April 2022- Week 4- Bethany LPM Recital, Lola Dance, Dessert Night, Ben JA Biz, Alice Children's Museum, McKenna Track, Relative Race Games, Audition,

April 22nd- Friday: Alice and I ate when the rest of the kids did. Alice went to the Johnson’s while Dan and I did an endowment session at the temple. I took Alice with me to North campus to help with pizza day. Ben was so sweet and sat with Alice a little on the stage and shared his fish crackers with her after he finished his lunch. Alice watched shows while I napped. We found out McKenna made the Madrigals choir at school!! She went to Hannah’s to hang out after school. I took Anna to pick up groceries. It rained so much!  We had pizza at home, then went to keep Grandpa Webster company at his house, since grandma was out of town and watched the latest “Cheaper By the Dozen” in their new theater. After kids were in bed, McKenna came home and we talked a little. Dan and I had phone and computer time. Dan watched *Suits. 

April 23rd- Saturday:  We had Bethany’s LPM recital at the Bountiful Library first thing in the morning. This was our last recital with Ms. Geri Titensor. She has taught my kids since 2013 and will now be going on a mission! My parents came and then they went with Ben and Dan to the Utes Spring scrimmage. Unfortunately, it was cold and snowy. I took McKenna to voice and silks, then came home and started cleaning. We had lunch, and then a bunch of friends came over (Cambry and Emmy for Boof) (Kaysen for Alice) (Aspen for Anna). Anna and I took cousin Kate to see cousin Lola’s Dance competition in Farmington. We picked up tacos for dinner. That night, Anna slept in McKenna’s room because Bethany started feeling sick with a cold. She had no voice and a stuffy nose.  McKenna had Whitney and Elyse over, and Ben went to hang out with Oliver. We had a late game night with the Mosses, Alexanders, and Koldewyns. We played Double Ditto and Skyjo. 

April 24th- Sunday: We had a normal day at church. Bethany felt well enough to come but still had a stuffy nose.  After lunch and our CFM videos, Dan and I napped. I had my family conference call. Dan made cookies and the baked potatoes while I was on my call. We took a baked potato to Dan’s dad because Sibber was still on a trip. We had the Alexanders, Pugsleys, and Mudrows (Tyler and Chelsie) over for a dessert night. We had a great time getting to know them better! We cleaned up and got kids in bed. Ben was sweet asking what else he could do to help clean up.

April 25th- Monday: I drove the kids to school, though Bethany stayed home sick with a runny nose and cough. I went downtown to JA Biztown for Ben’s field trip.  I helped in Delta Airlines. Ben was the CFO at Zion’s bank next door to me.  We had a great time together! I got to bring him home early and he got right to work on homework and laundry. After a normal afternoon and dinner, Dan and I left for the Utah Chamber Artists’ concert at the Cathedral of the Madeline.  It was beautiful and I love that Dan and I both share a love for beautiful music and enjoyed being there. We know three people in the choir (Marjorie Lowder, Nathan McKellar, and Jared Gunnerson). We stopped for gas station ice cream bars on the way home. :)

April 26th- Tuesday: After kids left for school, I exercised. Bethany stayed home again and she and Alice watched shows. Alice and I ate while Bethany started homework. I caught up on Marco Polos. I started cleaning my bedroom while listening to Don’t Miss This. After lunch I napped. I started making dinner and kids got home from school. Ben came with me to a voice lesson and audition prep with Jenni. She was so good with him! I took Ben to baseball practice. McKenna and I went to YM/YW. The youth went to the Layton Family history center and had a little class on finding temple ready names. Anna had a primary activity. Dan helped me edit the music theater resumes and we got ready for bed. 

April 27th- Wednesday: Bethany was well enough to go to school. Kaysen came over around 8:15. I got ready for the day and we took McKenna to school before taking Kaysen and Alice to their preschool field trip to the Children’s museum at the Gateway.  They had a blast and always play together so well! We got home and had lunch and Kaysen left around 12:45. I napped for a bit before kids got home. Ben came home crying because he had a fever and felt sick and super tired. :( He took a good nap and Bethany and Anna read. Anna went to piano. I watched Marco Polos. Ben woke up feeling better. I took Anna and Desi to gymnastics and then took Alice and Bethany to McKenna’s track meet. This was a fun one because cousins Whitney and Katie were there. We saw her run the 1600M and the 800M then I went home to make dinner. Ben was working on homework. After dinner, Dan left to watch Reed open his mission call to...Taiwan, Taichung!  After kids were in bed, I worked on the Nelson News. 

