The Next Day

On Saturday, we all got together again for a Hogg Baby Shower! (Or Drizzle as it was renamed. We didn't really "shower" them with gifts since it was small, so we said that we "drizzled" them with gifts!) Everyone brought or made food, including Jessica's speciality iced cupcakes! We were all very impressed! We ate (which is what we all seem to do best when we are together!), shared stories, watched the kids play, and had Ben and Victoria open gifts! Pictures best capture the moments, so I'll let them speak for themselves! Enjoy!

Stepping into Spring!

To mark the first weekend in Spring, I took the day off and headed to Cary and Apex. I spent the weekend with the girls I first taught, and now all the new additions to their families! I have become quite the "aunt" in the past 4 years!

Heather & Mark now have three boys: Ori, Asa, and Ilo.

Jessica & William now have two girls: Eliza and Anna.

Victoria and Ben now have a baby in the belly! Victoria is due in August!

We spent Friday afternoon enjoying the warm sunshine, especially the Hogg's who had just flown in from cold Michigan! The guys played disc golf in the yard while the girls sat around and watched cutie Eliza play in the yard too!

Friday evening, we all piled into the van and headed over to the Bryant's new house for a cook-out.The kids enjoyed playing together while the adults chatted. Once again, the guys played disc golf in the yard. (Are you seeing a pattern here?!) It was easy to say goodbye that night because we all knew we could be seeing each other the next day for the baby shower!

Shower and Hiking

This past weekend, I helped give a baby shower for a girl from school. Becca taught K with me and actually came to Clear Creek School as my assistant! She was only in my room about a month until she took over for another girl that was pregnant. Becca and I have taught together for the past three years. She officially began her maternity leave this past week; however, we are all awaiting the arrival of her son, Waiver.

The nursery has a soft-toned jungle theme. So, the four girls found lots of jungle touches to add for the decorations. I have found a great enjoyment in giving showers..especially when everyone involved enjoys bargain shopping! Becca was like a little kid at Christmas opening her gifts! In the picture is Mandi (K), Alison (1st), Becca, Me (K), and Dana (1st).

Sunday afternoon, Travis and I decided to go on a hike. There was actually a dusting of snow on the ground when I went to the early service, but by 1:00, it had gotten a bit warmer. We still set out in our gloves, fleeces, and tobogons for a nice 5 mile-ish hike. We came upon a trail called Twin Falls and decided to take it. At the end were 2 skinny and extremely tall waterfalls! I have included some pictures of what we saw on the way to the Falls and once we reached the falls. We couldn't get close enough to get a good picture of the Falls themselves. So, just enjoy the beauty of the mountain nature!