The bet is on.

Now some of you know that I love bribery, It is the only way I can get some of my kids to do anything. Brianna hates the water, which is weird because she is on swim team and everything. Mike told her at the beginning of the year that he would not pull out the tube unless she wakeboarded, kneeboarded and water skied at least 3 times each. Brianna wouldnt have anything to do with it. She was dead set on the fact that she would sit in the boat all summer. I told her "look just do it so your dad will leave you alone. Nope she wouldnt even hear of it. Finially I said "Fine I will give you $100.00 if you do it" she said to me "Mom you dont have $100.00. So I started walking out of the room when it dawned on me that she wanted a cell phone really bad. I turned around and said to her "heres the deal, you do everything 3 times and I will buy you a cell phone, but you have to do it before your birthday" Boy that got her attention the bet was on. We signed a contract together so I knew there was no way out of this one. Honestly I really didnt think she would do it. Well she did, fathers day weekend in St. George. She got the phone and i lost the bet to never bet my kids again. But it was so worth it, she actually loves getting in the water. Trick worked....may

Fathers Day

Mike and his friend Joe took the kids to St. George for the weekend and it just happened to be Fathers day weekend. Myself and Becky stayed behind to work and play. Mike and Joe took the kids to the lake and everyone had a blast. Becky and I went to the parade of homes and drooled over the beautiful homes and decorations.

Spring Break

The girls were out of school this last week for Spring Break so we decided to take a mini vacation. We were all in need of some R&R so off to St. George we went. We went with some good friends of ours the Haughey's and their 4 kids. The first day we went to Hoover Dam. Oh my goodness, that place is huge!!! I had no idea the size of the place. We took the power plant tour and then to the visitors center, (not worth the $50.00) but the kids enjoyed it. Megatron was on vacation so we were not able to see him. (kids were upset) we told Rachael before we left that we were going to the place that held the Cube from Transformers, she actually believed the Cube was there...so cute. Then we spend 2 days at the pool, the weather was wonderful, low 80's with a slight breeze. The last day at the pool everyone got a little to much sun. Note to self....Don't ever buy Wal-Mart brand sunscreen, it doesn't work.

What a fun weekend. We are all rejuvenated to go about the next several weeks and months before we head back down to go water skiing.

My Girls!!!

There is this darling family in our ward that we really like to sit by in sacrament. They have the 3 most beautiful girls and of course my girls are all over them, its great they all entertain each other during sacrament meeting. The girls mom, Kendall is wanting to brush up on her photography skills and asked if she could borrow the girls for a bit. Of course, she took them Saturday and the pictures are amazing. These are just a few of what she has sent me. I think I am going to be in trouble when they get older (OK maybe I am already in trouble) Thank you Kendall they are amazing.

Mormon Video!

I am not one to brag much, well at least about myself. But I just had to add this for all of you to see. I am in a video that has be posted on mormon.org. Yes shy little me I was totally nervous and uncomfortable but here it is for all of you to see. If nothing else the message of the video is wonderful.

http://mormon.org/worship/#all-visitors-are-welcome