FBLA-Hockey Game

Last Friday DaNell competed in the State FBLA Public Speaking Competition, in Layton. She was gone for 2 1/2 days, she did well on her speech, but ended up not placing and going on to finals on Friday. She had a fun time and enjoyed her new experiences.
We had plans to go to the Grizzlies Hockey Game on that Friday before we knew she was going to state, I made arrangements to leave here early and pick her up in Layton before the awards at the competition. The boys and I left here around 10 and headed for Layton, thanks to my new "smart phone" I used the navigation and it took me right to my destination. After picking her up, we headed back to SL, got checked into out hotel and the kids went swimming for a bit, before heading over to Golden Corral for dinner then off to the Hockey Game. The Grizzlies ended up losing 3-1 but the game was packed with fights. We had a ball.
On Saturday, we went to a birthday party for my sisters twins, Zaden and Zaric. We had a good time and even scored some hair flairs :) Then we ventured home. Sunday we were pretty lazy, didn't get a whole lot accomplished. But oh, well such is life sometimes.
Here's to our next adventure! Planning a trip to Colorado Springs in June, depending on Baseball schedules and such.

Beginning Baseball

Baseball is beginning, Taylor is practicing a couple times a week and even played a practice game last week, we are not sure who won. This year he is in Babe Ruth where some of the rules are different, the distances are farther, and the kids are bigger. Taylor is the smallest one on his team this year. He is ready to play hard, can't wait to get this year started.
Leyton is also playing baseball this year in the Rookie League, he hasn't been able to practice yet (one was canceled, due to weather) he was not a happy camper. Hopefully the weather straightens up and he gets some practicing in too.

Quiz Bowl 3-4

DaNell competed in Quiz Bowls 3 and 4 over the last few weeks. Quiz Bowl 3 was in Green River where her team placed 4th overall and Quiz Bowl 4 was in Moab against 7 other schools, here her team placed 1st. They were in the winning bracket throughout the entire tournament, lost once during the last round and had to play another round where they won by exactly double the score. Great Job DaNell! Her advisor says she is so, so smart and very quick on the buzzer :D

Quiz Bowl #2

Last Thursday DaNell competed in her second Quiz Bowl Competition where her team took 3rd place and the Varsity team took 2nd. Great Job DaNell. Next up Green River March 29th. Good Luck :D

Quiz Bowl #1

DaNell had her first Quiz Bowl Match on Thursday at Mont Harmon it was the Carbon/Emery Meet. Mont Harmon vs Helper vs Canyon View vs San Rafael. Mont Harmon's Varsity Team took 1st and their Jr. Varsity Team(DaNell) took 2nd- Great Job MHJH. Next meet is on Thursday March 10th at the District Office- Good Luck :D

Mud Monsters

These 2 girls aren't afraid to get their hands dirty....in fact they LOVE IT!

Sunday Morning

When we woke up on Sunday morning to come home this is what we saw out the window....

My truck was under there somewhere...it took me a good 10-15 minutes to get it cleared off to leave, the roads leading out of Cedar City were snowy, and we passed quite a few cars that had slid off the road. We made it through safe and sound....can I just say my truck rocks ;)

History Fair

DaNell competed in the History Fair at CEU with her friend, together they re-created a scene from history involving Queen Elizabeth the I and Mary Queen of Scotts. They took 1st place and get to go to Sandy in April to compete at state...Great Job Girls. Here are a couple pics of the dress we made for the scene. Good Luck at the next competition girls :)

Brian Head Ski Trip 2011

The kids and I took a trip to Brian Head Ski Resort this weekend. We took a 3 hour family snowboarding lesson. Taylor was a natural and took right off with whatever the instructor threw at him, the rest of us took a bit to get going. Getting up was the most difficult part, I have to say all the kids got it way before I did, we all took a few tumbles, me taking the most, the instructor was great, and had a lot of patience. Taylor is ready to go again, I think next time I will try skiing to which one I like better. Here are a few pics, hope you enjoy them :D

Desert Trip 2011