another upscale restaurant (The Exelsior Inn ) for chocolate cheesecake. It was divine. It was so fun to go to fancier places than is our usual. We could definately tell a difference in quality! After eating, we went bowling. I would like you all to note the scoreboard below. That's right, I beat them all :) Actually, Charlotte won the first round and I won the second. Those poor boys!

recital

The girls had a voice recital on Saturday. I uploaded all of their songs for my mom...if the rest of you feel like sitting through them, then enjoy. Otherwise, enjoy their recital mom!! (Also, big shout out to their awesome voice teacher, Charlotte Booren! They improve with every recital thanks to her.)

Week 13

Here's another week!

I must admit, the conference candy jars were not my idea. This is why I love following others' blogs. I got this link from Lanette. People are so creative....I love stealing their ideas!