Monday, January 28, 2008

Our Beloved Prophet 1910-2008


No one shines brighter on this earth than our own President Gordon B. Hinckley!



President Hinckley always uses his cane, just not much for walking. Accra, Ghana.



We marveled at the contrast of Joseph Smith's visit to the White House to meet with President Van Buren and President Hinckley's visit to the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given a United States citizen.
The White House, Washington, D.C.


President Hinckley said that "Sister Hinckley would have loved this event."
The White House, Washington, D.C.


You just can't help breaking into a smile when you are around Gordon B. Hinckley.


President and Sister Hinckley were just the trademark of happiness in Ghana..
No one could keep their eyes off of them. Their warmth was infectious.
Their kind waves of the hand always made everyone feel loved.
Accra, Ghana

These two are love birds, no less.



How blessed we are to live during the administration and ministry of President Gordon B. Hinckley.
Nauvoo , Illinois.

(courtesy of Scot Facer Proctor)

Whenever I see our prophets smiling face, I will always remember to

Be Grateful

Be Smart

Be Clean

Be Prayerful

Be Humble

Be True

Be Positive

Be Involved

Be Still

How grateful I am to know that Gordon B. Hinckley is reunited with his sweet life. He has had such a strong influence on me and my life, and I am grateful for his example that has always influenced me for good, and will continue to do so throughout the rest of my life.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Guess Who's Started a BLOG?

That's right...my sister Holli has finally started her own blog!
Holli goes to school at BYU...she's pretty funny!


PEACE OUT!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Hannah Montana!


Tonight was the Hannah Montana concert, and Kaylee & I were there!
Kaylee had an absolute blast, and kept turning to me during the concert to say "thank you!"

Hannah is lowered down in this box at the beginning of the show...it was pretty cool!

Just picture about a million screaming girls!







She changes her clothes about a million times, but half way through the show, she leaves the stage as Hannah Montana and comes back up from the stage floor as Miley Cyrus!

We stood and sang every song!




Kaylee was in heaven!


What else have we been up to?
Monday, I took the kids to Freestone Park!

Cami came along too:)




Kids favorite ride...Ferris Wheel!

Ryal & Gracie up above
Ethan & Powell down below

Ethan with his cousin Powell (David & Kylie)

Noah Boy!
(5 mths. old & 21 lbs!)

Mia Maria!
(David & Kylie)

The Gang, eating lunch!

Everyone loved feeding the ducks!

Especially Gracie!!!



Kaylee also got to do Build a Bear this weekend! (her favorite store)
She's had a pretty eventful couple of days...and I'm exhausted!

Friday, January 18, 2008

Dance, dance dance!

The FUN thing about Christmas Break being over, is that we get to start dance classes again! We've been busy getting ready for our May recital. (Being held this year on Friday, May 16th) Our cloggers were going to perform at Disneyland again this year in Feb., but we decided not to. Kind of sad about that, but with everything going on this year, it's a wise decision!
All of the clogging classes are a part of a Production Hip Hop number. They also have different numbers that they do, ie: 60's number, swing & dance with drum sticks, Salsa, Irish, etc. We have a lot of fun! ( and get in a little exercise too:)
Here's a look at some of the people I get to spend time with every week!

Advanced Adult Clogging-Tuesday 9am
Judy Renfro, Carolyn Brooks, Diane Hale, Shannon Cox, Amanda Belliston, Valerie Johnson
(some of these women have been with me for 5 years!)
*We miss you Anglea...on maternity leave!!!

Beginning Adult Clogging-Tuesday 10am

Dana Sorenson, RuthAnne Crum, Jan Barney

*Not pictured-Tracey Gilbert & Wendy Johnson

But...we tracked Tracey down!

She was ditching class! OR...her kids were sick! (so she says!)

Beg. Clogging 7-9 years-Wednesday 3:15
Catie Carroll, Alyssa Moyer, Sara Tech, Shaney McCain, Shantel Ferrin, Shaylee Bloomfield, Aubree Carroll
Beg. Clogging 3-4 yrs-Wednesday 4pm Rylee Bingham, Ashlyn White, Maggie Thornock, Paige Sorenson, Kara Glover

Advanced Performance Clogging-Wednesday 4:45pm Jessica Farnsworth, Cloe Ashley, Kaylee Glover, Shaylin Renfro

*Not pictured-Cami Palmer

BUT...you've seen Cami on this blog before! She's a HAM!

Advanced Teen Clogging-Thursday 6pm Madison Ashley, Carly Ellsworth, Katie Cionci, Kelsey Pitney, Kylee Buchanan,

Valerie Bennion, Sarah King, Mallory LeSueur, Alicia Ferrin

* Not pictured-Christine Pickett

Beg./Int. Duet Clogging-Friday 6pmMadison Sorenson & Rachel Mickelson

And Gracie just started dance in January!

Tricia started a 2/3 year old combo class! So cute!!!


AND, a little crazy!


The boys also take a beginning tumbling class at the studio on Fridays...






Brooklyn, Emalee & Kara are all in it too...Kara was sick this day:(

Ryal's attempt at his backbend!


Cousin fun!
I just have to say that I LOVE teaching dance classes! I have such cute, sweet girls, and it is so much fun watching them learn & improve. I look forward to seeing them every week and I appreciate the opportunity, and am grateful to be a part of their lives:)
AND...to all of my students reading this blog...DON'T FORGET that Irish try-outs are Saturday, Feb. 2nd from 3-4 pm. Saturday rehearsals will begin Feb. 9th!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Weekend fun with the cousins!

So, this is my little PRINCESS!

She makes us laugh everyday!

For FHE, we tried out one of our VERY FAVORITE Christmas presents from Grandpa Mark & Grandma Ann...they bought us a huge popcorn maker, with fun popcorn bowls to eat out of!







More Football!
Ethan was excited to have Skyler there to cheer him on! Ethan & Ryal actually had a HUGE cheering section on Saturday!!!

Ethan scored 3 touchdowns!!! Go Ethan!!!!!
(Thanks everyone for coming)
Then we went quad riding with our cousins!
(Mark & Missy's family)

Marky had to have the pink one!





Bathroom break!

Going with family is great because it's like getting FREE babysitting!!!

Brothers




This was so funny! Brooklyn, Ema & Kara, all swore that they had found dinosaur bones! They kept bringing them back to us and would not believe that they weren't real! They were so proud to have discovered them!


The boys LOVED shooting...thanks A LOT Mark!



Kaylee loves being the "BIG sister" cousin!

All the cousins, except for Noah
Went to Pete's afterwards for dinner!

Is Gracie a total scrub, or what?!?

AND, she threw a HUGE fit when it was time to leave...

This is her, "No, pictures please!" pose.