The Tipi came home last night!!! 
I can't wait for Jim Sherman to come next week and teach us how to set up the tipi and proper tipi etiquette. More importantly, I can't wait to use it in the mountains, camping with my family! There is a sweet spot at Monte Cristo, where we have camped before, that would be perfect.
We had a wonderful time at Easter
Rachel was beautiful!!
The boys??
Enough said.
I would be happy if the weather would stay like it has been the last few days…it could reach 80 and be fine. This spring has been hard on my body it would just adjust to warm weather and then BLAM cold again. Needless to say too many days with hives and fluctuating body temperature.
Andrew is almost done with his first year in high school. It won't be soon enough for him! He is working part time at Schneiters Bluff golf course right now. It has been a little hit and miss with the storms. However, he does get free golf for so many hours worked. He also TRIED OUT AND MADE Acapella and Madrigals at Syracuse for next year. YEAH!!! Don't remind him that in little over 2 years he will be preparing his mission papers and leaving. It is beginning to seem real and not just some random time in the future, he is little nervous. He is a good kid and honors his priesthood even when it is difficult and lonely. Thanks Andrew!
Trent is finishing his first year of Jr. High. He has worked really hard and if he TURNS IN HIS DRAWING OF DAFFY DUCK, sorry a little reminder, he will have accomplished a 4.0 all year long. WAY TO GO!!! As always sports fill his days. He has gone early to soccer club, played 3v3 basketball at lunch, played in a basketball tournament (first time I remember seeing him play nervous, he is usually very confident) and of course gone golfing several times. He doesn't work at the golf course and so he has to pay, he does mow Brother Porter's lawn and that funds golf. He has learned what it means to be Quorum President and what an assignment given requires. He has fulfilled that calling well. Thanks Trent!
Dusty will be done with fourth grade soon. He has learned lots about the state of Utah and has enjoyed contributing when they talk about Mountain Men and the Rendezvous. He is becoming quite the accomplished skateboarder. He spends much of his time after school with his friend Josh Olson, riding, grinding, alling, etc. I broke down one day and took Rachel and him to the skate park….AHHHHHHH…I thought we had left such language in West Jordan. Donald took him another day and I guess the presence of an adult male tamed it considerably. He continues to make us smile he has incredible timing with his wit and humor. Thanks Dusty!
Rachel will complete second grade. She is doing so well with her reading and math. She has very much enjoyed learning and performing with Performance Academy. We have had a return to ABBA. She sings and dances to many of their songs for their performances. Next year she wants to try gymnastics. There is a place that has just moved close to us so I vote for that. We have travelled to Kaysville this year for her classes. She is grateful for the warm weather and sunshine so she can ride her bike and play with Sydney Olson. We have had fun trying out new hairstyles from other blogs. Rachel is my shopping buddy and all things girl! Thanks Sunshine!
Donald has had some stress lately at work. The new Draper Temple was the first temple with a new phone system. Let's just say there were some growing pains. They are hoping the Oquirrh Mountain Temple goes much smoother. They are also beginning to change the phone system for church headquarters. Many days he has to say "at least I know my job isn't going to be gone tomorrow, we are too busy". He sets a good example for the boys in fulfilling his calling even when it is difficult! Thanks DonDon!
Me, well I am still teaching sewing and completely enjoy it. I have had opportunities to do spinning demonstrations and LOVE IT. I marvel at the hand of the Lord in our lives. True, we have had a difficult time since moving to Syracuse but, we have also been blessed. We have met people and had opportunities, we otherwise wouldn't have had. Thanks Heavenly Father!
