Marchness

Our March madness consisted of projects, parties, and playing.  We did enjoy watching some basketball as well.  The kids really got into the final four because Fisher had them each fill out a bracket and the winner wouldn't have to do chores for a week.  Wouldn't you know, the winner was the kid who doesn't really "do" his chores.   Spud could care less, but the girls find this totally unfair.


Most of Fisher's free hours were spent working on the basement.  One of the main reasons we chose this house was for the unfinished basement.  Fisher wants to develop his handy man skills and give up all of his free time to finish it (mostly) himself.  With the electrical and vent work done, this month we began the drywall.  When the weather turned nice, we decided to put the drywall on hold to assemble the playground that has been taking up half a garage bay since Christmas.  The "12 hour, 2 man project" turned into a "20 hour, 3 man project" but after several Saturdays, the kids and the neighborhood are finally enjoying it.  We are grateful for the help we have had from family on the never ending projects we seem to keep accumulating.

The basement "backyard" swing

Gary helping with drywall

Lou can be a "bit" dramatic and one evening decided she was running away.  She packed up 3 bags and Fisher lent her his old down coat so she wouldn't freeze.  She lasted about 30 minutes on the back porch (she decided that was a good option so she could come in for food when necessary) before her desire for comfort overcame her stubbornness.

Ready to run

Fisher did enjoy his Birthday, even though he doesn't look it

In mid-March we had a family party at the LLL ranch. Many of our cousins, siblings, and other family from Utah made the trek for what was supposed to be a snow play weekend.  Since the snow was long gone, we enjoyed lots of game playing and visiting.  We braved the muddy roads, to venture out for some kite flying, zip-lining, and sliding too.

Spud Lightyear and Ariel Anni enjoying Aunt Pika's dress-ups

Tom, "the game King" playing Snake Oil with the girls

Easter Unicorn K-Rae

Paisley and Russ serenading

An exciting game of "Settlers"

And of course, there is every day life to be enjoyed as well.

Spud bonked his nose and "needed" a band-aid

Lou helping spud with Family Home Evening

We had some crazy weather in March

Helping Great Grandpa Lake as part of our Easter Week celebrations

Lou decided she wanted to donate her hair.  Isn't she cute!