YAHOO! THE DEAN POOL IS OPEN

Memorial Day we had our annual barbecue and swimming party at the Dean's.  The first swim day of the season is always a blast!  Thanks Judy and Roger for the yummy burgers and the 93 degree water.   We can't wait to spend lots of LAZY summer days in the pool :)

Rachel and Mason

 Abby, Sadie, Myla, Spencer

 

 

 Parker, Jake, Taylor, Will, Mike

 

CAPITOL REEF and GOBLIN VALLEY

We spent Memorial break in Capitol Reef and Goblin Valley with My parents, My brother Brett and his son Alex, My sister Amy and her family and My brother Troy.  It was so fun to explore and hike together.  I added it up and we hiked 16 miles total :) We were there 2 nights and 3 days.  Because it was the Holiday weekend and we were afraid we wouldn't get a place to camp because a lot of the spots are first come first serve, we decided to book a room at the Rodeway Inn in Cainsville just 20 miles outside of Capitol Reef and 35 miles outside of Goblin Valley.  It was nice to have a bed, shower, continental breakfast, pool and hot tub.  We had such a great time!  It is so fun now our kids are older that they enjoy hiking and don't complain. Thanks for the GREAT memories :)

DAY 1:

Hickman Bridge = 2 miles

 

 DAY 1:

Playing in the pool and hot tub.

 

 

 DAY 2:

Grand Wash = 2.5 miles

 

 

 

 

 DAY 2:

Cassidy Arch = 3.5 miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 2:

Capitol Gorge = 2 miles

 

 

 

DAY 3:

Little Wild Horse Canyon = 4.5 miles

 

 

 

 

 

 

  DAY 3:

Walking around the Goblins = 1.5 miles

 These 2 were such troopers.  My dad hiked about 12 miles and my mom hiked about 7 miles.  Not bad for a couple of SENIOR citizens :)

 

We sure missed Jed and Melanie and their families. Soon we will all be in McCall, Idaho together.  CAN'T WAIT!

5TH GRADE - STATES PROGRAM

Will had his 5th grade program last week.  His state he was given was Michigan.  It was fun to hear all the songs and things the kids have learned about their states.  I always joke with Will that... "I am not smarter than a 5th grader."  He has learned so much this year :)

Some of his buddies in his class this year:

Noah, Will, Noah, John, Austin

CROSSING GUARD

The beginning of March I got hired as a substitute crossing guard.  I went to the 3 hour training and I thought no one is even going to call me.  Well I was sure wrong.  Since March 9th I have crossed 37 different days.  I LOVE IT.  Who knew saving kids could be so fun :)  So in case you ever wondered?  I am now a member of the UNIFIED POLICE DEPARTMENT.  I know, I am awesome!  The keys shown in this picture turn on EVERY school zone lights in the Granite school district.  So if I wanted to, I could cause some serious chaos :) The officer that hired me asked me if I would like a permanent position but I think with as busy as I have been I will stick with substituting because the pays the same and I am not committed everyday.  YEAH for crossing guards :)