Post race and Russ' Family

 That Saturday evening, Russ' family came back to spend their last night here.  David came over and definitely was worn out after the race.  We all gathered around the TV and watched the NBA playoff game.  Then off to bed for the kids.    

Russ and Todd pulled out the maps to figure out how his family was going to drive home.  It reminded me of my dad as he would get out the maps before we went on vacation to figure out where we were going. 

We loved having Russ and Jenny's family stay with us. 

Jenny and David's race

 Jenny and David ran in the Utah Valley race.  We went to go cheer. 

 We saw David come in after a very tough race.

We are proud of our runners!

Russ and Jenny's Family

 We were so excited to have Russ, Jenny, and family come visit us.  After their long car ride, they were very happy to get out.  I think Matthew enjoyed the homemade ice cream after the long ride.

 Todd was the best uncle, playing with the kids, joking around with them, making them laugh.  He pretended to be a Russian Santa Claus, and asked what they wanted for Christmas in a Russian accent.  It made the kids crack up.  Todd said that I was Mrs. Claus and Mrs. Claus was actually the one with the big belly. 

 Little Miracle: Jenny drove about 200 yards from our house and ran out of gas.  Glad we were right behind them and got the gas can!

 For McKay's birthday we went to the Alpine Slide.

 Up the chairlift

 Slide down the mountain!

Since McKay turned 12, he joined the ranked with the "big boys" and they got to ride the coaster too.

 Todd and I were glad we had time with the ladies in our backseat, singing and dancing, getting us ready for our own little girl. 

 We stopped at Grandma Fuller's, visited, and had a famous Grandma's ice cream drumstick.

That evening, we met up with the Todds' for dinner and FHE.

We played kickball and frisbee and enjoyed a beautiful evening.  Thanks for visiting!



Todd's Birthday Party

 We hosted the "biggest party of the year" at our house.  It was so fun to have the family come down to help us celebrate Todd's birthday.  We had dinner---Todd requested Fisher traditional foods.

 Roger and David won the water balloon toss.

 Everyone was waiting for Todd to get off the phone (thanks for the bday calls) to attack him with water balloons!

 Todd loved the cards and presents.  Thank you!

 After opening the presents, it was round two of the water balloons. 

 One, two, three, turn around and throw!

Todd had a blast running around trying to dodge all the balloons.

Time to Work on the Yard!

 Todd has been so dedicated on improving the yard.

 

 David, Patrick, and Beth came over to help us plant our peach trees. 

 Todd and I (mostly Todd) spent countless hours preparing the ground and de-rocking the plot for the garden. 

 Then it was finally time to plant!  We have tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, watermelon among other things.

Can't wait to see what grows!

Fishing Retreat and Picnic

 Last Saturday, several co-workers in my department and I met up in Provo Canyon at Deer Creek.  We called it the Fishing Retreat and Picnic.  Several went up early for fishing.  Deana and I went up a little later for the picnic. 

 Bruce is the reason why we decided to have this activity.  We kept hearing how much he loves to go fishing so we wanted to go with him!  Sure enough, he caught two big ones and no one else had any luck.  He was so kind to send the fish home for Todd.  Todd said the fish tasted declicious!

 We had a potluck picnic, played lawn games, and visited.

 Carlee and her husband, Bruce and his wife, Melisa and her kids, Courteney, and Deana came.

Deana, Melisa, and I all sit next to each other and enjoy working together.  Melisa and I have worked together for three years.  I have known Deana for a year.  I sure am blessed to have great co-workers.

Waterfall Canyon

 Todd's cousin, Danny, came to town for a wedding.  He stayed at our house for a night and then we headed up to the Fishers for Mother's Day weekend.  Saturday morning, the extended Krause family gathered for a hike in Waterfall Canyon.  It was a perfect day for a family hike. 

 Enjoying the view and having a snack.

 The waterfall was huge and definitely worth the hike.

 Todd and his nephew Carson---Todd was so good to help this little fellow up the trail.  He will be a good daddy soon!

After the hike, we ate lunch at the classic Burger Bar and enjoyed a delicious raspberry shake!