And Now Something Completely Different!

This is us playing a few weeks back. Maybe you've seen it before, maybe you haven't, but enjoy either way. And yes, we're fully aware of how long the song is. haha

Yesterday's Project

So for a while now I've been curious about this fondant frosting. Its supposed to be super smooth and shiny. It looks almost like play-do. The cakes I say were always so fun and artistic. So I finally got the courage to give it a go. Needless to say that its not very smooth and not very shiny but I had to try. It took me forever to get the fondant rolled out to the right thickness so it wouldn't tear, and 2 or 3 tries to finally get it on the cake.

I didn't really have a reason to make this cake so we're just saying that it for another semester down for Neil. I also had no idea how I was going to decorate it. So I just colored the left over fondant and used a star shaped cookie cutter. It was the only one I had that wasn't a snowman or a Christmas tree. Like I said earlier its not very smooth and not very shiny, but I'm hoping that now that I know the process the next one will look a little better.

Family Fun and Brynn's Birthday

Adia loves kisses. Grandma May was just loving on Adia. When Adia decided she wanted to return the gifts. She then started putting her open mouth on Grandma's cheeks and blow, like she was trying to give her a zurbert, it was so stinkin' cute.

And Evelyn is rolling over now. But only when nobody is looking.

Just a cute picture of Eve and Adi on the floor.

Eve and Adi got more cousin time at Brynn's birthday party. They love playing with Misty.

Brynn is 4! Its always fun to find a reason to spend time with family. She wanted a Strawberry Shortcake strawberry shortcake, she's such a cutie.

Easter!

We spent Easter weekend in Fountain Green with the family. First we went over to Chavonne's for and egg hunt. Wyatt, Dusty, and Kaylee showing off their baskets full of eggs. They had so much fun hunting for eggs they wanted to do it again.

My mom always made Easter dresses for all 8 of us girls. I always felt so special with my special made dress. I wanted to carry on the tradition, so I made Evelyn and Adia's Easter dresses. My mom helped me a lot. Felicia and Chavonne also wanted to carry on the tradition, we got a group picture with all of them in their dresses.

Kaylee (Felicia's), Adia, Evelyn, and Misty (Chavonne's)

I decided it was time to get an updated family picture. Sunday was such a nice day so we took it on the porch swing.

Neil's Band Show

Neil's band, Ghost In a Jar played a benefit concert Friday night at Muse Music in Provo. It was so great to get to watch him perform again. Its been so long since I've heard any of the stuff they've been working on. Charity was so great about watching Eve and Adi so I could go.

Eve and Adi enjoying a little personal band pre-show. There they are perched on my leg watching Daddy play the guitar.

Now, at the real show, Neil playing with his pedals. It was such a great show, clearly Neil enjoyed playing as much as I enjoyed watching them.

I forgot how much I enjoyed the shows. I feel so proud to see him up there sharing his talents. The crowd was great they were dancing and cheering and the energy was awesome! It was just a really fun show.

Like I mentioned before its been a while since I've been able to hear any of their songs. Since I heard them last their bass player Peter moved away, and they've welcomed Shawn as a second guitarist. 

They are still looking for a bass player but I think they sounded wonderful. It was very full and didn't sound like it was missing much. I so proud of Neil and all that he has accomplished with his music. I'm continually amazed at his ability to write lyrics and put them to song. I love you Neil, keep it up!

Shhh... Don't tell Daddy

I've been thinking I should get a couple of hats for Eve and Adi. But of course, you can't ever by just one, or in my case two.

Evelyn in hat #1

Adia in hat #2

Evelyn in hat #3

Adia in hat #4

I've also had my eye on these leggin's Target has since attending a baby shower a few weeks ago. Aren't they cute!

And pair #2 for Adia.

This is exactly why you should always shop a with a list and get nothing but what is on the list.

Eve in her new outfit.

And Adi in hers

What a Wonderful Weekend!

This past weekend Neil's dad and youngest brother, Gary were in town for a couple of days, for General Conference. So we got to spend Sunday with them, it was great. Kirk, Neil's other brother was able to travel up to Salt Lake with us. Van and Gary were staying just a few block north of Temple Square. It was such a nice day out we decided to take a walk down to Temple Square and see what there was to see.

Neil, Dad, Adia, Evelyn, Kirk, and Gary all lined up in the Old Tabernacle.

I'd never been in the Old Tabernacle before, it was very cool to see.

Grandpa Van loving the snuggles he got from Adia. Both Eve and Adi got to spend lots of time with Grandpa and Uncle Gary. They've grown a lot since they saw them last, back in November.  It was so great to be able to spend some time with them.