Celebrating Paul

 Paul turned 40 on Friday, the first of April. Everyone was excited to share his cake. He had to light his own candles and then blow them out again. 

The next month he was awarded the BSA's Silver Beaver Award. He was very proud to receive such an exceptional award and it was well-deserved. Rob Huff also received the award, so here they compare them a bit.

Spring Sun

 Sometimes we get lucky in the Spring and the sun appears. We took advantage of the warm weather and went to play at the Camano Island State Park. There are forts to be built and shells to find.

Then we went to Utsalady Elementary School for a surprise birthday party for Michelle Vance. Many ward members and local friends came to have fun.

Katie and Caitlin Woolbert chatting about high school things. When it was time to go, Paul needed assistance.

Frazier Achievements

 Frazier recently enjoyed a few days away from home at 5th Grade Camp. Every one of the children has loved it so far. I like that he is wearing his USS Midway hat from his trip to Nana and Papa's house.

A few days after this, we were pleased to attend his advancement in Boy Scouts. I even got a Mother's Pin, which I never deserve. My only contribution is getting him there on time.

I love Frazier's hugs.

Visiting Lincoln City

 We took the family to visit Grani Dani Frazier in Lincoln City overnight. Although it was cold, the temptation of the beach was too much for the kids. We stayed in a cute hotel right by the classic cold Oregonian shore.

This reminds me of when I was a child at the beach. You just clench your teeth and keep moving to stay warm. The kids all enjoyed a Chinese restaurant for dinner.

Dani was so pleased to see all the kids at her home town and the kids had a great time.

Youth Conference

 Calvin and Katie were able to attend Youth Conference at Cascade Park over the weekend. The Hansons, Kramers, Flakes, DeFreeses, Huffs, and Roland Cave were all there as leaders. 

Calvin, Derek Sudweeks, Chris Huff, and Kurt Hanson

He caught a big one!

Magen Wernli, Katie, Maren Arrington, and Megan DeFreese

Fantastic youth! And Katie caught a fish!

Katie's Birthday

 Katie invited Mercedes over to celebrate her 15th birthday. I don't understand what happened with the cake, but it was eaten all the same. 

Performing with Elizabeth

 Elizabeth Turner and I enjoyed performing "Anything You Can Do" at the Stake Center. We have such fun practicing and performing and so rarely do it. She's a fantastic alto and can pick out a part from a mile away.