The Highlight of My Day: April 2011

Something good happens each day. Here's what happened in April:

Fri 4/1/11: Today was a perfect spring day! Lizzy and I had a great time playing outside this morning. In the evening, we went with Papa to Harmons then had a picnic at the park. Lizzy loved sliding on the slide with her papa. It was LOVELY!

Sat 4/2/11: Brad and I watched two sessions of General Conference today. Lizzy was completely convinced that President Uchtdorf was Grandpa North. She had fun saying "Amen" during all of the talks, and she loved conducting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Sun 4/3/11: We got about 5 to 6 inches of snow last night, and it kept snowing throughout the day. It was perfect for General Conference weekend. I loved Elder Richard G. Scott's talk in the afternoon session. He spoke about marriage and made a special tribute to his wife. I cried the whole time.

Mon 4/4/11: We talked about Easter and the resurrection tonight for FHE. Then we watched "The Easter Dream."

Tue 4/5/11: Lizzy and I enjoyed watching Gilmore Girls together. I loved it when it was commercial time and Lizzy would say, "Where girls?" After the commercials were over, she would say, "There is!" She's so cute!

Wed 4/6/11: I made Shepherds Pie tonight and it was a big hit! Everyone liked it.

Thu 4/7/11: Brad and I visited YSAs tonight. Then we got to go shopping together. Lizzy was so happy when I came home. She loves her mama. "Mama come home!"

Fri 4/8/11: Dinner at IHOP and then off to visit Marian! Brad and I had fun playing Nerts with Marian tonight, and Lizzy had fun trying to participate. We love Aunt Marian!

Sat 4/9/11: I enjoyed watching movies with Brad today, and not having to cook. Brad did about 5 loads of laundry for me, which I haven't been able to keep up with lately. He is wonderful! I love my husband!

Sun 4/10/11: My baby in my arms at church was definitely, hands down, the highlight of my day. I love my Lizzy. She is such a sweetie! I wish she would do better in nursery, though. She screamed and cried the entire time until they got me. Poor baby. But she was sooooo happy to see me, and that was nice.

Mon 4/11/11: Brad and I made some time after the kids went to bed to watch a movie together. I love cuddling on the couch with my hubby.

Tue 4/12/11: Lizzy and I played bubbles outside this evening, and Brad and Emma joined us. I was pleased that Lizzy got to go on a walk with her dad and big sister.

Wed 4/13/11: Brad... is .... lovely! Tonight he made me feel like the most wonderful wife in the world. I love spending time with him.

Thu 4/14/11: Peter Jackson posted a short clip of "The Hobbit: Start of Production" on Facebook. I was thrilled beyond thrilled!

Fri 4/15/11: I heard my baby's heartbeat on the Doppler today. It was lovely! In the evening, Brad and I had dinner at Virg's, then we headed over to the park with Lizzy. Lizzy LOVES going down the slides by herself now. It's her new favorite thing to do.

Sat 4/16/11: Today's weather was perfect beyond perfect! Brad and I enjoyed playing with Lizzy in our front yard. We played with chalk and then did bubbles.

Sun 4/17/11: We attended Stake Conference today. Lizzy was so cute and well behaved! She loved sitting next to Grandpa North. In the evening we did some more chalk and bubbles in the front yard.

Mon 4/18/11: Dinner at Wendy's, then a fun night playing Nerts at Aunt Marian's house!

Tue 4/19/11: Lizzy went on her first Easter egg hunt! She liked watching the other children gather eggs, but also managed to find 8 eggs by herself. Hooray for Lizzy!

Wed 4/20/11: I shaved down Miko today. She looks so cute now! In the evening, Brad, Lizzy, and I enjoyed having strawberries with cream at Marilyn's house.

Thu 4/21/11: Brad made my birthday absolutely wonderful! One surprise after the other... I was totally not expecting that. I loved that he showed up from work a half day earlier bearing gifts and treats. We had a relaxing afternoon and a fun evening. I love my husband!

Fri 4/22/11: I enjoyed going to Brad's volleyball game tonight! Lizzy had fun playing ball with Brother Mullen. It was cute watching her play. She's so athletic!

Sat 4/23/11: We had a yummy BBQ dinner at Marilyn's house with the Bruce-Clan, minus Bruce and Michael, and Scott and Emma. My macaroni salad turned out nicely, and I loved Loralee's potato salad.

Sun 4/24/11: Lizzy stayed for the whole second half of Nursery by herself! I'm so proud of her! It was nice going to Relief Society.

Mon 4/25/11: We had an Easter celebration and my birthday celebration for FHE tonight. We had a blast dying hardboiled eggs and going on a Easter egg hunt. Scott baked me a cake for my birthday, and Emma made me a card. I loved it! My kids are great!

Tue 4/26/11: Picked up the van from the mechanic today! I loved having wheels again.

Wed 4/27/11: Brad and I have been having a fun time watching Royal Wedding specials on TV over the last week. We are trying to get in the mood to watch the big televised event on Friday!

Thu 4/28/11: Time with my honey is a lovely, lovely thing! Scott and Emma went to visit their mom tonight, so Brad and I went out to eat with Lizzy. I liked spending time with Bradley. We had a nice evening together.

Fri 4/29/11: Brad and I got up at 3:30 in the morning to watch the Royal Wedding. Prince William and Princess Catherine had a beautiful wedding. I loved the music, the traditional ceremony, Kate's dress, all the unusual and pretty hats, Westminster Abbey, and all the fancy horses and carriages. I'm very happy for the bride and groom and for all the royal family.

Sat 4/30/11: I loved having Scott and Emma home this weekend. I could tell they liked it, too. Both had time to play with their neighborhood friends, and in the evening we went to visit the cousins, which they also loved.