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Jim Brickman

My Mom and I went to the Jim Brickman concert tonight at Tuachan. It is the third time I have seen him in concert. We had great seats. We were on the fourth row up where Mother could see the piano. Unfortunately, the weather was not that great so they have to keep the piano under a tent. He had a musician with him who played the electric violin so that was new for us and neat to see.

Cousins

We had our cousins here all last week and had such a fun time. Lindsay, Brooklyn and Britton came back with Grandma and Grandpa on Sunday. We LOVED every minute of having them here. Grandma and Grandpa were EXTREMELY helpful and even gave Lindsay and me time to do a few things together. One of the highlights being a Zumba class at the gym. Can you say major hip action?! We had everyday planned and each got a week pass for the community center. We took the kids swimming many times and fortunately did not show them the hydrotube until we had Uncle Kevin there to help us take them all down it numerous times. We went to the church sites, shopped, drove to Zion's National Park, played in the water at Hidden Valley park, flew kites at Highland park and also enjoyed a wonderful conference weekend. I love hearing the prophet and his apostles speak. We are such a blessed people. We are hoping to make this a yearly tradition with the Schiess family visit. I can't wait for next year!!!

Avery

This is Avery's new step. Grandma introduced it to her and she loves it. She is such a fun little girl.....busy and a little tornado but fun....

Kids

Lauren leans over to me at church and says, "Kathryn, your hair looks weird!"

Landon bursts into tears yesterday and says, "Mom, you didn't even send me a drink in my lunch today!" (talk about feeling bad as a mom, things were so chaotic that morning--poor kid)

Avery is now saying uh-uh when not wanting to do things. She also used the sign language for "more" to let my Mom know she wanted to continue to be thrown up in the air with a graceful landing on the bed.

I love my kids and the funny things they do and say.

Country Boy

Landon loves to play the guitar and sing with Grandpa. I love hearing him sing and hope he can carry on his Grandpa's tradition and love for music.

Happy Birthday Jerry

It was Jerry's birthday today. He and I were able to go to Red Robin for lunch thanks to Grandma and Grandpa. It was nice to be together and not have to worry about the kiddos. He has been really stressed at work so I think it was a good break for him. We got a babysitter and went to dinner with my parents. Jerry chose the Olive Garden and we had a really nice meal. Then we went to Tuachan and saw ,"Joseph, a Nashville Tribute." It was really well done. I was particularly touched by a segment where they had the girl who played Emma Smith in the "Emma" movie come and sing a song. It helped to strengthen my testimony of her and all she did to help with the restoration of the gospel. We met our friends the Rogers' there and enjoyed visiting with them. The music and company were great. We came home and enjoyed pie. The kids had fun making cards for their Dad and giving him gifts. We LOVE you Jerry!

Lost

I had a scary experience today. I took the kids to Hidden Valley Park since Grandma and Grandpa were at the temple. This week is spring break so we have no other activities going on. The kids were playing and everything was great until I realized I couldn't find Landon. I had some friends there so they watched the girls while I looked for him. It was St Patrick's day so almost every kid was in a green shirt. This did not help. I saw a child who had climbed up to the top of a very big hill behind the park but I called to him and he wouldn't come down, plus Landon had on jeans and this boy had on brown pants. I checked the bathrooms and every place I could think and then started to panic. I just felt like I wanted to cry. My friend Jill came to help me look and I ended up back at the hill. I finally realized the kid with the brown pants was Landon. I was so relieved and felt like my prayers had been answered. One of my biggest fears and worries is that something will happen to my kids. In fact, I think I spend too much time worrying about it but I am grateful I found him and he was OK. I never expected he would wander off and climb up so high because he has never done that before. Next time he disappears, I know where to look.