The Problem With Getting Behind...

Is that how do you decide what to go back and blog about? I guess there is a lesson to be learned here... So I will just randomly add some fun stuff and then try (ya right) to keep more on top of things! So don't get bored and keep on scrollin'!

Oh Me! Oh My! What is a Mother to do?



SHOUT IT OUT! (Good, aren't I? No, I am NOT available for hire)



This weekend was volleyball state championships down at UVU. We didn't bring home the gold, but I think learned a lot of good lessons. We took third place, losing to Panguitch.



Shani is becoming quite the blocker - seems to be her speciality. She dresses Varsity (and did get to play a bit at state!), starts JV at opposite (what ever that means) but her fav is when they get to have sophomore games.





She and her sophomore team have not lost a match since like 8th grade. They cannot wait to all be seniors and play together.



The fam gave me the "golden opportunity" to make a video about Dad to play at the mortuary and viewing. I have played around and made some pretty mickey mouse ones, but this was a first for actually going techno. After scanning like 300 photos in, I had to narrow it down to 130. Then add music. Of course, nothing goes quite right when the pressure is on - and this project was no different. When I got ready to save, it wouldn't let me load it anywhere. It was THERE, but would not cooperate. This required starting over, in a new program (and I had started in Photoshop, supposedly the best) because it would not copy. Long story short - I started one afternoon on this, worked through the night, and finally got a working copy about 3:00 pm the next day. Talk about a labor of love! Did I mention Cindy had sent me all the music we wanted on it, but it would not load either, so I had to go to Itunes and buy them... Anyone lookin' for a rousing rendition of Tumblin Tumbleweeds? Anyway, it was finally complete - with 4 up-side-down pictures to boot! Such is life...



People often wonder why I take so many pictures... This is one place where it paid off. I was able to go back through my files, find fun scenery pics, then add the text for the video.



Dad passed away at 12:30 am or close to that. I got back to Logan around 4:00 am if I remember right. Decided to go sit at the temple for a while before heading over the hill. This pic was taken that night/morning.





I was also given the opportunity to design the cover of the program. I used his guitar, a harmonica, and an Ace of Hearts playing card - three of the things that he loved to do. I don't know why they didn't put his name and dates, etc. on front - screwy if you ask me.


During one of our volleyball trips, we stayed in the lovely town of Vernal. Kam and I took the quick opportunity to tour the Museum of Natural History. Which species do you think HE evolved from?





Next stop on this volleyball trip was Manila - and we had to go through Flaming Gorge to get there. What was our Father in Heaven thinkin'? This place was absolutely gorgeous. Can't believe we have never visited this awesome scenic area. Definately on the list to go camping next summer.






Aren't they cute? This was after hiking back out.



Kayd has had a great football season. Our record is 9-0 and I think we are the only undefeated team left in the state. This week we play semi-finals at Snow College and then the next weekend will be Finals at ALTA against most likely Duchesne, whom we have already beat once, 35 - 8.



He is JV quarterback, and back-up quarterback on Varsity.



Defensively he plays (I think) Cornerback (Or maybe safety... :o)



Sometimes he punts...



He is also a receiver on offense.




Sometimes he leads the band...



And he loves to tackle!



Scoring is an all-time favorite..



But best of all is the celebration which means we have won another game. Stay tuned for final results!