November

Bennett, Curt, and Clark hiked to Reavis Ranch

with the Scouts in the ward.

They had to pack their gear 14 miles round trip.  I cheated and packed them Panda Express for their dinner and a Filiberto's burrito for breakfast.  They needed some kind of motivation since

Clark accused me of "ruining his life" by making him go on the outing instead being able to

hang out on a Friday Night.

Clark ran the 10K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning and placed 2nd in his age group and 38th overall with a time of 38:44. 

Kristin and E.T. hosted a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner.

We had a nice program before dinner where we sang "Prayer of Thanksgiving" and everyone shared what they were thankful for...

home, family, temples, education, seminary,
good friends, and the gospel

were what our family was thankful for this year.

Katie, Samantha, Carie

Clark and Cassidy

Haley and Tia

 It was fun to have Grandma Geri with us again this year!

The "teen table"

Max loading up on the delicious food!

Saying good-bye to Grandma Geri.

We also celebrated Cassidy's 17th Birthday.  It wasn't the best birthday on record considering she was really sick and wasn't even up for cake.  Sadly, no pictures of the day!

We also celebrated Curt's 47th Birthday!

Man, are we getting old!

Homecoming 2010

The Homecoming festivities began Friday morning with the

assembly in the Mt. View gym. 

Cassidy planned and conducted the entire assembly

from the band, drum line, pom, cheer,

and the royalty competitions.

She did an awesome job and we were so proud of her!

(sorry no pictures, darn it!)

Haley and her nominee partner, Conrad
in the Homecoming Parade.

Cassidy and Cami helping to pull the float

The junior float that Katie planned, organized and built!

The theme was Candyland and it looked awesome.

(see Katie in the center)

Clark and his buddies at the game.

Mountain View beat Dobson 33-0!

Haley was shocked when her name was announced as Homecoming Queen!

The look on her face was priceless!

I wish I had a picture!

It was so fun to see Curt drive her and Conrad down the track

as the announcer told about her interests and accomplishments.

Sam was named Homecoming King!

 Haley on her way to the dance.

 Haley and date Michael

Cassidy all dolled up!

Cassidy and date Drew

These girls were so lucky to be able to attend the dance

with such great guys.  We were so impressed with

their manners and the way they treated our girls!

We can hardly wait to hear all the details of the night!

Panther Football

Football season is in full swing.

On the first game day, the cheerleaders gave each of the 60

football players a brownie in the shape of a football

with their jersey number on it.

They were so cute and the guys loved the attention from

all these cute girls!

(notice Carie in the center)

Each game day, the football moms prepare a spaghetti lunch

to get their players pumped up!

Bennett loves riding the bus with the team to the games

and being out on the field as a "waterboy".

He takes great care of #31!

Cassidy and Katie in their Panther jerseys

Tia, Austin and Brett

It is so fun to have Carie their cheering on Clark and the other players.

She is and awesome flier when the cheerleaders stunt!

So far, the Panthers are 3-0 and if we can keep Clark

from getting hurt again, we will call the season a success!

These are just some of the awesome family and friends

that come out to the games to support Clark and Carie!

August Review

The first week of August Haley and Cassidy

were involved in the Toro Links club.

They helped to plan and implement Sophomore orientation.

Each upperclassman was in charge

of a group of sophomores to mentor.

Haley's group dressed up as nerds

and this is Haley's interpretation...

First day of school:  August 11, 2010

 Haley-senior at Mountain View

(she and Cassidy had to wear their
Toro Link T-shirts on the first day of school)

Cassidy:  Junior at Mountain View

Clark:  9th grade at Poston Jr. High

Clark's is the last 9th grade class to attend Poston.

Next year, 9th graders will be at Mountain View

(I'm still not too excited about that!)

Bennett:  7th grade at Poston Jr. High

He was able to wear the T-shirt that he bought

at the Nike Store in NY city

while on the Jamboree

Clark celebrated his 15th birthday!

 Mountain View's Student Council

after their first assembly.

They presented the Traditions Assembly

three times in one morning.

Haley conducted the assembly and

Cassidy modeled Toro attire

and helped run the class competitions.

It was so fun to go watch them in action

and get back some of my own Toro Pride!

Wishing...

Curt's friend had this awesome red convertible Lexus

that he let us drive for a few days.

We had way too much fun taking midnight rides

on hot August nights.

Haley even had a few friends convinced that her dad
had given her this for an early graduation gift.

Those that know us well, knew she was just wishing!

We were so sad when the car was sold and we were back to reality!

They're Off!

After two years of planning, fund-raising, and going to meetings...

today was the day that my two handsome Scouts

left for the National Scout Jamboree for 20 days!

It was quite the ordeal to get them packed and ready to go!

This is just half of their stuff.

I hope I remembered to tell them all the important things...

be kind to each other, follow all the rules,

don't leave your backpack unattended,

take your socks off right side out, hang up your wet towels,

say your prayers, wear sunblock, take lots of pictures,

write in your journal and don't miss me!

Did I forget anything?

Bennett and cousin Max

These two will be roommates for the entire trip!

The four Sainted Men who will lead, instruct and love

my boys for the next three weeks!

The Patrol...We love that all these boys are already friends!

Riley, Dallas, Ben, Damon, Max, Dallin, Bennett, Clark

I kept telling my boys that this was good mission prep for them.

I realize it is more of a prep for me...

they were way too excited for the big adventure ahead

to even realize how much I will miss them!

Tonight's stop will be Cleveland...

Saturday... Kirtland Temple, Morley & Johnson Farms,

Hill Cumorah Pageant

Sunday...Palmyra Ward, Sacred Grove,

Smith & Whitmer Farms

and that is just the beginning!

Have a wonderful trip!

So Ready for Summer!

Bennett's end of the year Orchestra Concert
and last performance at Hawthorne.

 

Poston's Award Ceremony

Clark received the 4.0 award
for maintaining A's each quarter this year

and

Outstanding 8th Grade Miler

for breaking a 25 year record at Poston
for the fastest mile by an 8th grade boy...
5:02!

We just can't study anymore!