Elijah's 1st Haircut!

We took Elijah to get his first haircut on 4-12-09! He was so excited and happy that everyone was paying attention to him, he didn't even realize he was getting a haircut!
BEFORE....



DURING.....


What are you doing back there?


AFTER

EASTER SUNDAY

We took the opportunity to take some pictures on Easter Sunday. We had such a great weekend.

Nauvoo

This Easter weekend Chad and I decided to take a trip to Nauvoo to see the sites and enjoy the temple. We stayed in the Willard Richard Home. That was a different experience (with the bathroom across the hall and no locks on the doors). We had fun and were happy that we finally made a little time to tour all of different buildings that we hadn't been able to see yet. Here are some of the things we saw...

They have some yummy treats here!

Ever wonder where the phrase sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bit came from? Well, these people knew it was essential to tighten the ropes before going to bed.

Rachel's learning all about Jonathan Browning and his gun making skills.

Chad's teaching Elijah all about how to preach in the Hall of the Seventies, which was the first MTC.


Rachel and I on the Oxen Ride.

We're ready to make our way across the plains! We learned all about why the pioneers preferred oxen over horses.

This was the common room of the Willard Richard home where we stayed.

Go Fly a Kite

Rachel and I attempted to fly her first kite...but it was a little too windy. We're excited to try again soon.

Rachel's Spring Concert 2009

So this year Rachel's spring concert was so cute. They combined the 1st graders with the Kindergarten class and put on a really cute little musical. It was entitled "How Does Your Garden Grow." The 1st graders acted the part of the cool weeds (notice the hair) and the Kindergarten class were the cute little flowers. Rachel had a fun time preparing for the part of a weed. She really wanted me to spray her hair green, but I thought that was a little over the top...so we compromised with the crazy hair.





Rach and all her weedy 1st grade friends.

Now that is weedy hair.

Catching Up

So I know I've been pretty terrible about keeping the blog updated....so I thought I would get you back up to speed with everything BANDA! We took a trip to the Madison Zoo on 3-14-09 because the weather was so great (low 70's)! Here are some of those photos! Chad was in charge of the camera...so of course all of the photos are of Rachel. :)


That's one cool polar bear!

Rachel looking at the Seals

Easter Bunny Extravaganza 2009

Rachel had a really good day at school and she told me that she has instituted a new rule! Whenever she has a really good day, she gets to do something special. So, for her special treat we went to visit the Easter Bunny. I hope you enjoy our spur of the moment trip to the mall to see the Easter Bunny Helper. We hope you all have a wonderful Easter.