First day of First Grade

Today was Hans first day of First grade at his new school.  This year he is going to Rocky Mountain Elementary to do a Portuguese Immersion program.  Hans was so excited to start school again and I was happy for him but deep inside sad that he would be gone all day.  Liesl too was getting a little sad knowing that he buddy was going to be gone, but I know once she gets used to the idea she will love having a lot of the attention for a big chunk of the day.  This is the beginning of him being able to make his own decisions while away.  I hope I have taught him all the right things to make his school years fun and successful.

Spanish Fork Retirement of the Flag Ceremony

Today we went down to Spanish Fork, Utah and met up with Lito and Lita Acosta for a Retirement of the Flag Ceremony.  It was hot, but a lot of fun and something that I wanted the kids to learn about.  It definitely was a good learning experience for Hans, he was the only one that really paid attention. First they retired a huge flag and then they had all the scouts form lines with other flags to burn.  It was so cool to see.  

4th of July 2012

Waiting for the parade to start

My attempt to create a star on her head

Gabi asking silly

One of the best floats there Go BYU!

Lito and Liesl falling asleep after lunch

Hans playing a game we got in Bolivia called Sapo

Gabi getting sticky

Hans and Liesl playing a paddle game

Liesls favorite float because of the princesses

Today we celebrated the 4th of July with Lito and Lita.  It was so much to have them here this year.  We got up early and met them at the parade that is held every year in Provo, Ut.  After enjoying the parade we went to their house and had lunch, relaxed and played some games. 

Utah Fires

This is smoke from the mountain behind our home in Alpine

We have had a really dry summer and there have been a lot of fires throughout Utah, but one that happened was close to our home and we could see the smoke very well from our home.  It is sad to see these fires because a lot of people and nature was affected. 

Lehi Roundup Cattle Drive Parade

I had heard that during Lehi City days, they city would have a cattle drive on main street.  I had never seen anything like that before so we took the kids.  They loved seeing the parade and also the cattle.  I must say that is was definitely a fun experience and I hope that my kids will never forget it. 

Splash Pad and Lake fun

Highland city has a splash pad that is probably the best thing any one could have especially on a hot day.  It is free and fun.  We took the kids to it today and they had so much fun.  It is very relaxing because we can sit and watch them as they attempt to run through the water.  After the splash pad we took the kids to Manila lake in Pleasant Grove where they have a lake with a beach area.  It was so much fun and Gabi had fun in the sand

Happy Father's Day!

Today we celebrated Father's Day.  Paul had to work, so we celebrated it after he got home.  Here is a picture of the gift we gave daddy.  He really loved it and so did we, because we all ended up benefiting from it.