April 28th- Thursday: Ben stayed home from school and was still slightly fevered off and on throughout the day. I exercised. Alice went to the Pugsley’s while Dan and I tried out some Relative Race challenges at a park in SLC!  We met the host, Dan, and had a great time! It was windy, but we gave them feedback and loved getting a more behind the scenes look at the show. We watched Emmy Johnson for a bit and then McKenna called to say she wasn’t feeling good (nauseous off and on.) Ben and McKenna napped, I got the chicken for dinner marinating, then I drove carpool. The new primary presidency came and visited Dan and I to see how our kids are doing in Primary. Ben and I left to go see the play “Annie” at Backstage. We had a late dinner and Mickelle stopped by to pick up Sadie’s meds. Dan went to the Jazz game with his dad, Adam, and Jake. I worked on the computer and helped Ben with his book report. 

April 29th- Friday: Ben was feeling better, so everyone went to school! Ben went late so he could finish his book report.  I watched the news, practiced my audition song, cleaned the kitchen a bit, then got ready for the day. Dan took Ben to school. I went a little bit later to help with pizza day. After lunch, Dan and I napped, then I blogged a little. Kids got home from school and the girls played with Desi. I picked up McKenna from track, then took Ben to his baseball game. We all joined later and had pizza in the bleachers. McKenna left early to go hang out with Whitney and some friends they have in common. The game ended in a tie and then we took Bethany to her friend Rylee’s house for a movie night. I helped Dan load up the lawn mower on the trailer to be taken to the shop. Ben and Anna went to the Alexander's while I practiced my song again. We put Alice to bed after her stomach was hurting. Bethany got home and we talked to her about her evening. Ben and Henry played basketball and then came inside to watch a movie here. I blogged and Dan watched *Suits while we waited for all the older three to finish with their friends for the night. 

April 30th- Saturday: My brain woke me up early. We snuggled Alice a little bit, then Dan and I went for a walk. After breakfast, Dan took the lawn mower in for repairs. The kids weeded and I practiced my audition song. I showered and got myself and then Ben ready for our audition. It was very nerve racking, but a good experience overall! I’m glad I did it even if neither one of us are cast. It also felt like a blur because it went so fast! Afterwards, Ben and I went to the plant store and bought some ground cover plants. We had lunch when we got home, then I weeded while Dan edged. McKenna went to Lyla’s. The rest of the kids played inside and outside off and on. Dan and I planted the new plants then we went to Ben’s baseball game. They lost 6-8 but it was a fun, high energy game with lots of good plays!  Ben got two hits and almost made it home. The girls played at the park nicely. We made the kids Mac and cheese and Ben babysat while Dan and I went to In N Out for dinner. We cleaned the basement and put kids to bed once we got home. McKenna went to see her school play (Legally Blonde).  Dan and Ben watched "Loki" and we tried to go to bed early. 

April Part 3 Videos:

Stake Passover Dinner, Easter morning, Bethany Dance demonstration, McKenna track meet, Bethany Let’s Play Music, Alice Children’s Museum field trip, more track, Ben’s baseball.

April 2022- Week 3- Tabernacle Tour, McKenna's Voice Recital, Easter, Bethany's Dance Demo, McKenna's First Track Meet

April 15th- Friday: After the kids left for school, I got dressed, then ate with Alice. She stayed home with Dan while I went to tour the Ancient Tabernacle replica with Tina Peterson. I was there for 2 hours listening to her explain all the symbolism! I came home and napped while Alice watched shows. We had lunch and I Marco Poloed. Dan volunteered as a host at the Tabernacle and directed people where to go and got home around 2:45. We snuggled and talked till kids got home from school then we went to the Tabernacle as a family. We were a little rushed because we had to get McKenna to her voice recital call time. We had McDonald’s in the car then went to her recital. My parents came too. She sang "I Have Confidence" from Sound of Music. We got ice cream after and McKenna and I made a quick run into Target for a return and buying a BD gift for a friend. The kids went to bed once we got home. Dan and I watched things with the older kids. I finished the grocery order.

