I'm outta here!!

Our favorite Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Porter ( above ) and her assistant Ms. Valerie ( below )

Bubba is officially done with Kindergarten and can now move on to 1st Grade...Wahoooo!!!

they didn't have a formal graduation. They celbrated by having a bounce house and pizza party. It was alot of fun!! We will certainly miss Mrs. Porter!! My kid is so smart because of her!!

Mommy

Was it that long ago skipping to school with a lunch box, pig tails in my hair. Where did the time go one minute out playing in the sand box to how did I get here from there? Making lunches and folding clothes, it's not the most glamorous life I know but I've got so much more then most.

I'm not famous but my kids think I'm a star. I'm not rich but I've made a million memories so far. I may not be a model but my man thinks I could be. No I may not be from royalty but in these for walls I'm the Queen.

I had it all planned. First I'd make it big in Nashville then take Hollywood by storm. But it was in God's hands cause there we're three little lives that would need me to one day be their Mom. I wouldn't trade it for anything, those movie stars don't have everything and I know I'm right where I want to be. I had to let it go but I have no regrets. Cause I would have never known this kind of happiness.

No I'm not famous but my kids think I'm a star. I'm not rich but I've made a million memories so far. I may not be a model but my man thinks I could be. I am not royalty but in these four walls. I'm a Queen.

*Sara Evans

Cancer Walk

My Aunt Karen is a Breast Cancer survivor of 13 years now.
For the past couple years I have been showing her my support by walking with her and the rest of our family in the Cancer walk. It is so amazing to me all the people that come out to support those living and, sadly those who have passed on.
I look forward to it again next year...and the years after that.
I love you Kaka!!

Gym Jones

Jason has a very vigorous work out routine. Gym Jones is just one of the gyms that he trains at. I think the trainers at this location are the most hard on him. You have to have a lot of heart to even be able to go and participate. They train Olympic athletes, movie stars and some of Jason's other Jiu Jitzu friends in his class. Here are some of the pictures from the site. If you would like to see the site yourself and fully read what you have to endure check it out at http://www.gymjones.com/



The torture that he puts himself thru is just mind blowing. He is training to be the BEST!! He has such a strong passion for MMA. I know he can take this talent and go all the way with it. I can't describe in words how proud I am of him. He amazes me every day. I am truly lucky to have this man in my life. He is a warrior!!

Southern Sun

Who says dusting off a brand new set of golf clubs that you received three years ago is not a long wait? Well I wouldn't say that...not at all. Roy picked out a nice little golf course in St. George for the two of them to golf at while Andrea and I did lady things, which was supposed to include a pedicure but didn't because the place is no longer there. Sad :( Other then that we had a great little time doing other things while waiting for them to get done. Like getting pulled over 2 minutes after dropping them off. That was the start and then no pedicure then not having enough lady time. O'well the weather was nice...not nice enough for capri's though. Those stayed

neatly folded in our suitcases. After we picked the Men up we treated ourselves to Texas Road House and a movie.

Oh, Vegas . I have definitely had enough of you I think...Okay maybe not. The last three times going to Vegas we have attempted to see the dolphins and white tigers. The others gave in to my demands and we went and saw it. Not really what I was expecting. The dolphins didn't do any tricks and the tigers and lions were lazy!! Been there done that. I have checked it off the list and don't ever need to go again.

After taking a cab back from the Mirage ( there was no way I walking 5 miles back! Okay, maybe it wasn't that far but still ) We sat out side the M&M store to do some people watching. The batteries in my camera died and Andrea's were slowly fading as well or I am sure she would have alot more pictures. I know our laughter was at other peoples expense. We should have a site called people of Vegas..just like they have one for people of walmart!

We had a great time. We usually do with the Barker's. I am glad that we were able to go. Can't wait to get away with them again!!

Pan Ams

I am little behind on posting this. This took place about a month ago.

Don't ask me what Pan Ams stands for. All I know is that it's another Jui Jitsu tournament. It took place in California. Yes, another one that I didn't get to attend but supported from home :)

Jason took Bronze in his division. He signed up for two different competitions. In the first he was disqualified for an illegal move which he wasn't aware was illegal. Different competitions have different rules, sometimes hard to keep them all straight. The second was the open division. This is where you go up against men different weights and sizes but have the same color of belt. The man that won gold looks like he has about a foot in height difference and about 50 lbs more in weight...so not fair!!

Even though Jason was disappointed in himself, I am not. He works his butt off. He is the BEST in my book and I am in no way saying that because he's my man...okay, maybe a little!!

I am so proud of him. He loves doing this and I love watching him...no matter if it's from home or front row. I love you babe! Good job!!

Moab trip

ahhh..Moab. It had been along time. Our friends Duane and FreLynn purchased a jeep just in time for our trip. ( we had planned it several weeks in advance with the intentions of only doing hikes. Thanks to the purchase of this jeep we didn't have to do any...well except for all the walking that FreLynn and I did from being too scared on some of the hills and rocks on the trails ).

We stayed in a little "tent only" campground. It was quaint. There was a nice bathroom with showers and yes...electricity for my flat iron ( can't leave home without it!! ) It was nice and cozy, just Jason and I in our little tent :)

Our first trail was "Poison Spider" I have been on this trail before. I don't remember it being so bumpy. My seat belt sure kept me in tightly, maybe a little too tightly. At one point I took it off due to the fact that I was losing air and honestly I would love a flat bell but not that way! Of course as soon as I took it off we went over a nice boulder as you would call it and I hit my head on the bar above me. Lots of bumps!!

We couldn't of asked for better weather. I put on plenty of sun block except for one little tiny spot above my knee. Nice and red!

The pictures below~ This is when I wish I had one of those super dooper fancy cameras so I could zoom in. FreLynn and I stayed back at the lookout while these two, who by the way have no fear of anything walked over and on to this arch. These pictures don't justify the height. If you look closely you can see a parking lot threw the center. The drop off on the other side was probably a good 300 feet..straight to death, but hey who needs to worry about that when you have balls of steel?After our first trail I was feeling like I was getting too much sun so we stopped off at the local True Value store for some hat shopping. The guys are such great models.

Don't you just love the granny hat that I chose!!? ( don't mind the HUGE zit on my face!! )

The second trail we took was called "Hell's Revenge" and boy did it feel like I was going straight there. It was mostly slick rock but lot's of steep hills up and down. We told the boys that they should of warned us but all they said before is "Oh you'll love it!" YA RIGHT!! This is where we did most of our walking. I felt the burn in more ways then one!
It did take us to this beautiful look out. It was nice to sit for a while to rest. Considering we were going to have to start walking again.

We ended the day with awesome Mexican food and a hot shower!!

It was a short little get away. I don't get too many too often with my Man.

On our way home we went to Dead Horse Point. It's another wonderful State Park here in beautiful Utah. The view was amazing and again my camera just doesn't justify the beauty that I saw with my own eyes. If you ever have the chance to go it is awesome!

I can't wait to go again..although it will have to wait until September I think. It will be too hot to go so soon. Next time we are going to take the kids and maybe do the hikes :)

Farewell Moab..Until we meet again.