Springfield High School Talent Show

 This happened just before Spring Break, but I just now got the video.  (My batteries went dead during the performance, so I had to get a copy from the school, of which, I think the cameraman was a little distracted in the beginning!)  Anyway, McKay auditioned and was one of the twelve chosen to perform that night.  He sang an original song he wrote about Pikachu.  He actually wrote the song the night before auditions.  Where does he get this from?!  He also made his own costume to look like Ash Ketchum.  He sewed his own shirt, without a pattern, and made all the other props and accessories.  Enjoy...

And the winner is....

Easter Fun!

Yesterday we had an Easter egg hunt in the backyard.  Ben's two little nieces came over, which made it more fun for Hyrum.  It was a beautiful day and they had lots of fun.

  

As you can see, this was a fairly easy egg hunt!

I know these are weeds, put they are kind of pretty!

And they're off!!

Some eggs were even hidden under the trampoline.

Hyrum was quite the gentleman and even retrieved some of the eggs for the girls.

This is usually where we hear one of Hyrum's signature sayings...

"Uh, people, could I get a little help here!"  (Seriously, he says this quite often!)

It's a good thing all those weeds are growing well in the flower beds.

Otherwise, is would have been hard to hide the eggs!

Hyrum + Camera = Silliness!

I was going through some old pictures today when I came across these pictures taken by Hyrum at age six.  You might ask, "What does a six year-old take pictures of?"  Well, let me show you...

Three pictures of the floor.  (I guess that stain on the carpet was pretty cool!)

Four pictures of the bed.

One picture of the remote (of which has mysteriously vanished....haven't seen it anywhere!)

One picture of the contact lens case.

One picture of the lightbulb.

Six pictures of the spinning ceiling fan.

Forty-seven pictures of the TV show you were watching!

Yep, that's right, forty-seven!

One picture of your hand.

One awesome picture of your eyeball....really close-up!

And seven really goofy pictures of your face!

Serving in Brazil

Ammon was able to get on the blog the other day and told me we were past due for a post on him....and he's right!  I always figured that since I forward his weekly emails to a group of people, that everyone knows how he's doing.  But then I realized that not everyone gets the emails, so here goes....

He just passed his year mark, I can't believe how fast the time is going!

As goes tradition, he burned a shirt.

He has spent time as a district leader and a trainer....

working his companion hard, uh, maybe too hard!

He spends A LOT of time walking....no bikes or cars on this mission!

He loves getting mail and packages!

The Brazilians are "crazy for pancakes,"
so he cooks for them whenever he can.

He has endured all kinds of weather...it's pretty unpredictable.

And, he's getting pretty good at speaking Portuguese!

McKay and Madison

McKay and his friend, Madison, performed at the spring choir concert.  They sang "Lucky" by Jason Mraz.  I think they did an awesome job!

Talent Show Fun!

Tonight was our ward's annual talent show.  Monty was part of the "Creswell Boys."  McKay did a Sinatra number on the ukelele, and an original song he wrote about Pikachu...what a variety!  And Hyrum showed off his dance moves to Short Skirt, Long Jacket, a.k.a the theme song from Chuck.  (Note: This dancing has become a Monday night, 8pm ritual in our house!)

Family Picture 2010

Who would of thought we could get a family picture this year with Ammon in Brazil serving his mission? Well, miracles do happen! We were able to Skype with him on Christmas day and we gathered around the computer for a family photo. It was great! We enjoyed spending time with all our kids and grandkids throughout the Christmas season. I feel truly blessed!