Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!

Memorial day is a great chance to get involved in a unique way. This year I was able to talk to my girls about death more and have them understand. We talked about why it's important to still honor those who have passed on. So we went to the cemetery and looked for graves that seemed lonely and in need of some cheer. I kept it simple and bought a few things from the dollar store and let the girls pick where to put them.

It was a calm and special afternoon. And then on the way out we noticed a woman who was sitting at a grave stone crying, so June ran up and gave her the last flower we had. The woman was touched and placed it on the headstone and after that all my girls wanted to do was to go find more sad people and make them happy with some flowers.

Also, I forgot to add this! We went and saw my grandparents and June and Hazel got to tell them about themselves!

 

Tumbling

A couple weeks ago Hazel had her year-end tumbling class performance. The rec center decorated the gym in Moana and it was super cute. Hazel was thrilled to have her family there, including her Nana and Pops and uncle and aunt. And she was BURSTING with energy and excitement. She was trying new things and being braver than ever! She was so proud to show everyone what she could do. I could have exploded with happiness watching her. These are the best moments in life, guys.

Family!

The proudest champion!

These short little video clips are the best part. I can't stop watching them and her excitement.

Happy Helpers

While the whole family works on yard work, where's mom? Oh yes, taking photos of it.

But I couldn't help myself, the Harrison team was looking so good helping each other out. ;)

And just think, if I wasn't documenting such excitement, I would have missed this totally un-staged moment.

So, as you can see, there are many forms of yard work. Thank goodness I was there.

Boise and a Bald Dad

Hi! 

This past weekend we took a quick trip to Boise to see my dad play Daddy Warbucks in the musical play of Annie. And there was the added bonus of being there for mother's day. 

With a few stops along the way, Rose did an awesome job! June also helped entertain her, which was also awesome.

Electronics are also awesome for that last leg of the trip!

Only one road-side potty stop. ;)

Power lines for miles and miles!

We got in that Friday evening and the girls stayed up way too late partying. Then they woke up early Saturday morning and got right back to it.

Buck, June, my mom, and I went to the matinee showing of the play. June got pretty antsy during certain parts, as it really is more of an adult play, but she liked all the orphan scenes and of course when she got to see her bald grandpa on stage. (yes he shaved his head for this.) This week since being home she also seems to have a running theme of having a Miss Hannigan in her play times.

Meanwhile Erin and Dan babysat the other munchkins.

The rest of the day was spent at home playing, eating, and swimming! It was chilly out and there was a looming storm on its way, but my mom turned the pool up to 90 degrees! So it was nice and yes, we are spoiled.

Hands off ladies, he's aaaaaaall mine.

Before a fancy french toast Mother's Day breakfast, June surprised me with a breakfast she had put together at school, complete with a new hot pad. She was beaming, it was sweet.

Sadly, we had to spend most of our hours on Mother's day driving back to Utah. But it was all worth it to be with my mom on Mother's Day and to see my bald dad. 

Till next time Boise!