Lauren Hodges in Mulan

Lauren was an Ancestor in her school play of Mulan

 She had to stand on this stage during the whole performance. 

 They were the  narrators and provided most of the story through song. 

I was amazed that a group of 4th grader could do such a good job.  I enjoyed every minute of it.  

First Ride of Summer

                                   

The Wade Family came over to ride horses.   Travis and Dawson riding AJ and Magic.

Dawson has no fear and tries to make the horse go "faster"

Alex and her friend Courtney look like regular cowgirls!

Relaxing on our new tramp

Preslee had just learned how to do this back flip by herself.  She makes it look easy.

Olivia is not too far behind on the gymnastic skills. 

Pocatello Rodeo

This weekend was the annual NFR Rodeo in Pocatello, Idaho.  Friday night we took Alex and her friend Courtney with us and Saturday Travis and Preslee went with us.  It was Preslee's first rodeo.  She was so excited and had so many questions it made it fun. 

  Those two girls are such good friends and talked the whole night.  It was fun to be with them. 

Easter Week-end

We had a duck visit our back yard and enjoy the pond for a few minutes. Spring is here.....

And then the next day there is icecicles on the fence

It was too cold to have the Easter Egg hunt outside so that clever bunny left the eggs in the shop!

Hannah and Grace were able to fill both their baskets.

Their mom even got into the action.  I don't know what happened but the whole week they were here I didn't get one picture of Clara....and she is so darn cute. 

Hogle Zoo

Visit to Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City

We went to Salt Lake City for a mission reunion and it just happened to be the same time Chad's family was out for Spring Break. Courtney had to do a project assignment at a zoo so they invited us to go with them to Hogle Zoo. It has been years since we've been to that zoo. The weather was just right for walking around and seeing the different animals. 

Hayden, Courtney, Kenzie, Rachel, and Chad

Posing with the Gorilla

Three Generations of Wades!!

Hayden was good about letting me take his pictures in all kinds of strange poses.  Here he has his head inside the skull of an Elephant's mouth. 

 I liked this picture.  Hayden said it looks like it came out of a magazine. 

Mulan

Max built the Hodges girls a bookshelf and wanted to deliver it this week.  Luckily it was the same time Ethan was performing in the play at his school.  We went down Wednesday, helped Mandy with a few things, saw the play, and came home Thursday.  It was a short visit, but we always enjoy spending time with the Grand kids.  I was impressed with Ethan's play.  It was amazing what eighth graders could do.

My Sister-in-law, Nina Ricks, just moved from near Seattle to Rexburg.  We  went out to see her new home and visit.  Even with the boxes, we could  see how beautiful her new house is and enjoyed some fun conversation.  Susan was tending her grand-daughter Lily so it was an added bonus to see her.  She sure likes her Grandma. 
In the picture are Lily--Susan's Granddaughter, Susan Landon, my sister, Nina Ricks, and Laleene Ricks my  sister-in-laws.