Egg Hunt

We had a fun primary activity today. After going through 3 stations "walking the footsteps of Jesus", the kids got to go outside for an easter egg hunt. Cord was so excited and had a good time running around. Mason decided to play it cool. You remember what it's like going to primary activites when you are 11. He preferred to stay behind and hang with his friends but still got to take home some candy eggs. Fun was had by all.

Mason Activities

Lately Mason has been exploring some of his interests, chess and art. He is participating in an advanced art class before school on mondays. He has also been attending a chess club on tuesdays and thursdays to learn more tricks. It ended with a chess tournament in which he took 2nd place. Go Chess Master Mason!

Here's one of his art projects he did in school. So Cool!

Another note of celebration.... in 5th grade the kids work on several projects called "Give Me Liberty". If they pass everything off by the end of the year they get a cool plaque but it's not easy. So far Mason has passed off writing the Pledge of Allegiance without any mistakes, reciting all the presidents (first and last names) in order (he did this perfectly - no helps), sing the national anthem, recite the Preamble of the Constitution (both perfectly), and the latest triumph - states and capitals. We've been working on it for 2 months. He had a blank map and had to identify both the state and capital and spell them correctly, you can make 3 errors. He passed it off with only 2 mistakes. YEAH!!!! The only thing left to memorize the Gettysburg address. I asked his teacher what the mom's award is if I could pass it off too - she said I could keep the plaque after he moves out in 10 years. hahaha

Profile picture

Chelsea was out doing her photography homework and we ended up with the great shot of her that has become her latest profile for her facebook. We just got lucky with a cool location because this shot has nothing to do with the homework that she was shooting.

Girls just wanna have fun

What a beautiful day it was outside. We have to remember days like this when it's like 120 outside. The kids took advantage of the day and spent time hanging out with their friends.

Brianna and her friends hopped on their bikes with their lunches and went down to the park for a picnic. They were gone forever (what did our parents do without cell phones to keep track of us?) but had a good time hanging out. They are back over tonight for a late night movie - "New Moon" of course.


Chelsea got to spent the day at a stake youth conference (for 14 and up). Friday night was a talent show. Today was workshops and then a dinner/ dance is tonight. Tomorrow is a testimony meeting. I hope they have fun tonight.

Saltman 5K

Mike is not taking it easy for his last semester of school and it all boiled down to this weekend. He was in charge of organizing both a negotiation competition that was on friday, and the 1st ever "Saltman 5K" saturday morning. He had the idea for this run and proposed it to the school at the beginning of the year. It was a little stressful being in charge of both but he was able to pull them both off. We went this morning to help him out. I was in charge of taking pictures of the event and the girls came to be helpers. They were planning on handing out water at one of the stations but ended up holding down the balloon arch while Chelsea helped write down times. It was fun to watch and be involved.


It was exciting to see the Dunn's come down from St. George to support Mike. It was fun to see a friendly face and fun to see them running. Thanks!

Chelsea's photography

In Chelsea's photography class they not only shoot the pictures, they get to develop them as well. These are a couple that she has at home that I love. She says she has more in her school portfolio that she'll bring home so I can share them. She has a talented eye for catching beautiful things.

Cord and friends

Cord's babysitter sent me this picture of the boys playing together. Cord has a lot of fun over there, more fun than staying home with old mom. Sometimes I have to drag him out of there kicking and screaming because he doesn't want to leave. That's a good feeling because then you know that he's being taken care of.

Father/ Daughter bonding

Last weekend Mike was fixing the brakes on the van and Chelsea wanted to help. It was a great teaching opportunity. When she was done her hands were greasy but she had a smile on her face. Especially when they took the van for a test drive and they didn't die.

Dance team picture

(they are a little fuzzy but it's the best I could do with my scanner and stupid computer)

Proud parent

"I'm the proud parent of a honor roll student at Coronado High School". As evidenced by the new bumper sticker on my van! :)