Go West!

Ever since Randy found out Ian was running track, he has wanted to go up and watch him.  We headed north to West to meet up with Ian, Brandi and the boys.  Ian's coach wanted the team all dressed in matching uniforms so he had to wear this nice black one instead of his "retro" orange and black he wore the last time I was there.  He's still handsome no matter what color he's in :-)  Randy was very proud of him and said that not many people understand what it takes to run track...he says "it's a lot of physical effort and there are no substitutes to spell you off...you're on your own!" and he is 100% right.  Way to go Ian and thanks for letting us come and watch.

Ian running the 4 x 400 relay

Even though he wasn't in the mood to smile, he put on a

happy face for his granny.

Brandi and the boys entertaining themselves between races.



                      

Bowling

Tonight was a Laurels and Priests combined activity and the boys let the girls decide if they wanted to have a BBQ or go bowling.  With the way the weather has been lately it was a "NO Brainer" on what they chose to do.  We had quite a group there trying to win the top spot.  I took my ball with me but after my last experience at a bowling alley (I ended up at the St. Marks emergency room after tweeking my back) I decided to leave it in the trunk and just watch. I usually bowl between a 110-130 so I was glad I left the ball outside.  I think the top score was 68 and most of them were around 30-40. But the kids had a good time and they want to do it again.  Maybe I will take a chance and give bowling another shot :-)

Hide and Seek

Easter Sunday dinner is always preceeded by our annual easter egg hunt.  Sometimes we luck out and the weather is great so we can hide the eggs all over the yard...but when the weather is yucky like it has been this weekend, we always have a back-up plan...the BIG red barn!  The kids gathered for a quick picture before they headed to the barn to hunt eggs.  With hay, trailers and lots of farm equipment in the barn, there are plenty of places to hide those bright colored plastic eggs.

FYI - Haylee is pointing at her basket...not flipping the bird!!

A Soggy Baseball Saturday

We finally got a chance to travel to Spanish Fork this weekend and watch Wyatt play on the accelerated baseball team called the Hot Shots.  He plays on second base and is an awesome batter!  Today ended up being a real soggy saturday.  It drizzled during the first game and then it poured on the second game.  I couldn't believe they would make those boys play in the cold, wet weather...but I've been told there is NO crying in baseball!!  Randy, Haylee and I finally got in the car and pulled it around to the back of the field so we could get warm.  Needless to say, Wyatt was SOAKED by the time the games were over.

Wyatt covering second base

He looks pretty aggressive leading off first!

Meet Ray

Meet Jason and Krysten's new baby Ray.  It doesn't take those two long to make up their minds. Bob was gone as of Saturday and Ray arrives on Monday...now that's some fast work!!  And he matches their new trailer...obviously a match made in heaven!!  I can't wait to go for a ride!



Home Sweet Trailer and the Little Sahara

There is one thing that the Lusty family likes to do and that is going camping...in STYLE!!  Jason and Krysten decided it was time to buy a toy hauler that they could call their home away from home...and what a beauty it is!!  They couldn't wait to try it out so they packed up and headed to the sand dunes this weekend.  Randy and I have never been to the dunes so we decided to drive out and check out what the fuss is all about.  I can't believe they charge you $18 to drive in, have dinner and drive back out!  But is was fun just spending time with Jason and Krysten, Don and Wendy, and TaNeal and her kids.  I never realized there was such a place here in Utah.  While we enjoyed the company and the hotdogs, Randy said he's not sure he would get much sleep with all the vehicles going up and down sand mountain all night long!

These two were meant for each other!!! 

Nothing like a campfire and toasted marshmellows! That's part of sand

mountain in the background.

The sand eating crew! That's Kenzie in the pink

Darth Vader helmet

A Sad Goodbye To "Bob"

It's always a sad day when you have to say goodbye to a family member, but saying farewell to two Bob's in two weeks was something totally unexpected!  Today Jason bid a sad farewell to his Harley I lovingly called "Bob" (since he was my first grandson from Jason's family). He will soon be replaced by another vehicle which will have four wheels and will be driven off road.  While he was sad about the loss, TaNeal made him feel a little better when she reminded him that he can still buy another "Bob" in the future if he still misses him.  We will have to update you when the new one arrives and let you know what his name will be :-)

 Harley "Bob" Davidson Lusty