Youth Conference.....June 9-11, 2011

This year for our wards Youth Conference we went to Reid's Ranch in Fruitland, UT. It was a BLAST! The ranch is full of all kinds of activities. We rode horses, swam, rode paddle boats, played kick ball, played volleyball, shot archery, and etc. We had a few activities for the kids to do but when we got there they were having so much fun that we let them do their own activities instead of our planned ones. However, we did have an awesome fireside, testimony meeting, and dance. We, leaders, tried to break it down at the dance for the kids however a few of them showed us up, Cache Larsen was one of them.

We have a great group of youth and leaders too. We all have so much fun together.

West Point 14th Ward Youth Conference.

Michael Sharp after a swim.

Vanessa, Abbey, Kristen, Cory, and Wendi playing pool volley ball.

Weston Larsen playing kick ball.

Ashton Weisis and Brother Anderson on paddle boats.

Wendi and I paddling away, holding our cabana.

Bishop and Brother Kapp taking a spin too.

Matt Thompson "What Up!"

Young Women and Young Men leaders who went:

Kristen Hill, me (Jen), Matt Thompson, Cindy Holbrooke, Wendi Frew, and Abbey Sharp.

Cache Larsen breaking it down. Way to go Cache!

Cleaning up Camp :(

Abby, Kristen, Jenna, Kaitlyn, and Conner....

Cory Hill helping the girls get their tent down.

Wendi cleaning off another tent.

What would these kids do without their leaders? However, what would we leaders do without these kids? We love them.

Wedding: Jordunn and Casey......June 9, 2011

Jordunn and Casey tied the knot this afternoon. It was a beautiful ceremony. They were married in the back yard of Casey's grandmother's home. Casey's uncle married them and he did a wonderful job. It was a beautiful day for them.

Congrats Jordunn and Casey! We love you both and wish you the best of luck.

Bride maids and grooms men.

The cute trio....

Paizlie with the cute couple.

Jordunn, Casey, Stacey, and Bodie.

Flower girl, Maezlie.

Love the glasses gramps! Where did you get those?

Daxton and Uncle Eli.

Great Job! That's the way to do the cake!

Lewis's Eagle Court of Honor.......June 5, 2011

Lewis received his Eagle Scout Award tonight. It was such a nice ceremony. His leaders and Step Father, Ryan, gave him so many accolades. Lewis is such a great kid. If there is anything that Sam and I are always impressed with is Lewis ability to work. He is such a hard worker. Lewis dedicates himself to everything he does. He has a good head on his shoulders. He is so well rounded and handsome as well. He is a great example to his little brothers and cousins. We love him to dealth.

There are so many times I look at Tage and see Lewis in him. Tage has Lewis's witt, his mannerisms, and his big brown eyes. The only thing Tage lacks is Lewis willingness to work. We'll keep helping Tage with that. However, if Tage turns out to be like his awesome cousin, Lewis, I will be one proud mom. I am sure Stacey is very proud of him and proud to be his mother.

Lewis, we are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Keep up the great work. It's so exciting to watch you grow into such an outstanding young man. You are wonderful and you are an incredible example to all of us. We hope and pray our boys turn out to be just as great as you are. We love you tons.

Lewis Bodie Mattinson, Eagle Scout.

Of course, Paizlie was on Grandpa Jerry's lap. She LOVES him so much.

Ryan, Lewis, Stacey, Kim, and Bodie.

Lewis gave both of his grandpa's an honorary award.

Jordunn and Casey's Wedding Dinner.....June 4, 2011

Jordunn and Casey had their wedding dinner tonight. It was really nice. Stacey did a wonderful job, as usual. It was beautifully decorated and the food was delicious. It was a fun celebration.

Jordunn and Casey are a cute couple. We wish them the best. We love them both dearly.

Tim, Kayla, and Fin.

Emma, Maezlie, Tage, and Ayden.

Kagen, Hadlie, and Ricky.

Aunt Collen, Bobbi, Jerry, Lewis, and Cierra.

Father's and Sons/Mom's and Daughter Date.......June 3, 2011

Father and Sons:

Sam took the boys to Father's and Sons with the Elders Quorum in our ward. They went up to the Stake Camp in Morgan. They didn't stay the night this year. They just went up for dinner and games.

They had a lot of fun. They played football and soccer. The bishop got in there with all the little boys and they wrestled. They had an enjoyable evening.

Mom and Daughter Date:

Since Sam took the boys, I took my girls out. We went to dinner with Carrie Choi and her girls and Meghan Robles came also. Cambrie and Hadlie chose to go out to eat at The Golden Coral. We had an enjoyable time and we ate to our hearts content. Everyone left happy. After dinner we went to the Choi's house for gaming. We were going to play Dance Revolution on their XBox until Paizlie tripped and split her eye open. Hadlie screamed for me, I ran down stairs, and poor Princess P was standing there with blood running down her cheek. I ran her upstairs, Carrie and I got the bleeding stopped, then I ran her up to the Tanner Clinic Insta-Care. The doctor super-glued it shut, put on some steri strips, and we left. No harm done. It was quick and painless. Thank goodness.

So needless to say we all had an enjoyable night except Paizlie. I felt so bad for her because she was being so cute at the Golden Coral. She was so happy and jabbering up a storm. She was playing so cute with the kids then got overly excited and fell....Oh well, kids will be kids.

This was her eye the next morning....poor Princess P. We love you baby!

P.S- Carrie, Cambrie, and Meghan.....Hadlie and I are still up for some Dance, Dance Revolution. We'll bring the moves!

ScHooL iS OuT!.......June 3, 2011

Last day of school, FINALLY! The kids were very excited to be out of school. I am excited too. Summer is HERE, (if it will stop raining). They had a GREAT LAST DAY! I had to go down to the school to get some decorations I helped made for the 6th grade graduation so I got a quick snap shot with the kids and their teachers.

After schools out every year we attend a FUN Block Party. The kids' bus driver, Judy Frew, lives in our neighborhood. The kids LOVE her. Every year she drives her bus along with another bus driver escorted into our neighborhood by a policeman. He has his sirens going and two buses drive through huge banners that announce school is out. Everyone cheers and it's so much fun. The kids get off the bus and attend the block party that is put on by Shawna Norman, a lady in our stake. She puts a fabulous party on every year. She runs a big popcorn, a cotton candy, and a snow cone machine to make all kinds of yummy, fun treats for the kids and parents after the buses arrive. Did I say how much fun it is? It's SO MUCH FUN! It's a GREAT way to end school and start SUMMER. :)

Keaton and Kelsey Larsen, Hadlie, Daxton, Tage, and Paizlie the morning before heading off to their last day of school.

Daxton and Mr. Hassard. Daxton was very sad the last day of school. He loved Mr. Hassard and Dax will miss him dearly.

Hadlie and Ms. A, Miss Arrington.

What time is it? SUMMER TIME Block Party!

You know the mom's had to celebrate as well!

YEAHhhhhh! We love summer. Bring on the hot weather, flip flops, shorts, swim suits, and water parks.