University Spring Break

I won't be able to say much about these pics since I wasn't there and they are probably terribly out of order but, Andy, Josh, Abby and Merill and Nancy went on a spring break jaunt down to southern Utah and I wanted to include it for our family book.

Andy had fun with his panoramic setting to create this double Josh shot.

                               

Ben Hits the Slopes!

When Ben's class had an opportunity to go skiing I told his teacher I would probably just keep him home.  I thought it sounded like too much of a bother for them but his teacher begged me to send him.

I'm so glad she did...it looked like they had a great time!

I wish I could include the videos they sent too!

They got him strapped into this fun looking contraption...

...and then skied down the slopes right along behind him.

They said he got a little bit restless while they were trying to get all of his gear on but other than that he really seemed to enjoy it!

So fun!

And I am so grateful for people that are willing to create opportunities like this for my sweet Ben and his friends :)

March Odds and Ends

Ben was invited to the reception of one of his aides, Amanda, after her wedding.

I took him even though I hesitated.  I'm so glad I did...he was so warmly received and welcomed by so many friends that were there.

I tried to get a good picture of Ben and the bride but he was so intent on showing his cars and his shirt and shoes that it was pretty difficult :)

Even though I had planned on saying hello and then leaving, Ben spied popcorn as one of the food offerings so Mayson, his teacher, encouraged him to sit down while I went and got some for him.

He made himself at home and enjoyed taking refreshment with his fans :)

There had been a big snowstorm that morning and that had added to my hesitancy to go to the reception.  I also needed to run an errand and I was not in the habit of taking Ben into stores with me.

It could not be helped this time though so I took him into Seagull Book with me.  He was immediately drawn to the many pictures of the Savior :)

Some of my favorite dance flowers for girls' choice...

One of my workout friends was turning 60...another one of the friends wanted to throw a party for her with the theme of "Around the World in 60 Years" since she is such a world traveler :)

I was asked if I would be able to make cookies for the ocassion.

Love these ladies!

Matt participated with some of his buddies in the school talent show.

They formed a boys band and sang "She Don't Know She's Beautiful".

It was super fun!

I wasn't able to get too close since Ben was in the audience and I was worried if he saw me it would be a problem so I kept behind where his class was sitting.

I wish these pictures weren't so washed out and blurry!

The Sunday of St Patrick's Day, Mom prepared a gold coin hunt.

Here are the goofy guys preparing themselves :)

Ben's new "watching out the window" stance.

I believe T had just left and he was looking after her.

Kayla asked Matt to Spring Fling...

Ben made sure he was a part of the flower exchanging...

          

Matt ran for Exec. Council

This was from his presentation to the school.

He did a fantastic job with his interview but sadly, didn't make it.

He was told by a friend that it was by a mere few votes.

However, a couple of weeks later, he interviewed for Theater Presidency and was granted the position of Secretary.  He is super excited about this opportunity and thinks it may bee a good thing he didn't make Exec so that he could have this experience.