Carlin's Field Trip to Coloma

Carlin's grade went on a field trip to Coloma (where gold was discovered in California). I was able to drive her and two of her friends and chaperone them while they walked around. It was a fun and informative trip.

In front of the saw mill.


posing with the cannon.


one of the wagons.


panning for gold.


eating lunch with friends.


posing in front of the John Marshall tribute.


In front of the church.


We found a big log to pose on.


such beautiful girls!


in jail!!

Miranda's 13th birthday

Miranda is officially a teenager!! She turned 13 on April 13th. For her birthday, I barbecued some ribs and made some mashed potatoes (her favorite meal). She chose cheesecake for dessert. Yummy!!!

San Juan Sings

Carlin sings in a choir at her school. The choir was picked to sing with five other elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools from the school district. They did an awesome job!! I am so glad Carlin had this opportunity.

The elementary schools singing together.


All of the schools singing together (elementary, middle and high schools)


Carlin with the Barnes family.

Adult 80's Dinner/Dance/Auction

Carlin's school had a fundraiser. It was an adult dinner/dance/auction themed to the 80's. Everyone dressed up in 80's costumes. It was very fun and I cannot believe how much money they raised!!!

Warren and I with our friends Doug and Brook


My friends from the school.

Country Club Mall Carnival

A traveling carnival came to the local mall. Since Matt and Miranda were out with friends, we took Kylie and Carlin to the carnival along with some friends of ours. I have never been to one of these carnivals before. It was really fun!!

Carlin and Kylie on the bumper cars.



Kylie getting on the zipper. I went on the next turn. One of the scariest rides of my life!!!


The girls on the tornado.


The girls posing with the Fun House and the ferris wheel in the background.


Carlin with Alyssa. This ride turns you upside down. Alyssa ended up throwing up on this ride.


Carlin on the superslide.

80's Day for Carlin

Carlin's school had an 80's day. Here is our attempt of going back to the 80's.

General Conference Weekend

The first weekend in April was General Conference. We had my sister Pam's family over to watch conference. The kids enjoyed having their cousins over and of course the speakers were great as usual.

The girls jumping on the trampoline in between sessions.


The girls during conference.


The boys during conference.

My sister Pam and her husband Jeff during conference.


The girls showing their creativity.

Matt's 18th Birthday

Matt turned 18 on April 2nd!! I can't believe I have an "adult" child now!!! For his birthday, I bought him some new shoes and brakes for his bike. Here are some pics.

Matt with the cake.

Matt with his new shoes.


Matt on his bike after he installed the brakes.


Us singing to Matt.