My birthday and Easter

My birthday was awesome this year. It happened to be on a Saturday right before Spring break. Sweet!! I was expecting a pretty low-key birthday (Jamie and Malorie were headed to Rupert, Jeff and Jen were in Jerome, etc.). That left Melanie and the girls here to celebrate with me (which was fine, really). I am not surprised very often, but I do have to admit, they pulled it off. Jamie and Malorie decided that they were going to come over for a bit before they went to Rupert. I thought it was cool, but didn't think anything else of it. Around noon, the door opened (which was strange, because I didn't expect anyone for cake and ice cream until around two). All of a sudden, Kammi and London walked in the door. That was a shock! I think my reaction was, "What the?!?" It was pretty funny. Jamie and Malorie had to leave, but it was fun having nearly the whole family together. Thanks everyone, for making my birthday special! 

Jeff tickling the girls. I don't know why they like it--his fingers are long and bony. It hurts, but they seem to enjoy it!! 

Mom saw this in the newspaper and I had to put it on here. It is hilarious, and very fitting!! :)

I was able to go to Jerome and spend some time with Jeff, Jen, Kammi, London and Sullivan during Spring break. It was really fun. Before I left on Wednesday, Jen, London, Sullivan and I (Jeff was at work and Kammi at school) went to Twin Falls to the museum attached to the Planetarium. I would show pictures, but Jen has them all. :) Anyway, it was fun, and I was able to spend more time with them. :)

Last Sunday the kids decided to redecorate my bathroom. Benjy's kitty litter, food and water all sit in my bathroom. The kids decided to take the tupperware containers (that I use for her food and water) and scoop her kitty litter onto the floor and into my bathtub. Nice. They also destroyed my shower puff (poof? I don't know). That is the dark blue stuff that you see. Crazy kids! :)

Hunting Easter eggs was great this year. It's nice that all of the kids are guaranteed twelve eggs, instead of "You get what you get". It was Katherine's first Easter Egg hunt. Here's a picture of last year, and this year. What cuties!

Last year--

       

This year--

Last year--

This year--

         

What a difference a year makes!!

Look at that little grin! :)

After the hunt, it was time to dye eggs. Kimby had fun, even though she spilled yellow dye on the counter and Melanie. Funny stuff.