It's Madi's big week

Well, the last week or so has been all about Madison. (Which is never a bad thing!) She had her second grade end of year program and her end of year dance recital. Her program was cute. The kids sang songs from America. ie. Buffalo Gals and Momma's little baby likes shortenin' bread. She was really rockin' out as they sang.
Her end of year dance recital is a major production. It is definitely worth it. The dances were awesome and the costumes adorable. Madison's class danced to "Fireflies" by Owl City. Madi says that one day she may decide to join one of the award winning competition teams.

Pictures (in order): Madison and her teacher Mrs. Milton (she is an awesome teacher).
Madi's school program.
Madi's school program.
The final pose for their performance. (pic taken at dress rehearsal)
Right before today's performance.
Dress rehearsal. (Madison is the one on the right that is in mid leap)
Recital. (back row, second from right)

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So, this is the scene that Mike came home to this morning. He drove home in white out conditions and then arrived home to see this. It is MAY!!!! (Nothing more needs to be said)

Enjoying Spring

Mike was off of work last weekend and we took advantage. We spent Saturday in Logan. We went to baby animal days at the Jensen Historical Farm, went to the Blue and White football scrimmage at Utah State, visited Gossner's to buy cheese, and went shopping at the sock and pajama outlets. The weather was beautiful, and the kids loved the baby animals. They were able to pet goats, pigs, horses, and sheep. They held ducklings, chicks, and rabbits, and then they rode the ponies. We also panned for gold and walked down to the pastures to see the buffalo herd.

My friend Britney, from New York, whom I haven't seen in a very long time was in town this weekend and we were able to visit with her and her mom on Sunday. We had a great time. Wish we could see them more. My mom's birthday was on Sunday and we had dinner and cake with her as well.
This week was also Madison's Greek festival. She decided that she wanted to be Aphrodite the goddess of Love. (She originally was going to be Athena, but decided for the goddess of love instead). Here are some pictures of her before she went to school.


We have one other piece of news to share. Chris, who is finishing up his doctorate, defended his work in front of the committee this week. They were very impressed with his work and experiments. Now, he needs to defend publicly and then he graduates. Congratulations Chris!

Sending our love to everyone!

Michelle