Spring Break

The Paces had an amazing Spring Break. We went out of town to Scottsdale. Who knew we could have so much fun in our own back yard. We stayed a few nights in a resort. The kids totally loved it. This is the third time we have rented a resort in the valley for our vacation. We spent some time in the pool. On Tuesday, we went to CrackerJax to play. They had bumper boats, Go-Karts, and Miniature Golf. The kids and their parents had a total blast. The next day, we went to McCormick Stillman Park. We rode the carousel, train ride, and toured the train that President Roosevelt travel in . We ate out, watched a movie, and had a great time hanging out with each other. We came home Wednesday night and went to the Easter Pageant. We sat in the very back We enjoyed the performance and felt the spirit. On Friday, the kids and I went hiking at Usery Pass. It was a great hike with beautiful wild flowers. I misplaced my camera so I don't have those pics. I hope I can find it to show the beautiful scenery and my kids of course!

The kids and I went on the bumper boats. I rode with Emily first and then again with Angela. Josh and Dani went on the boat together the first time, and thn Josh went alone the second time. Josh loved to find me on the lake and bump the boat I was in. One time, I was near the waterfall and Josh bumped the boat in the waterfall. I was trying to protect the engine and keep intout of the water I ended up getting my back and legs completing soaked by the waterfall.
I loved watching Angela and Emily play golf. Angela kept hitting the ball while still in motion, sometimes dragging the club while hitting the ball. Emily was just learning to hold the golf club. When we first started playing, I was totally helping and showing them how the game was played. Half way through the game, I realized that the girls wanted to golf their own way. It was so much fun to watch. Josh drove a go-kart at CrackerJax. Jim and Dani drove a two passenger go-kart. Dani was too short to drive her own go-kart. I didn't get a real good pic of Jim and Dani because Jim drove too fast. Dani and her dad played some tennis while at the resort. Dani is so willing to try new things.

The kids had a great time swimming with their dad. I love to watch Jim play with the kids. He gets down at their level and just plays. The kids love to swim and play with their dad. The water was warm, but it was still a little chilly outside. Emily looks so cute snuggled in her towel. She loves to swim, but refuses to get in the hot tub. What a funny and cute girl!

This is the train that Pres. Roosevelt used. We were able to take a tour inside.

WHAT A GREAT SPRING BREAK!

Tami's ABC's

I've been tagged by Brenda, so it goes.


A - Attached or Single? Attached to a wonderful man forever. He's stuck with me.

B - Best Friend: My husband Jim and my sister Lisa

C - Cake or Pie: I like pie, except pumpkin pie. I would eat a pumpkin cake though.

D - Day of Choice: Saturday when everyone is home and there are no plans, except a date with Jim.

E - Essential item: Diet Coke & chocolate - I wish it wasn't true


F - Favorite Color: I like deep colors of blue, especially royal blue and navy blue.

G - Gummy Bears or Worms: I like gummy worms the best, I really like the sour patch worms and swedish fish. If I had a choice of candy, chocolate would win hands down.

H - Hometown: Sandy, UT

I - Indulgence(s): Bubble bath without kids banging on the door.

J - January or July: I like July. I love to go swimming, celebrate the 4th, celebrate my 33rd birthday over and over again. There is usually a family reunion, or a family trip in July. Plus, I like to sleep in. I know I live in Arizona and I should pick January, but I like July better. When it's July, I might change my mind.

K - Kids: I have 4 incredible children. Josh - 11 yrs. Dani - 10 yrs. Angela - 8 yrs. Emily - 5 yrs.

L - Life is incomplete without: Jim and the kids

M - Marriage Date: March 17, 1995 - St. Patrick's Day

N - Number of Siblings: 4 - Lisa, Jeff, Debbie, and Steve

O - Oranges of Apples: I like them both. I like crispy apples and juicy oranges.

P - Phobias: I hate riding really fast rides and feeling out of control. I don't like feeling close-in and trapped without seeing a way out.

Q - Quote: I don't have a favorite quote. I found this quote and I like it. "It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end. " Ursula K. LeGuin

R - Reason to smile: The journey in the above quote

S - Season of Choice: I love Autumn and Spring. Nature is so beautiful during those two seasons. The love to take pictures and those are the two perfect seasons.

T- Tag three friends: I tag Lisa, Iralee, and Mindy. This was fun to do.

U - Unknown fact about me: During my senior year in high school, I played the violin, viola, bass,bass guitar, recorder, and bells during concerts, competitions, musicals, and other performances. I lived and breathed music that year. I moved away and seldom play them any more. I want to pick up the violin and viola again.

V - Very Favorite Store: Target

W - Worst habit: Diet coke and watching TV. DVR is awesome, but I watch too much TV.

X - X-ray or Ultrasound: I enjoyed the ultrasounds to hear the hearbeat and the see the baby. I'm not fond of X-rays, because something must be wrong.

Y - Your Favorite food: I love yummy food, especially when it is prepared for me.

Z - Zodiac Sign: Cancer

13th Wedding Anniversary

Jim and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary on Monday March 17th. It's hard to put into words how incredible those 13 years have been., we have been blessed I remember the day Jim and I were sealed in the temple. It was a wonderful day that Jim and I will remember and that celebrate every year. Jim is a wonderful husband and I am lucky to spend my life with him. I love how he quietly serves our family and those around him. He is such a great support to me and our family. Thanks for the last 13 years.

Angela's Baptism

Angela was baptized on Saturday, March 15th. It was a beautiful and wonderful baptism. Angela was so excited to get baptized. She couldn't wait for day she would get baptized. I enjoyed the spirit at the baptism, and the spirit that was there for the whole day. It was such an incredible day Angela and our family. Josh and Dani particitpated in the program which added to the baptism. There was a lot of love and support for Angela.

Angela before baptism

Angela and her dad - Classic

Angela and her dad

Angela after Baptism with parents

Angela's Baptism Pictures

I took Angela to the temple to get her baptism pictures. They turned out wonderful. Angela is so excited to get baptized. She will be baptized on March 15th at 2:00. Our family is so very excited for this special occasion. Angela is very excited to take this next step. Angela enjoys singing, she started off singing from the hymn book and now enjoys the primary book. She has learned how to read the lyrics from music. She has learned how to find the song in the hymn book. She is learning the gospel by singing. She is amazing!

Bowling

For Angela's birthday celebration, we invited two of Angela's friends to go bowling. We had a great time watching the kids bowl. They bowled with the bumpers rails on, which eliminates the gutter ball. The kids bowled really well, one girl bowled a strike. Angela had a hard time throwing the bowling ball down the lane. When she did, the ball took a long time to make it to the pins. Dani helped her with the bowling. It was a cute sight to see. Jim and I had a bowling lane to ourselves, that was too cool. Bowling is a fun activity to do with kids.

Dani helping Angela bowl.

Angela's bowling party

Field Trips

Josh and his dad went to Sabino Canyon for Josh's 5th grade field trip. Josh loved that his dad went on his field trip with him. They left school at 6:00 am and returned back at 6:00 pm. They chartered a bus to take them down. They drove down in comfort and style. They played in a creek and went to a wildlife museum. Usually the creek is dry, but with all the rain this year there was water in the creek. Josh enjoyed the field trip and loved spending time with his dad.

Angela went on another field trip. She has been on a lot of field trips this year. I went with Angela to the Desert Botanical Gardens. They learned about the catcus and saw the butterfly display. They have the prettiest butterflies on display there. A couple of butterflies landed on one of their teachers. It was incredible to see these butterflies. I loved taking pictures of the colorful butterflies. It was Angela's favorite part of the field trip. It was my favorite part too.