Catan

 We received the game "Catan" for Christmas and it has been a big hit especially with the 3 oldest. 

It say's that it is for 10 or older but it has been easy for Hailey to learn how to play. 

Bristol also wants to play and is learning but it is harder since she is still struggling with reading. 

Spencer has played this game with the kids more than any other than I have seen. 

We are hoping to acquire the extension pack as it will accommodate all of us being able to play. 

I think that they would all really like playing "Ticket to Ride" as it has similar strategy and fun but we are yet to pull it out. Maybe soon!

Hair Cut

 Okay, so this has taken us months of talking to get Stetson to let me cut his hair. 

He has a friend that has his hair down past his shoulders and another one who is growing it out. 

Stetson thought he wanted to grow it out but got tired of it being in his face so this is the transformation.  Evelyn say's "he kind of looks hot now." I think he looks more respectable and I know it is easier to keep clean although he does have nice hair. 

Evelyn has voiced a desire to learn how to cut hair so I told her next time I cut Ezra's hair I would let her do it. He has the easiest hair to cut. 

I learned how to cut hair when I was just a little older than Evelyn on my fathers thick full hear of hair. 

I remember that the first hair cut took 3 hours. 

Valentines

 Valentines day was filled with gift giving. 

Hailey handed out pencils. 

Bristol made little gift bags with hearts, chocolates and a bounce ball. 

Evelyn also made gift bags with chocolates inside. 

They all had fun going to classes and handing out their handmade items.

Stetson was a typical teenager and didn't do anything. 

Ezra had a little party at his preschool on Monday prior to the holiday. 

Wednesdays are filled with driving around so after Hailey's piano lessons and picking up Stetson from his YLA classes we went to Dad's office and delivered chocolate bars to all of his employees and to Dad. 

Ezra really like learning in preschool how to cut out hearts and made heart valentines for all of us. 

There was a lot of school mixed in with all of our fun!!!

Kind Deeds

The peach arrangement is from Grandma Janet and Grandpa Weyerman who were a great help to us. Grandma Janet had quite the adventure getting us the flowers. I guess that they didn't want to stay in their vase as she drove them across town. It is amazing that they lasted as long as they did. 

They yellow roses were from my dear counselor and neighbor Kandice Mortenson who came over the night I returned from the hospital and helped me immediately. 

She helped Ezra and Silas clean up there room and fold laundry for me. 

All of my Wade sister's, except Andrea who sent me bath bombs, 

had this arrangement delivered to my home. 

They are so thoughtful and kind! 

Heyley also left this on my door step. 

The balloon was tied to the chocolate. I was very grateful for the taste treat. 

From Hayley Nielson acquired after Stake Conference

A combination of all flowers after some started to die. 

I was surprised at how many roses were in each arrangement. 

Some other views. Evelyn did a great job taking the pictures! 

All kids continued with school and were able to accomplish a good deal even though we had a major disruption to our lives.