April 16th- Saturday: We slept in till 8:30 then our Easter bunny came!  The kids liked their little toys. We had our regular breakfast, then we dyed Easter eggs. I did laundry and dishes and practiced singing with McKenna, then she went to silks and voice. Dan worked on his bike and went for a ride with Anna. I went out and weeded. Ben played with Henry. After lunch, I folded laundry, Dan picked up McKenna, and took Anna to the store for a gift for Sakura. I worked on making funeral potatoes for Sunday and Anna left for Sakura’s party. I napped a little. Bethany and Alice played together.  Dan watched a movie with McKenna. Dan and I left for a dinner date to Firehouse subs. McKenna played Barbies with Bethany. McKenna left for Halle’s party. The little girls had baths and I braided and curled hair to be ready for Sunday. After kids were in bed, Dan watched a show with Ben, and I blogged and worked on my own music theater resume. We got lots of rain!! 

April 17th- Easter Sunday: We were early to church so McKenna and I could practice with Rachael. We had a lovely Easter Sacrament meeting and our song, Gethsemane, went well!  Jordan Jensen’s talk about addiction was very tender as well. Once we got home, my parents spent the afternoon with us. We watched our videos and napped. We prepped dinner and did an Easter lesson. We chatted with Jonathan and Emily a bit. Mickelle came over later as well. After we ate, Dan played with the kids outside. The kids went to bed, and Dan and I talked with my parents a little. It was a lovely and relaxing Easter remembering our Savior and His atoning sacrifice. 

April 18th- Monday: I started laundry once the kids left for school. Alice had preschool after lunch and I worked on my 'to do' list and napped. I drove carpool and then kids played outside while the weather was beautiful! I sorted laundry and picked up Ben from HP club. We had bunny pancakes for dinner and then went to the Old Testament Tabernacle again, but this time, with my parents. We got courtesy cones after.

April 19th- Tuesday:We had a normal morning. Dan came home early to be with Alice. I went to the school for Anna's Seussical cast party. The kids played on the playground, had pizza, played partner tag, and played the balloon stomp game. I kept the music going. They got cotton candy at the end as well. Bethany had dance. Dan and I went to the last 15mins of her class for a demonstration. We had leftovers for dinner. After kids were in bed, I blogged a little and Dan had a phone call with Maryanne about getting back into therapy. 

April 20th- Wednesday: After breakfast, I took McKenna in early for her Madrigals audition with Ms. Larsen. I had a brief chat with our yard people. Then I finished getting ready for the day. Alice went to the Moulton’s and I went to my voice lesson. Alice had preschool. The kids had early out. Ben and Anna went to piano while Bethany did homework. I did some pictures collages. Dan picked up Ben then left for McKenna’s track meet. I took Anna and Desi to gymnastics, then Bethany to Let’s Play Music for the last time. I picked up Alice who had been playing at Kaysen’s house. I put dinner in the oven and gave the two little girls a bath. We ate, and everyone started coming home. Dan brought Anna home, Ben had baseball practice and got a ride home from coach. I left for YW’s which was combined with the 5th and 6th ward. We played Disco ball which is a mixture of basketball and soccer. I chatted with McKenna once I got home. She ran a 7:15mile at her track meet! Dan gave Ben a haircut. Then Dan and I worked on my music theater resume.  *It was a VERY busy day!  

April 21st- Thursday: We had a normal morning. We went out to lunch with Dan at Apollo Burger. I worked on the computer for a bit and Alice watched shows. I drove carpool and then the kids worked on homework while Cooper and Emmy came over. McKenna went to Hokulia with Megan Hunter. McKenna had piano and I chatted with Meghan Johnson. We had leftovers for dinner and then watched "Relative Race." After kids were in bed, I looked at some Summer camps for the kids then Dan and I talked finances.

April 2022- Week 2- Laura Trip to Seattle, Kids to lots of Parks, Webster Easter Egg Hunt, Passover Dinner!

April 8th- Friday- After breakfast, the Johnson kids came over while Meghan was still healing and resting. Bethany’s friend Emmy also came over. I finished getting ready for the day and then worked on the song "Gethsemane" with McKenna. I fed all the kids lunch, and then Dan came home to take me to the airport. I flew to Seattle for a weekend with Katie, Heather, and Brittany, my BYU roommates from Sophomore year. I was on the same flight as the BYU women's golf team. We all arrived around dinner time and first went to an Indian food restaurant then we stopped by Katie’s house and saw her family and beautiful home! Afterwards we drove 45 mins to the airbnb in Sequim. It smelled a little like cigarette smoke, but it had charm. My bed wobbled, but was pretty comfortable.

