A Memorable Memorial Day (DONNY OSMOND!!!)

I think this Memorial Day will definately go down in the books as one of the most memorable. On the way home from Lava Hot Springs, Scott dropped me off at USU where, thanks to my dear friend Jessie, I got to see Donny Osmond (!) live in concert!! Jessie so graciously gave me a ticket and let me tag along with her and her family for the evening. I've been a huge Donny fan since I could sing "Puppy Love" from my 8 track tape player. (Wow, that seriously dates me!) Jessie got to perform a couple of songs before him and then again with him at the end. She sounded incredible and looked so beautiful. I can't think of anyone else that can hold a candle to Donny.
Ok, I have to spill the beans, even if it's a little embarassing. After the show we were cleaning out her dressing room which was right next to Donny's and as we were walking away I saw the towel he used on stage sitting on the counter in his dressing room. I kind of freaked out and grabbed it after asking a guy backstage if I could have it. It was still moist with sweat and covered in his makeup. (Ok, even I think that's kind of gross.) Jessie was laughing so hard at me! I have it safely stored in a ziplock bag now with the rest of my Donny memorabilia including an autographed poster I bought that night.

Jessie is one of the most beautiful people I know, inside and out! Jim & Jessie - thanks for letting me tag along with you guys. I had such a great time. Love ya!

Lava Hot Springs

We took a camping trip to Lava Hot Springs over the Memorial Day Holdiay with the Taylors (Scott's sister's family) and the Willies (our good friends). Other than some bad weather and some scraps and bruises, we had a great time. I guess even the bad weather and bruises were fun, sort of. On Saturday morning we went river rafting. the water was high so it was quite an adventure. The first time down I had Shannah, Zach and I in our boat Scott had Britney and Jason in his boat and Wayne was on a tube. Shannah fell out of the boat as we went over a 6 foot waterfall backwards. She got scraped and bruised up a little but was a great sport. The second time down Scott had Britney, Jason and Zach and I had Shannah, Mandy and Josh in our boat so we decided to start after the waterfall. We had a fun and uneventful ride down until Scott (who was in front of us) got his ore stuck between some rocks and hollered at me to grab it. I pulled at it so hard that it yanked me out of the boat and then I lost my ore. So I swam after my ore and barely got it and jumped into the boat before we hit a big rapid. It was fun but I got scratched and bruised up too. We decided it was time to go swimming. Just after we started swimming there was a huge down pour of rain and hail sized marbles. We hid under our umbrellas until we got evacuated from the pool, but went back later to get our $50 worth. :o) I had fun jumping off the diving boards and platforms. Wayne and Britney went back up the river and went down both a 10 foot waterfall and the 6 foot waterfall. They both fell out and Wayne landed on top of Britney. Thank goodness for life jackets. They were both fine, but also got scratched up and bruised.

On Sunday we just played games and watched movies while the rain came and went. We packed up and went home on Monday just before another big storm. We had a great time regardless of the weather. I'll add more pictures of our rafting as soon as I get them from Kristie.

WE DID IT!!!!

WOW! Shannah, Britney and I finished the Ogden Half Marathon (13.1 miles). I am so proud of my two oldest daughters who accomplished something I never dreamed of doing when I was their age. You guys are awesome!

Britney finished first with a time of 2:02:25 which is an average of 9 1/2 minute miles. You go girl! Brit really trained hard to get that time. We need to get her on the track team!

I finished with a time of 2:12:55 which is almost a 10 minute mile. I'm really pleased with that since I beat last years time by 32 minutes. And no injuries, yea!

My sister, Julianne, finished with a time of 2:37:58 which also beat last years time. Nice!

Shannah finished at 2:47:32 which is awesome! Shannah isn't as big of a fan of running as Britney and I so she didn't train nearly as much. I was so surprized when she finished so soon that I missed her coming across the finish line, dangit! Way to go Shan!

What a great experience. Thanks girls, I love you both. Let's do it again next year!

Wizard of Oz

Over Mother's Day weekend, Mandy participated in her school play "The Wizard of Oz". She played the part of Auntie Em and delivered her lines with ease. She was also part of the ensamble that did some dancing and singing. Above is a picture of Mandy with her Great Grandma, Great Grandpa and also her Grandma Kathy. Great job Mandy!

Later the next week she, along with her 5th grade class, put on a puppet show with puppets they made in class. She was a elf in the Elves and the Shoemaker. Cute!

OKLAHOMA!

We had such a great time watching SJH's production of OKLAHOMA! last month. Britney had the lead part of Ado Annie and did such a great job acting and singing! Bor those of you who haven't seen OKLAHOMA! (or can't remember it) Britney's character, Ado Annie, is a fun gullible and flirtatious girl who loves boys. More particularly kissing boys. One of her solo's was the song "I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say No". She played her part to a tee and had everyone in the audience loving her. (Although much to her parents concern she had a few kissing scenes.)

She had alot of fun playing the part and being with her friends. Great job Brit, we are so proud of you!