Spring Break: Goblin Valley

On our way home from Canyonlands we stopped at Goblin Valley for the afternoon. Goblin Valley is the ultimate play ground for boys!

Mitchell pretending to be a mummy.

Spring Break: Capital Reef Part 2

Thinking of Caleb...

Spring Break: Capital Reef

We spent part of our Spring Break in Canyonlands National Park! We stayed at a hotel right outside the canyon and loved the time we spent there. Mitchell was over-joyed to see lots of petroglyphs and our boys were good sports to go on some magical hikes!  One of our other favorite things were the little places to eat.  Our first night there we ate at the Patio pizza cafe and for lunch the next day we ate at Slackers!  It was worth the drive just for the yummy burger and shake!

Spring Break: Picnic at the Park

I love picnics.  They make me happy.  

Our first day of Spring Break we had a picnic at the park and spent the afternoon soaking in the sunshine.  We even had some surprise visitors come galloping through the hill side!

Mitchell's Dream Come True

Mitchell has the perfect first grade teacher for him.

"She just gets me" he says.

For weeks and weeks Mitchell  begged to have a play date with Miss Olson. 

He even wrote down a list of things he would do:

1.  Arrange the day

2.  Show souvenirs

3.  Read books

4.  Watch documentary stuff on Netflix

5.   Play games

6.  Talk 

7.  Color

8.  Do the Egyptian dance 

I tried to distract him and explain that teachers are really busy.  While I was helping in his class, his sweet teacher said, "I know Mitchell wants to have a play date... I do home visits and I'd love to come by...! "

So She and I arranged a date, and Mitchell was over joyed! 

When she arrived, Mitchell opened the door and said, "My dream has come true!" 

He showed her his favorite souvenirs and rocks.

They looked at his favorite books.  

They talked and had a special snack together,

and yes, they did the Egyptian dance. 

How do you thank a teacher for making a memory that will last a lifetime?  She is a treasure, and Mitchell has treasured each day he has spent in her class.  She has taught him wonderful skills in Math Reading and beyond... but even more importantly- that he is valued.

We love you forever Miss Olson.