Shawn Bradley

One year ago, Conner was getting his Eagle Scout project done!

Here he is with Shawn Bradley!  

It was a fantastic day and I'm so glad it's over with!!

I do love my Eagle Scout!

Get off the Road

This girl is finally legal to drive!

I hate to admit this but I'm afraid for my safety when I'm in the car with her.  

I love her to death but driving with her just does something to me.

Thanks goodness she has a year before we let her off on her own!!

Either way, she's real cute!!

I was blessed when she came to the earth.

Boston Marathon Bound

I feel so blessed to have a body that can run 26.2 miles.
Boston Marathon was amazing!!

If I were to recommend one Marathon for your lifetime, it's Boston.

I could talk for hours about my experience.

I never imagined in my wildest dreams that running a marathon could be so fun!

If you're questioning whether or not it's worth it....GO FOR IT!

You won't regret it, not even for one second.
 

Donut Falls

If you haven't made the effort to check out Donut Falls, go today!  It was the easiest hike, minimal elevation climb.  The scenery is fantastic all the way up.  The end viewing is candy to your eyes, not kidding!! 
 

Once you arrive at the end, there is a wall of rocks just like this picture is showing you!!  We weren't sure how to get to the top without getting in the water.  When we went the trail had signs posted all over about not getting into the water.  My advice to you is don't pay attention to the signs.  If you try to maneuver around the rocks and stay out of the water, you will feel like your life is in danger!  I'm not kidding about that either.  Just head straight up the wall of rocks and be prepared to get your shoes a little wet.  Once we made that decision, the climb was fun, enjoyable and no chance of death! 
These pictures don't do the falls justice.  I am constantly amazed by God's creations.  We are so blessed to have such beauty in our backyard. 

Is this real?

So it has been a long summer of soccer and golf but I finally have the pleasure of announcing that they both made their High School Soccer and Golf teams!!  It's been a long time coming and I'm so glad it's over!  I couldn't be more proud of them.  They worked their guts off to do it.   

Hard work pays off!!

Happiness is....

...having these people in my life.

I am one lucky lady!

Did I ever mention......

...I love PLAID!!!

Proof is in the puddin' or in the outfits!

I've always loved it and I think I always will.

Joys of Summer #2

You have to love a fire up the canyon!

I wasn't prepared for the chill still in the air.

No one mentioned needing a winter coat even in the summer months.

Joys of Summer #1

You can't deny the joy of a Smore!

Books, lots of Books!

 Can I interest you in a book..... or two???

If you answered yes, head over to BYU's MOA!

You can check out the cool "art/books" on display.

Visiting Grandma

His idea of visiting!

No talking, please!

Fail!

We have officially re-entered the world of Cub Scouters!

Mr T informed me that I had "failed on his older brother", his exact words.

He is not going to let the same thing happen to him.

He is taking charge! 

He is going to be successful and it won't be due to his mother.

My response, "You go get'em!!

Itsy Bitsy

Miss P had a soccer game, the Bear had to ref for her.

He decided to borrow her ref shirt.

It was a little small on him!!

Notice how big and loose Mr C's shirt fits.

I could not stop laughing at him as he ran up and down the field!

One thing I love about the Bear, he has no shame.

HELP!!!

!

 This is what a bee will do to you!  

My advice, be very, very careful!

New year

I knew it was time to start re-posting when Mr T said he needed me to create him a blog so he could start posting some pictures. Oh brother, kids these days!!

The ropes

Ropes course at Snowbird: $36/person
Cost of gas to drive to Snowbird: $3.50/gallon
Food at Snowbird: $10/hamburger x 5 people
Cost of food after Snowbird because you are determined to stay there all day getting your monies worth: $40
Look on your child's face after the ropes course: Priceless
(at least that's what I keep telling myself.)

Did you just......

....say that to me???

Me: (in a not so nice voice) Mr T, don't do that again. I am losing patience with you!!!

Mr T: (in a snide voice) Then why don't you pray!!!

Moral of the story: Don't say phrases to your children that you are not prepared to hear back.

Really???

Is that really a dead, flat as a pancake hornytoad hanging out of your mouth??
Yeah, pretty much.
The best part, the white shirt and tie.

emotions

It's amazing what a good camera can capture.
Too bad I don't have one.
Thank goodness my sister-in-law does!

Loved or hated??

Should I be concerned??
We looked out the window Friday night to find this .
We are either well loved or fiercely hated!!!