Silver Creek Breeze

Eliza played soccer with the Jr. high soccer club this Spring. Even though she was one of the youngest players on her team, she was also one of the best players on her team and certainly, the fastest! She played left forward and scored so many goals this season, we lost count! Her team had a tournament on May 14th and they won!!! All the girls did so amazing! We are so proud of Eliza! Way to go Turbo!

Recital

On Monday, May 9th Sarah and Caleb participated in their piano recital. These two have learned and practiced so much throughout this year. Their hard work and dedication has really paid off! They both played so beautifully. We were so moved by their music. Sarah played a song called "Spider Dance" and "I feel My Saviors love" She and Caleb played "Love one another" as a duet. Caleb Played the theme music from Jurassic park and "If you Could Hie to Kolob". We are so grateful for their piano talent and the effort they put into improving each day. Great job Sarah and Caleb!

Temple blessings!

On April 5th the kids and I made some time between piano lessons, soccer practice, homework, chores, school and work to do some temple work. Grandpa Quist sent us some family names that need baptisms and confirmations done. We felt a sweet spirit while at the temple. I'm so grateful we can go regularly.

General conference April 2nd & 3rd

We loved watching general conference at home. There's something so wonderful about clearing our schedules and just being home together as a family while listening to the prophet and apostles give us counsel and guidance. We feel the spirit witness of the truthfulness of what we hear and we draw closer to the Lord.

During every conference, our always chooses a different random word to listen for. The word isn't necessarily gospel related. In the past we've used words like Pumpkin, horses, Socks etc... If we hear the random word, we all get to go to Dairy Queen the following Monday! We've never heard our random word before, until now!!! The word was "Basket". We all heard it! It was during Elder Ballard's talk on holding regular family councils. He advised us to have each family member put their phone in a basket before beginning family councils.  Thanks Elder Ballard we enjoyed our ice cream! 

Happy Easter

 We love being reminded of the Reserection of our Savior and the promise that we will all live again eternally after death. What a joyful promise and happy thing to celebrate! We celebrated Easter with some homemade Easter baskets for the kids, and a lovely formal dinner with our good friends, the Schelins. Happy Easter!

Spring Break March 14-18th

We all had a wonderful spring break this year! The week started out with Adam and Caleb  enjoying more quality father/son time together. They went to Colorado with Richards family and Grandma and Grandpa Gurr. They had a great time snowmobiling and snowboarding.

The girls and I didn't feel much like playing in the snow so we went to the valley and did some shopping and watched movies at Grandma Quist's house.

On Wednesday we were all back at home together, and Ben came up to Taylor with his family for a fun visit. We played games and played outside and played in the mountains. We were sad when the break ended, but know that we only have 9 weeks of school left until summer break begins! Yahoo!

Quist Backpacking Overnighter (No Girls Allowed)

On March 11th Adam and Caleb were able to attend the Quist Backpacking trip. They hiked in the Beautiful Superstition Mountains with Grandpa Quist, Uncle Micheal, Daniel and Eric, uncle Paul, Robert, Connor, Caden and a friend of Paul, uncle Ben and Kent, uncle Russ, Uncle Nathan and a young friend of his and Jack (the Dog).

I am so grateful that Adam took the time to take Caleb. I love that my son could spend time with cousins and with so many awesome, righteous priesthood holders who set good examples for him to pattern his life after. 

It sounds like the hike was challenging, but enjoyable. 

Way to go guys!