Michael Turns 9 This Sunday

Michael has been busy these last 9 years. This last week, he earned his wolf badge in Cub Scouts.

He also had a birthday party with his friends to celebrate his 9th birthday (which will actually be on Sunday). His mom is so good about throwing fun parties.

Summer birthdays are always fun, but they're funner when they're family! Happy Birthday Michael! (in advance).

Go Cougars!

Today we took the kids down to Provo to hang out with their Grandma and to go to BYU. Here is a picture of them on the bridge connecting the Law Building with the Wilkinson Center and their favorite letter on the mountain.

We went bowling at the BYU Game Center and had a blast! They had these really cool ramps (and gutter bumpers) so even Rebekah could get that ball down the lane.



We had a delightful time being with Grandma Jones and Katie. They are great! The only problem was that our time was too short together. Thanks Grandma and Katie for a great time!

Watch Out Tiger!

On Saturday, May 31, Josh (almost 14), Jacob (12), Daniel (5) and I went to Fore Lakes Golf Course in Taylorsville. Michael couldn't come because of an injury he obtained while doing back flips off of the swing out back. Daniel had only 'golfed' around the yard--occasionally smacking the siding or the street (fortunately no cars or other houses) with the golf ball...he likes the real ones better than the whiffle balls. Here is a video clip of his first ever tee shot on a real golf course (by the way, Natalie taught him how to line his feet up). In the video we're uploading, the quality of it makes it difficult to see the ball roll down the fairway. But trust me, it did just that!



The only clubs in his bag were a sawed-off-regripped 3 wood and a putter. Most of Daniel's shots were pretty straight and down the fairway. Towards the end of the round, Daniel was getting pretty confident. Josh is pretty good also, but had a couple of rough shots. To which, Daniel commented, "Josh, maybe you need to learn to hit the ball." I had to remind him to be nice. I guess, when you're good, you have a right to talk smack. We all had a great time!

Breanna's First Scholarship

At an awards assembly on Friday, May 30, Breanna was awarded a $250.00 scholarship for excellence in academics. Since her 7th grade year, Breanna has had 12 consecutive terms with a 4.0 grade point average! Her and one other student won a scholarship presented by a local credit union. The first of many! Way to go Breanna!

Breanna and Josh Wow Audiences

Breanna has enjoyed playing her viola in the West Jordan Symphony. The following video comes from their Memorial Day Concert. Their attire was very casual compared with their usual concert black. They played at a funeral home. The intent was to play outside so that those coming to the cemetery would hear the music. The weather didn't cooperate though, so they had to play inside.



The next video is from one of her final concerts at Sunset Ridge. Joshua is also featured playing the cello in this video. Josh finished his third year playing the cello and has gotten quite good at it! The song they are playing is. . .well, see if you know what it is! The kids love this one at the region dances.

Skeleton Gives Hope!

For those of you that are not aware, Steve has been teaching out of a Church building for three years. Normally, in Utah, seminary students walk across the street from the school to the seminary building to attend seminary. We haven't had a seminary building since the middle school was built three school years ago. We've met the kids at the school and bussed them to a church building a mile down the road. Yesterday, the bus took its last trip! I estimate there have been over 6,000 bus trips made and several thousand miles. Here is a picture of the seminary building as it was a few days ago. Construction remains constant and they are on track to be done in August with a couple of weeks to move everything in before school starts!