Cruisin'

My family has always been into classic and muscle cars. My dad has ALWAYS had a project car. I honestly cannot remember him ever NOT having at least one car. In fact, before he sells one, he always makes sure he's got another one ready to go. My job has always been to help with the sanding and to help bleed the brakes. Ah, the memories of hanging out in the garage with my dad listening to the oldies station while workin' om the car. Those were the days!
I am so glad that my dad has this fun hobby and that his love of cars has rubbed off on me and my son. Zack is a riot! He is so funny to watch while working on his "project." Last year my dad gave him this car and he has puttied it up, sanded it down, masked it off and painted it. It's a sweet ride now!

Last week we came down for a visit and my dad and my brother took us out for a cruise in their cars. Jesse has been working on a 64 Impala and my dad is finishing up with the Pontiac. We had a little parade of cars and I must have looked like an idiot hanging out of the windows taking these pictures, but I had so much fun that I just don't care!

A Place Called Home

Our family is involved in a play called "A Place Called Home." It is a wonderful play based on a true story about the Mormon Pioneers.

We are so lucky to have such a wonderful play writer and a professional director in our ward. The play was written by Karen Ord Beckstead who recived praise from Church officials and was asked to bring this play to life in preparation for TREK.

Our ward is very large and full of great talent. It is directed by Pam Higginson and under the direction of these wonderful women, the play is coming along beautifully.

After months and months of hardwork and patience, rehearsal is coming to an end and the play will debut this week. YAY!!!

I would like to invite all of you out to watch us put on this wonderful show. The music is beautiful and the dancing is spectacular (my kids are dancers!) However, I warn you to bring tissues, as it is a very spiritual and moving play. It is also very funny and heartwarming.

Let me know if you would like to attend and I will give you show dates and times along with directions.

Country kids

Boys will be boys!

Zack and his best friend Josh play together all day in the "jungle" and the mud. I love that he has great friends here and lots of safe places to play!

Hello Summer!

Well it's official. Today is the first day of Summer break.
We got out of school for the summer on Friday. I love being home with my kids and not having a care in the world (that's them, NOT me!) but at the same time, it means trying to keep them (and me!) busy all summer long and worst of all, it means that I am now the mother of a 4th grader and an 8th grader! Ahhhhhhh!

Well, I hope to have lots of fun posts of all the great adventures we get to do. If you have any fun suggestions of ways to keep busy, please send them my way.

Happy Summer!!!