[ First Day of School 2015-2016 ]

This year Drew is in 5th Grade. She is excited because she made it in the A. L. L. Program. Our house is actually in the Lindon boundaries but she hasn't wanted to change. Making it into this program made it an easy decision. Two added bonus: she already has friends since they all live in the neighborhood and the bus stops right across the street from our house.

CC is now on her 2nd year of preschool. She is attending Building Block Preschool just like she did last year. She loves it. She asked me "do I get to go to school?" all summer long. We decided this was a better fit for her instead of the District's Special Needs preschool. She is also doing an online preschool called UPSTART. She really has thrived in a normal setting being she is a normal child.

[Remington's Baby Blessing 8.31.2014]

Remington was blessed today. Many of our family were there. 

Remington Bobby-Wayne Clark

Baby Blessing

August 31, 2014

Voice: Grant Clark

Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ and by the power of the Melchizedek Priesthood which we hold, we lay our hands upon this child to give him a name and a blessing. The name which he shall be known by is Remington Bobby-Wayne Clark. Remington we are so excited to have you here, we love you very much and we_(are overwhelmed?)______________. 

 We bless you with a calm heart and a clear mind. Bless you that your whole life will be focus on serving others and as you serve others with all your heart and might that you forget about yourself and those you serve will truly come to know Christ and they'll truly have joy in their lives and reach their potential. Bless you to know that Heavenly Father can do more with your life that you can do with your own. 

 Bless you to listen to your parents, trust the advice that they give you and be humble. Bless you to seek out those around you that need a friend _______________ , show them the love that Heavenly Father has for them. 

 Bless you to seek to serve a full time mission (take care of those …. )_______ that you'll grow in ________ that you'll study the scriptures that you'll increase daily. Bless you to seek to go to the temple and be sealed that you'll have children. As you do these things that you'll be blessed with a testimony of them.

We give you this blessing in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

[ Lindon Days 8.2014 ]

During Lindon Days the girls and the cousins went fishing on a creek. This year we were prepared and brought a net which made it easier for them to catch one. They all caught a fish.  Drew insisted we bring ours home.  We agreed to keep it for one day.  Poor fish was put in the tub and didn't last 1/2 hour before it died.  :( At least we didn't have to be the mean guys and kill him.

 

 

Took advantage of Lindon City Days the free pool day.  Glad we did! For a change all of our kids were there.  They all had so much fun with eachother.  CC as you can see is quite the little swimmer despite her having a trach. 

We also went to the carnival. We got to see the Life Flight Helicopter that CC unfortunetly got to ride when she had RSV. CC and Maya got to sit in it.

And of course we went to the Rodeo...our favorite part.  This year CC did the chicken run and Drew did the greased pig.  It was so fun as always.  Cody and Jake both caught a chiken which they ended up giving away.

[ Living Planet Aquarium ] Hope Kids May 8.2014 KOTM July 17.2014

We had the great opportunity to go to the New Living Planet Aquarium in Draper thanks to Hope Kids in May and Kids On The Move in July.
The girls had lots of fun.  Especially trying to reach and touch the Manta Rays.  Cheyenne especially loved the sharks.  To this day she still asks to go see the fish everytime we get in the car (in sign language of course). She also enjoyed the gigantic ice cream we got for free.

In May we got to take Ruby ...

 

In July we got to take Sarah Dreisen (friend of Drew's)

[ AF Carnival ] 7.19.2014

It's become sort of a tradition to go to the American Fork Carnival for Steele Days.  Drew loves the rides and roller coasters and we found out so does Cheyenne.  The grown ups, Bob, Doreen, Grant and I mainly like going there for a funnel cake.  Also our friends Dylan and his dad Jason Smith came with us.

 

 

We did have a minor glitch in the fun due to some discrimination against Cheyenne.  Cheyenne and Drew went on the huge carnival Jungle Gym 4 times with no problem. The 5th time the ticket person realized that she had a trach and denied her access.  All of us were pretty upset, especially because she had already gone 4 other times with no problem.  We felt the ticket attendant made assumptions by her looks and devices that it wasn't safe for her.  Even though she had proven to be able to do it.  She indicated that she was mostly afraid of other kids harming her, but we argued if that was the case she wouldn't be able to ever go to school or even a local playground.  We will follow up with the carnival owner to address the issue and educate on her condition to avoid future conflicts.

[ Papa Miguel 9.15.1921 - 6.7.2014 ]

It is hard to believe that this great man, my Abuelito, Papa Miguel, is no longer with us. Well, at least not physically. He has made an impression on many people, but especially me. I will forever remember all he has done for me and cherish all the great memories I have of him. I love him and miss him dearly! but I am glad I know that we will be reunited with him again. Besitos Abuelito.

[ Hoggle Zoo 6.5.2014 ]

Visit to the Hoggle Zoo sponsored by Hope Kids was a hit!

Not only we got to see the zoo animals but they also included Disney princesses and other characters.

 

 Belle and Rapunzel

 

Jazmine (photo bombed by who CC called Ariel but I guess she's someone from the X-Men)

 

 Darth Vader and a Trooper

 

 

Frozen's Elsa and Anna

They were probably the best they truly were in character. 

They even sang the song "Do you want to build a snowman".  All the kids loved them.

 

 

 

Face Painting

 

The famous Lion water fountain.  This is a must picture spot everytime.

 

 

 The Train Ride through the Savannah Exhibit

 

 

The Eagle's nest. 

Look closely! CC is also in the nest pretending to be an egg or a baby eagle.