~Yampa Valley Tournament

Another varsity golf tournament this morning. She was at the school ready to go by 6:30am!!  What an early morning which will make a long day! It has rained and been so cold, hopefully it warm up while she's playing.  She was so nervous and excited just like every other tournament.  We are so proud of her. She has worked hard and made some great improvements in her game this year.  

~River Valley Ranch Tournament

This morning when she left it was looking like a pretty good day.  While they were warming up she said it was HOT,  was was in short sleeves and shorts.  By the time they headed out to tee off the weather changed; wind, rain, hail, snow, sleet, and even a little lightening, luckily it quit before they could call the game.  She was so cold in shorts, her coach caught up to her and asked her where her sweats were, she had left them in the bus since it was so warm when they started. Her coach is so nice he went to the bus and got them and brought them back to her.  She was so grateful, she said it was helpful but she was already so cold.  She couldn't wait to get home and take a very warm shower!

~Best Friends

Drake had a rough day and needed to go to the vet today for a some testing.  The last time I took a dog to the vet was when Cami died, it was a rough day for us both.  I was able to pick him up just before I picked up the girls so Drake got to go for a drive.  He was pretty sedated so he slept most the time.  Jolene and Drake have a special connection, so she was pretty upset and worried about him.  They spent most of the late afternoon on the patio together.  I think it helped both of them get over the day better.  

~Spring Snow

What a great Spring snow, it snowed all day.  Ward and I went for a drive and I got some really great pictures.  It was a really nice family day.  Snow the end of the April isn't always fun but it makes us slow down and enjoy each other as we enjoy the day.  I'm grateful for this great snow fall which will help with how dry our winter was, I'm grateful it happened today, Saturday, so we could all be home together.  

~Band Competition

Jolene and I followed the bus for their out of town band competitions.  Our school did really well!  I love how talented all these youth are.  I'm glad Raychel has a love for music and continues to learn and play beautiful songs as she continues developing her talent for music.  Afterwards Raychel and two of her friends came with me to the mall to get material to fix their prom dresses.  It was a cold, windy, raining, snowy day and it only continued throughout the whole day.  

~Rifle Creek Tournament

A  great day for a golf tournament!  The weather was perfect unlike the weather last year with snow, rain and wind!! She was so excited to golf at home, I am even excited because I get to go watch!!  I love to see how much she is enjoying golfing!  After she get home from her tournaments it's all she talks about.  Her and Ward share stories about the different holes and he is a great teacher and coach helping her along the way.  It's great for them to have this together! 

~Mormon Prom

We had several of Raychel's friends over to get ready for Mormon Prom, they had so much fun getting ready together.  We had lots of food and snacks for the girls to eat as they got ready.  It was fun watching them help each other with their make up, hair, jewelry and complimenting each other on their dresses and then we got some great pictures.  We added Austin to the photos when he came to pick up his sister.  Then we all loaded up with Ward and Jolene and drove to the dance.  We dropped the girls off at the dance and then we went and got a late dinner.  After dinner we went and hung out at the dance for the last hour watching them.  They all seemed to have a really good time.  After the dance we all went out for ice cream with a few more friends, we got home really late, but it was worth it!!

~Readlands Tounrament

Second tournament this week!! She did great yesterday. Got home late, hungry and tired but woke up early today ready to go by 7. I loved our drive to the bus this morning, we prayed together and laughing and talking about anything.   She was so exited to play!! I love spending this time with her in the mornings.  She is the best morning person!! 

~Tiara Rado Tournament

She did it!!  Last year there were only 5 girls on the team so the whole team got to go to every tournament.  This year there are 10 girls on the team.  Each week they have their own tournaments, then the top 5 get to play varsity.  She made it!!!  She is so excited!!  We are so proud of her.  She is really enjoying this year.  She is using all she learned last year and all she is learning this year and improving everyday.  We are looking so forward so see where she ends the season!!  

~Day in the Sun

Raychel had a track meet today so

we were able to spend most of the

day with Jolene. We went to the pond

with Drake, headed to lunch at one

of her favorite places, then she went

golfing with Ward and some friends

while I waited to pick Raychel up.

It was one of those Saturdays where

no chores got done, but some

great one on one time with the

girls.  It was a beautiful day. 

~Cat Walk

It has been a beautiful day.  We took Raychel

to track practice and Jolene wanted to

take the dog on a walk when she quickly

remembered that last time we tired that

he was to much for us to control.  So

she tired the jump rope around

Ella, and took her for a walk

around the yard.  They both were

in heaven.

Simple Joy

~May Day

 

Happy May Day!

The flowers are starting to

grow in the garden. It is a wonderful sight

after our long winter.  After I got home

from getting the girls today from their

many activities there were flowers in

a little basket on the front door handle for

May Day, it is nice to be thought of in such

a thoughtful way.

~Snow

So much snow.  I think even Ella has had enough and

found a cozy place to sleep until it melts away.

 

Easter Eve

What a great Easter Eve!!

It has rained most of the day hard at times and sprinkling at other times. We had so much fun today as a family. Jolene and I made cute little cupcakes with peeps sitting on a coconut nest that we took out to a few friends. Then we got busy boiling eggs, coloring the eggs, making our bunny cake and making Resurrection Cookies.  It was a great way to bring in the Easter feeling. We sealed the warm oven and put the girls the girls to bed with much anticipation of what they would find in the morning.  I love Easter time. I love reflecting on my Savior and the example I can follow, I love the feeling of Spring finally in the air, and I love to see the girls in their new Spring/Easter dresses. 
                                           It has been a wonderful day!!!

Tulips

We worked in the yard all day Saturday and wondered when our tulips would blossom and what colors they would be. Then this morning we woke up to our tulips showing us their beautiful colors. It means Spring really is coming. Some days with all the snow, wind and cold days we wonder if Spring has passed us up. To see the flowers blossom and start a new season gives renewed life to the rest of us who have been waiting for this day. I don't know who was more excited to see the tulips this morning me or Jolene!

~Stuck~

The girls and I have never laughed as hard as we did when we saw the cat stuck between the sliding door and the screen door. Our cat, Ella, is an inside only cat. She tires her hardest to get outside, if she is around when a door comes open she will walk real slowly toward it hoping not to draw any attention her way, she runs to all the open windows and will sit there for a moment them run to the next open window. She loves to sit by the sliding door when the screen is shut. Today the wind was blowing pretty hard which blew our neighbors leaves into and around our yard. Ella was going crazing running back and forth watching the leaves. We were getting ready to leave and I went to shut the sliding door when I saw Ella stuck between the shut screen door and the opened sliding door. She couldn't turn around and when she backed up she couldn't turn her bottom end to come out. It was so funny. She was super mad when we let her out as if it was our fault she was there. I don't think she will try that again anytime soon!!

~Sidewalk Chalk~

Today was one of the first really nice days. The girls didn't have school so they played outside in the backyard with friends all day. If they weren't here they were at their friends home. It was so nice to have some outside time without being bundled up in jackets!! They all seemed to soak in all the sunshine they could. Both of the girls came in with beautiful little red cheeks. I love the thought of Spring being here, flowers, green grass, longer days, warm weather and bare toes!!