School of Tristan....

Tristan is officially a student of K12 virtual online school. We got all the supplies and got his school area set up. He's so excited to just take off and soar with all his books and supplies. They even sent him the computer and printer.

Study away Tristan, there is so much to learn.
Here's all his books. Brand new still in the shrink wrap.

Science and art supplies.

oh and all the teacher guides. I've got a lot to learn!

We really feel good about this program. It's a bit overwhelming right now. I know that once I get the hang of it, it will be easier. Tristan just needs to slow down a bit. He reads much faster than I do and doesn't want to wait for me! I know we'll both be able to learn a lot this year and I'm really excited about it. Wish us luck!

Anna's Birthday Party

Anna's birthday party was so much fun! She invited 4 friends (unpictured because I don't have permission to post pics of them) and I invited my good friend to help out. We went to a cosmetology school where the girls got all dolled up. Hair-dos, make-up and pretty painted nails!

Anna also got her ears pierced. She was sooooo brave! She didn't cry, didn't yelp, and hardly even squeezed my hand! So big and grown up!

After the beauty treatments, we went to Red Robin for lunch. The girls enjoyed their chicken strips, grilled cheeses and fries! Then the waitress brought this big ol piece of heaven, along with 6 spoons. We really enjoyed the dessert!

It was a super fun party and we all had a good time. Anna has some very well behaved friends. She's a lucky little girl! I had fun too!

Definition of insanity

I once learned that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Well, it seems like we've been living this definition for quite some time now. It took me a while to finally see it.

I don't want to get into a lot of details here. It's been a very emotional week around this place.

Tristan is starting a new school on Monday. It's called Virtual Academy and it is an online school. I know that it will require more work from Chris and I, but I feel like this is a good solution for us right now. We're really excited, especially about the fact that he can move as fast as he wants to go.

Now to find the boy some fun groups to join. Kid needs to make some friends. Any ideas?

Watch me grow!

On her Birthday, September 24, 2001

When she turned 1. September 24, 2002

(ages 3 and 4 are missing because I used our film camera then and I don't know how to scan things)

Age 5, September 24, 2006

Age 6, September 24, 2007

Age 7, September 24, 2008

Age 8, September 24, 2009

Happy Birthday to the best daughter I've ever had! I love you sweet dolly girl!

Utah State Fair

We had lots of fun at the fair. We saw many interesting things. A sculpture made of butter, sheep, horses, art galore, and lots and lots of people. Connor ate a fried pb&j, Tristan ate a fried snickers. We bought a keychain for Grandma's birthday made out of a grain of rice with the kids names written on it (she loved it by the way). We saw some a truck pull, but it was too loud and too stinky! We all rode on the big yellow slide, Anna twice! It was a hot day, but we had tons of fun! We live just a few blocks away from the fairgrounds so we just walked there. Boy were we tired when we got home.

The King of Siam

My Grandparents served a mission. They were Temple workers at the Laie Hawaii Temple. They also served in the Visitors Center there. They saw lots of different tourists while they were there. One tourist just happened to be the King of Siam. He wanted to see the inside of the Temple. My grandpa explained that only worthy members of the church got to go inside. He told the king what we do in temples. This king was very determined that no one could stop a King from doing what he wanted to do. My grandpa stopped him. Grandpa stopped the King of Siam. I know this isn't really the King of Siam, but when I think of the King of Siam, this is the only picture that comes to my mind.

oh what a joyous reunion!

On 9/9/09 my cute Grandpa passed away.

I'm not sad. He lived a good life. He was 92 years old. My Grandma died 2 years ago. I can imagine they are so happy to be back together. Chris wonders what good food Grandma'll have on hand for Grandpa. You could never visit without eating some kind of treat!

I'll miss you Grandpa Clay. I hope you keep watching over us. We love you!