Spring 2010 Music Recitals and Concerts

Maddy 9 years old

Piano selection - Christmas Parade

Abby - 12 years old

Piano selections - Hairspray and Spooks

Kelsee's orchestra concert

Kelsee's orchestra concert and piano recital were held on the same night. Luckily, they didn't completely overlap, and we were able to see half of her performance. She wasn't able to participate in the piano recital.

Band Buds :)

Sara Prince, Abby and Megan Draney

Abby chose to participate in the band this year. She is playing the clarinet. It's amazing how quickly these kids learn to play a new instrument. Wow! What a difference a few months can make.

Bailey's Preschool Days

Bailey attended Barefoot Montessori Preschool this past school year. She had a lot of fun, made new friends and learned to read. One morning a week during preschool, she took a gymnastics class.

Bailey "saluting" at the end of the gymnastics meet for the parents. She did such a great job.

Bailey waiting to say her part during "Mother's Tea"

Bailey and mom - Mother's Tea Party

Bailey's Graduation Program.

They learned about people from all over the world and different cultures and teach it to the audience through music and verse.

Bailey's graduating class - May 2010

Congratulations Bailey....

Look out Kindergarten....here she comes!

Behind on blogging AGAIN....

It's been a few months since I added anything to the blog. I am behind, yet again, feeling like this is the story of my life. I have added pictures of things that happened the first half of the year but hope to get caught up soon. I enjoy viewing everyone's blogs and am trying my hardest to keep on top of everything. Sometimes I tell myself if I don't take pictures, I won't have to scrapbook and blog about it. I don't think I have pictures from my childhood of every birthday, holiday and special occasion but know my kids will appreciate my diligence later in life. They love looking back on their scrapbooks. Bailey, who is now 5 1/2, asked me the other day where her book was. That tells me how long it has been since I have done scrapbooking. This is the main reason for the blog. To help me remember a little bit about all these pictures I have taken when I finally make time to catch up on the books. Wishful thinking..... :)

Swimming Pool 2010

We have lived in St. George 8+ years. Ever since we moved here, we have talked about adding a swimming pool to our backyard. We had the space to do it but kept waiting not wanting to take the "plunge". This past spring, we decided to make it happen. We have enjoyed using it every day. It was interesting to watch so I took pictures of the step by step process.

The hole (8 feet deep on the far side)

Laying the plumbing & electrical pipes (hot tub in corner)

Adding the rebar....

Spraying the gunnite. This was fun to watch.

The gunnite would get sprayed on in big globs for the stairs and then they would go back and smooth it out. The globs turned into stairs and seating.

The gunnite had to cure for a couple of weeks.

During that time, the tile was placed and the cement around the pool was poured.

The forms for the edges of the pool were made out of styrofoam.

Filling the pool.....

I didn't get any pictures of them plastering the pool but it did get done.

Once the plaster was finished, the water was immediately added.

They started with a hose from the house but soon after, a fire hose was hooked

up to the hydrant across the street and the pool was filled in a few hours.

The finished product

Enjoying....... :)

(Jared photographer)

Orchestra Disneyland Trip 2010

Kelsee has been in orchestra since 6th grade. She plays the violin. This past spring, her school had the opportunity to perform at Disneyland. They also were able to go behind the scenes and take part in a recording session. Their music was recorded and then merged with a scene from a disney movie. It was an amazing experience for the kids.

Then the rest of the time was just for fun. Kelsee loves roller coasters and scary rides. I remember as a young child, she was afraid of most any ride. The first time we took her down splash mountain she got off the ride and scolded us. She informed us she would never go on that ride again. It's hard to believe that is the same kid.

FUN RUN for the IRON MAN

St. George hosted it's 1st Iron Man competition in May. The night before, they held a 1 mile fun run for the kids. Abby and Maddy and their friends Abby and Sarah participated in the fun.

The starting line...on your mark, get set....GO!

Abby getting close to the finish line.

Madison coming to the finish line

Maddy and Abby after the race

Sarah and Abby after the race

GREAT JOB GIRLS!!

EASTER

Spring is my favorite time of the year. The smell of fresh cut grass, the perfect temperature and the knowledge of school coming to an end and summer beginning. Easter this year happened to be on my birthday as well as General Conference. Grandma Luthi, Aunt Karen and our cousin Casidy came down to visit for the week. We enjoyed spending time together.

Grandma Luthi and Kelsee

Aunt Karen and Kelsee

While Kelsee and I were at her swim meet, Aunt Karen helped the kids make sugar cookies. By the time I got home, they were ready to eat...NO MESS!

Maddy made a special heart cookie for me and put a special note on the plate so no one would eat it.

EASTER DAY

BEFORE THE HUNT....

DURING THE HUNT...Bailey (check out her heels)

During....Casidy

During...Kelsee

During...Abby

During...Maddy

AFTER THE HUNT! :)

SPRING SOCCER

Abby and Maddy love playing soccer. We always enjoy getting out on Saturday morning to watch their games. They both played hard this season and had a lot of fun.

Maddy loves soccer!

She is really good at breaking away with the ball and getting it down the field.

Abby loves soccer and has been playing since first grade. She has a very powerful kick and a few smooth moves :)

MADISON'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

After getting back from Hawaii, we celebrated Maddy's birthday again with a group of her friends. They had a great time. A few of the highlights...

Crafts....making hair ribbons

Painting nails...

more crafts....making puppets and putting on a play

CRAZY SOCKS.....

Decorating cupcakes....

Food and Fun!