High School Tag

1. DID YOU DATE SOMEONE FROM YOUR SCHOOL? I don't know if I would actually call it dating, but kindof I guess a couple of guys.
2. WHAT KIND OF CAR DID YOU DRIVE? I rode the bus and drove my moms awesome Explorer
3. DID YOU PASS YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE TEST ON THE FIRST TRY? Of Course
4. WERE YOU A PARTY ANIMAL? No, despite what some might have thought.
5. WERE YOU CONSIDERED A FLIRT? I don't think so. I was never really the chasing type and I was kind of oblivious to flirting.
6. WERE YOU IN BAND, ORCHESTRA OR CHOIR? Not in High School, but I was in the Band in Jr. High.
7. WERE YOU A NERD? I think I was a little of everything. I was in academic clubs, and got an academic scholarship, I was a cheerleader (don't judge), played sports and was friends with a lot of different people.
8. WERE YOU ON ANY VARSITY TEAMS? Yes, Volleyball, Softball
9. DID YOU EVER GET SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED? No, My teachers and Principal loved me.
10. CAN YOU STILL SING THE FIGHT SONG? I really should be able to, but I don't think I could get the whole thing.
11. WHO WERE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHERS? Mrs. Oman, Mr. Allred, Mr. Barnum.
12. WHERE DID YOU SIT FOR LUNCH? In the Commons Area. I wasted my money at the grocery store instead of using the cafeteria.
13. WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOLS FULL NAME? Altamont High School
14. WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOLS MASCOT AND COLORS? Longhorn, Red and Blue
15. DID YOU GO TO HOMECOMING? WITH WHO? Our Homecoming wasn't a formal dance, so I didn't go with anyone, or I didn't go.
16. IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND DO IT AGAIN, WOULD YOU? There might be a few things I would change, but no I wouldn't want to do it again.
17. WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT GRADUATION? I remember everything a little bit, but nothing really stands out.
18. WHERE DID YOU GO ON SENIOR SKIP DAY? Senior Sluff we went to Sandwash and then home, and Senior trip we went to Lagoon and a Bee's game because they wouldn't let us go on a river trip.
19. HAVE YOU GAINED SOME WEIGHT SINCE THEN? Who hasn't, no really I want to see them.
20. WHO WAS YOUR PROM DATE? Cuyler when I was a Junior and Niles when I was a senior. The Senior one is a fun story.
21 ARE YOU PLANNING ON GOING TO YOUR 10 YEAR REUNION? We probably won't have one. We didn't have a 5 year, I don't think the class president likes us.
22. DID YOU HAVE A JOB IN HIGH SCHOOL? Nope, just whatever chores my parents could get me to do. I was pretty busy in High School with extracurriculars.

I tag: Katie, Mandy, Sally, Mallory, Deidra, Tara

Happy Veteran's Day

In Altamont today they dedicated the new Upper Country Veteran's Memorial. In the bricks of the Memorial are carved the names of living and passed on Veteran's that served from the Altamont area. Glen Hershal Iorg happens to be my Great Grandfather. The program was filled with lots of emotion. Jeff sang the National Anthem, which was perfect of course. (I love to hear him sing.) There were speaches from numerous people all of which brought a tear to my eye. The children from the elementary school sang the songs that represent each division of the armed forces, while also raising the flag for each division. The announcer had every person that had served in the corresponding division (ie: Army, Navy, National Gaurd, Marines) stand up while their song was performed. It was so awesome to see those that had served our country.

At the beginning of the program they had a Black Hawk, and an Apache helicopter fly over the crowd. It was pretty cool. If you don't believe me look at these faces...

These boys were mesmorized by the helicopters. It was just as fun to watch them as it was to see the helicopters.

Adrianna was in the Elementary school choir so we met her after the program.

Ashton thought the helicopters were the coolest thing and he loved talking to the soldiers. The pilots of the helicopters were so nice. They let the kids pretend to drive. The reason we were able to get these Helicopters here is Tammy Mitchell, so thank you Tammy. She is from Altamont but stationed in Idaho right now. She is also a distant cousin of mine.

Dallen was a little bit nervous when he was close to the helicopters. In this pic Daddy was a little bit too close.

Here is our family on Veteran's Day. Of course Jeff and I are the only ones smiling and Dallen had to keep his eye on the helicopter to make sure it wouldn't fly off.

We are so proud of the Veteran's that have served from our families. Great Grandpa Killian who served in the Navy. Great Grandpa Iorg who served in the Army. Jeff's Grandpa Bulkley who also served in the Navy. These men made today even more emotional especially with the passing of Grandpa Bulkley 2 years ago. It is an honor to remember him on this day. Thank you to all that have served our country honorably.

State Volleyball vs. Halloween

Well I'm sorry to inform everyone that State Volleyball won. Since our ward party was on Halloween and we were going to be at State Volleyball and I didn't want to fight with costumes at the games and my kiddos are still too little to be mad at me....I didn't do costumes. I know, I know, how could I. Oh well, I did get them some cute Halloween shirts and we had a great time watching Aunt Jamie play volleyball.

One of Ashton's new favorite movies is Monsters Inc. This is his monster growl. The only one he ever really scares is Cooper, everyone else just growls back.

For Halloween dinner we ate at Mimi's Cafe. It was so awesome for the kids. First thing they bring you some snacks, which is great. Then they have a kids menu with all the fav's. Then they bring a desert which is called worms in the mud. Dallen dug right in.

As you can see he thoroughly enjoyed himself. I figured since it was Halloween and he didn't go trick-or-treating this was a good compromise.

Ashton watching the game with the best seat in the house, Grandma's lap.

Dallen was so good during the games he got his own seat and he loved cheering for the girls.

Aunt Jamie and her team ended up taking second in State. They did an awesome job. I think they have a #1 fan, but I'm not sure. I have a feeling we will be spending at least a couple more Halloween's at State Volleyball.

Fall Fun

Jeff finally had a Saturday off when we didn't have to go anywhere so I made him take us to the Corn Maize in Bluebell. I really wanted to take the kids in the daylight so they knew what we were doing and the day actually turned out beautiful. Daddy is looking so excited to be here. No he really had fun. Dallen was a little stinker and kept trying to climb up the slide by himself. It is not really for babies.

Ashton thought it was a blast. He probably went down that slide 20 times. I ended up taking Dallen down it a few times and those pipes are not forgiving. Hmmm...I wonder why Daddy wouldn't go down the slide :)

Oh, best buddies. They are so cute with eachother when they aren't fighting.

The terrain was a little rough for Dallen, but he thought it was fun. Ashton was the leader most of the way.

We had to keep telling Ashton and Cooper to stay back by us. Can you imagine losing your kid in a corn maize. Not cool.

This was a little shed filled with corn. Ashton wanted to stay in there forever. I found corn in my washer for a few days after this.

I took this pic right before my camera battery died. We told Ashton to sit down and Jeff hurried and stuck Dallen there and this was the best we could do.

Here they are on the bridge. You can see the whole maize from up there. It really is a fun little activity.

This was a scary with my little Dallen. Ashton found the bridge all on his own.

We ended up having to carry Dallen because he was just too slow. I don't think he minded though.

We wandered around the maize for about the first 15 minutes and then decided to let Ashton lead. He was so funny and matter-of-fact about the whole thing. Sometimes he knew just where he wanted to go and other times he would have to think about it for a second. He led us out of the maize in about 40 minutes. This is pretty good considering some people were lost for hours.

It was a really fun activity for the whole family.