Fourth of July

We were super busy on the fourth of July weekend. ShanTay and Jaymon came up for a few days. They got here on Thursday, but Tony and I were still at girls camp. They did some things with Shans friends Thursday night. Tony and I got home Fridayaround noon. That evening Tyler, Brianne and her Tyler came over for dinner and cards. Saturday we had parties for both families. We ate sooo much! It was great. We enjoyed visiting with everyone. We had to leave a little early because Brianne called and she had blown up the motor in her car and needed rescued. Saturday night we went to the neighbors house for fireworks. Everyone brought the fireworks they had and we set them off at the Waites home. Sunday Tony went to spend more time at his family reunion, while ShanTay, Jaymon, and I went to church. I had to teach YW. Afterwords we headed to Blackfoot so ShanTay could see her Grandmothers once more before they left. Monday morning EARLY ShanTay and Jaymon headed back to Phoenix and Tony and I began the dreaded clean up from girls camp.


Saturday morning the weather was a little cold, but by afternoon it had warmed up enought to have the waterfight. Of course Reed had the biggest gun and an unfair advantage over the little guys. It was a wonderful weekend. The only thing that would have made it better is if Mike and his family could have been here. We missed them alot. This is the first year that they have missed a fourth of July. (Mike started a new job at Grand Canyon College just a week or so before.)



The Behrends have their family reunion over the fouth of July each year. We had dinner at Tony's brother Jeff's home in Blackfoot Saturday. Then everyone met at his mothers place on Sunday for lunch.

GIRLS CAMP

We went to girls camp June 29th thru July 2nd. We went to Little Lemhi scout camp, up by Swan Valley. This year was a ward camp. We had 1o girls attend. 8 Beehives and 2 Mia Maids. Scout camp is great because it provides most of the activities for you. We did archery, riffle range, swimming, a float trip down the Snake River, and a nature hike. The girls were all able to sleep in the same tent. They think that is the best. We played games, did hair, sang with Katy Searle, had a game and devotional from the stake camp director, skits, played Sally the Camel, certified, testimony meeting, had solo time, and ate lots of goodies. Camp is a wonderful experience for these girls and although I don't much care for tent camping I do love girls camp.

This year I decided I was going to be brave and do every thing that the girls did. So I did the riffle range, I couldn't hit the target very well, but I could hit the shot gun shells on the posts. Go figure! They had compound bows for us to shoot. The tips of the arrows were not very sharp so they didn't stick in the targets very well.



Floating the Snake river was one of the high lights of camp. I was so scared that we were going to tip over. The water in the lake was about 65 deg. and the river they said was at least 20 deg, colder. About half way through I was able to relax and enjoy the ride. Yes the name of our boat was Pansie, very appropriate.




We had to take a swim test in order to go on the float trip or swim in the lake. We had to swim 100 yds. using any stroke, except doggie paddle :( . The last 25 yds. we had to do a resting back stroke then, float for several min. without letting our legs go down in the water. The water was so cold and you had to jump in so the water would go over your head. It took your breath away. I really don't like lake water at all, and it was so smelly and dirty!!! (at least I thought so) I don't think my kids thought that I would do it, but I did and I survived.



Our camp was at the top of the mountain. It was quite a hike up to it. We only went down when we had to. But the view was awesome. It was very quiet also.



I think that the girls had alot of fun. Next year is a ward camp again. Yah! Tony comes up for the whole week to help us. I don't know how we would do it without him. We have great priesthood that help him out, but I love having him there the entire time. Thanks sweetie for all you do for me!! I have the most amazing husband ever!

Basketball

I love to watch Tony play basketball and this year he played on the ward team. They played every Wed. for a few months. He is a little older, but just as great as always. We laughed one week when a high school aged boy was guarding him and in the middle of the first half turned to Tony and said "Man your fast."

BSU

This past weekend was orientation at Boise State University.
Tyler will be attending school there in the fall.
Tyler and I left early Friday morning and spent the day job hunting. He applied at every vet office near the school. He also applied at some other places.
We got a lot accomplished.
That evening Tyler got the chance to go swimming. It has been a long time since he has been able to swim. This is something he enjoys very much.






Saturday was orientation. We learned a lot. Tyler will be studying business.(Yeah Tyler)



In the computer lab registering. He is smiling now...

Registering take lots of concentration.

I was so exhausted after walking all aver campus and then returning applications to some of the places we went Friday that all I wanted to do was crash when we got back to the hotel. I wasn't vary smart and wore high heels so by the time we got done I had blisters on the bottom of my feet.
Sunday we went house hunting. We didn't have a lot of luck since it was Sunday, but we did get to see a couple of places, I was so surprised how expensive every thing is. All in all it was a good weekend and I enjoyed spending time with Tyler. We are so proud of his decision to go to school. We know that he will do well.

Going for a Drive

Tony and I went for a drive last Saturday. We went up to Wolverine. It had been raining and the roads were muddy. We made it quite a way before it got to muddy and we couldn't make it up the hill. We listened to a couple of talks on tape and Tony helped me prepare my lesson for the combined YM/YW.
Everything is so green, we are looking forward to going back when it is dry. (When ever that will be)
I love spending time with this guy!
The truck doesn't look to bad but even when Tony got done at the car wash there was still a fair amount of mud left on the truck.

Phoenix Trip

Last weekend we went to visit the kids in AZ. It was great. We left Wed. morning super early (3:00am) I don't know, do ya think we were just a little excited. We stopped in Beaver at the Timberline restaurant for our favorite breakfast...avocado and bacon omelet and cinnamon rolls. When we arrived in Phoenix we stopped to see ShanTay at work then on to Mike's.

Thursday Tony and Hannah started the day with a game of soccer at the park. ShanTay had the day off so we spent most of the day with her. She taught me how to do facebook and we started decorating her apartment. Tony and Hannah took Bailey for a couple of long walks around the complex.

Yes her pictures are sideways. She is going to put different pics in them latter.

The almost finished wall... She will add some things on her shelf.




On our way back to Mike and Jess' for dinner. Poor Hannah was so tired that she crashed.

We did some craft projects. Here Hannah is making a hot pad with her loom. She chose the pattern and the colors. I thinks she did a great job.

Next we made some flip flops. It was a little hard for Hannah to get the knots even at first, but by the end she was a master. She said "It's easy when I concentrate."

Great job Hannah!!



Saturday we went to watch Hannah at ballet. I tried to take some pictures but we had to stay outside and watch through the window. She is doing so good. Afterwards we went to visit ShanTay at work. Hannah had a great time playing games on ShanTays phone.



Saturday after ShanTay got off work she and Jaymon came over to Mike's and we played games until 1:00. It was so much fun laughing, talking, playing cards, and eating. I love spending time with these guys.
Sunday we headed back home. We intended on going all the way but we took to many side trips. We drove through Sadona and Cottonwood canyon, then across Cedar Breaks. There was still alot of snow on top. I don't think the road had been open for very long. We made it as far as Beaver and were to tired to go on. We must be getting old.
Monday we made it home and wouldn't you know it the only nice weather was while we were gone. We had intended on planting our garden Tuesday but it has been raining ever since. I'm so ready for summer to be here!!!!

Piano Lessons

While at Tony's piano lesson the other day I looked over at him and saw his feet crossed. I couldn't help but laugh inside just a little, as I saw the little boy in him. I am so proud of his determination to learn to play the piano. He is learning to play the hymns and I love to hear him practicing. He is amazing and I love him so much.