Spring Break at Disneyland and Goblin Valley and Painting; Glen, Ben, Abe, Newland in San Antonio

Jacob's family went to Disneyland during Luke, Logan and Claire's spring break. Natalie took time off work and Emma took time off her BYU classes so they could be part of the family fun.

Laurie is the most Disney-est person we have ever met. She loves that place! They hit the ground running as early as they can in the morning and keep going strong until late in the evening. 

The Golden family decided to spend a day of their spring break at one of their favorite places--Goblin Valley State Park. 

This photo is a little poignant considering the many months Rebecca was in a boot trying to get her foot back to normal from her long and arduous journey of recovery from sepsis. 

Brooke took a tour of Utah Valley University in Orem for another activity during spring break. She really liked it and is anticipating finding an apartment and starting classes there in January.

Caroline is a popular girl. She got invited to prom by two boys. Better two than none??

Dallas and Rebecca have been seeing plays at Eccles Theater. 

She was so excited to tell us all about watching and thoroughly enjoying the play Life of Pi. 

I was so sad Glen was not here to hear it all. He and I listened to that book on a trip and he absolutely hated it. But then came home and read it to see if he got a different conclusion at the end of the book. 

Rebecca said the play was just what it was touted to be: a visual masterpiece.

I thought Sarah might be fooling me when she was insisting she was going to come paint our house during spring break. I was never so happy when she showed up on April Fool's Day with the right paint color (after several close-but-not-just-right paint attempts). 

She so patiently worked through the process of finding the right paint color and the right sheen. That seemed to be the most befuddling. But, voila! She is a painting aficionado!  

Sarah's painting project turned into our projects as well. I went around the house and put blue tape up where there was a need for either a spackle for Glen to work on, and/or a place I wanted to make sure Sarah saw to paint. 

She pretty much painted all the walls, so not sure she needed the blue dots.

I was never so happy for Glen to have finally gotten the warped and split baseboard on this wall repaired so Sarah could paint it. What a difference a repair and some paint has made not only in that area, but the whole basement

Sarah had picked up Spencer on her way to our home so her boys would have a cousin to play with while she painted. Spencer got to enjoy the French toast and bacon lunch they were served when they arrived here.

Sarah painted right up until the time she needed to leave to get to the Bountiful Temple. Glen and I left a couple of hours earlier so we could meet up with Nani for an endowment session. She wanted to do that because the Ogden Temple is closed for cleaning right now.

Glen was encouraged by President Webster to arrange for a special sealing session that he could schedule any day or time that could accommodate our family so Glen could have a practice run being the sealer with his loved ones present.

Little did everyone know that Glen had already done several sealing sessions because he was able to just jump right in and did a great job.

Regardless of that fact, it was definitely a sweet and special experience for us all to be in that room together with Glen performing those ordinances for our kindred dead. We just wished our two other sons and their wives could have been there. 

We were happy Nani could participate with us. 

Sarah had accomplished so much in one painting day, but then felt the need to come back two days later to finish the basement. We appreciate her so much doing all that work to make our home look better. She is our painting angel to be sure!!!! 

Look at Ben all excited about getting a sign up promoting his new business venture. His hopes of getting in several escape games while on his upcoming trip all came true. Stay tuned for the details...

Glen and Ben flew to San Antonio for the NCAA Final Four. Abe had drawn out four tickets for the games. They left on Friday morning and got back Tuesday morning.

While they were gone, Natalie came up to spend Saturday evening and Sunday with us. I had the family over for Sunday dinner after the last session of general conference. 

I even got out of making ebelskivers this year. Sarah and Jeff were entertaining his brother's family, and Rebecca took my pan and said she would make them herself for her family. With Ben and Glen gone, no need for me to be slaving away making them. I did beg a few off of Rebecca for Natalie for her Sunday breakfast. 

When Natalie got here on Saturday, we went to dinner at Culver's. She was very happy getting her burger and cheese curds and then her sundae for dessert.

While Glen was gone, we got a visit from Elder Israel Marin and his wife Linda. He is an Area Seventy and had come to town for the training held the few days before general conference.

They brought a big bag loaded down with avacados and oranges from his farm in California. Such loving and giving people.

Meanwhile, back in San Antonio, Ben and Glen went to a BBQ place for lunch the day they arrived. They decided to scope out the stadium to figure out a parking strategy for the games. 

Ben, always interested in an escape room, found one by the stadium so the two of them went and failed to escape. UGH!! They needed Abe and Newland to help them out!

Abe and Newland arrived at 11 p.m. that evening. Saturday morning escape rooms were on the agenda.

Escape successful with the four of them working together. They had over 10 minutes to spare.

Then they did some heavy duty playing at Andretti.

Pre-game meal featured a tomahawk steak.

Walking into the games, they had to get a photo by their favorite team's logo.

Great seats (?) at the game!!

Last row in the stadium.

The next day was dribbling and the fan fest. Newland dribbled for a mile, ending up at the fan fest.

At the fan fest they had a lot of participatory games. This one was knock-out.

Posing by the Final Four team mascots.

They went for a walk on the riverwalk and stopped at a restaurant for dinner.

Remember the Alamo!!!!!!!!!

An ice cream snack was next on the agenda.

Glen opted out of the bike riding to rest and listen to general conference. Good thing or he might have had a matching sore elbow with Newland.

The gold rush escape room was next. They were successful yet again.

Escape room #4. SUCCESS!!

This was a virtual reality game.

Then on to another virtual reality game. 

Team Abraham Thomas got 100% and ranked #1!!!!!!!

The trip wouldn't be complete without a Top Golf experience. 

On the way into the championship game, a Dippin' Dots treat was a must!

The boys had a wonderful time. They all agreed Pinkerton's BBQ was to die for. 

The games were exciting as well as the four escape rooms, three virtual realities, and a gaming and racing venue, Top Golf and LOTS of enjoyment together.