Taran's Soccer Games

This past weekend, Trent's nephew, Taran, was in St. George for some pre-season soccer games with his team. (Bingham High School). We were able to go and watch his game against Snow Canyon High School and Dixie High School.

He has really become a great 'keeper'! Trent is definitly a proud uncle.

Trent's First Ride

So in the past 9 months or so, Trent and I have really gotten in to road biking. I never thought that I would be into it, neither did he. However we have both really enjoyed it.

On Saturday February 28th Trent entered into his first road race. He decided to sign up for the 50 mile ride. The day of the race I drove him to the start location and sent him on his way. It was amazing to see so many riders in one location. There was every kind of rider possible as well - first timers, weekend warriors, pro and semi-pro.

After about 2 hours, I met up with him at what I thought would have been the half way point. Once I was able to find him and give him some more water and energy bars. He then headed his way back to finish out the ride.

Trent's parents and myself met him at the finish line to cheer him on. After he was done, he looked at his GPS and realized that he didn't go 50 miles...he went 58. Turns out the course was not marked well at all and he ended up passing his designated turn around point. I thought 50 miles was impressive, never mind 58!

Overall it was great to see him participate in such a fun event! PS, If his photo looks like he was in some pain...he was. He was a bit sore.

Monkey Quilt

I wanted to share some pictures of my latest quilt that I made for my dear friend Kelly. She just had her third baby - Beck Robert Patrick Healey - and I wanted to make something for her that represented her style, yet would be something that Baby Beck could use past his baby years. I had a great time making this quilt! It turned out better than I expected.

Holiday 2008

Season's Greetings!

Halloween 2008

This Halloween, I decided to make Missy Lou a costume. Earlier this year, the movie Underdog came out. When I saw the movie, I knew that I had to make the costume for Missy.

She was a pretty good sport about it. She let me take it on and off her alot when I was making it. She even didn't mind the cape that was attached.

On Halloween we took her over to Trent's parents house so they could see Underdog. They loved the costume.

See, I don't need a kid - I have a dog!

Camping in Colorado

June 26-July our family went camping in Montrose Colorado. Those who came were: Todd, Mary, Greg, Madi, Troy, Pam, Lauren, Logan, David, RoseMarie, Trent and Nichole. We stayed at a campground on the western slope of the Rockies called Pleasant Valley.

During our time there, we were able to relax and enjoy one anothers' company as well as some recreational activities. On Saturday, Todd & Troy took their bikes out for a ride to the Black Canyon National Park (about 18 miles from the campsite). The girls (Pam, Mary, Madi and myself) were driven by Trent to the National Park to meet the boys. Once they arrived the six of us went out on a 9 mile bike ride around the park.

On Sunday we all went for a picnic down in the base of the Black Canyon. The boys took their fishing rods and after lunch went down the river to test out their fishing skills. Unfortunately they were unsucessfull in catching anything.

Monday was another relaxing day. The boys decided to try fishing one last time. However, they were still unable to catch any fish.

In all it was a very relaxing vacation full of good times with family.