Happenings in 2009

Yes! I am alive! I have a few friends complain that the science project from 2009 is no longer interesting. What! Did you not see the cool fountain of pop?! Okay, Okay! I will update my blog. No more excuses! Just don't expect grand things from me!

Some Fun Happenings in 2009:

Yellowstone in July for a Family Reunion - Old Faithful!

Hogle Zoo

Family running a 5K in Springville - June 2009.

My brother, Colton pushed Genevieve in a double stroller with his son!

Lagoon in May

Giving our 80 pound dog, Bella a bath.

Luc on a Scout Hike with his Dad and scout troop.

Hanging out at the Park.

Easter Egg Hunting at Grandpa & Grandma's House.

This is the Place State Park with the Cousins.

Back to School - 7th grade for Rebecca & 4th grade for Luc.

First Day of Kindergarten - Genevieve

Santa visiting family Christmas party.

The Science experiment

It's already that time for the school science fair. Rebeca took a sugesstion from her Aunt Tanya and decieded to explore the the mentos and soda fountains made famous through viral video.

Luc's and Dad's trip to the Air Force Museum

The "Short Bier" Flying Fortress

How much weight can this helicopter lift?

Luc in front of a F-16

Christmas Snow

Our Cub Scout

Singing in conference

Rebecca and Luc had an awesome opportunity to sing with a children's choir at the LDS General Conference. They performed during the Saturday afternoon session in between inspirational talks from from our apostles and general authorities. 

Lawon at the Conference Center

They spent weeks practicing the songs and had an inside look in the conference center.

Plus the got to sing Head Shoulders Knees and Toes in the choir seats.

It's been a long time.....

What a summer

Camping

A Baptism

And even a Mowhawk

With all of this we jumped into school and let the blog go by.  So here is my attempt to add a little something.

-Jay

Havasu Hike

Jay, Luc and I went on a hike down to Havasu Falls on the Havasupai Reservation in Arizona this past June.  It was an incredible trip.  My big brother set it all up.  My dad, six of my sibling and some of their spouses, family and friends came along.  It was a fun group to hang out with. We hiked down into the canyon for about 10 miles and made it to a beautiful camp spot.  The hike down was so beautiful as the sun came up.

We had fun hanging out at the Havasu, Navajo and Mooney Falls.  We even hiked down to Beaver Falls about a 7 mile hike into the Grand Canyon.  I think everyone jumped off a cliff or rock (me, small rock).  The port-a-poties were very gross!  That is my least favorite part of camping.  The guys had fun trying to start our picnic table on fire without a match.  Alas, they did not succeed.  Luc earned $5 throwing water on one of the big guys.  Jay broke a toe and everyone got bruises and scratches.  It was a blast!  

The hike out was pretty tough at the end with switch backs out of the canyon for 1/2 mile with 30lbs. pack on.  I felt so awesome when I got to the top!  I made it!  I think everyone was grateful to be at the top.  Our group meet at In & Out Burger when we reached Kingman, AZ.  That was the best burger I have had!  I think it was because I was hungry and sick of ramen and beef jerky.  This trip will always be a great memory.  

I've been Tagged!

Thanks for tagging me, Nicole. Now I have pressure to think of creative things and do a blog. I have been so lazy with my blog, lately. Now about being tagged.

The Rules:

List 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment of the people you tag so that they realize that they have been tagged.

OKAY! I'll try to be honest and creative.

Joys:

1. my sexy husband

2. my great kids, especially when they give me wonderful hugs

3. reading a great book

Fears:

1. losing one of my children or my husband (can't live without them)

2. falling off of a high place- rock climbing is not relaxing!

3. running a 5K race and tripping 2 feet before the finish line - embarrassing!

Current Obsessions/Collections:

1. my collection of things that I will put into my scrapbook someday (i.e. school paper/awards, race numbers, ticket stubs, funny quotes - just to name a few)

2. my obsession with my hair bangs not looking the way I want them to.

3. I collect craft/sewing projects that I never complete or get so frustrated with that I just abandon them.

Surprising Facts:

1. I am completely deaf in my right ear since I was about 2 years old, result of scarlet fever.

2. I'm a dog person. I love my dog! I got my puppy in January and she is a big, lovable, stinky, chews on everything dog. I swore I would NEVER get a dog.

3. I was in a child beauty pageant when I was 5 & 6 years old. I won an award- Miss Photogenic. If you see my pictures now you would never know that I use to be photogenic. Age did that to me. Be kind about the pictures, it was the beginnings of the 80's.

Tag, your it! AnaLee, Autumn, Charlotte, Britta & Heather.

Soggy 5K Run!

Jay, Rebecca & I ran the Springville 5K run on Saturday. We woke up to rain and it didn't let up until the race was over. It wasn't too bad to run in, but COLD when we stopped and stood around talking. Running this race is a fun family tradition that we do with some of my siblings and my mom. This year we arrived too late and heard the gun go off as we were jogging up to the starting line. We had to weave through every mom walking their kids and the slooooowwww people. This was Rebecca's first 5K and she did excellent. She ran the whole way and no complaining. I'm not divulging our time because we started late and I'm embarrassed how slow I am. I'm too competitive. Sorry, no picture. I was too cold and wet to care.

Last Day of School!

Rebecca received an award for Outstanding Performance on the Iowa Test for scoring in the top ten percent nationally in Social Studies.  Great Job, Becca!

Summer Vacation Here I Come!

Chalk Art - May 29th

Rebecca has decorated our driveway with her talent to draw. 

 She got the pastel chalk and went crazy.  

Luc's Field Trip - May 22nd

Luc had a 2nd grade school field trip to the Discovery Museum at the Gateway.  His school had 74 student and two other schools showed up.  The museum was filled with excited grade schoolers.  Luc went crazy when he saw the helicopter.  Colby, he thought of you!

Genevieve Graduated from 3 year old Preschool!

 May 21st - Genevieve Loves Preschool!  

Need I say more.  She misses going to school already.  She asks me everyday if we are going to go today.  She'll stay busy with swimming.  The other thing she asks me about everyday.

 

Rebecca - Columbia Choir

Rebecca has been in a 5th and 6th grade choir group.  I couldn't get the video to download.  She had a great concert on May 15th.  She is growing up too fast.

Luc's Baseball Game

Luc has been playing baseball.  His team is the Colorado Rockies.  He loves it and has a great time with his friends and teammates.