Wyoming Weekend

Me, Ryan, Raiyah, Jack, Luci, and Paul Hollingshead, Brian and Tamara Hills (Todd and Natalie left before we took this picture).

We went to the Webb's Cabin in Wyoming a couple of weeks ago. It was so much fun. I always say how strange it is that we've made such strong bonds with our friends we made in the Canyon Ward from Centerville. I could call any of them for anything and they would be there. It was so nice to just relax and have no agenda. We loved playing two on two soccer, I believe Todd and I dominated :), swimming in the river, shooting, hanging out around the fire, and just being with good friends. Brian and his cute wife Tamara are heading to California for law school next week so it was great to see them before they left. It was also nice having two little friends for Raiyah to play with Luke, and Jack. Thanks for having us up it was alot of fun!

S&S Railroad Choo Choo!!!!

We had so much fun at the S&S Railroad! My Uncle Gordon invited us to join his family. We loved it. Every day Raiyah goes around saying , "Choo choo" and informs me she wants to ride the train again.
For those of you who don't know about this place you need to go. My Dad's cousin Steve Flanders has put together the most incredible place for kids to get a chance to ride a real train, hand crank trains, and a tiny train. They love it. It's in West Farmington but is only open the first Saturday of each month. I recommend it for a fun day with the family.

Raiyah's second cousins Mara Michelson, and Mykell Flanders.

Dress Ups

Raiyah loves playing dress ups at Grandma and Grandpa Flanders with Abby. They always get very excited when the princess outfits, and the animals are pulled out for them to play in. Her favorite is the Ariel neclace. When you touch it the song Ariel sings to give her voice away plays. Raiyah loves to sing it with her. We love having Abby around for another girl for Raiyah to pretend and play with.


The toy Raiyah has in her hands is pretty funny. Since I was ridiculed growing up about being the "Mormon Flanders" from the Simpsons we all thought the toy was fitting. It's Ned Flanders, when you pull his hand he says, "There's always room for one more Flanders." Okay maybe you have to be a Flanders to appreciate it but it's funny.

Our New Arrival!!!

After many discussions and Ryan leaving a different picture of a chocolate lab on the computer every night for me to see, we found a puppy. I've been completely against it from the beginning but am softening. I loved my lab, Sandy. She was part of the family. I can tell our new puppy will be no different. It does seem to feel like I have two babies now; they both cry, both fight, and both want all my attention. But they both give the best kisses and puppy dog eyes. :) Every morning when Raiyah wakes up she starts yelling, "Doggy, Doggy" and runs around the house looking for her. And then the rest of the day they are inseperable. The only issue at this point is that sometimes Raiyah just wants to be left alone and the puppy just wants Raiyah to love her. Like I said, just like having two babies. But it's been fun. Oh, her name is Bella, which means Beauty in Portuguese. We think it fits her nicely.

Raiyah just loves showing off. Her favorite thing right now is twirling.

Wild Horse Canyon

We went on our favorite hike with the family in Wild Horse Canyon in Southern Utah. A lot of my Flanders Cousins, My friend Max Laforet, Cour D'Alene, and My immediate family all went. We had so much fun camping the night before and getting up early to hike. Raiyah loved dirt, and rocks. It was funny going down with Ryan since we both went with Young Men and Young Women growing up in our Ward. I love hiking with my wonderful family. Is there anything better?

HOGLE ZOO!!!!

We had so much fun hanging out at the zoo with our
family today. How lucky we are to have so many
cousins. The group picture is my cousin Marie (Flanders) Mchelson with Mara. Then Ashley (Foster) Flanders with Mykell. Me and cute Raiyah. Sara Martin with Jack. And my Sister-in-law Allison with Abigail and Lauren.
Aren't they so cute!





Raiyah loves the "Ghost Alligator," and drinking from the good old Lion's mouth with Abby.














Raiyah's favorite animal at the moment is the monkey. She carries hers around everywhere and signs it every chance she gets.








We bought a season pass and can take a guest and their kid anytime. Come join us any time you want. It's lots of fun.

Viewmont Viking Rugby

I wanted to put this picture up and just say how proud I am of Ryan and the Viewomont Rugby Team. Ryan didn't think he would have enough time to coach a team this year but knew that if it got started he would support it as much as he could, and is really looking forward to next years season when he can spend a lot more time with the boys, because he will be graduated!!! So this was the first every Viking Rugby Team and they did really good for their first season. It will be fun to see the kind of fight they put up next year. They even have a home field now, which is the rugby field next to the Farmington Skate Park. They share this field with Davis's rugby team, which is Ryan's Alumni. Anyway, it's been fun seeing the boys play, and hear how much fun Ryan is having.