New Pictures

We took the girls to JCP to  get some new photos, they turned out so cute.  My littles are not so little anymore!!

Bear Lake 2011

Made our annual trek to Bear Lake last month.  Everyone's favorite part of the trip are the days on the beach.  This year the water level was back up to "normal" so we didn't have to hike 100 yards to get to the water.  In fact, the south side of the lake didn't have any beaches, so the north beaches were very crowded.

 Bella playing in the sand.

Analise in the center and some of the cousins.

Shooting with the Girls

Chris took Sage and Analise shooting Saturday.  It was the first time either of the girls had handled a gun and ammunition together.  After a safety session, everyone shot a .22 cal rifle and pistol.  The girls had a lot of fun, and I think they'll go again when given the opportunity.

Clogging with Sage

Sage wrapped up her clogging year with a recital.  She probably won't continue dancing after this year, but has enjoyed her time clogging.  She's ready to move back to karate.

Clogging Nationals Grand Champion!

Analise and her team participated in their final competition a few weeks ago.  The Nationals competition was held at Lagoon in Farmington, Utah.  Analise and her team placed first for both of their dances with one performance earning them Grand Champion accolades in the Beginner category.

Scoring for clogging competitions is a little different.  Numerous individuals/teams can earn first place marks; they just have to score above a certain threshold.  However, from those first place earners a grand champion is selected.

We were all very excited for Analise and her team (the "Dazzlers").  They did a great job!

Pocatello clogging Competition

Analise took part in another clogging competition and her team took first place for both of their performances.  She's having a lot of fun, and it's a lot of fun watching her.

Sage and the Band

Sage participated in another band concert.  She has been first chair clarinet with the sixth grade band; however, she and another girl in her class both scored identically on their test, so the band instructor decided to give the other girl a chance to play first chair. 

Sage has learned to play the clarinet fairly quickly.  She has a hard time playing the higher notes, but she's getting there.  We think it might be because she has too much hot air.  Maybe she should have chosen to play the tuba instead.