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April 2025 - Paint Night

We did a fun group date with some friends where we painted our spouses.  We were crying laughing at the results.






The big upset was that Audrey found the golden Easter egg full of money this year.  We are grateful for spring weather and more time outside.  



Nathan's school poster says that when he grows up he wants to be an archeologist and look for dinosaurs.  Apparently, his favorite animal is a camel and he loves apples, Dog Man books, basketball, drawing, and playing with Audrey.  He's "super fast" and he likes to ride his bike.  



We were playing hide and seek and I laughed so hard at Nathan and Liam's hiding spots.  


We went to the Butterfly Biosphere with a co-worker's family who is thinking of moving to Utah.  The kids had fun making new friends.  






Alexa got to go to General Conference with Grandpa Swingle, Preston, and Damien.  

We have been celebrating Tax Day (e.g. hopefully getting a tax return) with the Beattys since 2010.  This was our 16th annual dinner together.





Funny Quotes:

Nathan: Audrey, come and squish me!
Audrey proceeds to lay on top of him as requested and give him a big hug. 
Nathan: Oww, you’re on my belly button. OUCH! MY BELLY BUTTON!

Me: Nathan, I cut up some peaches for you.
Nathan: I hate peaches. (Walks away)

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