Snow College Homecoming

My girls and I met my mom and my niece in Ephraim last weekend to celebrate Snow College's Homecoming. I planned a little reunion for the student officers from my year, so we got to be part of a small town for a couple days. It was fantastic. It was fun to be back in San Pete County. We ate dinner at Fat Jack's Pizza (now called Roy's Pizza), and we went to the pararde and of course, the big game where the Badgers won big time. The reunion was all about good times and I am now an official member of the Snow College Alumni Association. I would love to go there and live, so we will see what happens.

Me and my peeps

Leah and the BadgerAnnie at the game
Lucy enjoying some football game snacks
Buying pumpkins
Lucy waiting for the parade to start

Roadshow

For the past 8 weeks, the youth have been preparing to put on a roadshow. It was somewhat of a daunting task, but we managed to pull it together and the kids delivered stellar performances two nights in a row. The first night there were "celebrity judges" and we were given an A+ for our perfomance. I have loved being a part of this experience and I will always be one who loves roadshows. Our show had an 80's theme, so we embraced the opportunity to get out the 80's garb. Briab was in the band and he totally embraced his part.

These are the fantastic ladies I get to work withMe and Garth (Wayne's World)
What an awesome rocker couple!
My young women who totally rocked it! Living the dream

Happy Birthday Lucy!

It is official, Lucy is one. Her birthday was yesterday, but we have been celebrating for a few days. She has such a funny little personality and we are so glad she is a part of our lives. She can stand up all by herself, so steps are probably not far away. She loves to sing and play with her sisters. She has multiple faces that she likes to pull. Happy Birthday Lucy, we love you lots!

Ghost cake with flaming eyes

A little unsure of what to do about the flaming eyes
Let's see how big of a mess I can make
Look at those skills
Who needs a fork?

Happy girl!

We love Tutti Belli

New shoes
Clapping during "Happy Birthday"

Let me try this on

I love presents!

Big girl in new jammies

Half-time show

On Saturday night, Leah and Annie had the opportunity to perform at half-time for the UNLV vs BYU football game. Over 500 dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts performed. It was a special performance for breast cancer awareness. The Magic gymnastics team was right in the center of the field. Leah and Annie did somersaults and cartwheels across the 50 yard line for their part of the performance. They did a fantastic job and it was super fun to see them out on the field.

Stretching during the dress rehearsal Marching to their spots
Leah waiting in line to go onto the field Lucy getting all glammed up
Gotta love the sponge curlers
Ready to rock it!
Lucy enjoying the game Leah and her friend after the perfomance Cute girls!

Mickey D's and Me

Today was the big fundraiser at McDonald's for Leah and Annie's gymnastic team. I signed up to work two half hour shifts working the drinks at the drive thru window. Leah and Annie were supposed to help, but apparantly, McDonald's has some tough child labor laws, so that left me to do the work. When I first got there, someone had already been assigned to the drink job (why have sign-ups?), so I got the buns assignment. That is right, I was in charge of toasting the buns. There I was in my flip-flops, apron, and hat toasting buns for 30 minutes. Not the most stimulating job, but not super terrible either. I was right right there in the thick of things, watching how the sandwiches are assembled, and I am pleased to say that I could probably still order one. I was not going to miss the drinks assignment, so when I had my fill of the bun toasting, I hustled over to the drive thru at the "shift change." I am also happy to say that I was pretty efficient at putting the lids on the cups. Brian and the girls went through the drive thru and I got to give them a little shout out. All, in all, it wasn't a bad way to earn some money for the girls.

Country Superstars Tribute

Brian's aunt Cindy called and wanted to come down to the Country Superstars Tribute in Primm for her birthday. Tickets were available on Houseseats, so we each got a pair. We took Leah and Annie with us and we had a fun time. Leah was dancing in the aisle and Tim Mcgraw came over and danced with her for a minute. Garth Brooks gave them each an empty water bottle, and Willie Nelson gave them each a high five. They liked Reba the best, so they each had their picture taken with her after the show. During the show a lady came over and gave them each a free glass from the show and a free bottle of water to pour into their glasses. At the end of the show, this same lady told them if they waited, they could each have a drumstick from the show. They were thrilled with their trinkets. We were glad we got to celebrate with "E"!

Annie and Reba Leah and Ms. McEntire
Showing off their free stuff

First Day of Preschool

I just realized last night that I have not posted about Annie's first day of preschool. I thought, "Oh great, she is going to be upset that she is being neglected and blame it on being the middle child." Supposedly they are the ones who are always forgetten about. I will have to work on that so she doesn't spend years in counselling. Anyhoo...she is loving preschool. I thought she might have a hard time going in, but I was way off. She said good-bye to me at the corner (while we were still driving), hopped out, grabbed her backpack and walked right on in. I had to call her back for a love. She has done her first homework assignment and loves sitting at the table doing homework with Leah. She already has her teacher wrapped around her finger, so the year should be a good one.

All ready for the first day

She's so excited, she is poking the owl's eyes out