Field Trip Success!

Well, Taylor and I just got back from her first grade field trip. We went hiking in Snow Canyon State Park. They had a fun 1.5 mile trail that we hiked after we were given a program about how animals adapt to living in the desert. The kids have been studying the Australian Desert and it was fun to see the differences and similiarities. I heard many comments that this was "the best day of my whole life" and "this hike is awesome" and stuff like that, so the kids really enjoyed it. After the hiking was over, we ate a picnic lunch there in the campground. Then, the kids got to play in the sand dunes that are just at the entrance of the park. Taylor had a great time rolling around in the sand. By the time we came home at 1:00, I was ready for a break! Taylor was happy to have a recess coming up! Oh to have that kind of energy.

Tonight is soccer practice and then we are expecting Grandma J tomorrow. Saturday is the big day! Kite festival, game at 1:00pm, and birthday party at 3:00. And thank heaven, the weather reports look good for the day! It will be fun!

Field Trip Success!

Well, Taylor and I just got back from her first grade field trip. We went hiking in Snow Canyon State Park. They had a fun 1.5 mile trail that we hiked after we were given a program about how animals adapt to living in the desert. The kids have been studying the Australian Desert and it was fun to see the differences and similiarities. I heard many comments that this was "the best day of my whole life" and "this hike is awesome" and stuff like that, so the kids really enjoyed it. After the hiking was over, we ate a picnic lunch there in the campground. Then, the kids got to play in the sand dunes that are just at the entrance of the park. Taylor had a great time rolling around in the sand. By the time we came home at 1:00, I was ready for a break! Taylor was happy to have a recess coming up! Oh to have that kind of energy.

Tonight is soccer practice and then we are expecting Grandma J tomorrow. Saturday is the big day! Kite festival, game at 1:00pm, and birthday party at 3:00. And thank heaven, the weather reports look good for the day! It will be fun!

Yea!

Our gym has changed the family swim hour back to 7-8pm. Although I go to the gym at 5:30am now, this means that I will be able to take Taylor and Shaylie Swimming every night! It will also be fun to go swimming at night, as I won't have to workout before going swimming.

At the Salt Palace

I am sitting in the Salt Palace right now sending this entry. I am on my laptop, they have wireless access points throughout the building so anywhere you go you can be connected. I have noticed that I have one of the bigger laptops around, so that makes me happy, although some people like smaller ones. I rode Trax up to the Salt Palace. Tonight is the Huey Lewis and the News concert, that is going to be fun. Thanks to Doug and Lance making me go to the conference on a day when the entertain is a concert of a band I like. Hope everyone is doing well at home. E ya later.

Exposed!

Taylor and Shaylie had a little friend over to play yesterday and her mom called me this morning to tell me that she has broken out with chicken pox. I think both my girls are covered since they have had the vaccination, but I have never had it and Scott thinks I should be worried.

I'm not too worried because I figure if I get it and die, it will solve a lot of my other problems....no more back pain, no more dieting, no more stress about potty training or finances. Gotta look on the bright side, right? Anyway, I guess we'll see...the thing now is to not psyche myself out. I can already feel myself itching. This kind of reeks.

In other news, Scott was the first one to buy the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets DVD last night at Wal-mart. He followed the guy from the stockroom with the pallette of DVD and snatched one up at 11:53. Depending on how strict the other stores were about the midnight deadline, he may have been the first one in the state to buy it. Who knows? We tried to watch it last night too, but about 1:00 in the morning we were both sleeping more than watching so we bagged it. Today for sure though. We still haven't seen the deleted scenes, so I can't wait.

Well, we'll chat again later...

Just Checking In!

Nothing really new to report. Our big excitement these days is the release of the DVD: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It comes out April 11th and both Taylor and Scott are counting down the days. Shaylie and I are working on potty training. I just saw a report on the news the other day that said it is better to wait until the child is a little older before beginning, so I guess I had that right after all. Even with an older child, however, it is no picnic. I must have cleaned up 6 accidents yesterday! But we'll get the hang of it eventually. I'm giving her until she's in school before I panic.

We are looking forward to Taylor's 7th birthday. Of course, all friends and family are invited to our LUAU on April 26. The day will be very busy as Taylor has a soccer game that day and we will be going to the annual Dixie Escalante Kite Festival in addition to having her friends over for a party. Hopefully, we'll sneak a nap in sometime that day too. Grandma J is coming down for sure that weekend, too!

Well, it's time for a potty break so I better sign off. Love to everyone! Talk again soon!

Just Checking In!

Nothing really new to report. Our big excitement these days is the release of the DVD: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It comes out April 11th and both Taylor and Scott are counting down the days. Shaylie and I are working on potty training. I just saw a report on the news the other day that said it is better to wait until the child is a little older before beginning, so I guess I had that right after all. Even with an older child, however, it is no picnic. I must have cleaned up 6 accidents yesterday! But we'll get the hang of it eventually. I'm giving her until she's in school before I panic.

We are looking forward to Taylor's 7th birthday. Of course, all friends and family are invited to our LUAU on April 26. The day will be very busy as Taylor has a soccer game that day and we will be going to the annual Dixie Escalante Kite Festival in addition to having her friends over for a party. Hopefully, we'll sneak a nap in sometime that day too. Grandma J is coming down for sure that weekend, too!

Well, it's time for a potty break so I better sign off. Love to everyone! Talk again soon!