Monday, July 14, 2008

Video - Mt Charleston/Flinders Cousins

Mt Charleston w/Tory Flinders Family






With Tory's family (Scott's younger brother) coming for a visit, we enjoyed an evening out eatting Sushi, going to the pool, watching movies, attending parades, enjoyed a massive water balloon fight, watched fireworks, and went up to the mountains.


My parents love to dutch oven and get out of the heat (Vegas Valley/106 degrees, Mt Charleston/72 degrees) and that is exactly what we did. The kids had a blast being with one another. We are so blessed to have such terrific families! Love you guys . . .

Video - Water Fight @ Parade!

Watch as these Flinders brothers show their perfect aim! First Tory nails the poor kid, then Scott, only to be told that they, "SUCK!" Of course, it was all in good AMERICAN fun!

The 4th of July!!






I love the 4th of July; We have such fun traditions!! We spend our entire day with friends, family, fun, sun, and of course, FIREWORKS! This year, Tory's family (Scott's younger brother), the O'dell family and her sister's crew from Fresno, CA, and my parents joined us for the festivities.
We went to the Boulder City parade at 8:30 AM. We ate lunch at the park along with an amazing balloon/water fight amongst the Dads and kids. There are no words to describe how much fun our grown men had!! Lastly, we drove back out to Boulder City for fireworks.
We congregate with our dearest of friends at the same spot each year to light sparklers, throw poppers, and lay in the grass on top of our blankets. Then, at 9:00 PM sharp, you begin to hear the loud booms of one of the best shows in all of Las Vegas. It was a perfect day!

Chase's BIG Moments, Jun '08






Chase was asked to participate in the Las Vegas Special Olympics and ran in the 50/100 yard dash as well as the tug of war. He was terrific!
What an amazing awards assembly this was! Hats off to Newton Elementary for having the children nominate their Principal's Choice Award. Out of the five 4th grade classes, three of them had Resource children nominated as their Principal's Choice. WOW!

Chase's teacher showed me some of the comments that his fellow peers wrote. Needless to say, I was an absolute boob. One of the children wrote, "I sometimes get discouraged with my parents recent divorce, but I see how Chase never gives up and I know that I can do the same." Another one read, "He inspires me . . ." I'll concur with that! WAY TO GO CHASER!!

Video - Reagan's Goggles, May '08

I had just taken the swim bag out to find some goggles for the kids to wear at a Memorial Weekend Party. This is Reagan's reason for wearing goggles . . . "I don't want those stingy eyes!"

Video - Carson City, NV Railroad Museum

Video - Carson City, NV Mock Legislation

Chase was anxious to hear the results of his debate as seen in his "sweet success dance".

Video - Carson City, NV Mock Legislation

Carson City, NV 4th Grade Field Trip - May '08






Chase and I flew out to Carson City, NV for his 4th grade Field Trip to perform a mock legislation and visit our state Gov. WOW! It was a long day that began at 3:00 AM as we had to be at the airport at 4:00 AM. We returned home at 8:45 PM and arrived in Vegas at 10:00 PM. "Holy Cow!" is an understatement . . .

It's Getting Warmer - May '08









You have to remember that in Vegas, "It's getting warmer . . ." means that we are now in the 80's because anything below that is COLD! The kids are playing with our friends little one, Payton Wilson.

Field Day - Apr '08











The kids had amazing teachers this last year Newton Elementary. It's always good to have a little good competition . . .

A Day at the County Fair - Apr '08







We love spending a day at the annual Logandale County Fair (Yee-Haw!) There's noth'n like smell'n that sweet stink!!

Video - Easter/Scott & Kids

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt










One thing is for certain, the annual Egg Hunt must go on! This is one of Scott's favorite things to do. It never gets old watching the excitement that this event seems to spur-on each and every year!

Video - Easter Preparations

Easter Preparations - Mar '08



On Easter Eve we have some fun traditions! Grandma and Grandpa come over for supper and join us in decorating eggs, making yummy basket treats, and reading the Easter story.

Video - Feeding the Ducks

Feeding the Ducks - Mar '08



A day at the park with Grandma and Grandpa after they had returned from a trip to New Mexico for my cousin's wedding. It was good to have them home . . .