Summer Fun!!

Summer has finally come to Utah and we are all so happy!!! Yesterday we had a little neighborhood pool party. It was really fun. The kids played in the water, ate Popsicles, and just had fun. It was a nice relaxing day and I am loving having nice weather and spending time with my kids. Angie thanks for letting us hang out on your driveway and for letting Carrie and I share your shade !!!

Star Students

So I am a little late in my posting of things--But anyway here is a picture of Emalee at her awards ceremony on the last day of school. She received an award for outstanding citizenship for the whole second grade !!! She was very excited and had no idea she would be getting anything. I knew though, because her teacher had called me to make sure I would be there. We are so proud of our kids. They all had an excellent year in school-- Ryan received two certificates for outstanding scholarship from his principle. I think you have to have over a certain GPA and he had a 3.6 and a 3.7 for the last two quarters. Way to Go Ryan and EM!!!!

Let's Play Ball

So Ryan played for the Angels this year. His team didn't exactly have the best season. Actually they only won 1 game but it's not about winning right?? Try and tell that to your 13 year old. Oh Well I can't really say Ryan had a great time but I do think he learned a lot and that's important too. Try telling your 13 yr old that too-- doesn't work really well. They still have their round robin tournament so we are hoping for at least one win. We will see. Anyway look at how cute my big boy looks!!!

Zach played for the Cardinals and overall has done really well. He is the littlest one on his team both with age and size. If we could just get his little legs to go a little faster the first baseman would be in trouble. Rich is the coach of Zach's team and they have had a pretty decent season. They still have one more regular season game and the round robin tournament to go so we'll see where they end up. Zach has had fun and he still has 2 more years of machine pitch to go. Now if we could just get the rain to stop long enough so we could play ball.

Zach's Preschool Graduation

Zach graduated from Preschool last Friday. I can't believe I won't have a reason to go and see Mrs. Becky. I have had a kid in there for the last 5 years. I might have to go and drive over there just to visit!!!

We Have To Dance!!!!!

Above are the pictures of Emalee in her costumes for her dances. They did so well in competition this year. For their production number they did Pinocchio and Emalee's class was Jimmy Cricket. They were so cute. Her other team dance they danced to a song called "Would You Like To Swing On a Star". Emalee did such a great job!! I really enjoyed the competitions this year and in a way I am almost sad they are over for the year. Next is the recital-- should be fun!!

St. George Dance Competition

So last weekend we went to St. George for Emalee's first competition of the year. I had volunteered to drive the back drop and the stage for the girls production number down in the back of the truck. Well as things normally go in my life this didn't go exactly smooth. We got everything loaded up and everyone was happy and then disaster hit. The backdrop went flying off the truck and into the middle of I15. The straps we had strapped it down with completely disappeared and we have no idea how or why this happened. So after stopping, turning around, and heading back to collect the remains off the road. ( Which meant Rich was running in and out of traffic while the cars were going 80 MPH ) We were able to get to a Big K buy some new straps, some power tools ( Happy Fathers Day Rich ) and continue on our way. We finally got to St. George ( Zach counted the straps through the window the whole way down after this-- Mom there's still 5 straps- kind of cute) So Rich spent Friday night building new frames for the backdrop and I sat in the hotel room and sewed the rip canvas. Overall it turned out much better then I thought it would. So the good news is the team took 1st place in their production number. They did such a great job and personally I think the backdrop looked pretty good too. Emalee's individual team took 2nd place in their team dance. So a 1st and a 2nd place and everyone was happy. I didn't get any pictures of Emalee in her costumes ( I guess I was distracted by the backdrop disaster- didn't even think of pictures until everything was over) But I will get some next week at her competition. Way to Go Emalee!! We are so proud of you!!

Happy Easter

Okay so I am a little late in getting my Easter pictures up on my blog as my Mom reminded me. So here are the pictures Mom. Thanks for the cute dress you made Emalee and the shirts for the boys.