Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Powwow, Planes & Volleyball



The Highlights of my weekend.

Julyamsh PowWow
Ashley and I decided to take a girls night out and go to watch the Powwow, a familiar childhood event that comes to town once a year. Indian tribes from surrounding states come together to share in the beauty of the indian history with dancing, drumming, praying and even competing.
Our grandparents had a deep love for the indians and our parents took us as often as possible.
It was clear that our exposure to that love created a deeply rooted respect far more than I had known, and watching this as an adult only increased my love for the indian people, culture and spirituality.
The opening ceremonial prayer was breathtaking. Listening to them speak of the early indians that lived their life in peace and harmony made me wish there had been a better way for them to continue developing without interference. I've thought about it often... maybe someday that life will be returned to them.
Men, women and children from different tribes filled the arena with spectacular colors and equally spectacular movement to the drums. Their faces are so beautiful and in their traditional ceremonial dresses... there was great soul.
The drums and singing covered Ashley and I in chills. It was more emotional than either of us expected. We both look forward to sharing these future events with our children and passing on the love and respect for an amazing nation.
P.S. Ashley, don't forget your day of heritage... Pioneer day! Equally amazing, spiritual and full of memories of our ancestors that both lived beauty and hardships and gave us the life we live today. Love you sis!


SKYFEST
Frank and I took the boys to see the THUNDERBIRDS.
(Big Sis was out of town.)
We experienced watching all kinds of planes that have been created throughout history to serve our nation in various ways.
The boys sat in cockpits and drooled over the bigger planes and jets.
I think Frank was in heaven. He drew planes often as a child. I was happy that he took us.
The stunts were incredible and wow... those pilots have got to be brave!



Qdoba Volleyball Tournament
Beach volleyball at... almost it's best.
Qdoba is attempting to create a yearly volleyball tournament in hopes that it will go real big.
I hope so too.
Two days of five sand courts full of players working their way to the top.
Day one is four player. Day two is two player.
People in the community put together their own teams and sign up for fun in the sun.
Frank was called on to give sport massages to anyone in need. 1$ a minute.
The boys played hard and helped keep the sand cool with a hose.
Lukester got tired, then cranky, then finally found a comfortable place to snooze.
Sunscreen anyone?
The teams that made it to the top were fun to watch.
A live band playing some good oldies made the experience all the better.
The Eagles ~ Steely Dan ~ Queen ~ Steve Miller Band ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd (to name a few)
What more does a girl need?


Saturday, July 24, 2010

Rachel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!!!

My older sister... older but has the knack of looking younger. Baw!
You're awesome sis!
Love you tons birthday girl!!!

P.S. Happy Pioneer day!


Sunday, July 18, 2010

Cora


HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY PRINCESS CORA!!!
You've come a long way baby!!!



Friday, July 16, 2010

Summer beach yoga

Taught a class on the beach last night.

Well... it was on the grass next to the beach,

but it was beautiful.

The sun was going down.

There was a slight breeze in the air.

The sound of the water rolling over the shore was soothing.

10 beautiful women.

So relaxing.

Cleansing.

I could do that all day... every day.



Wednesday, July 14, 2010

ironman/4th of july/Carter reunion


Some random picts of the past few weeks.

Ironman Cd'A

Elmo!

Whitney and James came to town to celebrate mom's birthday (Happy BDay Mom!) and James, an ironman himself, was more than happy to go watch the event.
(Elmo was out of order) Watching the final runners finish was inspiring.
Ashley, Whitney, James and Carli had front row seats to cheer participants on.

Fourth of July weekend was spent studying.
The kids loved it because they got to pick a couple movies out and have some fun eats.
This was us headed out to grab the grub.

Finally at 9:00pm, Frank and I broke from our study and took the kids out for some fireworks.
This was Luke's first time he wasn't afraid to hold the sparkler and as you can tell...
he was excited.
(A neighbor guy told me that he heard from someone that... Bradey really belongs to my sister, and I just take care of him. Hahahahahahahaha!!!!! Who's he been talking to???)

We had a big reunion for my mother-in-law's family.
It was fun to meet everyone and get to know them better.
They all traveled to our home town and got to see the area.
Frank made a big mexican dinner on the last night and no surprise to me...
they loved it.

This is my nephew Gus. He has red hair too and has learned to say "coco" recently.

Daddy and Luke playing. I had to zoom in on this pic to see what they were doing.
Turns out they were having a country game of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".
Go figure.

The weather was beautiful and the countryside was breathtaking.

Until next time...

Happy Summer to you!