March Highlights

John Derek dressing up for Wacky Wednesday at school.

Celebrating Maddie's Birthday with Mom and Dad.

We went to Red Robin and they sang her Happy Birthday!

Michael begins swim lessons.

Celebrating Maddie's Birthday at lunch with her friends.

I told the kids that while Derek and I were at the temple I wanted them to create a scene from a story out of Legos. This is John Derek's creation of a scene from Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

I love it when Michael falls asleep in the middle of the day. He is so cute!

John Derek's school put on a talent show. He really wanted to participate. He decided he wanted to sing the song "Gethsemane." So he practiced and sang the song during tryouts. He was put in the show and sang for the whole school. I was proud of him. He is our little missionary and is not ashamed of his love for Christ. To see the video go to:

https://goo.gl/photos/Uq4fG6FtdBAEyAqW7

When we went for the dress rehearsal he was in his suit. The teacher said, "Are you running for President? We need a good candidate!"

Michael telling me that the bathroom floor is floating. (The toilet overflowed)

Elizabeth did a presentation about Queen Victoria. She got to borrow Aunt KoKo's costume. She did a great job and looked beautiful. She was even one of 4 kids out of all of her track to present to the principal. Then she got to present to her old Drama teacher. She was really in her element.

More swim lessons!

Being Silly with a "rocket" he made at John Derek's Pack Meeting.

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