Braydon is officially "Movin' on Up" after graduating from kindergarten this past week. He had a good little program with both classes Mrs. Johnson taught this year. They sang songs and all looked very cute with their own little graduation caps. Braydon loved going to school and making new friends. I just hope his love for school continues to grow!!! I just can't believe he is actually 1st grader. Man, time flies!!!!
After his program, we hit the movie theaters at the Red Rock Casino. We went to see WALL-E. It was alright in my opinion but Braydon and Katie liked it. We than spent the rest of the afternoon-evening hanging out and not doing to much.
This next week, we will be up in Utah so you won't see a new post for a while but keep checking.
Take a look at some pictures from Braydon's Graduation in our Photo Album.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Golfing in Las Vegas!!!
I played my first round of golf in Las Vegas. Let me tell you, it was a different experience. I got the opportunity to play with a friend's Elders Quorum. We played at the Revere Golf Club. We played the Concord Course and it was beautiful. We got our 18 holes, plus cart for only $30. I love to golf but not because I'm good (just ask anybody that I've golfed with before) but because I just love to be out in the fresh air with the guys!!!!
We didn't start playing until noon and it was already 100+ degrees. We did catch a break with it being overcast until the 8th Hole. Then the sun pounded us for the next hour or so. On hole 14, the clouds came back over us. I do have to admit, I was dying of the heat (and got a mild sunburn on my arms and back of the neck) but actually played on of my best rounds ever. I ended up with a 108 (+35). Now I know you may be laughing at that score but I normally hit around 120 (+50 or more). Again, all you have to do is ask those who I have gone golfing with before and they will tell you.
I would recommend golfing in the early morning or late evening (of course, it will be more expensive at those times). I would love to play more golf in the future and will love to try to find the "Best" course here for those who would like to go out sometime.
We didn't start playing until noon and it was already 100+ degrees. We did catch a break with it being overcast until the 8th Hole. Then the sun pounded us for the next hour or so. On hole 14, the clouds came back over us. I do have to admit, I was dying of the heat (and got a mild sunburn on my arms and back of the neck) but actually played on of my best rounds ever. I ended up with a 108 (+35). Now I know you may be laughing at that score but I normally hit around 120 (+50 or more). Again, all you have to do is ask those who I have gone golfing with before and they will tell you.
I would recommend golfing in the early morning or late evening (of course, it will be more expensive at those times). I would love to play more golf in the future and will love to try to find the "Best" course here for those who would like to go out sometime.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Fun Over the Fourth!!!
We had a great time over the 4th of July with my sister and her family. They arrived late Thursday Night and left Sunday morning. I had to work a half day on the 4th so they all relaxed and got to sleep in. When I got off work, we headed to the local swimming pool to take advantage of the "Free Swim on the Fourth" day. It was packed. I'm glad we got there early because we got right in when it opened at noon. Two hours later, there was a long line waiting to get in because they would only allow people in when people left. We had our own BBQ in our backyard that evening and did some fireworks out in the street. All the kids were tired and we decided not to go look for "BIG" fireworks. The kids were so tired that they all fell asleep within 30 minutes of putting them down (which is amazing!!!!)
The next day was just about relaxing. We did go to the local park so the kids could play in more water at the Splash Pads. We were there for about 30-45 minutes because it was so hot. We played a lot of games and the Lanier kids loved to watch and play the Wii. Here is a little video of the kids at the Splash Pads (again, sorry about no sound)
Our next adventure will be going to Utah during the 24th of July for a family reunion on my side of the family and a few days in Heber with Katie's side of the family.
Look at our photo album for our pictures from the 4th.
The next day was just about relaxing. We did go to the local park so the kids could play in more water at the Splash Pads. We were there for about 30-45 minutes because it was so hot. We played a lot of games and the Lanier kids loved to watch and play the Wii. Here is a little video of the kids at the Splash Pads (again, sorry about no sound)
Our next adventure will be going to Utah during the 24th of July for a family reunion on my side of the family and a few days in Heber with Katie's side of the family.
Look at our photo album for our pictures from the 4th.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Visit by a New Friend!!!
Last night we were visited by a new friend, the Tooth Fairy!!!
Braydon has had a loose tooth for a few weeks now and finally built up enough courage to pull it out himself. He was actually pretty proud of himself for doing it. I got a call at work in the morning from Braydon so he could tell me personally about the whole experience. He left a envelope with his tooth and a note under his pillow. The note said it was his first tooth that he had lost. The Tooth Fairy left him a note and $2 for his first tooth lost and said he will get $1 for all the other teeth the loses.
As for the rest of us, we are still chugging along. I have been working a ton (10 days in a row until today) and Katie is doing her thing. We really have not been doing a lot. We will have my sister and her family in town over the 4th of July weekend. We have a trip to Utah over the 24th of July. Basically, our July will be here, there, and everywhere.
Sports Update: The Boston Celtics beat the Lakers (which I ENJOYED a lot). Now that Basketball is over, Baseball is in full swing. I rarely watch a full baseball game on TV. I will watch an inning here and there. I get all my baseball information from SportsCenter and all the highlights. The only time I watch a full game is the All-Star Game (coming in a few weeks) and the Playoffs (mostly the World Series). I am counting down the days for football season to begin (59 days and counting for BYU's first game).
Look at more pictures of Braydon's Tooth in our photo album.
Braydon has had a loose tooth for a few weeks now and finally built up enough courage to pull it out himself. He was actually pretty proud of himself for doing it. I got a call at work in the morning from Braydon so he could tell me personally about the whole experience. He left a envelope with his tooth and a note under his pillow. The note said it was his first tooth that he had lost. The Tooth Fairy left him a note and $2 for his first tooth lost and said he will get $1 for all the other teeth the loses.
As for the rest of us, we are still chugging along. I have been working a ton (10 days in a row until today) and Katie is doing her thing. We really have not been doing a lot. We will have my sister and her family in town over the 4th of July weekend. We have a trip to Utah over the 24th of July. Basically, our July will be here, there, and everywhere.
Sports Update: The Boston Celtics beat the Lakers (which I ENJOYED a lot). Now that Basketball is over, Baseball is in full swing. I rarely watch a full baseball game on TV. I will watch an inning here and there. I get all my baseball information from SportsCenter and all the highlights. The only time I watch a full game is the All-Star Game (coming in a few weeks) and the Playoffs (mostly the World Series). I am counting down the days for football season to begin (59 days and counting for BYU's first game).
Look at more pictures of Braydon's Tooth in our photo album.
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