Studmen & Studwoman

Okay-it sounds a bit cheesy, but check out these great athletes that completed the Idaho Spudman triathlon competition this last weekend. Brian Flamm wouldn't pose for the picture, but he was there also.

We made the trek up to Burley Idaho the day before the race to check in and get ready. The athletes and athletic supporters (haha) enjoyed a carb-loaded meal!

The night was spent setting up gear at the different transition areas! Look at all those bikes!

First comes the swim. I think those of you that participated in this event last year gave us enough warning, or should I say scare, about the open water swim that everyone was planning a swim strategy. (Even I was and I was just watching).

This picture just doesn't do it justice-there are hundreds of people getting ready to swim.

Then comes the bike and run portion of the race. I wasn't able to catch great photo's while they were riding their bikes because they were flying-but this is the "studmen" and "studwoman" at the finish line-looking great. Great job guys! We truly loved watching you!

Draper Days!

We enjoyed good old Draper Days last weekend. It was fun to spend time with family and friends.Yes-we voluteered our oldest son to the "mutton busten" event for the rodeo. It is similar to the bull riding, but it is on sheep. They let the sheep out of the shoot and the youngen trys to hold on for dear life. It sounds like torture, but what you can't see is his big smile. Good Job Bo!Bo recieved a certificate and a rootbeer boot for being so brave!Rylee did the "cash calf" event, where tons of kids chase a calf that has a blanket of money tied to it. The kids chased the calf around the entire arena and finally pulled the blanket off it it, then it was a free for all!
Cute Cowboys!
On Saturday we staked out our spot for the Draper parade.
Grandma Jo and Rylee are waiting for the royalty and dancers to come down the parade route.
Actually all the kids were waiting for the candy that was being thrown. We walked away with tons!!!
Bo picked up the most candy due to his great wave-seriously-he waved at every thing that passed in front of us.

After the parade we spent the rest of the day boating and having a BBQ with friends. Good Times!

Just a few of our favorite things (SUMMER)!!

Our Star Performer!

Rylee just had her big moment at Kingsbury Hall. She takes dance (tap and ballet) and she loves it. They practice all year long for their big performance and take it pretty seriously. When I say big, I mean big! It is an entire show that follows a story line, and is done by dancers of all age. This year they performed Aladin. Rylee was a money and did a darling tap dance. She loves to be on stage and loves to do her best. Good job Rylee!

Summer Fun!

These two buddies are always having a good time together. The other day while I was fixing them some lunch, they thought it would be a good idea to cool off in the sprinkler. I am trying to save our dead grass-so the sprinkler is always running. I just had to laugh. It makes me want to be a kid again!

Bo Turned Three!!

We decorated his "treasure chest" cake first thing that morning!
Boston dressed up in all his new pirate getup!


Bo had a little pirate party-so cute. The kids are "walking the plank".

My little guy is growing up. We just celebrated his third birthday. And I must say-he does seem like more of a big kid rather than a toddler, but I think that is mainly due to his big boy underwear (finally!!). He has turned into quite the pirate these days, as you will see from his pictures.

Breadsticks...Bonks...Bones

I have to backtrack a bit-sorry. We had a great memorial weekend, which we were able to fit in all sorts of fun events. Saturday morning we loaded up the car once again and Rylee, Boston, Grandma Jo, and I headed for St.George. We love it there for its change of scenery and of coarse-the sun (which was hiding while we were there). We drove into town and straight to Christensen's, our favorite clothing store there. For dinner we went to our usual spot-Pizza Factory. We love the breadsticks, or should I say the kids love them for entertainment purposes. The reason for the short trip is to welcome my darling (and I do mean darling) cousin home from a mission. We attended his ward on Sunday to hear him speak. He has grown up so much and we are so proud of him. Sunday we are back on the road for home. Nash had stayed behind with Dad to finish up some work. Travis had to teach YM that day and took Nash up to "Grandma on the Mountains" house to be watched. Little Nash decided to teach us a lesson for leaving him behind. He fell on the brick fireplace and got a big bonk on the head-he needed some stiches. Travis says it makes him tough (I am glad that it wasn't me there watching him get stitched up). Then monday we headed to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. We say many "bones" as Bo would say. It rained all day, but we tried to make the best of it. It seemed like a whirlwind of a weekend, but a fun one!