Okay, I started this a long time ago, so just go along with it.

This week mom, dad, Tucker, and I were priveledged to go on the trek. Don't get me wrong, it was a great experience and I am glad I went, but sweating and pushing handcarts for three days straight was no picnic. Here's some pics of us in our pioneer get up :)

Me and Brittany holding our pillows (we were two of the very few who brought them). These first few pictures are of us arriving at the starting point.



My dad, Brittany, me, and Brother Tucker. This is our polygamist picture. (I am just kidding for all of you non mormons out there)

Tucker getting ready to find out who is in his family.

My aunt Tara enjoying the fact we haven't started walking yet :)



We met some bandits along the way.


Camille talking to a fellow pioneer.

My dad getting ready to go up humility hill.

Some boys going up humility hill. We call it humility hill, but it was more like humility mini mountain. It was huge!!!!! and really hard to get up thanks to all the rocks and ditches on the trail. It was the first amount of walking we did on the trek, and let's just say the rumor that "this was going to be easy" was put to rest.

My parents other kids taking a breather.

Me with my sisters and ma. Just notice how I am taller than all of them :)

Haha, I was obviously ready for my close up there :)

After the disastrous first attempt, Daniel decided me and Brittany were exiled from the picture.

Tucker being a stud while hanging out with his friends Melia and Matthew.

My dad with some of his trek daughters. (They aren't as cool as me though)

Me trying to hitch a free ride... it worked for about 12 secs. Thanks a lot, Dad! :)

Transporting fire...

My parent's family.


Hannah Sylvester was our hair stylist.

After walking for two days straight, it was awesome to go swim in the lake!

Tucker and Matthew swimming.

Me and Tucker enjoying the lake.

My dad and other fellow trekers.

Me and some friends playing card games.

Tucker resting from the long day.

Brother Tucker smiling. (He was a lucky person who rode a horse the whole time.)

Me and Leanna getting ready for the dance.

My Dad and Bryce looking good with their suspenders. (Its all the rage in pioneer wear.)

I had a lot of fun on the trek, despite the constant sweating. It was very spiritual, and I will hopefully get my dad to write something about the coolest part of the trek. Once he does I will post it. Till then enjoy the pics :)

The Hat Trick

Ilah hasn't played soccers since her first season in Las Vegas when she was 4 or 5. So I was pretty amazed at her natural ability. She really came into her own the last 2 or 3 games when Mike was able to come and watch.

The second to last game we arrived a smidge late, Ilah's team was playing down a person so she ran right in, and within one minute had scored a goal! She ended up scoring three goals that game. Mike wanted to throw his hat on the field. He taught me that when the same player scores three goals, it is called a hat trick.

I wish Ilah had the same opportunity to be coached by Teresa McNally like Taysom did or Chuck Bennion like Tucker did. Her coach was very nice, but man, we were spoiled in Vegas!!

Tucker's Last Track Meet

I am very proud of my action shots!

Scroll really quick and you'll feel like you were there for his shot put throw :)

He got a personal best of 30 feet.

He takes a breather in the stands trying to look cool for the ladies.

2009 Joplin Fun Run

This is the fourth year that our children have participated in the Fun Run. It has become a fun tradition for me to sit in the stands and cheer on the kids. This year was the first year for Ilah to run the mile. It is two times around the track and then out of the stadium, up a killer hill to behind the visitor's stands and then back down to the track to finish it off.

Last year, Ilah and her buddy from church, Patience, placed 1st and 2nd (Patience taking first). This year Patience again took first and did it without looking winded. And it was HOT!

Here's Ilah. She managed to place again this year coming in 6th place!

Henry also ran. Henry's buddy, Tanner, came for the fun as well. They had to run two laps around the track. Here they are finishing up - about in the middle of the pack. They didn't place, but they got what they came for... the gift bags and free T-shirts!

Henry just looks like a runner doesn't he??????????



Ilah showing off her 6th place medal!

~Fun May weekend~