Got Snowed on in Bryce

We woke up to snow. I like that I was able to get the boys to play along with the "photo shoot".

Last day of school

Yep a broken leg the last day of school. What a way to spend your summer.

USS Hornet

A while back we went on a night tour of the USS Hornet. When I made the reservation I did not know that the USS Hornet is purported to be one of the most haunted places in the US. When we arrived we were given the option to have a haunted tour or a tour with history and a little haunting. We choose the later. There were only 4 of us on the tour. We were given meters that would indicate if there were paranormal activity around up.
It was interesting - we learned a lot - and it was fun! All the lights were out and we had to use flashlights to get around. Our tour ended after 11:00 pm.

Kids Sports

I only have photos of the young ones volleyball games. The older one's track experience I have not been allowed to photograph.

Volleyball has been a great experience. He feels more comfortable with the older students (he is the only 6th grader) and the team having only one more game is undefeated. Best part he is quite good so I can see some volleyball in the future.

6th Grade Dance Drama

Some drama as a result from his first dance made me surprise him with lunch on Monday. Went to his favorite burger place which has been there for years and years.
Surprising how even when you think a successful occasion has occurred - drama might unfold.

More Canyoneering

The only point in the trip that I was nervous was climbing out - no ropes. I kept falling since I did not have the correct shoes - the boys did better at this point. Also after six hours at this we were getting a bit tired. We were also wet and even though the water was very cold we did not seem to get too cold since the weather was nice and we were moving.

Spring Break

During Spring Break we went to Zion National Park. Amazingly beautiful. And we had incredible weather.

While there we went on a canyoneering trip. During the first rappel into the cavern I could tell the boys were a bit weary however, by the second rappel, which was about 7 stories in height - they loved it. It was my idea of heaven. Adventure, challenge and glorious scenery.

Leadership?

This one has been selected by staff and students in leadership in his school to become involved in leadership. He was fairly certain that there must have been a mistake made but I however, think they see qualities in him that he does not see in himself. I feel proud but even more so hopeful, hopeful that he will be able to meet a new challenge.

6th Grade Dance

I was very impressed with his wanting to go to the first sixth grade dance. Many private schools in the area all attend so his small class of 10 in a dance with 200 kids seems even smaller. He went by himself and danced the entire night. And most impressive slow danced with girls from other schools to the dismay of the girls in his class. Bravo!

Forgot to post Birthday Post

It was just a small celebration with old friends to mark the 12th birthday. Last year with only teenagers. First there was bowling and lunch. Then some dancing and shooting. A perfect birthday.