St. Patrick's Celebrations

We had some fun with St. Patrick's Day this year, and celebrated two different days with different friends. We had not seen the Farr girls for quite a while because we had both been sick, and Thad also wasn't going to be able to attend Sophie's birthday party the week following St. Patrick's Day. We decided to have an early St. Patty's celebration to make sure we got some friend time in before the rest of the month got too busy!

The leprechauns left us a delicious lunch to start off our green afternoon! 

After lunch we did some fun activities while we waited for Clara to wake up to do the scavenger hunt-

This boy is just as happy as can be and was pleased as punch just to hang out and observe the fun!

Thad gave Sophie her present early since he wouldn't be able to attend the party.

She was so excited to get an early birthday present, as you can see!

And finally -- time for the hunt!

Sophie is so animated, just like her mom, and her scared face here cracks me up!

I might be a little scared as a five year old too, heading into my dungeon basement. 

They found the first clue right away and got started hunting!

Jackpot:

Wes loved his windmill. A lot.

Nothing to top off a scavenger hunt like a basket push-pull!

We are so glad we have such fun friends to do fun things with and don't mind hanging out in our disaster of a basement. 

What a lucky day!

A few days later, the actual holiday occurred and before our fun dinner that evening, Thad was able to give his very first Primary talk:
You Can't Play Tag with a Turtle

I have heard about this talk always from Brian. It was his very first Primary talk (along with Todd, Kelli and Kayci), and he had to memorize it. When Teresa gave it to Brian last year for Father's Day, Brian was so happy and we have been so excited since we got it for Thad to have to opportunity to share it in Primary.

When Thad entered Sunbeams I decided I would start practicing with him so that whenever he was asked, he would be ready and we wouldn't have to stress about getting it done in one week.

He caught on super quick and was ready long before he was asked.

St. Patty's Day ended up being his lucky day and he performed it perfectly. All the little kids laughed because of the funny things the animals were doing and I thought Thad might freeze up, but he just chuckled along with them and moved right along. 

Such a proud moment for Brian and I to see our sweet 4-year old do so well.

After church we FINALLY had the Russes over for dinner.

Sometimes it makes me sad that we didn't utilize more of our Sundays over the past three years to have dinner with fun friends like these. 

 Thad.Lila.Abby.Zack.

Alex

We definitely got into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day this year and are so glad we could have two memorable days with our amazing friends.

To top off the evening, we were able the watch America's Funniest Home Videos because Johnny accidentally took their keys with him to a stake priesthood meeting he and Brian attended.

Emily didn't realize this until all her kids had shoes and coats on, so they just took a seat and waited for their dad to get back.

As you can see Wes and Abby did not mind one bit. 

It melts my heart to see how sweet Abby is with him. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!