Las Vegas Trip July 21st-23rd

Alan had a basketball tournament with his club team. It was Thursday-Monday. We couldn't stay the whole time, so went down on Thursday and came home on Saturday. We left Thursday afternoon and got in around 8pm. We unpacked and enjoyed some time in the pool. We then watched a Harry Potter movie. Some of us were behind and wanted to see them all before we watched the last one.

On Friday Alan had two games. We went to watch the first one, but wasn't expecting to pay $14 each. We were going to take the kids back to the condo, but they said we could babysit them at the gym. It was very nice of them to let us all stay. Alan played well, but lost a last second buzzer beater. Alan is getting more aggressive on offense and is really learning a lot about the game. We were really please with the coach and this team. Really great people. Everyone commented on the great man Alan is and how well he gets along with everyone.

In between games we went to the strip. It was hot and a lot of walking, but great to be together. We saw a show at the Ceasar Palace, it was fair, but the fish were cool. We saw some lions on the way to the M&M store and the soda store. At the M&M store we saw a free movie and Heather bought a hat. Then we were off to the roller coaster at New York New York. Heather was barely tall enough and Alan was able to fit, so off we went. It was fun and all the kids except Alan went again. Because of Alan's size it hurts more than it is fun. Vegas still just isn't a place for kids and not an ideal vacation spot.

That night we went to the second game and Alan played great. I don't have the exact stats, but he scored 10-12 pt and had good rebounds and blocks. Unfortunately one of the starters sprained an ankle in the first game and the other post hurt his eye in this game. They were doing great, but just ran out of steam at the end. They played well, but these teams are good. We lost, but only by a few points. That night we watched the last Harry Potter movie in the condo and that caught us up for Saturday.

Saturday we went to the 11am movie. We packed up and went to the Last Harry Potter movie. With all my passes it only cost 1.74, so we got popcorn too. The movie was good. We then had lunch in the car and the kids walked the mall, while we went to Alan's game. Alan's team played a really good team and it was hard only have 6 players. At half time I got up to go stand closer and fell down the bleachers. I was embarrassed and it hurt a lot. I was glad nothing was broke, but I was shaken up and in pain and a long ways from home. I guess I wasn't a happy camper. Timothy made a bed for me in the back, so I rested on the way home. It has almost been a week now and I am still sore. I guess it takes awhile, when you get older. Oh well.

We got home about 12:30pm that night.

July 4th 2011

On the 4th of July we went to the Lake. It was a great day, but Dad's boat wouldn't work. After awhile Roy played with it and it worked. We were all grateful and happy to be able to go tubing. My kids had a great time tubing with Roy. On one of the trips with Roy all of my kids said it was fun, but two had concussions(hit their head) and one was dizzy from rolling 5 or 6 times. I guess Jennifer hit her head on her own knee. Sara hit her head on one of the boys knees and Alan was thrown off outside the wake and rolled several times. It didn't seem to faze them, because they all were planning to go again when it was their turn. Great fun.

July 2nd 2011

The river was high this year and very fast. We usually do the south fork and the main, but it was to dangerous to do the south fork this year.

McKinley, Heather and Sage

First run with the girls and River. Heather was in the middle front. She started out having a great time, but got really wet and cold and moved to the back of the boat.

Heather had moved to the back in this photo.

This is the group after the first run.

This is Roy & Angela in the back and Jennifer & Alan in the front on the second run.

David didn't go the first time down, but didn't miss out in the Second run. It was me, David, Gary and Sara in one boat and Roy, Jennifer, Alan and Angela in the other boat. On the first run all but Gary ended up swimming, but no pictures.

At the end of the day, J.J. wanted to go on the river. So we took a no splash ride, on the calmer part of the river with grandma, J.J., River, Gary & Roy. It was nice, but cold when the sun went behind the mountain.

Heather, McKinley and Sage. The girls had a great time together.

Ashlyn having a great time, while we are getting the boats ready.

Alan ended up coming out on this one. It was funny that he didn't really swim. Half of him was in the water and the other half was in the boat. Only Alan would be able to pull that off.

June 29th 2011 Trip to Idaho

Me and the girls left Weds night and drove to Idaho. We got in late, but where glad to be there.

Thursday we went with my mom on a bike ride. Roy and Angela had to work, so we took their kids with us. We had a great time, but my butt did get a little sore. There were moments I couldn't go slow enough, so I just walked. Jennifer was in the lead with the faster ones and Mom and I where in the back with the slower ones. Dad was in a car with the sleeping kids and they joined the adventure when they woke up. Sara was back in forth, because it was just to slow for her and she was bored. It was nice for me to have time to visit with my mom and enjoy being with Roy's family. The whole adventure took over 5 hours. The little kids were really tired, but everyone had a lot of fun.

Friday we chilled for a while and Jennifer went motorcycle riding with Gary. She had a great time and Gary seem to survive. He said she was a fast learner and a few times he thought she was way behind him, but instead was right on his tail. Now she is looking into getting a motorcycle. I wasn't quite ready for that, but she is a good kid. At 2pm we met up with Cindy & Michelle at a park and had a great time playing with family and visiting.