Last Day of School

How did this happen so fast?  The last day of school came and if you ask the kids not a minute too soon.  The high school has been mostly out since last week.  The intermediate school kept the kids busy up to the last minute.  Elementary however did an old fashioned field day.  The one reminder was no swimsuits. 

Love this awesome teacher.
Thank you Mrs Young for sharing your
love of technology and learning with Ryder

He was hoping that he would be able to have her again in 5th Grade.  She announced to the class that she would be leaving teaching for a district job.  The kids were all a little sad but soon got into the fever pitch of school ending and left the sadness behind.

Schools out for the summer!!!
Walking out with his friend Ryan.

They were laughing and Ryder told me that field day that wasn't supposed to need a swimsuit.  All the games were water related and got drenched. 

It was now time for the annual last day of school lunch @ Culvers.

Only picture

It was a great day however fast it came.  I am so proud of these kids and all the hard work they put into school this year.  If you ask them they will say that they hate school and it's torture to attend every day.  Each one of them did the work this year and I believe learned a lot.

Let summer begin!!!!

Another Busy Weekend

We were ready for another busy weekend and it required traveling up North for Chase's wedding in Ogden.  Rylee begged to stay home since she had plans with friends.  It was going to be just the 4 of us and we are ready to have some fun.

First up with the news that the Millenium Falcon to celebrate the premier of Solo.  Tickets became available at 8:00 am at Jordan Commons.  Arriving a few minutes late the line was around the building.  We found the end of the line along with the strangest group of people.  Did we fall into the an episode of The Big Bang Theory.  The guys behind us were exchanging stories of wars and galaxies far far away.  There were even a few dressed up as the characters from various movies.

The lines started to move and before we knew it we were at the front of the line and they were still handing out the wrist bands.

Love that smile

Can you find the breathing person??

Has no idea the importance of this scene.

Photo Stop
Love the Storm Troopers

I'm cool!!!
I am driving the Millenium Falcon

Three of us flying off to another galaxy
far far away.

There were supposed to be two other containers holding the duplicate set.  However, they were damaged in transit.

Fun, games, and a few crazy people.

Dave & Ryder noticed a car show at UVU as we drove by.  There was still plenty of time to catch the show before we had to hit the road.

The Flea Market
Full of spare parts and crazy treasure
you didn't know you needed.

Car Show
An army ambulance and many more.

In heaven!!!

It was now time to pick Reganne up at Grandma's house and then head towards West Haven for the wedding.  It was so awesome to get together and celebrate this special day with Chase.

Photo Booth
All the cousins having a great time dressing
up and making silly faces.

Chase & Ashton Wilson

It was a beautiful afternoon wedding.  The brides family were awesome hosts who welcomed everyone into their home.  I am not sure they were warned beforehand how large of group our family is all one place.  Everyone was having a great time and making this a special time for the happy couple.

We are so glad that we made the trip and was able to see family even if it was only for a short time.

Year End Concert

Thunder & Lightening Choir was having their final performance of the school year.  The kids haven't performed since spring break.  They are also now working with their 3rd new teacher of the year.  After only working with the students for a week they were ready to give it a shot.  Reganne said there was only one minor problem.  She couldn't remember the words on a few of the songs.  Just do your best and smile.

We made it just in time for the show to start.  The intros were made with the new teacher Mrs. Williamson (Ryder's music teacher at CVE) with a wave of her baton the show was under way.

First song sounded pretty good.
The multi talents of the students with
some ballet.

Another couple of songs.
They sounded even better.

Still singing, dancing, and even a few actions
thrown in.

If only she would smile
I am never sure if she is enjoying herself or not

I was totally amazed at how good of job they did.  This group has had a really rough year but to end it on a high note was pretty impressive.  The new teacher did a great job and imagine what she can do with 9 months with a new group of kids.  I really hope that this group of kids will continue to develop their talents and have fun in choir next year.

Swim A Thon and Party

The swim a thon is an annual event for the club.  Each swimmer is required to participate both in the swimming and fundraiser.  Ryder was willing to give it a try and work hard.  He raised enough money to attend the parties.  There was one hitch in the plan he couldn't stay all night unless I chaperoned.  I wasn't agreeing to that one.  I wasn't sure I could stay awake all night.

We made it time for warm ups and to get the counting sheet.

Swimmers get ready

They are off
and
I am counting.

He did it!!!
Swam the mile

Prize?
The growing alligator

Let's see it grow...
However, after about 15 minutes he lost interest.
We brought it home to grow in my tub.

