School Happenings

May always promises a busy month full of events, recitals, and happenings.

Here are a few from school:

The Renaissance Fair: 

An annual tradition for 6th graders. Such a pain in the behind...but such a fun day for the kids. It involves an extensive amount of time and energy - for both the students and the parents. Sam's group made a booth called "The Swaggin' Dragon" and sold stuff like Flaming Cheetos (Dragon's tongue), Dragon Balls (Atomic Fire balls), Smokies (Dragon's toenails), and Dragon eyeballs (meatballs). This was a whole different experience from when Millie was in 6th grade. Girls are WAY more into this kind of thing and have more fun with it. But these boys did a pretty great job on their own.

And most importantly, they had fun at the festival sold all of their loot.

Seth, Ethan, Tristan, Jacob, Sam, Cade, Breckon

The Ridgeline Run

This year it was called "Run the Ridge" and the kids got to ran around the neighborhood instead of just behind the school. BS and I had fun volunteering at the stations and cheering on the kids. Sambo finished in the top 5 of the whole school. Way to go!

Here he is running with Addison. She might be his girlfriend ;)

Will and his buddies Kalob, Issac, Matthew after the run.

And Quin just ran her little guts out and did it with a smile. She is not the quickest but she didn't give up and kept going until the bell rang. Good job Q!

Dads and Donuts:

BS couldn't make it this time so I was the substitute Dad. But Will didn't seem to mind.  I know I didn't! It was fun to see what it was all about.

The Dance Festival:

Such a fun yearly tradition. BS and I went early to save good seats and always have fun sitting by friends watching our kids out there dancing.

.4th grade went first and danced to "I get a good feeling"

This is a costume gone bad. The tinfoil is supposed to be covering his hat like a gangster or something. I guess I should have helped him with that.

But look how cute he is anyway! And he danced so well!

6th grade did a medley of popular songs in neon shirts. He's got good rhythm and looked good. I love that even the 6th graders aren't too cool to dance.

2nd Grade did a fun four-square number. She was absolutely darling and of course didn't miss a step!

6th Grade Celebration:

After the Dance Festival, it was time to party! At least for Sambo and the rest of 6th grade. We as parents helped put on a fun graduation party since this is their last year of elementary school. My job was to make cotton candy, grill hot dogs, and take some snapshots. Of course I volunteered BS to help me since he is the one with cotton candy making skills.  And my friend Kari too. She's always so nice to help me.

His teacher Mrs. Rose

Timberline Dance Recital:

For Millie's "Dance 2" class, they performed a couple of dances at the recital. 

Of course she danced awesome and looked great.

McKenna, Livy, Chloe, Jessica, Millie, Liv, Sydney

Darling girls and even more darling friends

Ski Alta

We enjoyed sking at Alta a few times this season. While Millie and Sam were on the ski bus, we took Will and Quincy {and usually one of Will's buddies}. This year Will was big and good enough to go off his own with his friends, while BS and I got Quin all to ourselves. Quincy is such a great little skiier!  I wasn't sure she would remember but she was cruising down the mountain! 

Playing on the job

A couple of months ago BS brought home a used tandem bike. We had been talking about how ever since we started Aerie we hadn't had a chance to go out and exercise.  So, he thought it was a brilliant idea to have our work meetings on the bike.

Well, turns out he is brilliant!  I know it is super dorky but it is super fun and we have a really good time together!  Serious!  

We have only made it out 3 times but we have big plans to hit it hard in the Spring.

Double Victory

The boys after their first wins

Warning: There is going to be A LOT of pictures and talking about football games, because for 2 months we spent every Saturday at 3 games - Sam, Will, and Mille's {cheer}.

This particular Saturday in September was a winner all around.  Both the boys' team's won their games and it was beautiful weather. We really love to watch them play and be outside with our friends as well! 

Mom is their biggest fan

BS coaching in action

Sam's coach Dallin at half time

 

Going to the first practice of the year.  They were so excited!

A Nice Day

We try to spend as many free summer days as we can at ECR, but it's never enough.

I took my bike and rode solo up to Snowbasin.  It is quite a climb, but it was so nice because it was cloudy and not so hot. It started to rain just as I reached the lodge.  I took some time to enjoy the rain and some rare time to myself.  But then it rained all the way back down to Mountain Green.

I made it!

 When I got back the kids were fishing in the pond.  I helped Will's friend Maddux catch his first fish.

 My boys think it's so funny that I know how to set up fishing lines, bait the hook, catch a fish, let it go, or gut it :)

 

And of course, the usual 4 wheeling and motorcycling.

It's so great that we can bring friends up here and they can just be kids in the outdoors. Explore and do whatever they want and just be kids.

What a nice day!

Pamperfest

In July, my friend Kelly talked me in to doing a cycling event called The Pamperfest.  It is a 4 woman relay from Snowbasin to The Homestead in Midway.  Even though I haven't been riding much, I figured I could handle 2 legs that were 20 miles each.  As unfortunate events played out, Kelly's Dad passed away and she had to miss the event.  I decided to still go for it - but instead 4 of us rode together for the last 3 legs, equaling 67 miles.  That would have been fine, except we started at noon.  Noon in July.  It was soooo stinking hot!  I struggled at one point but for the most part I really enjoyed my day with awesome people!  Even better was the 30 minute massage I got at the finish line, in the shade, at the beautiful park.

Jenny, Brenda, me, Dee

From Kamas to Heber with Jordanelle in the distance

But the best part of the day was coming home a scrumptious homemade cheesecake that Millie made

just for me!