April 9th- Saturday: Heather and Brittany went for a run. When they got back, we talked, drank herbal tea, and changed clothes. We went to the Big Game Farm and fed the animals (elk, yak, llama, deer) and saw bears, tigers, zebra, and lions.  We went to brunch at a restaurant called The Oak Table. Then we went back to the house to nap. Next, we hiked Peabody creek near Port Angeles then drove 30 minutes and hiked Marymere Falls at Lake Crescent. It was so beautiful and green!  We drove to a grocery store and bought food for Sunday then we went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. We came home and talked about books and podcasts. I talked to Dan. He took the kids to lots of parks!

April 10th- Sunday: We got ready for 9am church. The RS President was so kind and welcoming. The Sequim ward had such lovely testimonies and comments in RS. We got home and had sandwiches for lunch and face timed Mary in Germany for 2 hours. I had 3 hours of Zoom calls for the Passover committee and then the Nelson family conference recap. The other girls did a puzzle. After the calls, we exchanged favorite things gifts then we had chicken and veggies for dinner. We had popcorn and talked so much! Brittany always has the best questions! Back at home, the Websters had their Easter Egg hunt!

April 11th- Monday: We got ready for the day and packed up while listening to music. We drove to the ferry at the Puget Sound and found out it wasn’t running. So we drove the rest of the way to the airport, but first stopped at a mall near by. We had lunch at the food court and then shopped quickly at a Japanese dollar store for souvenirs. Katie dropped us all off at the airport. I talked more with Heather and Britt. I boarded my plane first. There were lots of sad babies on my flight, and landing was so bumpy and long. Dan and 4 of the kids picked me up and then we took Ben straight to his baseball game. Dan picked up his car from Burt Bros. I went home with the girls and had leftovers for dinner. I cleaned the kitchen a bit and talked to Dan. The kids went to bed and McKenna and I went to the Alexander’s to practice singing for Sunday. Dan helped me send out email reminders for the Passover food assignments. Dan also worked on a spreadsheet for Hawaii for the Smith’s trip. 

April 12th- Tuesday: I exercised after kids left for school. I worked on emails and texts for Passover food stuff. I did two loads of laundry. After lunch, Alice and I ran down to the church to help with the last batch of Latkes with Tina Petersen and Linsey Farnes.  Then kids came home from school. McKenna’s track meet was cancelled due to SNOW! The kids did their homework and piano. I took Anna to Sayge’s, picked up McKenna from practice, and then dropped Bethany off at dance. After dinner, Ben and Anna had primary activities then McKenna and I went to young women’s. I did a little more with the Passover food texts and phone calls. Dan and I talked about some family drama after Ben was in bed. 

April 13th- Wednesday: After kids left for school, I watched the news and Alice watched a show. We ate breakfast. I Marco Poloed and answered emails and texts about the Passover dinner.  After a shower, I practiced singing. Alice had lunch and went to preschool. I ate my lunch in the car and drove Legacy’s carpool. The three middle kids worked on HW. I had to nap for a bit. I picked up preschool carpool. Dan came home to take Anna and Bethany to gymnastics and music. I gathered things for an Easter lesson then made dinner. After eating, I took Anna down to the church with me as we collected Passover dinner food assignments. Dan came and picked Anna up around bed time. We worked on making the Haroseth with Tina and Linsey and Tim Farnes. I got home after 11 and talked with Dan and helped him with a haircut.

April 14th- Thursday: After the kids left for school, I ate with Alice and then she left with Dan to go to work with him.  I got ready for the day and headed to the church. I helped people as they dropped off food assignments. Linsey Farnes and a crew were in the gym setting the tables all morning. Once Tina showed up, we could start prepping the deviled eggs and finish the Haroseth. I was able to go home to eat a quick lunch and get the freezer stuff (Latkes and Matsah balls). Around 3pm, things really started to pick up. More food was dropped off. We transferred all the cooked chicken into roasting pans. Denise’s “staff” showed up. Guests started arriving around 5:30. We got the rice cookers going. We only blew a fuse in one part of the building. I was able to finally take my seat around 6pm and was a little teary seeing it all come together. I felt a mixture of relief and exhaustion! Dan, McKenna, and my parents came! The Passover dinner was so awesome!  All the food was served warm! Marianna and Tanner West were our host servers at our table. There was singing, dancing, and messages of deliverance! Dan and I stayed to help clean up till about 11:30!

April Part 2 Videos:

Alice sing and dancing, Kids at the park, Laura’s trip to Washington with BYU Roommates, Webster Easter Egg hunt, Ben rainy baseball.