Good times ahead

Surprise! We bought a travel trailer this week and took it on an over-nighter last night. We've been looking at RV's and thinking maybe we'd like to get one in the next year or so, but then found out how reasonable travel trailers are and the pros that go along with those (i.e. we can unhitch it and drive around town wherever we go). So, we've been looking here and there and found a smoking deal and long story short it is now ours! We surprised the kids and picked them up from school with it and headed only 20 minutes down the freeway to a little RV camp to try it out overnight. We had a really fun time! They had a little play area, a small lake (didn't catch any fish, though) and a pool and spa that we didn't use. It wasn't the most prestigious of places, but it was a good way to learn about our rig and try it out. The kids loved it and we had a great time together! We're looking forward to many more get-aways in the future!

When we first got there and hooked up, the kids did their homework - completely their idea!

Checking out the area around our site...

Dinnertime...

Settling down after dinner. Not sure why on the floor, but whatever. :-)

Can you really go "camping" without roasting marshmallows?

Enjoying the bunk beds...

Attempt at fishing...

Father/Daughter Dance

Friday night Avery's school hosted their annual Father/Daughter dance. Avery's been anticipating this for some time now and was excited for her date with her daddy. They first went to Mimi's for dinner and then headed over to the school where Kirk said she really didn't need him anymore. He said she had a ball running around with her little girlfriends and eating all the treats they had. He said he got a few dances in with her and they had their picture taken, so will post that when we get them back. Until now the picture above will do. I took it before they headed out on their fun evening.

School pictures

Unfortunately I forgot it was picture day, so the kids aren't dressed like they should have been, but here are our first and fourth graders. Cute, none the less. Needless to say, I didn't buy any, but it's nice to be able to scan them in to post on here.

Easter week

It was a nice Easter week around here. It started out on Monday night dying our Easter eggs. I always wonder why we do this since I only make deviled eggs out of them anyway. I know...it's for fun and it's tradition. The kids always look forward to doing it and they did have a lot of fun. Saturday we headed over to Kirk's brother's for Easter brunch. We had a nice meal and a good time chatting and hanging out for a few hours.

Sunday was a nice and relaxing day. General Conference (our churches semi-annual broadcast from Salt Lake City with talks from our prophet and leaders) happened to fall this past weekend, so we enjoyed the Easter Bunny, egg hunt and eating candy and laying around in our pj's all day watching conference. We ended the day with a traditional ham dinner. We are so grateful for the true meaning of Easter, for our Savior's sacrifice for us and making it possible for us to return to live with our Heavenly Father again someday. We hope you had a wonderful Easter as well!