Top of Utah Marathon

Brian ran the Top of Utah marathon this weekend. (Hip Hip!) He grabbed Sam close to the finish line to run across with him. Sam loved it - and gladly took the medal for himself.

The Spectators Phase 1

The Spectators Phase 2

Cello Studio

Notice the "stellar" little student in front.

Remind you of Someone??

Providence Elementary

Sam started school last week at Providence Elementary, and saying he was "ready" for Kindergarten is an understatement.

He walked in, introduced himself to Mrs. Searle (several times) and settled right into his seat. He has had his backpack packed for several weeks now with things like Bionicles to show his class, old art projects, his special crayons, a flashlight . . . you know, the essentials. (Yes, we did empty it on the morning of with some hesitation on his part.)

I was so proud of him as he walked into school. I beamed when he talked to classmates and thought I'd made the whole trip without tears. Until, just after this picture of him on the bus.

He rolled his window down and yelled out:
"Mom! I love you!"
(pause)
"Did you say you love me back? Because it's loud in here."
(big smile and wave)




I love you back Sam!

{New shoes. These ones make him "run really really fast."

{Practicing his Kindergarten moves just before class.}

"Horsin' Around" Miller Rodeo 2009

The Millers (my Mom's side) had a Rodeo this weekend in Millville, UT. It was fantastic! They had mutton busting, pig racing, cattle runs, wagon rides, best pigtail contest . . . such a great time. The kids loved playing outdoors and running around.

Bear Lake 2009

{Hair}

{Cousins}

{Chillin' in the tube}

Went to Bear Lake with Stewarts this weekend. Didn't have much juice in the batteries, but did get a few good pictures. Had a great time.

Sun Valley!

Visited Sun Valley with my parents this weekend. (This was all possible and thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Stewart who watched our kids!!!! LOVE YOU!!!) Had a great weekend together.

Slip n' Slide and Captian(s) Underpants!

We started with the garbage bags for extra slip in our slide and somehow, Superhero's evolved.

Phoebe - the new puppy!

Meet Phoebe, the McConkie's new puppy. She is a Snoodle (1/2 giant snauser 1/2 giant poodle). She is 7 weeks old and weighs about 10 pounds. She is expected to weigh 125!

Art Lessons with Grandmother

Grandmother gives art lessons to Wilson each week, Sam joined them for this lesson while we were in SL.

New sleeping arrangements

4th of July parade and fireworks!!

Visit from Ricks!

American Heritage Center

Gabe and Amber Spencer (also Marylanders) visited Logan. We went to the American Heritage Center and had a great time.