Just a few more pictures. It wouldn't let me download all of them the first time :(!
Tyler's Birthday and Baptism--And Spring Break in Dixie!
Hello to all our family! What a great week for the Cleggs. Last week we spent 4 days in St. G
George for Spring break--I told you about it but have attached a few pictures for you to see this week. We loved Zions and also the sand dunes in Snow Canyon. Check out the jumping maniacs in mid air!
On Tuesday night we had a birthday party for Tyler at the new Bountiful Recreation Center. We took 13 rambunctious boys to swim and use the climbing wall. They had a great time but it took Steven, myself and two other mothers to keep count and make sure that no one drowned.
Jamie had her first LaCrosse game this week and she is an animal. We don't know the rules and so Steven and I could be heard screaming from the sidelines, "score a goal unit Jamie!" Whatever that is. I think she was very embarrassed.
Thursday night Tyler had his first Pinewood Derby as a cub scout. It is our favorite activity. NOT! Steven and Tyler spent Wednesday night hurrying to create a blue lightning car. Then, on Thursday morning they put on the final coat of paint and perfected the balance of wheels. Thursday night, Steven had to go and support Jamie in her second LaCrosse game so I went to the Pinewood Derby. Each car was supposed to go down the track 4 times and they would average the times. Well---the first time it went down the track it wobbled and wound slowly to a halt at the end of the track . . . . far behind the competing car. Oh dear. Tyler tried to be brave and said he didn't car but I could tell he was embarrassed. So was I and Steven was not there to save the day. After a quick call to Steven on his cell with no ideas for how to fix the car, I went to Brother Hodges and asked him to "please help me examine the car and see if we could fix it before the next round." He saved the day. He pulled out some graphite, "greased" the wheels and aligned each axle. I went back to my chair and visiting with the other mothers. The competitive rounds continued. I didn't expect him to come close to winning since his first round was complete dud. Imagine my surprise (and Tyler's delight) when they announced that out of 27 cars his had taken 3rd place. Amazing! Just imagine what that blue lightning derby would have done if we'd 'graphited' in the beginning.
Saturday was our big day! Tyler was baptized by Spencer and confirmed by his father. Nikki, Briana, Ryan, Logan, Grandma and Grandpa were all here to share our special day. Everyone contributed to the program and Jordan even made it through a prayer despite a near tackle from Ryan mid sentence. It was a privilege to see Spencer and Steven use their priesthood so honorably and to have my entire family participate in singing, playing the flute, saying prayers and giving talks. All the love and support of the Francis' and Cleggs was greatly appreciated. We missed having Brandon and Ashley with us but we know that they would have been here if it was possible.
I am just getting over one of the worst colds of my life and I know that many of you have been ill this year too. Hopefully, Grandpa Clegg is feeling better after his tumble down the stairs and each of you are getting over the winter blahs. We love you all so much and wish that we could see you more often. Keep on sharing in Francis Footwork! Love you--Shan and Clan
George for Spring break--I told you about it but have attached a few pictures for you to see this week. We loved Zions and also the sand dunes in Snow Canyon. Check out the jumping maniacs in mid air!
On Tuesday night we had a birthday party for Tyler at the new Bountiful Recreation Center. We took 13 rambunctious boys to swim and use the climbing wall. They had a great time but it took Steven, myself and two other mothers to keep count and make sure that no one drowned.
Jamie had her first LaCrosse game this week and she is an animal. We don't know the rules and so Steven and I could be heard screaming from the sidelines, "score a goal unit Jamie!" Whatever that is. I think she was very embarrassed.
Thursday night Tyler had his first Pinewood Derby as a cub scout. It is our favorite activity. NOT! Steven and Tyler spent Wednesday night hurrying to create a blue lightning car. Then, on Thursday morning they put on the final coat of paint and perfected the balance of wheels. Thursday night, Steven had to go and support Jamie in her second LaCrosse game so I went to the Pinewood Derby. Each car was supposed to go down the track 4 times and they would average the times. Well---the first time it went down the track it wobbled and wound slowly to a halt at the end of the track . . . . far behind the competing car. Oh dear. Tyler tried to be brave and said he didn't car but I could tell he was embarrassed. So was I and Steven was not there to save the day. After a quick call to Steven on his cell with no ideas for how to fix the car, I went to Brother Hodges and asked him to "please help me examine the car and see if we could fix it before the next round." He saved the day. He pulled out some graphite, "greased" the wheels and aligned each axle. I went back to my chair and visiting with the other mothers. The competitive rounds continued. I didn't expect him to come close to winning since his first round was complete dud. Imagine my surprise (and Tyler's delight) when they announced that out of 27 cars his had taken 3rd place. Amazing! Just imagine what that blue lightning derby would have done if we'd 'graphited' in the beginning.
Saturday was our big day! Tyler was baptized by Spencer and confirmed by his father. Nikki, Briana, Ryan, Logan, Grandma and Grandpa were all here to share our special day. Everyone contributed to the program and Jordan even made it through a prayer despite a near tackle from Ryan mid sentence. It was a privilege to see Spencer and Steven use their priesthood so honorably and to have my entire family participate in singing, playing the flute, saying prayers and giving talks. All the love and support of the Francis' and Cleggs was greatly appreciated. We missed having Brandon and Ashley with us but we know that they would have been here if it was possible.
I am just getting over one of the worst colds of my life and I know that many of you have been ill this year too. Hopefully, Grandpa Clegg is feeling better after his tumble down the stairs and each of you are getting over the winter blahs. We love you all so much and wish that we could see you more often. Keep on sharing in Francis Footwork! Love you--Shan and Clan
