Spring Recital.....Cheerleading

Rylee wanted to try out cheer leading at the rec center.  Each week she gladly went to class but wasn't thrilled that she was the oldest one in the class.  We all heard about the stumbles, tumbles, and spills that happened each week.  I often wanted to check for bruises but instead she laughed at me and reminded me she was on the bottom.  I also wanted to sneak in and watch but she strictly forbid me to come anywhere near the gym.

Surprise!!!! they announced a spring recital to show off all their hard work.  The dance groups were first followed by the cheer leading.  My pictures are really dark but the lighting was really crazy.

Stunts
They didn't drop her.

All the girls giving a massive hug to their patient teacher.

Rylee & her teacher

After hugs and smiles we were ready to head home and have dinner.  We had to make one stop before heading home as we crossed the bridge cars started slowing down.  Almost stopping in the middle of the road.  Rylee & Ryder started screaming there were deer in field next to the road.  How in the world did they get there?  In a field, in the middle of town, and a long way from the mountains.  Guess we will never know for sure but a picture as proof we weren't dreaming.

Look really close in the center for them.

We weren't the only crazy people taking pictures when we pulled away there were more cars pulling to a stop.  Dave didn't believe us when we got home thank goodness for pictures.

Fourth Grade Recorder Concert

Reganne's class has been practicing so hard to present a special Mother's Day Concert with their recorders.  I am guessing at the practicing since she refused to practice while I was nearby.  She wanted it all to be a surprise.  The concert was getting ready to start when I realized that I couldn't see a thing sitting down so off to the back of the multipurpose room I went.

How grown up she looks with this red dress and all that hair.

All the kids trying their best.
They sounded really great.  The practice paid off.

Mom & Daughter Selfie
She served me a cookie and a special letter.

It was a great program with not a dry eye in the place.  I love watching the kids learn new things and share their talents with others.  Ryder wanted to try an play the recorder when  we got home.  The sound was not so good he will have to wait until 4th grade for his turn.

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Stake conference was today and even better we got done early.  Oops!!! our stake president told us not to tell.  My Sunday nap was calling my name but I finally had to give into Ryder to visit the ducks.  The kids were all dressed in their pajamas but who cares let's go.

Here they come.
Dig Ryder's outfit with black socks & sneakers.

I love the swans Mom.

Guess who still has bread and we are going to get it from him.

The girls quickly took the bread away from Ryder.
They threw it to the approaching ducks before they got any closer.

A Waters Standoff.....
The duck won when it started hissing at her.

It was time to head home and catch another nap or make cotton candy with the kids.  I love a lazy Sunday but they are really few and far between so we had better enjoy it while we can.

Saturday Crazies

Soccer ending there was still more that needed to be done.  What I wouldn't give for a peaceful Saturday afternoon lounging around the house.  Well this wasn't the day for that.  Soccer game over with a WIN!!!  Time for Rylee to head out to the Ironman as a volunteer.

Ready to have fun and serve.

Spike twice in a row.

Practicing his rollerskating.

Cool moves and avoided the fall.

Feeding the Missionaries
We loved having them over to eat and share their message with us.
It has been years since we have been able to do this.

6:30 do you know where your son is?
After checking the house and the yard this is what I discovered.
His radio was blaring and still fully dressed.  Woke up once at 8 got him in his pajamas and promptly fell back to sleep.
UNTIL 3:30 AM!!!!!!!
He was ready to play.  I was not excited by the prospect and went back to bed.

Invasion of the Birds
Watching TV we noticed that birds were on the patio furniture.  As we sat there a few more flew in.
Dave went outside to see what was going on.  He found these two sitting there refusing to move.
They were all looking for their nests that Dave had removed in the fall.  They are looking for a new spot to build their homes again.

It was a busy crazy Saturday and thank goodness it is stake conference tomorrow.  Sunday afternoon naps are calling my name.

Season Comes to an End....

After freezing last week it was nice and sunny.  This was their only early morning game and Reganne was ready to play.  We had hoped that it would be against our sister team Little Valley 3 instead it's Little Valley 1.  Reganne started out on defense they were off and running.  This team was tough!!!!

After half time surprise Reganne was goalie and all smiles.

Doing her job.

When did she get such a hard kick?

Catching a drink

No Goal!!!!
The only goal she gave up was a penalty kick and she only missed that one by inches.

High Fives!!!!!

The season is officially over and they were undefeated both Fall & Spring.  The girls all want to wear their team shirts and medals to school tomorrow.  Who knows what will happen in the fall some of the girls are looking toward the competitive teams.

Reganne is looking forward to her next sport to try.......Tennis!!!!

Soccer Highlights

This soccer team has so much fun together when they get together that I am afraid they will forget all about the game.  Reganne once again volunteers to be the goalie.

Ready and waiting.

Time for some offense.
She couldn't wait to get her feet on that ball.

They played a hard game without any subs and with competitive team recruiters watching.  They begged the girls to come and practice with them.  The only problem is they want a commitment to soccer only.  Reganne isn't ready to give up everything else.  There is still so many sports to try out.

Time for a doubleheader on a colder, wet Saturday morning.  They were ready to play but the spectators were bundling up with blankets and jackets.

First game playing offense but ended up as goalie.
Won the game 6 to zero.

Second game....much harder than the first.
Successful once again 3 to 1 final score.

Treats needed for a cold rainy day.
Preservatives all around.

Time to warm up for the sidelines and not the girls who were flying high from both wins.  Reganne crashed as soon as we hit the van yet there was a smile plastered on her face.  One more week of soccer and then a well deserved break.

Kite Festival

No wind, rain, but a lot of sun this is a perfect afternoon for the Kite Festival.  The Reganne & Ryder have been reading up a storm to have enough minutes to earn a kite or book or tickets to the bounce houses.  We were off to collect the prizes.

"Getting ready for the festival"
This was Reganne's caption as she took the picture.  My caption is "Holy Gray it's time to color my hair"
Reganne tried to comfort me that my hair is not gray but blue and it looks fine.  I love how she tries to cheer me up whenever I am feeling low.

Books, kites, or tickets???
Books won out.

How did Captain America get here?
This was the must have photo op of the day.

Playing games for treats.

Remind me to hide the sharp darts she killed 3 balloons.

It was a fun afternoon full of games, treats, and a lot of sun.  The school choirs each sang songs from their last performance how many times can you hear Happy & I Believe.  It was time to head home.