Easter Weekend

We went to Yuba for our Easter weekend. They have improved the campground so much it could become our second favorite place to camp.

You have to relax while you have a chance. Kyle just keep telling yourself 4 more weeks.



Kurtis relaxes in his own way

 

The sequoia store at the park put on an Easter Egg Hunt for everyone at the Park. It was a lot of fun.



Jacy is so happy to get out of their car.

Erick and Kyle caught 4 carp on request from the neighbor with a bear tag. Apparently it makes great bait.

I guess I am not meant to have a vacation. It seems the last day I always manage to get sick. I am not allowed to relax too much , I just can't handle it.  We did have a nice weekend, even with the rain. It's so nice to just hang with everyone.
I do have the best kids, As I lay in bed, Kristin made a jello salad, Kasey cooked the fish and Kimber made biscuits for our traditional Easter dinner. They cleaned up too. Family is the best!

Amazing 2 Weeks

Two weeks ago Kyle was able to get his Patriarchal Blessing. It was amazing! When we saw the Patriarch last Sunday he and his wife said in the 38 years he has been giving blessings that he has never given a blessing like it and that it was an honor to be a part of it.
Last Sunday in a special 4 ward meeting, Erick was sustained as the 2nd councilor in the Cove ward.
Last Night Erick's parents and Matt with his family came to ordain Erick to High Priest and set him apart.
Needless to say we have been on a spiritual high and very humbled.
Erick has had to jump right in with both feet.
 They realigned the 4 ward boundaries affecting all the ward organizations.

Saturday



We were able to go through a session this morning to support Grayson while he took out his endowments.
Erick, Kasey, Shawn and I attended while Kimber watched Jacy.
We went to lunch and of course we hit Costco for a Sand and Water Table (Daycare write off).
Tonight we went to the reception for Erick's friends Son. There was 27 weddings this morning, the temple was very busy. It sure felt nice to get in a calm place and reflect on all my blessings.
We are really proud of Grayson. He is going to be an awesome missionary!



The Dianosis

I finally got a chance to talk to the Doctor. I am basically pre-diabetic. I don't have to take any medication. Whew! He is just taking precautions. I am going to meet with a diabetic nutritionist and learn how to control my blood sugar. I get to test it twice a week, fasting and non-fasting. So hopefully getting educated will help me avoid the real thing. I also ended up with a sinus infection and got a Z pack and feel so so so much better!
This week I should hear the results of the sleep study I did. It's possible I have sleep apnea. Like I said previously, I hope it comes back normal. Another night at the sleep center is not my idea of a good time.

Colts Baptism/our new bishop

The last two weeks have been long ones.
 I went in to see Dr. Marshell just to have a routine visit so I can get refills on my prescriptions.
I always have to do a fasting blood test for my cholesterol, and he tests my thyroid levels basically a whole panel of stuff. My triglycerides always have been a little high. but this time they where double what they should be. So I got to do a second blood test to see what my sugar was doing in my body. Then came the news I have diabetes. 
I also went through one of the longest nights of my life having a sleep study. I am supposed to have the results of that test back next week. I hope it comes back normal so I don't have to do another night there.
We decided to make a quick trip up for colts baptism. After the luncheon Jim let us know he was getting put in as Bishop the next day. We stayed to support him and get to see him set apart. It was a great way to end the weekend.
Dad and Mom we decided not to stop and see you on the way home because I came home with the flu and didn't want to share.

Out with the old, In with the new!

After nearly 9 years of family life and Day Care we replaced the carpet in the living room and the family room.
Everyone was so willing to help get furniture moved and the old carpet and padding pulled out.

The padding in the family room where the daycare play had basically turned to green dust.

Our new carpet is sooo soft. We love these tax write offs!

Kyle made this chair to replace one of the old ones that died!
He is so talented.

Tonight Kyle and Kurtis went to Court of Honor.
Kyle earned his forth palm. He and Kurtis earned their carpentry and path finding merit badges. These were only offered in 2010 for the 100th birthday celebration.
Kurtis also had his District board of Review this last week for his Eagle.
Be watching for his Eagle Ceremony Invitation in the mail.