Uncle David's Cradle Pattern

Over a year ago Marc and I went to dinner at David and Shauna's and uncle David pulled out pictures of the cradle he had made. Marc was very interested in making the cradle someday and that day finallycame when I was 4 months pregnant--7 months later he finished it. It's gorgeous and I couldn't be more impressed with his hidden talents that keep showing up the longer we are married. He used curly maple for the panels, maple for the spindles and jatoba (brazilian cherry) for the rest. I helped him with the wax finish/polish, some sanding and the casters. I can only do so much when it comes to making cradles. We are very happy with how it turned out.

Carolyn visiting Battle Ground WA

Happy Mother's Day

To the mother who began it all for us, and to all you superb mothers in the Young family, I wish you a Happy Mother's Day! (Click on the link) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNJBe5kZEjk&feature=related

Spring Break with the cousins!

Carter, Dawson, and Julie went to Japan for Spring Break! Actually the Hunsakers Spring Break! We missed a week of school and no one was complaining! We had the best time! It has been 10 years since Julie and Dawson were there. This was Carter's first chance and since he is now 8 he can enjoy Business Class. Which I must say we all thoroughly enjoyed! Look for the picture of the boys sleeping. Yes, they are totally reclined! New experience for us! Cory was so jealous when he heard we went on a 747! Anyway, it was awesome! I'm including a lot of pictures since many of the aunts have been to Japan with my mom. I thought I could take you down memory lane.
So we start with Mark and Jane overlooking Tokyo! Then we have the boys outside playing basketball! The boys in the rain. Karaoke! I'm not sure you guys have experienced this one. Especially with the costumes. Tokyo Disneyland! Big Budda!

Trip to the Fish Market

Eating in Japan

We had a great time with the Hunsakers, trying out different Japanese foods. The next pictures will show us trying Sushi at approximately 7 A.M. This was right after a trip to the Fish Market. I don't know if you can really say that the boys ate sushi though. I mean they did have it in their mouths, but only a for a few seconds! I believe Dawson did swallow his bite of eel. The next pictures show us with our great bibs, so we don't splash on ourselves. We loved grilling our own meat! We also loved the ramen! It was AMAZING as Greyson would say. Then of course McDonald's! Thank heavens for the golden arches. Although my boys caused us some grief at Tokyo Disneyland when one wanted a "plain" cheeseburger, and the other one wanted a "plain cheeseburger with pickles!" Jane was a great sport trying to get the worker and then the manager to understand!

We had a wonderful trip! Thanks so much for having us!!!!!

Here is Grace

Grace Lucille Wasson
Born March 27th, 2010
8 lbs 21.5 inches

Shower

Here are a few of the pictures my mom was able to get from the wonderful shower a week before Grace was born. It was so fun to see everyone. Thanks for the fun!

Bag Meal Party

Remember when we all got together during General Priesthood Meeting at Martha's and gave each other pedicures and had massages? This year we'd like to get together at Susie's and make some bag meals. We will have all the supplies ready but need you to pre order so we know how much to get. There will be four bag meals offered, with other ideas to look at. The four will be Goulash ($8), Hawaiian Haystacks ($8), Seafood Supper (Tuna Casserole) ($5.50), and Creamy White Chili ($5). I will send an email out to all those I have addresses for. Please pass them along to others not on the list, then email me with your orders.

Sisters Gathering

We enjoyed another sister's gathering in February between Carolyn's and Kathryn's birthdays at Susie's house. It was fun to be joined by our cousin, Diane, who brought these darling cards for the birthday girls.

Diane has a sewing machine that does great designs and stitches. The cards were a big hit.

After dropping Katie off for afternoon kindergarten, Linda joined us just in time for lunch. We had Wheatberry Waldorf Salad, Cream of Asparagas Soup, Vegetables, Hummus and Pita, with these delightfully delicious cupcakes for dessert.

Shauna Francom brought the cupcakes in honor of the birthdays (70 was a big one for Carolyn, who still looks 50).

This is Susie's Valentine's table, with "romantic" pictures from family history as a centerpiece. I don't know how well you'll be able to make them out but we have Henrietta with Sherman's head in her lap during their courtship, and Keith Stott kissing his wife and son goodbye at the train station as he leaves for his mission to Argentina.

We enjoyed the usual handwork and visiting into the afternoon.

Thanks to Hugh for recording the event with pictures, and to Carolyn for bringing her camera.

We hope there will soon be pictures posted of Katie's baby shower!