In and Out Track Meet??

Okay, Well Derrik had his big Track Meet last Thursday. He had made it to the finals and we couldn't wait to see the big event. He thought it started at 5:00 so we got there right on time so we could get a good seat. People were pouring in so we hurried and got a good seat. Well then come to find out that it really didn't start until 5:30 and that Derrik was running in the very last race. But that was okay. Grandma and Grandpa were on there way so I told them they didn't have to hurry and would they mind stopping at IN and OUT to get us some food?! That saved the day! They showed up with lots of fries and burgers and we were all happy campers. You could even hear murmurs from the people around us wishing they could have an In and Out Burger. I think they really are the best. Well anyways back to Derrik. He finally got to run and he did so awesome. He came in 3rd in his heat and just did great! We are so proud of him and all the great things he does. He may not be the biggest or the fastest kid out there but he sure gives it his best and never quits. We love you Derr Bear!

Marlee's Preschool Graduation!!!

Well Today was the big day. Marlee graduated from Little Rascal's Preschool. She was sooo excited and kept asking if it was time to go yet! She even let me curl her hair. We were all very excited. Grandma April, Maycie, Mom and Dad were all there! She sang songs and told us her favorite things to do at preschool. Then she said the nursery rhyme "Wee Willie Winkie" all by herself. She was so good! She even got a yearbook to take home. Some of the highlights were the Famous Quotes in the yearbook. These were Marlee's: "Don't talk to my dad, he's shy", and "I tell my dad to say excuse me but he doesn't" and one more "My cat rides my bike when I'm outside playing in the sand". Oh she really makes us laugh. Well now she is on to kindergarten. I don't know where the time has gone but we sure do love our "Sillybuns"!!!

Derrikand the month of April

I guess I would have to say that the month of April is for Derrik! At the begining of the month Derrik ran in his school track meet. He came in first place for the 200 and first in the long jump! Go Derrik! So now he is on to region in May. Then he had his Science Fair. Derrik decided to do "Onions- the Vegetable worth crying about". He did a great job and as you can see from the pcitures googles do help you not to cry when you cut an onion! Then on Thursday was Derrik's big 10 Birthday! Grandma April made him a ripstick birthday cake which was the best ever! It has been a great month and we are so glad that Derrik is apart of our family! Love Ya lots Derr!!!!

Tagged BY Marlee

1. What time did you get up this morning? Thirty
2. Diamonds or Pearls? Diamonds-What are Pearls
3. What two things do you always have with you? my blankie and my pillow
4. What is your favorite TV show? Zoey 101
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Cereal and Waffles
6. What is your favorite book? Beauty and the Beast
7. What is your middle name? Morgan
8. What food do you dislike? Brocolli
9. What is your favorite CD? Follow the Prophet
10. What type of car do you drive? I dont have a car
11.Favorite sandwich? Ham
12. What characteristic do you despise? I only like people that are nice
13. Favorite item of clothing? Gymboree
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Seaworld and Disneyland
15. What color is your bathroom? If I had my own it would be purple
16. Favorite brand of clothing? Gymboree
17. Where would you retire to? Disneyland
18. What was your most recent memorable birthday? The one with my cousins and two cakes
19. Do you make friends easily? Yes a little to quickly
20. Favorite saying? I love my mom
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? A night person, I never want to wake up in the morning.
22. Pets? a cat that came with the house
23. What did you want to be when you were little? cheerleader
24. How are you today? Feeling Good
25. What is your favorite candy? Ring Pop
26. What is your favorite flower? White and purple
27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? My birthday!
28.What church do you attend? St. George Church
29. What are you listening to right now? Hannah Montanna
30. What was the last thing you ate? Fruit Loops
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Purple
32. How is the weather right now? GOOD
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Megan (my friend)
34. Favorite restaurant? Mcdonalds
35. Hair color? Brownish Longish
36. Sibling(S)? Yes- Daniel, Derrik, Demmy, Maycie, Dyllan
37. What was your favorite toy as a child? A Gabriella Barbie
38. Summer or winter? Summer -What did Deklan Say?
39. Hugs or kisses? Hugs I mean kisses. I think she likes both!
40. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
41. When was the last time you cried? Never -I mean yesterday when my mom told me it was time to wake up and go to church
42. What is under your bed? Stuff tons of junk
43. Favorite smell? My dad's fettechini
44. What are you afraid of? Bees
45. Plain, butter or salted popcorn? I love salt popcorn and I had some at last preschool with salt on it.
46. How many keys on your key ring? Keyring? I don't have a keyring.
47. How many years at your current job? Um 10 -She thinks I said Curtain Job.
48. Favorite day of the week? Summer!
49. How many towns have you lived in? none towns
50. Who do you tag... My Mom and Dad and Aspen

Fountain Fun

I know it has been awhile since I last posted. So here are some pictures from a couple of weeks ago. We were supposed to go up to Ogden for a family party, but the flights looked bad and it was supposed to be 31 degrees outside with a windchill of 16 degrees so we decided to stay home. Instead we went on a hike to Chuckawhalla and then downtown to the new water fountains. It was about 70 degrees outside. The hike was fun and Derrik was amazing. He gave Marlee a piggy back ride for the last half of the hike. (I think Marlee almost weighs as much as Derrik) Then we needed to cool off so we went downtown to the fountains. The kids loved the fountains and getting wet. Derrik and Daniel got the wettest! Maycie wasn't sure about the water at first but then we couldn't get her to leave. It was a great day!

HIke to volcano and Snow Canyon

Easter Weekend has become one of my new favorite Holiday's I've decided. After the Easter Egg Hunt (See posts below), we went on a hike to the volcano up in Diamond Valley. The last time that I had hiked the volcano was about 11 years ago when I was about 7 months pregnant with Daniel, our first child. So I guess it was about time I was hiking it again, being that I am 7 months pregnant with our last child. It was quite a hike but we all made it. In one picture with Daniel, Derrik, Demmy and Marlee their school is in the background! Grandpa and the boys went down the front, steep side of the volcano, while the girls and Danny(who carried Maycie the entire time) went down the safer way. I think Grandpa timed us and it only took us about 28 minutes longer to come the other way. Then on Sunday afternoon we went to the Snow Canyon Sanddunes. This use to be a Hawks cousin tradition. We rolled Easter Eggs, and got buried in the sand and then just walked and played in the sand. I almost forgot, it wouldn't be Easter Weekend without going to the Annual Arts Festival. That was lots of fun too, but I forgot to take my camera.