Melissa, Andy and the kids' Blog

May 1 Friday - We started the day with a swim.  It was really neat to have so many of the cousins together.  From the left clockwise: Eli, Finn, Andy (not a cousin, just and old man), Lily, Luke, Evelyn, and Hannah.  It was supposed to be cold and rainy all afternoon and possibly through the wedding, so we spent entirely too long at Burlington Coat factory that afternoon wandering through all the wild non-coat items.  The girls all got new warm tops. The wedding venue, Chandor Gardens, was very pretty.  It was modelled after an Asian garden with lots of water features, sculptures and plants.   Everyone wandered the grounds to take in the beauty. From the left: Mya, Eli, Ava, Hannah, Luke, Evelyn, Finn and Lily.  It really happened!  They're married! Everyone had a nice time eating and talking at the reception, then they cut the cake! Then it was time to clean up.  Part of the deal with the venue was no help with setup or take down. ...

April 2 Thursday - Easter and General Conference came together this year.  The kids are getting ready by coloring eggs with Grandma Workman.  April 3 Friday - Monticello Stake put on quite the Holy Week celebration.  From these soldiers on horseback guarding the entrance to "Jerusalem" to a full city market in the cultural hall and "stone" tomb in a classroom.  It was an amazing walk through the last week of the Savior's mortal life.  Apr 5 Sunday - Easter Baskets before conference.  A hike around White Rocks between sessions.  Melissa, Goldie and the kids on top of the arch.  Easter Egg hunt in the yard.  We had Easter dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Workman's  Apr 7 Tuesday - Melissa took the kids to Cottonwood Wash to catch some more of this year's tiny spring melt.  And to catch some sun!   Apr 9 Thursday - Hello Lindon!  A late birthday celebration for the twins with Baked Alaska! Thanks Nana.  Look at Grandda...