SRIS 6th Grade Band Concert

One last school activity before fall break the 6th grade band concert.  Good news it is during class bad news Ryder has this class first period.  7:50 am yes that is am be in your seats and ready to listen.  We found our seats in the Little Theater but I had strict instructions not to approach him, talk to him, or acknowledge him in any way until afterwards.  Then and only then can we talk to him.  Just a reminder that these kids have only been playing for 6 weeks.

Getting ready...

The Brass Section only.

The Baritone Section
I love the bald spot that I also caught
for everyone to see.

The whole concert was 20 minutes.  It showcased that the kids are actually learning and growing with their instruments.  Not many sour notes.  I loved that their teacher didn't stand in front of them directing them but instead off to the side guiding and explaining what they do each day in class.  The kids completed everything she asked them to do.

We were allowed to talk to him afterwards and let him know how proud we are of him.  He has worked so hard that he should be proud as well.  

I can definitely say that it wasn't what I had imagined it would be.  The 4th grade recorder concerts take the prize on being the worst concert ever.

St George Marathon Mayors Walk

The girls have had a few weeks off from their city duties.  They were ready to get back into action.  However, there were a few details of this assignment one was being there by 7:00, awake, and completing the walk with the mayor.

They look gorgeous
even in the early morning.
It was still dark.

Close Ups

Walking

No arrests were made

They all survived and even helped hand out the prizes.  Home before 10 and back in bed until 1.

I Thought I Had Graduated??

Here I am 30 something years later running around trying to help kids with their final projects, missing assignments, and final performances.  I thought it was supposed to slow down as your kids grow older.  I missed the instructions that it would be even crazier.  

Ready, Set, Goooooooo.........

Monday...
DHMS Treble Singers
This is the all girl choir that they were required to tryout.

Tuesday....
SRIS Parents in PE
We did warmups and played badminton
I got a good workout in.

Wednesday...
Rylee making Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
Teaching her the difference between
a tsp & tbsp.

Putting on the finishing touches.
This did require an outfit change.
They tasted great!!!!

It was an exhausting week but hopefully these things will improve their grades.  It was great to hang out with each one and help with their projects.  

There is still more to come next week.....

General Conference Weekend

What started out as a busy weekend slowed down enough to be able to watch all 4 sessions.  We started something last conference that we definitely loved and wanted to continue this time.  It's a big breakfast to eat while watching the first session on Sunday.  Dave & Ryder were up early prepping while it was still pretty chilly outside.  I woke up to the smell of bacon sizzling outside with dogs barking trying to steal a piece or 2.

Time to fill our plates, eat yummy food, and watch our leaders deliver meaningful messages.

Pancakes & eggs
cooked in bacon grease.
Thank goodness we only do this twice a year.

Bacon!!
with only a few pieces missing.

Surprise!!!
Birthday Scones for Reganne

This is one meal that will definitely become a tradition to be celebrated twice a year.  I love this weekend.  Celebrating birthdays and hanging out with family.  See you in 6 months.

Happy Birthday Reganne!!!

The big 15th birthday is here and she is ready to celebrate.  This year however, we have to fit in our celebrating with celebrating with her friends.  No birthday breakfast she doesn't like to get up in the mornings very early instead wait until the very last second to stumble out of bed.  This will have to wait until the weekend.  No birthday lunch today the school moved lunch to 10:30 instead of the normal 11:00 due to a fun fall carnival in the afternoon.   This will also be rescheduled next week.

Rylee took her after school to get a manicure so Ryder & I left for the swim meet before even getting to see her.  Instead she hung out with friends until 11:00 since it was Friday!!!

Time for presents
Saturday afternoon before leaving
with friends again to the corn maze.

This will keep her warm tonight.

Birthday dinner
@ Olive Garden w/ yummy brownie lasagna.

Can't eat another bite.

Must have candles

A big breathe
before they melt into the cake.

She decided on Strawberry Short Cake she just wasn't sure what that was exactly.  Once I finished adding the toppings she thought it was pretty great.  Next year I will cut up more strawberries if she decides to do it again.

This year is going to be exciting for her learning how to drive, going to youth conference, and hanging out with her group of friends.  We love her and are glad she is part of our family.   She is looking forward to another trip to BT21 Store to spend her birthday money.

CSC Pumpkin Invite 2019

It's been a month since the last swim meet.  We have been invited to travel to Cedar City for their Pumpkin Invite.  It's also Reganne's birthday, General Conference, and the St George Marathon.  Ryder decided one day was enough for him.  Friday afternoon we headed off to Cedar City with plenty of time to kill.  What we didn't count on was hitting the four way stop in Washington which was backed up.  We were now running late and Ryder started to stress.

We made it with 5 minutes to spare before warm ups.  The pool started churning and the kids started swimming.  The officials all gathered to get credentials checked and deck assignments.  The heat sheets were finally printed and handed out.  One minor problem Ryder's name was no where to be found.  Luckily I was still at the computer table and they quickly tried to resolve the issue and entered him into 3 out of the 4 events.  

However, there was a larger problem only 6 kids on our team were actually assigned to swim.  The other 15 were not listed.  Confusion & Craziness started as they tried to resolve the problems.  The head referee for the meet stepped into mix and declared that the meet would start on time.  All swimmers that were not listed on the heat sheet would not be allowed to compete tonight.  Here we are with 15 kids + parents that had traveled from St George and couldn't swim. 

Before the craziness!!!

200 Freestyle
coming in for a turn.

Flip turn for 200 IM

Keeping up his pacing.

2 pumpkins = 2 first place finishes
in his heats.

Ryder worked hard and finished strong.  He won 2 pumpkins for his 2 first place finishes in his heats.  This is the first time winning the pumpkins the 2 previous years he came in 3rd or 4th place.  I am proud of him for being so positive and kind to others during all the craziness going on around him.

We have been waiting for the official results but they still haven't been posted I believe due to the craziness.

Here is what we have from the results board.

Event #1 Mixed Open 200 Y Freestyle  2:43.10

Event #5 Mixed Open 200 Y IM 3:09.95

Event #10 Mixed 12 and Under 100 Y IM 1:32.06

The next meet is at the end of the month.  I am excited to see his progress.

Last Call September

Not really sure where the time is going but it keeps marching forward.  September has ended and along with it the summer temps.

Starting the month
with a trip to Quail.
Due to the craziness this was also our last trip.

Check out the lizard
on the tree.
Julie spotted it while taking homecoming pictures.

Homecoming 2019

Friends

Going crazy at the car show.
Swiss Days Show

The best part of September was the smiles that everyone shared.  We are now marching onto October and the holiday season.  Does anyone have a pause button I can borrow to slow this year down??