Off to High School

On Tuesday night, the middle school had their closing ceremony for the 8th graders.  Jake and Alexis both completed all the requirements to be able to move on to high school.  It has been a challenging year for both.  They had to read alot more than they ever had to in their old school.  But on the positive side, they both have made some new friends and seemed to adjust pretty well to a new school this last year.  Because of their accomplishments this year, they were able to go on the 8th grade trip to Lagoon for a fun filled day.

The principal, Mr. Strate - met with him a few times this year.

Alexis receiving her certificate of promotion

Jake receiving his certificate of promotion

All said and done, it was a pretty good year.

Donkeys and Basketball

So what do Donkeys and Basketball have in common?  Nothing really, except when you live in the country.  Last night, one of the high school organizations had a fund raiser.  They brought in the donkeys to play basketball.  No the donkeys didn't play but the people who rode the donkeys did.

They had four teams (3 made up of students and 1 made up of faculty members) and played 4 games.  Each game consisting of (2) five minute quarters.  Two of those games went into over time.  But in the end the Seniors ruled.

Yep, only in the country would donkeys be the star of an athletic event.

Our new cheerleader

Two weeks ago, the high school here had tryouts for cheerleaders for next year.  Alexis thought that would be something she would like to do.  She went to the clinic and learned the cheer and a short dance.
After the tryouts, she came home and wasn't sure how she felt about it.  About two hours later she received a text that said:

"Congratulations you made the 2013-2014 cheer team"

Now she wasn't sure how she felt about it.  I think she really thought that she wouldn't make it- but she did.

We had to go to the high school the next night where they introduced her as a member of next years team:

Way to go.. I am so proud of you for having the courage to tryout:

Time for some Spring Cleaning....and a few chicks

Living in New Mexico, I could never really work in the yard because the wind blew so much that it was just miserable to be out in it.  We used to say that we had two seasons 1) Windy and 2) not so Windy.

 So since we have been having some great weather here in Utah lately, I have been anxious to get out in the yard. It first started with pulling out all the old dead stuff to make room for the new growth that will soon be coming. Things are starting to come together quite well.  We have torn out the old fence in the back yard and cleaned up the leaves and dead plants from last year.

(That wood fence back there is now gone)

 

 

 

 

Yes, we even called in the big guns to help burn the pile of debris



On a different note:

Alexis has wanted to have chickens ever since moving here.  Well her wish has come true.  We have the chicks:

We have all been helping with converting the old shed into a chicken coop with a chicken run attached:

 



 

Jake was a good sport about laying on his back to help finish off the roosting nests

 



 

Maybe one day these chickens will pay off... I think I've spent way more money on this coop than eggs can equal.



95 years young

Last we week had a birthday party for Carl's grandmother.  I've talked about her before but she still deserves more airtime.  She recently turned 95 years old young.  She is still pretty alert, can do most things herself and just a joy to be around. 

She lives in an assisted living in SLC and thoroughly enjoys it there.  She has many friends there and lots of family around who can go see her often.  We love her!  Every year is a milestone and if her current health is any indication, she could have many good years to come.

 

yep, she's still got it

 

Grandma and Uncle Dale (her oldest son)

 

Treats are always a must at a party

 



Easter Fun

Kaden came and spent a few hours with us on Easter this year.   He was surprised that the Easter Bunny had even hid some eggs for him to find. 

Oops, we have someone trying to sneak off... 

 

 

We hope everyone had a pleasant and peaceful Easter.