So is anyone surprised that Ben can beat me at any GameCube game? Yes, he's all of 3.5 years. Maybe he's a boy genius...or maybe I'm just a slacker mom who lets him play too much. I'll go with the genius option, it's much more fun to think about! Hey, maybe he can figure out why I can't get my new memory card to work! Then I can post more pics!

We're loving the coming of Fall! Highlights so far: Dave traveled to Alaska for a Boys' weekend fishing trip and caughts many large fish for us. My hunter-gatherer has fulfilled his duty! The kids started school again--hooray! Haylee went off to Jr. High with excitement, Tanner begrudgingly entered 5th grade, and Tyson happily returned for 2nd grade. Ben can start preschool, but I'm just not on the ball enough so didn't get him signed up! I'll begin to work on that now that I have some time to think...

June 18-21, 2007

Haylee and Tanner's performing group, the "Young Americans," traveled to St. George and Las Vegas to perform at several venues, including the pre-show at the Tuacahn Theater and the Adventure Dome inside Circus Circus Hotel. I went as a chaperone and we had a terrific time! Tanner's solo was "Under the Sea" from "The Little Mermaid," and Haylee's solos included "Hero" by Mariah Carey and "A Star is Born" from Disney's Hercules. The performers had the opportunity to take a couple of workshops at the Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts, which was a highlight. They also got to play, eat junk food, stay up late, and talk, talk, talk! We all got great seats at Tuacahn for "Cinderella" and "My Fair Lady."

The kids came home with stronger friendships with their group mates and stronger bonds with their teachers as well. BRAVO!!!

I feel so blessed every time I enter my driveway! It's also a blessing to have the yard fully landscaped with shrubs, grass, and trees. Dave has been working on clearing the garden area in the back so we can make our own fresh produce this summer! Yum!

Guess What!!! We moved! We found a beautiful home and jumped ship from Draper, where we called home for 8 1/2 years. We moved in on April 2, 2007 and are still getting settled. We love our home and are meeting new neighbors in a wonderful neighborhood. We miss seeing our former neighbors, but know that true friendships are not limited by time or location, so trust that those will endure despite our relocation. The kids love their new big bedrooms, and we're off on a new adventure.