Easter Break

Originally our Easter Break was just going to be a few days in Logan, but with the purchase of a second car, my nephew visiting, some desired family time, and my Mom's b-day during the week; the kids and I stayed a few extra days.  On our way to Logan we stopped off in Pocatello and got to eat lunch and spend time with Casey's parents, Jaxson, Hunter, and Nicole. Living so far from family has limited our time this year with the Darrington clan. It was good to see them, and I hope we can see more of the family in the coming months.
When we arrived in Logan Kendal got to go on a treasure hunt. A couple years back my parents gave my nephew a tricycle, and this year they bought Kendal a scooter that she got to go on a treasure hunt for. Kendal has been anticipating getting her scooter for quite a while now, and was so happy to get it.

On Friday we took Peter to his 9 month Dr. appointment. At 9 months Peter is 17 pounds (5th %), and 27 1/4 in. tall (25%). Even though Pete weighs as much as Kendal did at one year the doctor feels that he is underweight and recommends that we up his calories. I will also be adding formula since he's not getting enough when he nurses from me. It took time for Pete to warm up to family over our break. He's had a lot of Mommy time, and new people wanting to hold and love him was sometimes a challenge.
Casey and I have needed a second car for a long while now. Challis obviously doesn't offer any help so we've had to look online, and send my parents around Logan to car shop for us. On Friday we found our new family car. It's a small SUV with ample room for our family. We are very happy with our purchase and I'm glad to have a little more freedom at home.

On Saturday we found some Easter hunts for the kids to join. We met up with my cousin Billie and her cute brood and went to Elkridge Park in N. Logan. We made it with a couple minutes to spare. It seemed like the candy was gone in less than a minute. Kendal didn't pick up much (thankfully she doesn't mind, she was happy with the candy she got). After that we picked up my nephew Campbell and headed to Lee's grocery for a hunt. The kids got a great haul there - light up ring, toothbrush, bag of carrots, string cheese, cookie, little milk, chips. Billie and i looked at each other and said this was lunch. So we stopped by the deli and got a sandwich to complete the meal. Saturday evening we met up with family at Andy's house for a BBQ. Later we dyed eggs with Kendal (we undercooked the eggs so they weren't worth eating, but looked good anyway)

 Sunday morning I put together an egg hunt for Kendal and Campbell. They found their baskets and had fun that morning playing and eating sweets. We went to church, and came back and enjoyed a nice family dinner.

Casey returned to Challis Monday so he could get back to school. During the week we went to a castle playground in Logan, went bowling (Anica wiped the floor with us, and my Dad thinks how people bowl these days is weird.), did fun experiments, Kendal got in a lot of swinging time, and most of all we got to see family.

Thursday was my Mom's birthday. While she got a haircut and went to lunch with my Dad Katherine, Andy, Billie, and I took the kids to baby animal days at the American Heritage Farm. We got to go on a horse carriage ride, a train ride, see the baby animals, and a do a few more things. Kendal got to hold a duck and chick. She squeezed the duck a bit too much, but loved holding them and petting the other animals. Thursday night my family took my mom out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Kendal had been acting a bit sick for a day or so; at dinner she ended up throwing up all over herself and me. : / We left right away, and the family joined us for cake soon afterwards.

On Friday the kids and I made the trek home. We stopped off for a mini break at my Great Uncle Arnolds and Aunt Margarets home in Blackfoot. We had so much fun in Logan with family and they were so wonderful for helping me with the kids during the week. We are glad to be back home with Casey again, have our beds back, and enjoy some conference this weekend with a visit from Casey's parents!