Field Trip to Zion

Spring time means fun field trips with my kids' classes to Zion. Most every grade in school ends up going to Zion, so that gives me 4 different trips. I love Zion. I really could spend time there every week if I had time. Anyway, last week I went with Ethan's class and they went to the lower Emerald Pools and then to the animal farm. We had a blast except when we went to leave and the bus broke down...oh well, we ended up getting home an hour late and it wasn't so bad. Here are a couple of pics.

Kite Festival Nightmare!!!

If any of you have ever been to the kite festival, with kids, you know that it is quite a challenge, when you have as many as I do, to keep them all with you at all times. Well, I thought I would be smart and use the buddy system, but Rhett ended up getting lost...Guess who was his buddy? (ME) Anyway, this is the story. I was there alone because Richard usually is working at the kite festival, but he was at a softball tournament in Delta. So I had to go anyway because the drill team was doing the kite war contest and I had to be there with the girls. While I was helping them get ready, my little guy climbed out of his stroller and escaped the gated area in which we were in. I immediately ran to Richard's boss (who was driving around a sporty little golf cart) and she radioed everyone and one of his coworkers finally found him after 20 minutes! Those were the longest 20 minutes of my life...I thought I was going to die after circling the whole festival about 3 times along with everyone else. I was so thankful he was found. Needless to say, I strapped him back in his stroller and had everyone keep a death's eye on him. You know that feeling of wanting to hug and strangle your child at the same time...yeah that about sums it up. I don't think I've ever hugged him quite as tight. Anyway, our drill team girls ended up taking 1st place and winning $1000 for our team so it was an awesome ending to a scary day! Here are a couple of pics.

Stole from Jaime...

I thought this was a funny little quiz, so I took it from Jaime's blog and posted it on my own! You can do it too! (Thanks Jaime)

What's in a name?


1.YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, current car): Zac Galant
2. YOUR GANGSTA STAR NAME (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Oreo Wedge
3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Blue Horse
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Elaine Vegas
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (first three letters of your last name, first two letters of your first name): Hir Sa
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Purple Lemonade
7. NASCAR NAME (the names of your grandfathers): Gayle Louis
8. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacher's last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Staheli Salt Lake
9. SPY NAME (your favorite season/holiday, favorite flower): Summer Lily
10. CARTOON NAME (favorite fruit, article of clothing you are wearing right now): Watermelon shorts
11. HIPPIE NAME (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Eggs Mulberry

So I decided to post some older pics because I thought these oldies were so cute. The first is my girls performing in the Nutcracker Ballet this past December. It was a fun recital and they did 2 shows in the one day, so it was VERY LONG...They looked so beautiful. Their next recital is a week from today. The other two are a couple of the Tigerettes goofing off before a competition. They are so much fun and great girls. They're a lot more humble than some of the bigger name schools so they are a bit easier to teach and train. I SOOO appreciate that!

We spent the day on Smith's Mesa today and I forgot to take any PICTURES! I brought my camera and I was all prepared and the day got away from me so now I am home thinking - why didn't I take any pics. Anyway, we had a great day. We went four-wheeling and the boys looked for sheds. It's always fun to play in the mountains. It was a gorgeous day and the mountains were breathtaking. We couldn't stay and camp because Tris had to be back for the Drake Bell concert and Richard was leaving for a ball tournament up North. So back to life it is...

Sorry Guys...I Forgot

I forgot to post the picture of Clay O'Brien Cooper. I didn't realize it until I was looking over stuff. Here he is!

More Pictures...

More Pictures, More Fun, The Rural Way!

Here are some more recent pics. David's horse had a new baby this past Friday and we took the kids to see it. They were so excited. We also went to the Clark County Rodeo to watch Cody ride and he did a great job. It was also fun because when we stopped at the gas station on our way out of town, Richard noticed Clay O'Brien Cooper from the movie John Wayne and the Cowboys. We took a picture with him and showed our little boy because that is his favorite movie ever. I think the guy was surprised Richard recognized him being so young and all...Anyway, here are some more spring pictures and misc. stuff. There are pictures of a family BBQ with Richard's family, our exchange student's date to the prom, us on the 5th grade hiking field trip, etc. Soccer season is coming to an end and softball season is beginning so more business. The girls' dance recital is in a couple of weeks and camping is beginning to happen. We are working on our yard a little at a time, but it may take us a few years to get everything done depending on how things go. I can't believe there are only about 6 or 7 weeks of school left. Time is flying! Well enjoy the pics and take care! Spring is here and summer is coming!!! I love hot weather!