Laramie, WY

On the way to Denver

we were able to stop for lunch in a pretty park in Laramie.

We soon found out that the park

we stopped at was a tourist site closed for the winter.

The caretaker, Gary offered to show us around.

Gary took us into the old prison and told us the history.

This is a cool tree which was near the spot we ate
our sandwiches, chips and fruit.

A watchtower.

The Eyes Have It

So we already know that Andrea is BEAUTIFUL...

but add some glitter and rhinestones and she

S-P-A-R-K-L-E-S.

Guard Buddies

Angela, Andi, Lexie, and Gloria .

This is one of the bigger floors.

The Utah teams help each other

in removing and carrying out the floor.
This part makes me image that a

big, humongous snake is being carried away

by adventurous safari hunters.

Gorgeous Girls!

Part of the UVU IA team!

The Floor

The floor takes a lot of muscle to handle.
To begin with it has to be removed from the belly of the bus.

After each show the floor has to be re-folded

and made ready for the next show.

The only place there was enough room was outside.

Gravel and dry grass can be a big nuisance.

This is a small floor-

so it doesn't take as many people to take it out.

The exhausted performers are the ones who

have the privilege of removing the heavy floor.

What a workout!

Before the performance the dancers position the floor

in preparation for their show.

This all has to be done quickly as the set up

is part of the allowed performance time.

THE GRAND CANYON!

ANDI'S FIRST TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON!!

woot woot!

just some random pictures, not the best...

It was SOO beautiful! and grand... haha

So the story is... one of the four cars that we took to our competition in Arizona last week, broke down. so since we were behind schedule anyway, we all decided to take a 30 minute detour to the Grand Canyon. It was a LOT of fun. Most of the team hadn't been. And this last picture is one of Justin's socks... He has GREAT style, we know. his Zac Effron socks brought us luck ;) haha, um... this is AFTER the car broke down that he got the lucky socks...

We Have It All

Bruce and I are so blessed.

Between the two of us we have nine grand kids.

This year we will add FIVE more!

Aaron and Amber are expecting their first in May.

Their baby will be born in Japan.

We are grateful for the technology of photography and the Internet..

as that means we will be able to meet our newest grandchild

even though we will be half a world away.

Amryn and Jason are adopting three of their foster kids.

If all goes well Dorian, Dimitri and Donavon

will join the family on August 11th.

After many mis-carriages

Amryn is 'expecting' another boy on June 7th.

By the middle of August this year

I calculate that Bruce and I will have IT ALL!

I also calculate that Amryn and Jason

should invest money in Ibuprofen, and Toys R Us stocks.

Birthday Girl for a Day

Katy's birthday was February 19th.

Here she is pictured with her two sons Michael and Braxton.

This was taken last summer

when she and Chad made a surprise visit!

Not only did they surprise us,

but Chad also trimmed our walnut trees for us.

Katy is not only adorable, clever, funny and outgoing,

but she is also very smart by choosing Chad as a hubby.

She LOVES reading.

She is an awesome sister and daughter-in-law.
We will keep her- Thank You!


Katy is a pro at being a Mom.
Here she is with Braxton when he was so little.

Her insight and talents make her an excellant mother and wife.

Here she is with two of her favorite people.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATY!

We love you bunches!