Flashback Friday

Aaron graduated from high school 20 years ago. ROCK ON DUDE!!! This weekend he is going to his reunion in Poway, California. The best part is that the reunion kicks off on Saturday night with a casino themed party, isn't it ironic?!

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament

Aaron's glamorous camera operator job has taken him to new heights, The 3rd Annual Bud Light Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament. Yes there is big money in this crazy game of chance, the winner receives $50,000 and a trip to the Beijing Olympics. This tournament will air on The Best Damn Sports Show Period on Fox Sports Network October 6 so watch for Aaron's work.

Flashback Friday

OK before you think something rude, no these are not pictures of Aaron and I from the 80's. But do you remember these disgusting cards??? Sadly for me some of you reading this may be too young to remember. I remember having these and collecting and trading these with friends. The kids got a package today from their Uncle Jess and inside were some really great books and these cards (actually an even bigger stack than what is pictured here). Let's have a moment of silence for all things 80's including Garbage Pail Kids...

Swim Team

Zac finishing first in his group

Nic still smiling even after LOTS of laps.

The boys have really been enjoying swim team, well at least these first two weeks. I should take a poll in another month when they are still being forced by their mean mom to swim five days a week. It is certainly the best $40 I have spent. They will have the chance to swim in two meets this summer. I sure hope the swim coach teaches them how to dive soon...

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to our Dads! We love you all so very much and wish you lived closer, good thing you are only a phone call away. How funny that all of them are pictured with Zachary?! Grandpas and dads sure love their boys. Thank you to our dads for many years of unconditional love and support.

Flashback Friday

This is me in Savannah, Georgia in 1996. We had a great visit for my nephew Tomas' baby blessing. Love, love, love the South. If you are ever in Savannah you must eat at Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House. They have the best grits, macaroni & cheese, and fried chicken and the funnest part is that they seat you with other people at big tables and serve the food family style. I will have to go workout now after just thinking about the yummy food!

Mojave High School Graduation

This morning we attended the graduation ceremony for the 2008 class of Mojave High School. Pictured with us is our neighbor, friend and sometimes babysitter Alex with his little sister Teresa. Alex did a great job at Mojave and graduated 10th in his class. Way to go Alex! The best (or worst) part of the ceremony was when the Senior Class Senator forgot the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. I am not sure if that reflects on a Clark County education or national patriotism???

Swim Party

Before...


And after...


The ward swim party was super fun! Benjamin Ferre really enjoyed himself, even though his bottom lip was quivering. A big thank you to the Kelly Family for hosting the party and to Cortni and her Activities Committee for the great idea and yummy food.

Soccer season over

Nicholas during his final soccer game


Mackenzie waiting for her final game to start

What a busy, crazy day! It started with Zac and Nic going to swim team tryouts then we raced over to the soccer fields for Nic's last game of the season. Right after Nic finished his game Mackenzie had her last soccer game and Zachary had a tennis lesson. Then it was off to two pool parties at the same time for two different kids. Who says Pioneer life was harder??!!

Flashback Friday

This is proof that I was skinny once upon a time. I also apparently invented the mullet. This picture was taken about 1980 (yes ladies I am that old so you can close your gaping mouths now). Billy Ray Cyrus wasn't rockin' a mullet until the early 90's so I am definitely a trend setter. Look closely and you can see my sweet Jackie O type glasses. Thank goodness for contacts when I was a teenager and then LASIK a few years ago.

Piano prodigy

The top picture shows Ashley preparing to start playing Moonlight Sonata. The second picture shows her really getting into the piece. All the proud mommys were showing their children's piano recital videos and photos, so Ashley asked me to post these for her. I am going to contact the Van Cliburn Foundation to see what the age requirements are for this year's competition. Uh-oh they might not want her if they see the poopy pants post!

Special surprise for mommy

I left the house at 5:50 am to go workout at Fitness 19. When I got home at 7 am I heard Ashley in her room. She wasn't crying just kind of talking to herself like little babies do. I slowly opened the door because most times she is asleep right behind the door. Not today! She was standing up behind the door and had created this masterpiece for me on the floor. My little Ashley is such an artist, I just wish she would find another medium!

Kiddie Kollege Graduation

This past Friday Mackenzie and her good friends Emalani, Makayla, and Aria graduated from Miss Sherie's class at Kiddie Kollege (preschool). Emalani and Makayla were with Mackenzie in Miss Amy's preschool class when they were four years old. Miss Sherie said this is the first time she has had a child reading when they were done with her class. Thanks so much to Miss Amy and Miss Sherie for being such great teachers and loving our Mackenzie just like we do!