Dentist Visit

All 5 boys had their 6 month dentist check up this morning. It is great to hear the dentist say "We don't get many families in here with no cavities", all 5 boys have "perfect teeth". We can boast over nine years of cavity free boys. I wish David and I could say the same.

New years resolution (sort of)

After months of trying to start and then stopping exercise, I went to deep water aerobics with my friend last night. When I got home, I told David again that I feel better when I get out and exercise, and that I was going to go every Tuesday with my friend. And on Thursday, they have a 6pm class that I want to go to as a couple. It is so much easier to go when you have a friend to meet and can't just say "I'm too tired, I don't feel like going tonight". I am re-stating my New Years resolution to loose weight and get in shape. After almost 11 years of marriage, 5 boys, and many pounds packed on, I am going to "lose it" if I don't lose it.

Summer School

The boys are on their last week of summer school. They were able to go to the Clark Planeterium and Boondocks, which they loved. They also were given Swimming lessons from Clearfield Aquatic Center. Justin, Ben and Adam can now all swim well. They are excited about enjoying the rest of their summer, which will include trips to Lowes almost weekly for one thing or another that has been falling apart around our house and yard.

Family fun

On Saturday, David and I took the boys and the dogs on a hike up Waterfall Canyon. The mist from the waterfall was freezing. Ben was almost soaked from just running around in the mist. The trail was rocky and hard to climb. We struggled to get up, but we all made it. Even the dogs were worn out by the top. Adam, Ben and Scott all slipped or tripped on the rocks at least twice. This last picture is the first of two bridges we walk over going back down the trail. Sunday, we took a drive out to Antelope Island. The bugs were like black clouds on the side of the road. We saw antelope, buffalo, jackrabbits and all types of birds. David and I even saw a coyote in the grass right off the beach. The picture of David with the buffalo was out the van window. The buffalo was less than 20 feet away from our van. It was laying down when we first drove up, but as we were getting the camera, he started rocking. We thought he was trying to get the bugs off, but then he rolled to his feet and stood up, keeping his head to the side, not actually looking at us. The top of his shoulders came to the top of our van.