Camping at the Spruces with the Smith Family

We spent the last weekend up with the Smiths camping at the Spruces in Big Cottonwood Canyon.  We couldn't have asked for better weather either.  We ate well, mostly because the Smiths are master camp chefs, and we slept pretty well also, mostly because we drugged the kids.  We took a hike up to Donut Falls, the girls rode the scooters around the campsites, we played paint tag, and we even had a huge water fight from the chilly stream.  Good times!  Enjoy the pics.

Our Re-elected Student Body Officer

Ashley was once again victorious in running for Student Body Officer at North Star Academy.  This was her second year running for SBO.  This year she had five students run with only three positions.  Her slogan was, "Make a Splash, Vote for Ash!"  She loved doing it last year, planning activities, meeting every Monday, and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance over the intercom system.  She says she will retire for a year in 7th grade.  We'll see!!!

Memorial Day 2012

We got back from Vernal on Sunday and the next day was Memorial Day.  We had a great day.  The weather was awesome, we did the yard (which needed a lot of work), we prepared the basement to be ready to get finished, and we taught little Britney how to ride her bike without training wheels (she's not even 4 years old yet).  She is our youngest to learn how to ride a bike and she did it without tears which was pleasant, but boring; I usually like a little drama for motivational purposes.  The crazy part about Britney learning that day is that we let her practice for five minutes then we went on a 1/2 mile bike ride.  Needless to say she slept well that night.  Great job Brits!!!

Later in the day we went down to Tara's parents' house and had a BBQ with the cousins.  We played soccer and kickball, and baked in the backyard.  Fun day.