He wasn't even breathing hard by the end.  However, he was starving!!!  He wanted In & Out and even devoured the hamburger in minutes.  It was time for the party.  The crazy night was about to get started.  They still needed chaperones and I felt bad for the kids if no parents signed up.  I willingly and maybe a little reluctantly became a chaperone for the whole night. 

Time to play and have fun.

Jumping in  from the blocks 

Hanging with other friends

10:00 arrived and the pool was closing.  The kids reluctantly climbed out and headed for the gyms.  These kids love the water and slowly dragged themselves out for more activities.

It was time for team building games and be crazy.

Dividing into groups.
Can you find your animal group.

Line up by age
They weren't sure who was the youngest.

Balloon races
Crazy fun with this group.

The chaperones got their assignments.  I was assigned to the black gym with the nerf shoot out game and sumo wrestling.

The best game for 10 year olds
Shooting each other.
This game was busy until about 2:30

The old kids kept the sumo wrestling to themselves.  Ryder & Jace found an opening and quickly jumped in to have a little fun.

Wait!!! What happened?
How did I end up the ground?

I can't stand up, roll over, or
even move side to side.

New friend to the rescue.
He couldn't get hi upright.
Instead the top pulled right off.

They couldn't stop giggling to really get much wrestling done.  The smiles & giggles were the best ever.  2:30 came and the chaperones shift ended and my partner left for the night.  It soon became quiet and the boys came back to keep me company.  It was the wrong move sitting down.

3:50
They both were out for the count.

We needed to move to the sleeping area and found a nice place on the tile floor for them to snuggle down to sleep.  I looked around and I was once again the only chaperone.  Thank goodness I had a good book or I would be asleep with them on the floor.

5:50 It was time to wake up, clean up, and pack up.  The kids were slowing down, crawling, and maybe even a little cleaning.  

Zombies

It was the walking dead and all of those other tv shows about zombies.  These kids were finally exhausted.  Or so I thought... Once outside Ryder soon perked up and wanted to go with Dave to the car show.

By 11:30 he was asleep in his chair.
We headed home to get our Saturday stuff done.

He is officially down!!!

We both had a great time. He and Jace also had a great time.  It was time to head home and the older kids asked Ryder if he had a fun time?  Yes was his reply.  They then asked him if he was going to do it again next year.  NO WAY!!!!  Thank goodness!!!  I won't have to chaperone again.  Everyone laughed and we continued out the door to head for home.  Once he saw the sun he was ready for the day to begin.  However, I was ready for a nice long nap.

Taking a break

Arriving in time for warm ups meant that Ryder & I had 45 minutes to kill.  It was time to explore the many trails around the fields.  We found a trail down to the river.

Is it cold?

The Virgin River

A little chilly

We are definitely need to come back here later this summer.  It was time head back to the fields before the game gets started.  

Ryder soon got sidetracked as we walked up the trail.  Mom!!! Look over there is that snow?  It looks like it but go touch it.

It's soft

Let's take some home.

It wasn't snow but cotton from the cotton trees all around the river.  It will also make you sneeze if you aren't careful.  He even found a few dog baggies soon they were full of cotton and not poop.  The question is will they make it home?

Soccer Week

There are only 2 weeks left in the soccer season and we have 4 games left to play.  They will playing 3 of the 4 this week.  Reganne is excited to get back on the field and give it her all.  First game on Monday against The Heat.

The girls were ready to play and have fun along the way.  Start time at 7:50 which means they would be playing under the lights.  

High fives all around

They played hard and came away with the win 5 to 1.  I waited for Reganne to play and thought she was in at one point but no knee brace.  After the game I found out she did play the right wing position on the dark side of the field.  When I asked how she felt?  Good!!!  A girl of few words.

Wednesday's game was across at the Sullivan Fields against Rage.  The earlier start time of 7:00 was going to be nice.  However, the clouds were rolling in and it looked like rain.  Could it only hold off until after??

 Nope!!! the wind started to blow and the rain soon followed.  Not only did it rain but it came in sideways.  The game started.

She is in.

It continued to rain

The next thing is Reganne slips on the wet grass and goes down.  She does get up on her own power and hobbles off the field.

A double rainbow
Make a wish!!!

My wish came true.  Reganne was back on her feet without any additional damage.  Plenty of rest, a little ice, and a warm shower.  

Saturday's game and the sun is shining.  It was going to be a warm game.  I really like Saturday games since they are earlier in the day.  The Blast had traveled up from Mesquite it was time to roll.

Ready to play!!!

And she did.

Play they did.

The Win

She was able to play the last 5 minutes of the game.  Her knee held up and there was a smile on her face.  The look on her face was priceless!! It was great to see her confidence coming back.  Only one problem we are going to be gone for the last game of the season.  No more confidence building this season.