Our Ward Talent Show

Clayton performed in his first big stage magic trick at our "Ward Christmas Talent Show".

Mary made a brief "appearance" as well.

Thanksgiving

We have much to be thankful for.

We loved having everyone over for Thanksgiving. Poor Brian was sick in bed, but the rest of us enjoyed spending time together, eating, playing games, and visiting.

Abby's favorite was the cheese ball. She just dragged a chair over to the counter to help herself.

The family

The kids enjoying the feast.

Carving the Turkey

Happy Birthday Sam

Sam is 6! Sam chose to celebrate his birthday at Chuck E. Cheese.

We are glad Sam is a part of our family.

Sam's cool present. This car actually drives up and down the wall.

Make a wish!

Chuck E. Cheese

Called to Serve

Congratulations to Brian's parents. They have been called to the Fort Lauderdale Florida Mission. They enter the MTC January 5th and will serve for 1 year.

Trick or Treat

We're off to see the Wizard!
Brian scared all the trick or treaters on the porch.
They made away with tons of candy.

Memories of Off Track

We had good times together while the boys were off track. We went to the corn maze, bowling, hiking, tie dying, and just plain relaxed.

Faith in God

Clayton has graduated from Cub Scouts. He leaves them this month by earning his Faith in God award, his Arrow of Light, and his Weblos badge. He has great leaders who have helped him along the way. He is already having the time of his life with the 11 year old scouts and leaders. What a blessing to have dedicated people who fulfill their callings.

Tie Dyed

While the boys were off track were decided to try our hand at a little tie dying. We saw in the Family Fun magazine some cute orange tie dyed shirts with pumpkin faces drawn in the middle. These were a lot of fun. They turned out pretty cute. I still need to take pictures of the final product, but this is during the process.

Soccer Stars

Most evenings are spent cheering for these three amazing players.

Soccer season is in full swing we have up to 5 games a week.

GO Sam! GO Mitchell! GO Clayton!

Happy Birthday Clayton

Clayton's 11!

Clayton's favorite Asphalt Pie
Breakfast of champions.

He wanted to go on a 10 mile bike ride so he needed fuel.
The beginning of the journey. We started at Mueller Park Canyon.
We're off! It was all down hill.

And maybe only 2 miles, but fun all the same.

Even with my flat tire.

Happy, Happy, Happy!

August is full of celebrations for our family.

Happy Birthday Brian. Another year older and wiser.
Happy Birthday Grandma Smart.

The world's Greatest Mom and Dad.

Happy 12th Anniversary to Brian and Mary.
We were lucky enough to go to Snow Basin and ride the gondala up to the restaurant at the top. It was a beautiful view and great company.

The best is yet to come!

Real Salt Lake

Clayton's soccer team had a DCF night at a Real Salt Lake game.

They played Colorado Clippers. RSL won the game.

Good game and good times!
We went to autograph alley and got almost all the players to sign our soccer balls.

The autographed results.

USS Midway

Flying for Freedom

We were able to tour the USS Midway in San Diego. This air craft carrier was huge. We had an auto tour and saw all the ins and outs. We had even a better appreciation for the service men and women who serve for our freedom.



My Dad served in the Navy and helped us have a real understanding of what life is like on the water. He even worked in the building right in front of the USS Midway museum on Broadway.

Sea World

If you've ever been to San Diego your visit is not complete with out a visit to Sea World.

The amazing acrobatic performers of Cirque De La Mer.

Doing the Flamingo .
This is the BEFORE shot of the Shamu Rocks Show. These crazy people were sitting front row and center. Clayton is not so sure he wants to get wet. It was funny to watch them taunting Shamu and the trainers to splash them.
This if the AFTER shot. A little salt water never hurt anyone.

By the way Clayton chickened out and didn't want to get wet.