3.24.11

I brought my nice camera to Chloe's Parents Night last night, but of course I forgot the memory card (I seem to do that a lot.) So these cell phone camera shots will have to do. Every time Monet watches Chloe's cheer routine, she is so focused, she looks like drool is about to fall out of her mouth. She hardly blinks.
Chloe, second one in from the left.

Chloe's partner stunt.

Good Luck at Nationals! You'll do great!

3.14.11

Yesterday was the 2nd annual ski day for Karl. Of course grandpa Karl made the sun shine extra bright, softened the snow up for us, even the waiter at the restaurant randomly gave us our lunch for free, which I'm sure was sent from Karl since he never paid for anything. So, yes it was the perfect day. Lets start the party with a dorky helmet shot of myself!

Lunch on the deck.

At 2:00 we took a run down Karl's favorite, Bishops Bowl. In honor of all the lessons he blessed us with, we all lined up and followed, just like we used to with Karl. Pole plant after pole plant, smooth turn after smooth turn. Just how he would have loved it.

We all are counting down the minutes for when Monet can come up skiing with us... especially Riley. He already gave her adorable, tiny Scott goggles.

I must have been tired because I didn't get any photos of the Fiesta, but it was awesome. The food was delicious (thanks Craig & Tena!), the weather was perfect and it was so much fun being around so many people who loved Karl.

And on a side note, Monet fell in love with Isabel. This morning she was talking about her and said to me, "mom, she's so pretty."

3.08.11

Last weekend we went to St George to enjoy the sunshine.

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Monet loved swimming with Chloe. She loved it so much that now when she gets out of the tub she tells me that she's a good swimmer.
Saturday we watched Larry and Dylan (Chloe's friend who came with us) ride in the first mountain bike race of the season.

Monet waited for grandpa and her new best friend Dylan. She went for a little walk,

Hung out in the sun,

Memorized this book and read it to us all, over and over.

She also cheered on the bikers as they passed by.

Hugs for Grandpa.

Chloe & Dylan.

We had the best time, playing tennis, going on walks, letting Monet play in the park. We ate lots of good food and just enjoyed the nice weather.

2.21.11

Chloe went to Valentines dance Saturday night. The boot (stress fracture) adds a nice touch.
Beautiful as always.

Hair: Chloe

Makeup: Me

Outfit: Chloe, Me, Mom and Monet helped with the shopping.

2.14.11

Happy Valentines Day!

1.18.11

On New Years Eve Day, Grant and Larry got to work making Monet her very own Frosty. Once it was finished, she was thrilled.

Every morning she runs to the window to look at Frosty. Hopefully it snows again this week so we can make another one because now she runs to the window and says "Frosty melting, oh no."

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In other news, congrats to Chloe, who last Saturday, won their division in the State Cheer Competition. Sadly all the photos are on her computer. She has another competition on the 5th so I promise to document that one better.

1.12.11

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The other day at In N Out the girl said to Grant, "How are you?" and Monet said, "Good how are you."

This little girl copies everything you say. When she falls down she looks at me and says, "gosh." She called my mom Becky at lunch today. My dad introduced her to 'The Wizard of Oz' and now she is obsessed (Buzz and Jessie are on the back burner for sure.) She has to watch it a few times a day. All day long she tells me about Dorothy and how Tinman needs a heart and Scarecrow a brain. She talks about the witch, the flying monkeys, the munchkins. She laughs so hard when the Lion jumps out of the window, (her favorite part.) She also loves when the tree's throw the apples, and brings it up numerous times a day. When she first watched I could hardly remember the movie, now I have it memorized.

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She's very sweet and funny and smart.