Easter 2010

On Saturday Greg helped the girls dye these Star Wars eggs while I cleaned the house. They loved it. It is so fun having the girls grow older. They get so excited to do things!
On Sunday morning the girls woke us up, so we went downstairs to see what the Easter Bunny had left us.



The girls loved hunting for the eggs that the Easter Bunny hid. We took the hard boiled eggs and made the Powell Family Easter breakfast, eggs-golden-rod. Mmmmmm.
After breakfast it was time for General Conference. The older I get, the more I enjoy listening to conference!!
Greg helped the girls play conference bingo with their Easter candy.
After conference we had a turkey dinner. I made all the fixings to go with it. What a great way to end Easter day. Life can't get much better then family time, good meals, the spirit that comes from listening to the General Authorities and, my favorite, Candy!

A date with my husband

I don't usually blog about my husband and I going on a date, but it was a big deal for me. It was our first date in over a year. Growing up my parents went on a date every Friday night. Greg and I have never been even close to going every Friday, but with him gone this past year, we were in desperate need of a date. Saturday evening was great fun. We did very manly things. First, we went and saw "Clash of the Titans" at the movie theater. Then, we went to Grind Burger for dinner and last, we went to the Jones vs. Hopkins boxing match. Here are a couple pictures from that night.



Okay now there is something really wrong with 40 year old guys hugging in a ring surrounded by screaming fans and ring girls dressed in very skimpy clothes. Oh well, I guess that is why boxing appeals more to men.

Spring Break 2010

Spring Break started with the girls and I driving to Utah. I drove through my first snow storm safely. We spent Saturday with my Aunt Becky and her family. We had a fun time. Sunday I spent with Emily and Scott. It was such a fun mini trip. We had to rush home on Sunday night because Greg was going to get home at 8 AM on Monday. The military does not believe in knowing anything more then a couple hours before they do something. But, we didn't mind rushing home to see daddy and we spent the week laying low.
We played games, took naps and shopped.

On Wednesday we went to the Shark Reef. We have been many times, but the girls love to go.
Madi loved sharing everything that she learned about the animals.
Payton heard Madi repeat sentences, so she would repeat single words about what she would hear. "Mom teeth, I heard about teeth."
Then we were able to see Greg's closing ceremony. Now Greg is actually easy to spot. Do you see the two guys against the black wall in the way back? Greg is the one on the right. Really, he is. He was a medic on duty. Two guys fainted and he helped carry the guys away and behind the black screen. Go Greg! Oh and the speaker in the bottom right corner is none other then our wonderful Jim Gibbons. :')
The girls loved waving at daddy.
What a great time to be back as a family.

On Thursday we ventured out to the Adventure Dome. I had received four free all day passes. It was fun for the girls. I went on one ride and was sick for the rest of the time. I sat with my head between my knees while Greg brought the girls on all of the rides.

Friday we went and got our family picture taken. It was fun. Then we had some friends over for dinner and dancing. I love Just dance for the Wii.


Today we are relaxing by watching conference. Tonight I get to go on a date with my husband. I can't wait!!