Update Summer 2008

I though it was about time I finally updated our blog. Yeah it has been way to long. We have had a very busy Spring and Summer. We had our EGMTC spring productions of "The Emperors New Clothes" and "Oklahoma". They turned out great. David played the part of Guido - one of the brothers who convinces the king to wear the "clothes", Katie was a very beautiful Laurie, and Ciara was one of Lauries friends. All the kids were great and it is fun to watch them grow and progress. This was Katie's last show with us which is sad. We will miss her.

We also went on our Stakes Pioneer Trek. It was one of the most amazing experiences ever. We felt like we were in Zion for a few days. I am not a camper at all. I won't even go camping if there aren't showers and flush toliets and was really not looking forward to going. Infact, I tried really hard to get out of it but I am so glad that I went because it was so great. Yes, I was tired and really dirty but it didn't seem to matter. It also helped to me to have an even great appreciation of what the pioneers had to go through. If you ever are given the opportunity to go on a trek -- go! I promise you will not regret it.

Katie Graduated June 4th. We are very proud of her. She will be starting college in the Fall at BYU in Provo, Utah. Still trying to decide what she will be majoring in. She actually is already living in Provo with Courtney. She got a job at Hollister. Since she is a poor college student she spends most of her time working or hanging out in the apartment with Courtney. Katie is looking forward to school starting and moving into the dorms where she will be able to make lots of new friends. We miss her terribly but are glad she able to have lots of new experiences. Girls Camp - Ciara went to girls camp the beginning of July. This is a picture of her on the hike she went on. She was a Youth Camp Leader this year. She only has one year of girls camp left. I can't believe it.
Ciara and some of her YCL friends

4th of July

Once again we went out to Woodland for the 4th. Here is a picture of Stephen setting up the fireworks.

Ciara and her friends

Ciara and cousin Tyler

David

Once again we were involved with the Strauss Festival. This was my 20th year. I can't believe it has been that long. Here are a few pictures.

Ciara danced with the Polka troupe again. This is her second year.

Ciara is the one in the yellow skirt. The ribbon dance was the best dance in the show. Polka rocks!