This year my birthday fell on Mother’s Day. I was actually born on Mother’s Day so that made it all the more special. Plus the fact there were no extra meetings or obligations because it was Mother’s Day. Merinda made me this carrot cake that was not only beautiful, but super delicious too! Another reason it was so great–I got to enjoy most of the day with Brad, and my crazy kids! The best part of all, however, was…
The final choral concert of the year is called the “Ice Cream” concert because they serve ice cream with a big brownie afterwards. Between Brittney, Aubrey, and now Breck, we have been to many high school choral concerts, and this one did not disappoint. In this particular song the choir, which is a mixed choir called “Singers”, is doing the wave. You can never accuse Breck of not being enthusiastic (far right). He can, however, be serious and focused when need…
We had a great Spring Break again this year in Destin, Florida. Here is the highway driving into Destin. I love the feel of being surrounded by ocean! The fun part about Spring Break in Destin this year was spending it with Grandma Heelis (Mom)! The beaches were as beautiful as we remember. Breck and Merinda decided to try their hand at snorkeling this year. After such a cold winter, it was so nice to relax in the warm sun!…
Breck had a great time at Mormon Prom which was held at a Stake Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This is how Breck asked his date, Ashton Barber, to Prom. It was a real Beta Fish. We decorated her room while she was at Youth Night. I was his accomplice AND the one who came up with the idea (ok, Pinterest came up with the idea but I suggested it!). Before the dance they all went to dinner at “The Cheesecake Factory”. …
Breck had a great time playing “Sammy” in the High School’s Spring Musical “Wedding Singer”. He was rockin that “flock of seagulls” hair due! Breck’s love interest in the play (and good friend–he ended up giving her the beaver satchel purse that Virginia made).
Other exciting early Spring events were Merinda’s new braces… And Middle School Spring band concert… It was a little tricky, at first, playing the flute with her new braces.
In February we had a wonderful visit with Grandpa Manwaring and Virginia… we enjoyed wonderful Indian food, marveled at how Virginia took the scraps of Breck’s beaver pants (which she made into shorts) and turned them into a darling satchel purse, were stunned again at how fast she made beautiful infinity scarves for me and Merinda, watched how she painstakingly taught Merinda how to knit her own infinity scarf, appreciated how hard Grandpa and Virginia worked helping us clean and show our old…
In February, Breck made Allstate Choir which was held in Louisville, Kentucky. He had a great time singing in the Men’s Choir, staying at a really cool hotel, and hanging out with his friends in downtown Louisville. View of the elevators inside the hotel. The Men’s Choir The Mixed Choir