Camping

This year we decided to go camping again up American fork Canyon. It was a lot of fun. We were worried that it would be too cold (since it still doesn't feel like summer yet). But we were lucky and had a good weekend to go up. The Granges came with us. It was fun to have Grandma and Grandpa, Kevin and Chelsey and their family there.

The best part of camping is the food. We had great food. Parmesan Chicken, Dutch Oven Potatoes, Salad, Cobbler, Spagetthi, Bread, Pancakes, and yummy treats. Thanks for going with us. Here are a few pictures of the family up camping and fishing.

Us hanging out and talking

The cute cousins

The cousins playing games

Ashlyn

Britton

Treyson

Brielle-and her dirty face

Hope to see everyone again next year. Maybe we can get the rest of the family to come for the weekend.

Preschool Graduation

Well it is official. Treyson graduated from Preschool. He had a wonderful Preschool graduation and a wonderful year. They wore costumes, sang songs and entertained us. It was fun to see how big they have gotten from last year and to know they will be in Kindergarten next year. We are proud of you Treyson.

Here is Treyson and his cute friends.

My First Triathlon

Well after talking about it for years, I finally decided to do my first triathlon. My friend, Sara recruited everyone she could to do one with her. It was a lot of fun. We trained and enjoyed early morning runs, swims and bike rides (in the cold and wind). But overall it was a great experience. Enough that I am going to do one this weekend again. There was a large group of women who decided to do it. Thanks everyone it was a blast.

My times were

Swim 8:04 min/100yard 2:41.4
Transition 1 -2:59
Bike 42:05 mph 16.4
Transition 2 -54.650
Run 22:25.640 min/mi 07:28.5

I took 71st overall out of about 500 ladies. I was really proud of myself

My friends Holly and Kris both were really sick last year. They both were able to train and both did so well. I was proud of both of them.

Sheena, our friend was really sick the day before the triathlon. She had little energy but she still wanted to do the triathlon. I couldn't believe that she finished. She's amazing!!! I am not sure I am that strong. But after training she really wanted to do this. So way to go Sheena.

Thanks to my family for supporting me during this training and during the actual event. It was fun to see my kids, husband, and parents at the finish line. YEAH!!!

Treasure Island

Ashlyn had the opportunity this year to be in her school musical "Treasure Island." She was given the part of Squire Trewlaney. (But they let her be a girl). She had about 30 or so lines and enjoyed learning the songs and dances. She loved Miss Winkel who was the teacher in charge. Miss Winkel will also be leaving the school because she is getting married and moving away. We will also miss her and the things she taught Ashlyn.

My mom made her costume and did a great job on it. It was one of the best costumes in the whole play.

Ashlyn in her costume

Ashlyn

Here are a few pictures of Ashlyn in her school musical. She was able to perform it 4 times. Twice for the school and twice for the parents. Both Grandparents were able to come and so did Great Grandma White. Thanks everyone for the support.

Last few weeks of school

THE MONTH OF MAY

Ashlyn's Oral report on Colorado

Well with school winding down, we had a busy busy month. Ashlyn had her report on Colorado. She did a great job and we were proud of her. She had to do a poster and an oral presentation. She was also saddened to learn that her favorite teacher will not be back next year at Manila. She is going to go work at the district. It was really hard on Ashlyn because she was going to have her again this year. But hopefully she will have a good one next year.

Here is Ashlyn with her teacher-Mrs. Langford

Britton also really enjoyed and loved his teacher-Mrs. Deaver. He learned a lot and was so sad that she wouldn't let him do summer school. She told him he was just too smart. He really wanted to do it and still does. But believe me, mom is keeping him busy this summer.

Mrs. Deaver and Britton

Mrs. Deaver giving her class a class hug

She also finished her soccer season. She loved her team and her coach. But many of them are moving on to competition soccer. Ashlyn enjoys soccer but isn't sure she really wants to do competition soccer this year. But it was hard because her good friends are still doing competition. Maybe she will be ready to do it next year.

Baby Maelie is finally here

My sister, Whitney had Baby Maelie on Thursday May 8th at 7:52 a.m. She weighed in at 6lbs 13 oz and she was 20 3/4 inches long. I was able to go visit just a few hours after she was born. She is such a cute little girl and is a delight to have her in our family.

Good job Whit and Bryan. I know she will bring lots of fun into your home.

Lagoon

LAGOON

Well it is that time again. LAGOON TIME. Every year we go to Lagoon for Ashlyn's clogging competition. So once again we came. It was an enjoyable day-the weather was a lot better than last year. Ashlyn's team took Overall Advanced Team winner. She also took first in all her all round solos. Way to go Ashlyn!!!

Ashlyn taking Brielle on the cars

By two boys

The rest of the kids really enjoy going to Lagoon. They get to ride all the rides. The two oldest really liked the new ride-Wicked. Treyson was a little sad he wasn't tall enough to ride it. Maybe next year. Brielle had a BLAST!!! She wanted to ride every thing. We are lucky in that all our kids enjoy the rides.

Treyson and Brielle on the boats

My handsome boys