Its been a while...

I've been thinking a lot lately about our blog and my lack of posting over the past few years. Years. I can't believe so much time has past since I last thought of posting an update on our family. Just sad, I know. Well, here's to a new commitment to keeping a family record with pictures, stories and most importantly, timely updates! Happy 2014 from the new and improved (haha) PenroseTribe!

A Visit with David

We were so excited when David called and said he would be in Philly on business! He came by Sunday night for supper and a relaxing visit. Sheldon and David were able to get away for an afternoon of fishing before he had to head back to Colorado. It was good to see him and spend a little time together

Tooth Fairy Trouble

As you can see...Heather has lost her two front teeth. Not on the same day, but close. After losing the first one, she put it in a bag and took off up the road to show her friend, Kirin. She forgot to zip the bag and the tooth was lost on the way. We looked and looked, but never found the missing tooth. Heather decided to write the Tooth Fairy a note and explain what happened and put it under her pillow in place of the tooth. What do you know...she still got a dollar! A couple days later the other one came out...and was place safely in a zipped bag and under the pillow within minutes of the extraction. This time the Tooth Fairy must have had a busy night because she didn't come! Heather left the tooth under her pillow and at some point during the day the Tooth Fairy popped in a took the tooth and left a dollar.

After Easter Outfits

With General Conference during Easter weekend, we didn't attend church on Easter Day. In keeping with our family tradition, I took the kids shopping for new 'Easter' outfits during spring break. They wore them to church the week after Easter, and looked FABULOUS!

Easter 2010

The kids had a good time coloring Easter eggs in preparation for the big day. Abby created a fun game to play with the finished eggs...a contest to see who could keep their egg in one piece for a whole week. They kept them in their rooms and were allowed to play with them as much as they wanted. The winner would be awarded a box of 'Peeps.' Needless to say, most of the eggs didn't last too long. (Thankfully they were broken within the first 24 hours...not too stinky.) Spencer's met it's demise first during a dispute with his sister. (I love natural consequences!) Heather's was the next to go during a game of catch with Lizzy. Abby took really good care of her eggie. She made it a soft bed, carried it around in a pouch she made with a hankie. She earned those Peeps!

Grandma and PapPap came for a short visit. Sheldon, Spencer and PapPap were eager to break out the fishing poles for opening day. They each caught 5 good sized brown trout. (Sheldon forgot to take pictures of the big catch!) Grandma brought a cool assortment of seeds to share with us. Some really crazy varieties of pumpkins and gourds. They also brought us a BUNCH of fresh eggs. Yum!

It's ALIVE!

I can't believe it!! Abby found my cell phone on Sunday! It was just sitting there on top of the melting snow, basking in the sun, after being lost for what seemed like forever! The best part is 1) I didn't run over it at any point 2) It works perfectly, just needed to be charged!

Time Makes the Heart Grow Fonder...

10 Things I miss about Las Vegas...

1. Being close to my family and friends.
2. Sunshine 360 days a year.
3. Flip flops and hoodies as part of my winter wardrobe.
4. The smell of sagebrush after it rains.
5. The drive to church taking less than 5 minutes.
6. Desert sunsets.
7. It's a 'dry heat.'
8. Purple mountains majesty. (The beautiful mountains that surround the city like a big hug!)
9. Winter gardening.
10. Did I mention I miss my family??