First Baseball Practice

Walker had his first baseball practice this week. He loved it, but we have a lot of work to do to teach him the basics. He hasn't got the running around the bases thing figured out. He hits the ball, and then chases the ball. Then he likes to jump over the bases, instead of on the base. It was fun to watch. Even Craig would have liked watching it.

Happy 15!!!

Kylee Turned 15 today. I can't believe it. We hope this next year goes a little slower. We're not sure we are ready for her to be 16.

Wendy and I took her to Chinese for her birthday lunch, topped off with a trip to Walmart (nobody should have to go to Walmart on their birthday).

That evening we went and weeded beets at the church farm. Brought back a lot of memories of how I used to spend my summers. Except that I didn't have a 4 year old on my shoulders as I was hoeing.

After the beet's, Kylee had some friends over for cake and ice-cream. I then took her and Kelby and a couple of friends to the late show to see Pirates. We weren't too impressed with the movie, but the company was good. We got home at 1:30 a.m., the kids were tired the next morning, because they had to get up and go pull rye out of David Critchfield's grain field. It was one big allergy fest.

Sunday Evening Activities

I really hate to rub it in to all of you but we had a lovely evening tonight with Mom and Dad. We invited them over to play cards and have popcorn. They said yes and then we asked them to bring the cards and the popcorn.
The pictures are out on our deck.The game is Black Magic. I don't get it.
Mom was happy as heck that I took her picture, you know how she loves that and then the other picture is of Dad pouting because he lost at Russian Rummy again. (Just kidding Pops!)
Mom and I skunked Dad and Kevin at Sequence.
It was a great way to spend a Sunday evening after a hectic day.
All of us, except Kevin went over to Acequia to my nephew Jordan's farewell.
He goes into the MTC on Wednesday. He is going to Tampa Bay Florida.
Jordan is my sister Leslie's youngest son. Anyway, it was alot of fun to see alot of my family today.

More Pictures from the Dam Fishing Trip!

Walker said that the reason we didn't catch anything was because "the fish didn't want to get killed"

Dam Fishing Trip!!!

What a lovely night. Barely a breeze. 70 degrees. We hopped on the 4 wheelers and headed for the dam. The fish weren't biting at all, which Walker did not have any patience for. But it was so beautiful. Kevin and the girls saw some deer, but I missed them. I (Wendy) drove the 4 wheeler for the first time. I was a bit unsteady but by the end of the night I was a pro.(Well not quite.) This is one of those nights that makes me very grateful.
On a side note. Kylee got her driving permit yesterday. AAAHHH!!! Watch out world. I tried to bribe the teacher to fail her.
Christy and I had our first set of auditions for Oklahoma. It wasn't too horrific. We have our next and final auditions next weekend. Love you all. Craig and Deb, we will see you Thursday. Yippee!!!

Here's Walker playing at the Elementary School playground. He really is the cutest kid around. And he loves to play. He is Mommy's Buddy and big helper. He washed the dishes for me today. There was water everywhere. But he was so proud of himself when I walked into the kitchen. How could I bring up something so trivial as water drenching the fronts of my new cupboards and floor. He also helped Kylee and Kelby and myself sell sno-cones for their choir trip during lunch hour this week at the high school. But he hates kisses!

Oakley Elementary Track Meet

Kori and Whitney had their Track Meet this week. They did really well. Walker liked watching them race. We learned that Kori has a future in gunny sack racing. Actually, we haven't gotten the final reports but Kori won the high jump, the distance throw, the gunny sack race and placed in the standing long jump. She also took 3rd in the 800 out of all the 4th, 5th, 6th grade girls combined finishing behind two 6th graders. Whitney won the 50 yard dash and the three legged race. She placed in the standing long jump as well. Their class also won the tug of war. When Kevin asked her what she had won, she replied,"This running thing." Spoken like a true dancer.

Some Things Never Change

Walker refused to take a much needed bath after having a hayday in the dirt outside. (We've got alot of dirt!) So Kevin finally convinced him to take a bath in the sink. I'm afraid it might be his last sink bath.

Joining the Blogwagon

I'm jumping on the wagon to follow big brother and little sister. Thanks for showing me a fun way to keep and journal and keep up on the rest of the family. I hope I can keep up the way you all have done. I know I won't be as creative, but hopefully this will at least keep you informed and not bored.

For the record, I am beginning this blog on May 14, 2007. Kylee is 15 days away from turning 15 and 4 days away from getting her driving permit. WARNING!!!

Kelby is 13 and still blonde. Loves the social life, and bugging Walker.

Kori is 10, just finished her field trip to Boise that she was looking forward to since the first of the year, her favorite part was riding the bus.

Whitney (whitterbug) is 7 going on 18. Very independent but still lovable. Likes her american girl twin babies, and likes to draw. Still hates mornings.

Walker is 4 and loves Ninja turtles. Always talks about Colten and Liza. Hates our house and loves theirs. Likes to eat Pizza, hotdogs, burritos, and his favorite turtle is Leo.

I am busy with Work (cover 5 states idaho, utah, oregon, washington, colorado) and now 2nd counselor in the bishopric. However, Wendy is still busier. Mother, Primary, Showstoppers, Photography, Oklahoma Director, Cheerleader adviser, PTO, OVAC Board, and insane walking.

Lagoon Trip

Kylee and Kelby competed in a choir competition for music in the parks in Utah. Wendy and I were chaperone's. Wendy rode down on the bus with the kids, and I took walker with me to work. We stayed at KK's and Walker played with Zac and Liza. KK and Jas had just gotten back from Disneyland, so I'm sure they were real excited to have company.

We met Wendy the rest of the gang in Layton where we watched them perform. They did a good job and received an excellent award. They next day we took them to Lagoon, where it was hot and crowded. You will notice on the picture above, that whitney was not excited to be riding rides with Walker. She would rather be hanging out with the big kids.

The kids had a good time, and we were happy to get home.