Easter Dinner

It was a beautiful day to celebrate Easter. Dave came by as he usually does on sundays and Kevin Young came from San Diego. Lisa is always so fun to have around, as she is the happiest person I know. Elder Burns and Sheets came by and added to this beautiful celebration dinner.

The people next door...

I never got a chance to experience having a roommate which I always thought seemed really fun. Having the Chamberlains next door is kind of like having 5 roommates. At any given point in the day, it seems at least one Chamberlain is over here and one Swierenga is over at their place. We share kitchen utensils and use each others food and borrow pretty much anything from each other. In fact, I think I still have their ketchup and I am pretty sure Ezra's missing flip flop is in Penny's room. Doug even bought a pool and put in in out backyard for 'US' all to use this summer!!!! It's great. I couldn't imagine a more perfectly suited family to us moving next door. Chloe is pretty much in love with Owen, even though she harasses him. And while she wants to watch Curious George and he wants to watch Diego they always seem to figure it out. Penny and Ezra get along pretty well when Ezra doesn't have her in a headlock. Sophie is the coolest 12 year old I know and is always super helpful with the kids and makes the easiest and best babysitter. Doug and Emily are just plain awesome and we are so happy that live next door. N. Avon street has never been better.

Sequoia National Park (may 2009)

We had a zillion Marriott points, so we decided to take a close-by weekend vacation. We chose Sequoia national park and it was so incredible. We felt like we had entered a whole new world. It was far more amazing to see the giant trees and unfamiliar woods than we could have ever imagined. It was so nice to be outdoors all day- even when it rained. We will definitely do it again.