Cela is 8!!!!

Well. our oldest turned 8 this week. The fun began Wednesday morning when she woke up to a new bike...just in time for Moab...Porcupine Rim anyone?

Then it was off to show for a much anticipated "Pioneer Day" Jolena made her the bonnet and dress...

After Pioneer Day preparations were made for Cela's baptism and b-day party...

Cela with Mom and Grandma Gaye

Cela and her Dad

Cela and Dagan

Cela and Broden

Yellow Belt Test

Tyler and I started attended Tae-kwon-do in early February. We took our yellow belt promotion test Saturday.






After a pretty intense (for me anywaay) 80 minutes, we were awarded with new bright yellow belts.

Only 7 belts remain from our current status to that of black belt - when Tyler and I will become ninja assasins.

Remaining belts:
(beginner)
Orange
Purple
(intermediate)
Green
Blue
Brown
(Advanced)
Red
Red w/ black stripe
BLACK

Cycling Merit Badge

Getting geared up for some long rides to satisfy cycling merit badge requirements, I've set up regular bike rides with the young men. We ride from my house about a mile to the fountain creek trail.


Meeting at the trailhead.

At the turn around point, we stopped for a short rest.

Sam and Tyler - trying to gather up enough courage to ride across some cement pipes...yeah - that didn't happen.

after leaving the trail we had to ride up the mesa back to my house - braving the elements

Here's Tyler - putting Shelley's bike to good use.

At the end of the ride - some of the boys climbed up a mulch pile...why not?

Rockband

Needed to present something for a group call - along with a bunch of photos - I presented the Rockband segment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9p8Lj7RD-s

For some band intros:
jake - an excellent guitarist and killer drummer - a week after filming this segment - he was helping me build a playground unit in the back yard, and I ACCIDENTLY let go of a wrench, which split his eyebrow - a few stitches later he was good to go.

Tyler - Jo's little brother - another accomplished guitarist - and progressing with his drumming skills.

Jo - Our vocalist - the sexy one - she had to film, so she isn't in the video

and of course the guy with all the slick move...yours truly!

I'm hosting another game night (mostly Halo 3) for the young men in the ward. We plan on having some good games of 8-12 people, on 3 Tv's and a projector...I'll try to remember to take some pics.