Pioneer Day

In the Spring I was called to be the Activities Chairman.  I have to admit that I did have this calling once before in my single BYU Days, but I was surprised and pleased to get it again.  The thing that surprised me the most, was how helpful ward members were at every activity.  So the Pioneer activity was originally going only be a parade with donuts.  Kind of a quick morning activity, because people have things to do.  Well the primary volunteered to do like 8 or maybe 10 small activities for the kids as well.  We had homemade ice cream, stick pull, tug of war, relays, kettle corn, etc.  It was so fun. So, this activity turned out a lot better than I planned because of them.  The parade went around the parking lot led by the Harts and primary music.  The Bishop and Brother Sondrup led the parade on decorated bikes and it was still a short activity.  The primary presidency is Julie A., Joy T., Karla C., and Christy M.  My committee was Erin R., Jeana C., Talitha J., and Dale and Christy C.  They are awesome. 

Sand Dunes With the Webbs

 

Fourth of July 2010

OK here is the drill for Fourth of July

1.  Sleep on the Tramp the night before and watch the fireworks in the sky. 

2.  Jeff takes a kid or two to get a spot for watching the parade.  Throw the football and eat donuts while waiting.

3.  Watch the parade.  Be obnoxious and get lots of candy.

4.  Go to Kate Courley Park.  Eat, play and eat.  Then drive home without any traffic.

5.  Find or host a volleyball game in the scorching hot sun.  This year we went to a tournament, but my doctor said I couldn't play.  (Recent surgery) Jeff, Anna and Kate did.

6.  Have a barbeque at Grammie and Grandads

7.  Go to the greenbelt 1/2 hour before the fireworks and find a great spot.  Most people don't need as much room as they save and when the fireworks start, there is always room. I haven't ever slept on the tramp because when this traditon started, I always had babies.  Well this year Jeff challenged me to do it.  I took the challenge and did it.  The Webbs joined us this year.  From 10:00pm to 12:00pm it is awesome.  Then the sleeping part is slightly on the brutal side because we all gravitate to the middle and interlock feet to keep from sliding in.  Jeff said this may have to be his last year.  We'll see.

 

 

 

Christensen's visit

The Christensens came to visit from Utah.  In the past, my sister, Melinda and I would trade kids for a week.  It's been a while and seemed long overdue. So, we invited the four kids left at home to come to Idaho.  It was so fun and just like old times. 

 We did drag Anna's b-day on a little.

Water balloons was the entertainment of the day and ended in a huge water fight.  First and only one of the summer.

We played all week, but the highlight was the musical, directed and produced by Kat and Kate.  It was actually really funny including some voice overs.  Jed did great with the singing.  This may be the last musical that Kyle can be talked into.  Really.