Our "perfect" child is slipping. Twice in the last week Kierra has overslept. She has also gotten in trouble for being disruptive in class. She bought a pen that delivers a shock when you push the button. Somehow she got everyone in the class to try it. I "talked" to her about this inappropriate behavior. She said her grades were still high. I think her lowest is a 96%.
I am relieved that she is having some fun. Her mischievious side is coming out!! Watchout.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Breakfast with Santa at Hogle Zoo
We made a trip to Salt Lake and enjoyed a night in a Hotel. The kids were in heaven. A pool, hot tub, and games. The next morning we took off for the North Pole( the Hogle Zoo) where we were greeted by Mrs Claus. We enjoyed breakfast, while zoo employees brought in an armadillo, snake, chinchilla, parrot, etc.. Santa was magical. The kids also enjoyed doing a craft. After breakfast we all enjoyed walking through the zoo. It was so quiet. I've never enjoyed the zoo so much.
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Tennis Pro
Kierra never ceases to suprise us. She had been taking some pretty casual tennis lessons over the past couple of summers and then in July mentioned that she would like to try out for the highschool tennis team. Either Gary or I took her out to practice every morning and every evening (kierra is not a morning person). She was determined and kept practicing everyday until tryouts. She made it on as a 9th grader and loves it. It has really brought out the competitor in her. During one singles match her opponent tried to fudge the score. She called out 2-7 when it was really 1-7. Kierra told her as much and the other girl continued to argue. Kierra just stood there until her opponent relented. she wasn't going to let her get away with that! Even with the rigorous tennis schedule she managed to maintain her 4.0 gpa and score the highest on the 1st AP test of the year. Kierra's one fault: her incredibly messy room.
Garrett's stunt boarding
Garrett became addicted to the flowrider this summer. Between swim team, a swim pass, and swim lessons we were at the pool at least once a day.
Monorail ride
Gary just told Tyson that he better hang on tight because this ride was going to drop 500ft just around the corner. When the monorail started moving you can bet Tyson was holding on pretty tight.
The rock collection
Tyson is having a great time finding the most unusual rocks on the Deception Pass beach. Unfortunately, when we went to Red Robin later that evening he lost his collection all over the floor of the restaurant.
Do we really have to go?
Tyson is excited about his new backpack. Garrett is not happy about me taking the picture. It's hard to get back into the rountine after the summer.
Our First Cruise
Gary and I took our first cruise of the Carribean. Gary and I flew into New Orleans and met up with some of our very good friends. It was one of our favorite vacations. We visited Roatan, Guatemela, Belize, and Cozumel. The Mayan structures and carvings were amazing. By driving inland we were able to get a broader view of these countries. We also took a taxi ride on Roatan that I'll never forget! Seeing the living conditions in these places made me ponder life in America.
Madi's 3rd birthday
Princess for a day! Madi as always enjoyed being the center of attention. We played princess games like pin the kiss on the frog, and princess and the pea.
