Monday, September 10, 2018

Keystone South Dakota, Bear Country USA, and Mount Rushmore




Aurora's gopher face.










Bear Country USA was neat. We were able to see a wide variety of  animals as we drove through the park. The highlight was all the black and brown bears. Bears do not like to move out of the way of  vehicles, we had to inch forward a lot to get a bear to move. They have an outdoor area with a lot more animals to see.


Mount Rushmore was impressive. It took many years and a lot of workers to make it happen. 

We stopped by the Oregon trail monument on our way home. 


Nebraska







We took a trip out to see my dear friend Jenny and her family. We had a wonderful few days with them. It is always nice being able to visit with the Gonifas family. We played board games, went to the water park, and just enjoyed visiting with them. 


Logan's Massage and Hair Shop

Every now and again Logan decides to set up a shop of some sort to try convince us all to pay him for some type of service. I love seeing him use his imagination, playing, and just being a kid. 


Mothers Day

I love this tradition that we have had the past 5ish years of going to brunch on Mothers Day. 

Easter 2018

Logan was our only kid this year that was willing to dye Easter eggs. It is sad how quickly our kids are growing up. I do love that they have become far more independent but I miss the excitement young children have. 


2018 Spring Show

Some of Aurora's friends were able to come to the show.


Wednesday, February 7, 2018

2018 Intermountain Classic Ice Skate Competition

This beauty got 1st Place last Friday. She practiced so hard and fell so many times, but all the falls and practice paid off. She was bursting with joy when the results came in. I don't think I have ever seen her so excited to get first. We are so very proud of Aurora. 



Aurora and her fantastically amazing coach. We are blessed.  


First place, first time in Preliminary, and first time with the IJS point system. Aurora has been practicing hard and was very determined to stay off her bum today.  And she did it even after a very close call. Aurora was so happy to land her first double sal combo jump... she was smiling so much after that.