Celebrating the Green at Disneyland

This year for St. Patrick's Day we played at Disneyland with our Disneyland buds Logan, Cora and their mommy Tamara.
Later that day Sam found a trail of gold coins a little leprechaun left behind. All in all, Sam was left wondering why it has to be all over the next day.

Happy 38 Danno!

March is the month for birthdays over here and now it was time to celebrate Danno's big day. Sam asked as Dan's birthday was approaching, "What kind of birthday is Daddy going to have, a Sponge Bob Birthday?" Not thinking that would go over well we celebrated 70's style, the decade Dan was born. We had Dan's brother Jeff and his wife Jennie over and served fondue for dinner and a variety of other 70's era food. Sam's favorite addition to the night, the groovy spinning ball.

My "Boys."

The night ended playing "Go Fish" with our disco cards.

Sam's Birthday at Preschool

Sam got to celebrate his birthday with all his preschool friends and bring his mommy and a favorite treat to share with them. Sam sets the table with his rice krispy treats for all his friends.

We all sit down for our special snack.

Sam's teachers invited me to spend the day with Sam at school. This was fun to see how he plays and learns with all his cute friends. They all love each other so much.

Sam says at recess he and his friends play super hero even though the teachers have told them not to, he says it's a secret. What a stinker!

Sam Turns 4 Ninja Style!

The streamers and banner have been hung, the balloons have been placed, the cake by grandma has been baked and the 4 year old is ready to party. It was time to celebrate Sam's 4 year birthday.

The party has begun, friends and family have come to wish our little Red a happy fourth year!

The Ninja Turtle sword fight and Johnny is losing.

Sam's birthday wishes came true! He received lots of GREAT presents, but his first request when asked what he wanted for his birthday was his cousins, aunts, uncles and grandmas and grandpas would be able to come. So Grandma and Grandpa Bean made the trip out to be here for his special day.

This one is for you Rick and Leah! Thanks for Sam's birthday present, but daddy has claimed it!

The party is over. The fun has been had! A 4 year old "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle" lover is one happy boy and we LOVE him!!

Sam Visits Ladera Ranch Fire Station

Sam and his little buddies from preschool visited the Ladera Ranch Fire Station.
Sam and his buddies amused at their friend Max getting all dressed up in fireman clothes.

Brave Max!

Smart firemen keep the kids together by holding onto fire hose throughout the tour. The kids believed they were doing their duty to help out the firemen.

Sam a little nervous about shooting the water out of the fire hose.

Sam and Ryan being crazy.

Happy Valentines

Sam wearing pink for preschool pink day, while enjoying his hard work from decorating the Valentine cookies.

Daddy gladly satisfying Sam's desire to wear a special Valentine's balloon hat.

Sam's Valentine bag, made at preschool.

Las Flores Ward Iron Chef Parables

In my church calling I am over the Beehives (ages-12-13).
My advisor and I helped our young women plan a combined activity, meaning it would be for all the young men and women. They decided on the Iron Chef and so we turned that into the Iron Chef Parables activity I had read about online.
They were placed in their groups with a variety of ingredients and were to turn cakes into something that would tell the story of a parable or any other scripture story.
When time ran out they were to carry the cake up to the judges to present and to be judged.

Judges table!

My advisor Lisa and Laurel advisor Amber.

Smiles from my Beehives and winning award certificate.

I Can Write My Name, "Sam"

Sam has become obsessed with writing his name. He went through one sketch book and asked for a new one so he could keep practicing. It all started when he asked to make Star Wars Valentines for his friends. I said that would be fine, however he has to learn to write his name so he can sign them all. This was his first attempt at putting his letters all together, with the added ocean and sand below.

Griffith Observatory & Hollywood Sign

Sam and I are the dots on the top far left of the Griffith Observatory.
Sam looking for aliens. He was also looking for everyone from Despicable Me, he thought they would be there.

I know, I know I am so photogenic. Although what the picture did capture is the personality of my TYPICAL, SILLY boy! Me (lovely) and my crazy Sam in front of the telescope. Dan having his intellectual conversation with Mr. Einstein

After very many tight winding turns, we made it to our destination!

Trip to Utah

My niece Hilary & Eric were married in SLC and we flew out to Utah to be a part of this event. This was not the best of flights we have had. We flew Jet Blue with a 7 pm take off and were delayed until almost 11 at night due to weather. Thank goodness Sam was an Angel. Unfortunately on Dan's way home it didn't get any better. He and my in-laws flight was cancelled. Having to get back to work, they decided to rent a car and face the storm by road. Needless to say it was not a pretty trip home but they arrived safe. Luckily the rest of Sam's and my stay went well.
Hilary was once a flower girl for our wedding and now she is the beautiful bride, time flies!

Grandma & Grandpa Stromberg, Jeff & Dan.

Little Red in the Joseph Smith Building.

Since Dan could only be there for the day of the wedding, my family drove up to SLC to see him. Mom, Sam and Mia (Suzie's daughter.)

Our first pictures with Sam on Temple Square.

Perfect timing! My younger brother Andy and his wife Kirsten had their beautiful baby Josie during our stay in Utah.

Andy, Josie and Sam!

My awesome brother Joel offered to take Sam and Joel's daughter Samantha sledding. This was Sam's second time to go sledding and oh boy did he LOVE it!