May 30, 2015

Elder Perry passed away today.  What a great example of a devoted disciple.  His quote, "A good character is something you must make for yourself.  It cannot be inherited from parents.  It cannot be created by having extraordinary advantages.  It isn't a gift of birth, wealth, talent or station.  It is the result of your own endeavor.  It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honorable life."  He did a good job describing himself.  He had great character.

May 28, 2015

Took Mason out to lunch at Costa Vida. Great idea.

May 24, 2015

Listened to a BYU speech this week that was fantastic.  It has stayed with me all week.  Here's a quote from the talk, "To the degree that we accept the world's way of setting values and priorities, we will lost out on the ability to find contentment and satisfaction in doing the things of God."  - Kerry Muhlestein

May 23, 2015

Our private sand hill (sand cove) in Red Rock Reserve west of Leds was a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours.  Beautiful picnic place, sand hill to run down, sand to play in, and beauty all around.

May 22, 2015

Good day to be a sophomore boy - skip school, play soccer, eat pizza, watch a movie - all before 3:00.

May 21, 2015

The dance festival rocked.  I love this tradition.  I haven't seen other school's dance festival, but I'm betting ours is the best.  Every time I hear "Uptown Funk" I"ll picture Ry dancing.  :)  I may have gotten a little teary as I watched Cam's dance - right in front of her was a boy pushing a classmate in a wheelchair around to the dance.  Sniff.

May 17, 2015

Sadie's freckles are so cute. 

Talk of the day from April 2015 GC - President Uchtdorf, "living the gospel faithfully is not a burden.  It is a joyful rehearsal -- a preparation for inheriting the grand glory of the eternities."  "Grace is a gift of God, and our desire to be obedient to each of God's commandments is the reaching out of our mortal hand to receive this sacred gift from our Heavenly Father."

May 16, 2015

Good rainy soccer day.  I got to coach Cam's team and they played great and got a win.  The rain stayed away for Sadie's game and she scored the winning goal.  That girl knows how to hold her position.  Mason's game poured down rain and they battled back for a tie against a probably better Lone Peak team.  He was drenched at the end.  The best part of that game was Brother Gentile coming to watch.  The boys were all smiles talking to him after the game.  What a great seminary teacher.

May 15, 2015

I love the rain.  Loved hiking in it yesterday and even like running in it today.

May 14, 2015

What a good day.  Fantastic hike up Dry Creek - post horsetail falls, across the river to the rock monster and down the other side.  Then Kenzie surprised me with a visit (thought she was coming tomorrow).  It was fun hanging out with her and meeting her friend.  :)  Then I wrapped up the night finishing watching Sandlot with M and R.

May 12, 2015

Sat outside on a blanket and read a book.  Or took a little nap.  Or both.  :)  The grass is so green and lush.  Perfect for outside sitting.

May 11, 2015

FHE watching Mason play soccer.  Have I ever mentioned how I love watching him play soccer?  Also, coach Corbett is the best coach for him.

May 10, 2015

Still giddy about the hike yesterday.  Watching the water come off the top of the alcove was such an awesome hiking experience.  The drops came down slowly - almost like slow motion and you could catch them.  Amazing.  One of my favorite hiking experiences ever.

And happy Mother's Day to me.  Pretty awesome kids I get to learn from. 

May 9, 2015

Thinking of how I am thankful for good friends this week.  Friend that texts me when my daughter scores in her soccer game.  Friend that brings me salsa.  Friend that speaks kind words when I need them most.  Friend that I love coaching with.  Friend from 20 years ago that reminds me we were good ball players back in the day.  And my favorite friend that drives 6 hours to hike 6 miles with me.

May 6, 2015

I have loved this week's weather.  Warm and some rain.

May 5, 2015

Kacee dropped off some salsa for a little Cinco De Mayo celebration.  She's so cool!  Mason and I enjoyed it at about 9:30pm while watching a little Studio C.  Fun, I know.

May 4, 2015

May the 4th (be with you) would not have been complete without a little Star Wars watching.  Sadie picked The Empire Strikes Back.

May 3, 2015

Purple tie fast Sunday makes me smile every month.  Mason and his friends are just so cool.

May 2, 2015

Cam had the most fun game ever and Mason had the most frustrating game ever.  And they both played fantastic.  (And I only got a picture of Mason.)