A bit of catch up

I've been a terrible blogger lately, here is my quick update on what has been keeping us so busy.

We had lots of fun cheering on the Seattle Seahawks all the way to the Superbowl!  It was really fun to see them win and brought the entire community together.  This picture was taken at the train station where we tried to ride a train up to Seattle for the victory parade.  Too bad thousands of people had the same idea and we didn't actually make it.  Still had a fun family day.

Linsey and her friend Emily played another violin duet for a solo and ensemble contest and got a perfect score!

 We got some snow which always makes for a lot of fun!

I took Linsey and some of her friends to see Bethany Mota, a youtube sensation.  We waited with probably a thousand other tweens and teens.  It was pretty crazy, but a day she will never forget! 

Linsey and Emma participated in Junior Festival.  They had to memorize two piano pieces and play them for judges.  They both received top scores and are working their way to earning one of those gold trophies.

Austin's preschool class had a field trip to the fire station.  This is a field trip that I have gone on many, many times as each of my kids have gone through preschool.  I have to admit that while the newness has worn off and I could practically give the tour myself, I was a bit sad to think that this was my last fire station field trip.  My kids are getting so big.

 My favorite picture of the day, Mr. Smooth-man Austin

Linsey played soccer for the middle school, (after a nice break of a few years) - She did great!

Hunter played 5th grade basketball and loved it.  He also played Upward basketball and any free time he had he loved walking down to the school to shoot hoops.  It's no wonder he's gotten quite a bit better lately.  I love watching him play sports.

We went to Spokane for a Robotics competition.  Because it was a work trip for Jared, we had our gas and hotel paid for and we got to go and visit some of our favorite cousins!

As an added bonus, they had adorable baby chicks.

And that brings us to March.  

A little St. Paddy's Day fun!

My kids always love making leprechaun traps. I love seeing them use their creativity.

Austin's first soccer game, in the pouring rain.

Hunter loved that he got to be the ref.

I love that girls 8 and up were invited to the General Women's Conference this year!  It was so fun to take both of my girls with me.  We enjoyed the talks and music and also had fun going shopping and having dessert together afterwards.

We keep busy, but we are always having lots of fun.

Sweet children, fun times, feeling so blessed.