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Friday, June 22, 2012

memorial day weekend


 We went to Ephraim over Memorial Day weekend for Scandinavian Days.  Sadly it was a cold windy day, but we still had fun being with cousins and grandma.  It was my 15 yr class reunion and it was fun to see old friends and catch up.  We also were able to visit the Manti Temple where Budd and I got married.  The kids had fun rolling down the huge hill and running up and down it as well.  I love these shots i got of them.  On our way home we stopped at the Provo cemetery to place flowers on Budd's Moms and my grandfathers graves.  They were both wonderful people. We miss them and are excited for the day to see them again. 






Chickens and Creek

We have some new pets at our house in the form of chickens.  Budd built an amazing chicken coop and we got 6 chickens.  I was not a fan of the idea but they have turned  out to be easier than I thought and the kids sure have fun with them.  They are growing everyday and should start laying eggs in Aug.



 Now that is is warming up we have enjoyed cooling off our feet in the creek in our backyard.  The kids want to get in all the time, but they have to wait for Mom and Dad before then can get in.  It is fun to have in our backyard. 


End of Year Murals

My Jr High Students painted these patriot murals for the end of the year project.  I bought the templates off of artprojectsforkids.org, one of my favorite site for art ideas.  Then each student had one piece (about 8x 11) to paint. Then we put them all together to create the finished project.  I was really impressed with how they turned out so I wanted to share.  We had a fun year and I was so happy that I made it through my first year of teaching full time.  I still cannot believe I made it.  It was so busy that is went by fast. 




Monday, May 21, 2012

Florida

Budd and I were able to go to Florida at the beginning of May for a few days. We enjoyed beautiful beaches and sunsets, collecting sea shells, visiting Captiva Island, seeing alligators in the everglades, eating crab, and playing volleyball on the beach,  all the while driving around a mustang.  We had a great and relaxing time.  What a fun trip!














Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Can you solve the Riddle?

We have a turkey in the OVEN and it wont be ready until Thanksgiving!

Can you figure it out?

HIking with Daddy

With the nice weather Daddy has been in the mood for hiking.  We have a cool trail near our house up the canyon.  Daddy put alea in the baby backpack and took her along.  She had fun hiking with Daddy and meeting all the people and dogs along the way.

Brinlee

Brinlee had a Fun 8th bday party with 8 friends.  There was lots of dancing and having fun when daddy set up the video camera so that they could see themselves on the TV screen.  The girls made their own pizzas and they each got to make a wuggle pet (a mini build a bear type stuffed animal) with a kit we got. It was a hit and I think everyone had a great time!

Family photo at Brinlee's baptism

Brinlee's baptism was on Saturday April 28th. She was so excited and smiling all day. A few minutes after her baptism she asked if she could be baptized again. She was such a cutie.  We had a great program with her aunt and uncle giving great talks and Daddy sharing the experience of his baptism in a cold river, but feeling warm after he went under the water.  What a special day.



On the same day of Brinlee's baptism she also had her school play.  IT was called"HOnk Jr." The story of the ugly duckling.  It was such a cute show and everyone did a great job. Brinlee was a snow person and had a little singing solo.  SHe did a great job.  At the end of her long day she said, "This was the best day ever." What a neat day for BRinlee!