I'M GOING TO BE BETTER!

I haven't posted, I don't know....since over a year ago. Perhaps I should get back into the swing of things. Life has had some changes. Austin and Hayden are driving and dating. I thought I'd be more nervous, but I'm not. They are both good drivers. I hope they are good daters. Makenzie has been on the water polo and swim team for Cedar High. Madison is on the junior swim team and will get to play water polo next year. Gary and I are older.

I'll post more in a day or two...this much has been too exhausting.

Veteran's Day Celebration in Cedar City. Austin and Hayden are in the Cedar High Symphonic Band and they performed wonderfully. They played an original song by a man from Cedar City and it was really inspiring. I've tried to load the video by it is 17 minutes long. I am able to load up pictures of my studs, Austin and Hayden
Austin in his James Bond pose.
Hayden with friends Joseph Palmer and Greg Cox.
Austin was able to play the herald trumpets as well. He is the one on the far right.

Makenzie played in the Cedar Middle School Varsity Band. They played at the dedication of the Veteran's Park in Cedar. The program was really nice except the mayor's talk was tooo long. (I'll probably get in trouble for that comment...but it's true.)
This is Makenzie and her friend Dante. They are both percussionists.

Swine Flu Fun!!!

Hayden has been inflicted with the dreaded SWINE FLU! One day one he didn't look too bad.


But by the time day 5 came around, he was starting to show signs of wear.

This is a horrible picture of us with Grandma Clark on Confernce Sunday, but it is from my phone. We love our Grandma and hope she will receive the comfort and peace she deserves.

Quick Vacation to Estero Island Florida

We went down to Fort Myers Beach, Florida for a few days. We stayed at the lovely Pink Shell Resort on Estero Island. The accommodations were fantastic. A huge 2 bedroom/2 bath condo with great pools and easy, clean beach access. We had a blast.

Wild children....10 and 13This photo cracks me up because it look like we photoshopped Hayden's face on some little body in the water.
Sunset.....
Everglades....we rode on this air boat. Note to self: When they sell you the ticket to ride the boat, and there is a display for insect repellent at the counter, take the subtle hint and apply (buy) the repellent! Huge mosquitoes!
Austin
Janet, Gary and Madison (age 10)
Evil alligator near the roadside.
Madison at the Pink Shell
View from our condo

View of the kids in the water from our room.

Things Happen....

Today at swim team practice, Makenzie was injured on the diving board. Some juvenile delinquent boy felt the need to toss his towel at her legs just as she was jumping off the diving board. When I arrived, the mother bear in me came out and I had to shoved it back once I learned that this kid did apologize. What's bugging me now is who is going to pay for the new swimsuit which got holes in it? The pictures don't look as bad now as they were at first. Her body was one huge red, bloody mess, but then we cleaned her up a bit.Hip
Hip
Upper back

Leg and ankle
Elbow

Isn't growing up fun?