Barnards April 2015

Happy Spring! This spring has found us happy and busy as ever.
Blake had a birthday this month which he celebrated at Woodbadge.  (He is a party animal).  To prove he is still young, he entered a 56 mile gravel bike race and took 7th place. He has another race this weekend and one more in May. He enjoys training for these races and convinces April to join him on his "easy" days. (April doesn't have the same definition of "easy", but it all works out.)

April is busy finishing up her School Board term. Only 2 more months. She also accompanied high school and middle school soloists at the various competitions.
She is now preparing for girls'camp as a level certification leader and stake music leader.

Emisha is recovering from a sore back and just started running again this week. Between track, choir, orchestra, and homework, we don't see a lot of her. She practices her driving whenever Mom and Dad are brave enough to hand over the steering wheel. She is learning quickly and doing well...no crashes or injuries yet. 

 Emisha and Matthew made these "cheeseburgers" for April Fool's Day and a Young Women's bake sale/auction. Nothing tastes better than an brownie, peanut butter cookie, candy cheeseburger!

Abby just went to Worlds of Fun amusement park with her choir. She now has a facebook page and instagram account and would spend all day on them if we let her.

Matthew has been busy. 

 Here is his garden. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Garlic, and peas. He loves working in the garden and growing things. (Grandma would be so proud!)

 He just earned his blue belt in karate.  He's very impressive. It was fun to watch him throw a 15 year old over his shoulder onto the mat. Don't mess with him.

 After the test, he gets to practice his board breaking skills. This test earned him 2 one inch boards stacked.

Haley got her cast off this week, but is still a little sore. She can now practice piano, wash dishes and shower by herself. I'm not sure how happy she is about it.

We love you all and hope all is well!