Mother Nature's Practical Joke

You know how March is supposed to come in like a lion and out like a lamb? Both the beginning of March and end of March this year were kind of meh.

But the beginning of April? Mother Nature decided to play an April Fool's joke on all of us. After such a mild Winter, we got snow the beginning of April. And of course I didn't take pictures. And that's okay.

It cleared up and we've had some sunny days since then. 

I don't have pictures of the weather, but here is a picture of Jr. Jr. learning how to pass juggling balls with me. 

It's a lot more effective when I'm not trying to take the picture and juggle at the same time. Tee Hee.

That was not a sunny day as you can see. 

I Got Her

She commented that it looked like someone had already had some of the Koolaid. Then she tried to pour it out. She actually tried for a while but it wouldn't come out... because it was Jello. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

I also made "garlic bread", some of it having garlic salt, some of it having cinnamon sugar. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

My kids are okay with the April Fool's jokes where we can all laugh but still get something good out of it.

Last Two Days of March

March 30 was Take a Walk in a Park Day. I did and it was lovely.

March 31 was Tater Day. I made fries. Lucky made pasta. I scrambled up some eggs to go with it. I also went around saying, "What's taters, precious?" I can't not say that on that holiday.

Palm Sunday

What a beautiful beginning to Holy Week we had on Sunday, March 29.

Sacrament meeting was wonderful with musical numbers and talks. I was brave and did a solo with the choir. One sister played a harp number of "Amazing Grace" that was so beautiful and really brought the Spirit in.

Afterward we had light refreshments and socializing. 

The Primary gave Jet a picture and a bunny box containing thoughts to think about each day this week preparing for Easter. We have been reading those along with other scriptures and Holy week thoughts.

That evening, Nichole and I attended a fireside with Jon and Michelle Schmidt.

I've mentioned before how The Piano Guys music has meant so much to me, how it's helped me when going through some trials. I believe their music is inspired and their talents are from God.

That night's fireside invited the Spirit through music and testimony and I'm grateful, along with Michelle Schmidt, that we have been encouraged lately to recognize Palm Sunday more than in the past.

The chapel was even decorated with palm leaves and there were palm leaves on the floor to walk on. We waved palm leaves during the closing song.

Our Savior is for everyone and I am grateful He is such an important part of my life. 

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

And that's a wrap. 

It's been a busy few months for Lucky with rehearsals for the play, Alice in Wonderland Jr.

He's worked hard and it's paid off. Last week was the busiest with set work, dress rehearsals, and performances. Monday night this week was closing night.

We missed a few holidays and observed others. I didn't even take pictures of the waffles we had on a day other than International Waffle Day, March 25. 

 

Last year, Lucky was able to play Michael in Mary Poppins Jr. This year, he played a Cheshire Cat. There were two casts so the other nights he was in the ensemble. He had another good experience.

Jeremy took most of the kids to watch him on Saturday and I took Jet to watch him on Monday. 

 

I also got to watch him Saturday evening in the ensemble. I like to see both. 

Monday night, we had friends sit with us, which added to the enjoyment. Jet did well and enjoyed the show.

Stephanie was sweet and got the following pictures with her camera. Thanks for sharing them, Stephanie.

 

I'm proud of our boy and glad he is enjoying pursuing his interests. It doesn't hurt that as a theatre kid myself growing up, I know how fun putting on a production can be.

And a fun thing I found out that I didn't have on my calendar but I do now... opening night was World Theatre Day, March 27. Woohoo.

Here's a little treat Jeremy put together for Lucky to say congratulations. 

Petrichor

 

Interesting how you can say one word and people know what you're talking about. I posted the picture of me with the word "Petrichor" on Instagram and my sister-in-law sent me a message telling me my brother had said the same thing that morning. We're in different states so I was able to comment how it was awesome they were having the same weather as we were. 

All from one word. 

Getting Into a Book

This is what happens when I get into a book.

I told my husband I couldn't listen to what he was saying because I was at the part of my book (A Love Most Daring by Joanna Barker) where it was grrr with the thing then aaaaaaaaagh then pew then blaaaaaah (tongue lolling out to the side and eyes closed). 

It's not always easy to type out sound effects. There were hand gestures, too.

My son came in a little bit later and asked, "Is this a kissing book?"

"Yes, it is, but also..." and I repeated the sound effects and gestures.

I was too in the moment to get a picture so you get a picture of one of the times I was waiting for kids and reading the book. I spent plenty of time in the past with the other books in this series while waiting to pick up or drop off kids.

And for the record, my husband was very forgiving about me not listening to him.

 

After I finished the book, I was able to go to an online book club with the author where we talked about the book, favorite scenes, characters, and lots of fun things.

Books are awesome!