Jarrod's Alternative Prom

The Church puts on a Formal Prom night for the youth as a clean alternative to the High School Dances. Prior to the dance, the dinner for Jarrod's group was at our house.

This is a photo of the group (minus 1 couple).


The parents served the dinner. They had salad, their choice of Filet Minion or Chicken with broccoli, potatoes, and watermelon. Sesame seed lemon cake for desert. We didn't hear any complaints.
The master chef!!

After the dance, it is traditional to do something fun. They decided to have a food fight. While at the dance, the parents bought and prepared the food. It was ketchup, maple syrup, whipping cream, flour, oatmeal, Coco puffs, tapioca pudding, marshmallows, Capri Sun drinks, Mentos and Soda.

This is what they looked like before.
This is the after. Yes, lots of plastic on the car seats.




Our latest project included installing new cabinets in the laundry room.

Utah Vacation 3

We had dinner on Thursday at Julie's in Alpine. Cheryl and Larry were able to have dinner with us. Unfortunately, Bob was away on business.


Tyler likes to cuddle. Sisters Jarrod with his other cousins Sue with Julie and Craig. He had to work late so Cheryl had already gone. On Friday, we returned to a bounce house with Katelynn. She had a blast!! There are more photos on Nathan's Blog.




After the bounce house, Rick and Nathan hiked up the Y mountain. Rick was out of shape and was dying. Good that Nathan knew CPR, just in case. A panoramic of Utah valley from the top of the "Y"

We had a great time being with the family. We look forward to having them closer.

Utah Vacation 2 (snow)

On Monday, Sue was with the daughters and kids shopping and kids things while Rick and Jarrod went snowmobiling at Snowbird ski resort with Rick & Adams Christensen and the Heathcoates. It was a beautiful day!! Nathan's blog has photos of the ladies activities.

On Tuesday, Jarrod, Adam and Rick went to Brighton. Just a few days before, there was fresh snow. It was good for spring skiing.

The lift we road most the time can be seen just over Adams right shoulder. Some videos of Jarrod and Adams on the slopes.

On Wednesday, Jarrod and Rick went to Brighton again. This time the weather was colder with snow. Icier than Tuesday but still good. The Heathcoates were on the slopes as well.

More to come about this vacation.......

Utah Vacation 1

Jarrod and Sue had spring break so where else is there to go, Utah. We arrived Saturday afternoon and enjoyed the kids and grandkids for the week.

Rick's birthday was in April so we celebrated it in Utah. There was a problem with getting the candles lit. Not sure if it was the matches or too many candles.

More to come for the week. Digital photos are great but creates a large volume.