Disqualified!!!!!

Zach and Austin had their last track meet of the season. They had a very good year. I think Austin really enjoyed it. Zach went into this season really relaxed, and just had fun. At this last track meet he ran the mile and 800. He did his personal best in the mile, but then the 800 came. Zach talked to his coaches, they knew what he was up to. He knew the consequences of his actions. Zach had his friend Matt hold this CHS blanket on the side of the track. Zach took it easy on this race, and when he came around to finish he grabbed the blanket. Of course he was disqualified. When he step across the finish line the official shouted, "DQ'd." Zach was like, "I know!" Well, the next day we went to the academic award ceremony and everyone was talking about it. Parents were telling us how funny it was. People video taped it! Zach was glad he ended his running career at CHS with a funny moment!

And So The End Of The School Year Festivities Begin.....

The end of the school year is on it's way! It has begun with CHS academic awards. Zach received another one. He was worked hard. We are proud of him.

We wanted a picture of him with his award, but he was too into eating his donut. Oh, and socializing! We did get to snag one picture of him!

Music In The Park

Last weekend Don and I had the opportunity to go to Music In The Park with RMS. Don is the assistant principal there and oversees the fine arts department. Usually Don takes one of the kids with him, but this year he asked me to chaperon with him. So, the kids went to the Albright's (This just thrilled them!!! They love the Albrights.) and Don and I headed to California for the festival and a day in Disney! When we first went down there we went to the competitions. Oh my gosh, I was blown away! These kids are so talented. The choir, band, jazz band, and orchestra performed. Don and I went with the band and jazz band. It was so nice to sit back and watch them perform. Then we headed to the hotel. The kids were great. We did not have one problem. Everyone was so well behaved. I am so impressed. The next morning we headed to Disneyland for the day. The park was insane. All the schools for the festival were there, and the eighth graders from Don's school were there, and of course every school having their trips were there! Don and I just decided we would hit our favorite rides. Yes, we worked the system......fast pass! We got to go on some of our favorites a couple times! We also went to the festival's award ceremony. All of the Las Vegas schools did well, but RMS kicked butt! Jazz Band, choir, and women's choir won all of their divisions and best all around. It was awesome! I am so impressed with these kids and their teachers. It is so sad that some music programs are the first things cut when there are budget problems. These kids worked so hard and they were so proud. Their teachers are amazing too. It was fun to spend some time with these kids and their teachers.

Anyone that knows me well knows I do not like heights. Therefore, I have a problem with roller coasters. Now, I will ride all of the roller coasters in Disneyland. I don't have a problem with them at all. Even Space Mountain doesn't bother me. Hey it's dark in there, I can't see where I am going! Well Don has been bugging me forever to go on California Screaming at California Adventure. It is a long story, but I finally gave in this weekend. It is the the picture of the roller coaster behind me. O.k., as the countdown began and it shot me off to my death, I thought of two words.......divorce lawyer! I turned to Don and said, "This isn't good. I need to get off!" Don turned to me and said, "There is nothing I can do!" That is when I started to cry and kept asking Don to help me! Writing this now, it kind of reminds me of when I had Austin. I think I said the same words! (He was almost born in the car!) Once the drops were over, the loop didn't bother me at all. Would I do it again? Yeah, I will do it one more time for my kids. Don was very proud of me. See me holding on to the fence? I felt like I was going to fall over!
This is totally staged! We know exactly when the camera is going to go off!

Service, New Skills, and Friends!

The other night our Relief Society (organization for women in my Church) got together and made pillow cases for Con-Ker Cancer Charity. Now anyone that knows me knows that I don't sew. I have no idea how to sew. My Grandmother would sew everything for me. She was very talented. I should've sat at her feet and learned how to sew, but I didn't. She did it for me. So, I really wasn't going to go to this activity. Then I thought about my good friend Robin and decided to invite her. She wanted to go, and her daughter came with her. I guess that meant I was going! Sure enough the three of us went and with the help of my good friend Jill P. we made these pillowcases. Let me tell you, we were very proud of ourselves. We learned a new skill, and we learned how to sew a straight line!!! It was also fun to visit. I just love Robin and her daughter. It was good to visit with them.

The Pictures Are In!

We got our family pictures back. The kids look great! Marissa did a wonderful job. If you want to see more of her work look at my sidebar. There is a link to her photography web site.

Senior Pictures!

Austin

Aubrey

Ian

Conversations

Zach: "Mom can I vent to you?"
Me: "Uh, sure."
Zach: "I was just watching "Deadliest Warrior" (We don't let Ian see this show!) and I am mad! They compared a Spartan to a Ninja and I don't think that is a fair comparison!"
Me: "O.k."
Zach: "I mean a Ninja is all sneaky and stuff, a Spartan has armor and an army. You really can't compare the two!"

So I listened for 20 minutes while Zach explained why he is mad that the Ninja and the Spartan were compared! These are the things that are talked about in our house.

Zach's Favorite Prom Picture

Check out Zachery crashing Heidi and Bryce's prom picture. Look in the background. Yah, this is Zach's favorite one! I have trained my children well!

Prom!

Tonight is prom. This year Zach and his friend Scott decided that they wouldn't go to the dance, but they would go to dinner and then go see Beatle's Love. (It is such a good show. I am sure they will love it!) Their dates were very excited about this plan! In fact, everyone in this group was excited about this plan. I think the kids feel like they danced last week, so it is fun to do something different. Plus, these guys are sick of the school dances. I am sure they will love the show and have a good time. Zach went with Lindsey N. They have been friends since the first grade. They get along so well! Lindsey looked stunning! These pictures don't do this dress justice. She looked beautiful. I never saw the dress, but I was able to get Zach a shirt that matched it perfectly!!! They looked awesome!

I love this picture. It totally shows their personalities!

Seriously, these two think alike!

The group!

They all looked wonderful!

The masterminds!

I will post the good pictures, when I get them!!! Thanks to Doug and Meghan Albright for use of their yard!

Let's Go Fly A Kite!

It was a crazy day. We had a ton of things going on. We got Zachery his new phone, Austin had to referee some soccer games, Aubrey had dance team tryouts, and Zach had to get ready for prom. With all of this going on Don found some time to take Ian to the park and fly his kite that the Easter Bunny gave him. He was so excited. He talked about it all week. I am glad Don found some time to fit it in today. Here wasn't a lot of wind or even a breeze, but the kite did fly!

Like the Transformer kite? Pretty cool!