Science Project

Time for child number 3 to start the science fair projects!  Thank goodness for the internet for ideas.  Tarin had a fun time working on this one.  It was simple concept but taught what was needed.  She learned about the scientific method, of course, but also how mints work.  The don't actually cool things down through temperature.  It was a good experiment.

Family Fun Night

We had a great time at the Fun Center in Sandy.  Rian's Orthodontist hosts a big activity like this 2 or 3 times a year.  Roller skates has been a long time gone in my history, so it was strange to get back on them and roller around.  A fun memorable night.

Another Cut

Someone else liked Tarin's results and wanted to cut her hair to be just like her.  So cute.  I was so sad to cut this, because I loved the length for curls...oh well.

The finished cut, now to style it and see if curls will fit.  

Frozen...Lake That Is

Every now and then we'd see specs of people out on the lake.  It was all white and surely had to be frozen over.  So instead of speculating, I decided to just check it out.  I was weary at first, but once I saw how solid the lake was, it wasn't a big deal.

I wanted to go really far out, but Trent was still worried about safety.  Of course you hear how every year someone falls in, but I think that is when it's thawing and people just aren't sure...Lately it's barely gotten about 32 degrees, so I wasn't too worried.  The kids loved it.

Once you swipe away the top inches of crunchy snow, you can see the ice.  You do see cracks now and then from the shifting pressures of movement. In these cracks, you can actually see (not in this pictures) the thickness of the ice.  It must be easily 6 inches or more thick!  It was really interesting.

 On the edges of the lake the ice was more exposed and the kids liked "ice skating" around.  Now our wonders were put to rest, the lake is frozen over and you can go out on it.  There was a group far off doing ice fishing, that would have been fun to see...

Time For A Change

Tarin has the most beautiful, golden brown, curly hair... I love it so much I never wanted to cut it.  But she never wants to style it or do anything with it, so it was time for a change.  Wish I had gotten a before picture with it curly.

BEFORE

AFTER

11 whole inches were cut off!!  It didn't look like that much, but sure sounds like a lot!

This is a picture of her bed head, but I like how it turned out!  And best of all, SHE likes how it turned out, and that's what matters most.

Ice Skating Lessons

For Tarin's Christmas present it was Ice Skating lessons and also her very own ice skates.  This class is a bit under her level, but it's a start and I hope she will push forward and learn what she can and continue to do well.

New Hobby

After being in AZ and seeing my brothers with guns, we decided it was time we joined in.  We had gotten a .9mm Smith and Wesson M&P hand gun.  Although I was initially excited to expound on this hobby, I think Trent is the one more into it.  It's very powerful and was fun to try it out at the shooting range.  

Of course no pictures of me unless I take them myself, but this was one of my target papers.  With the strong kick back, this was tough for a weakling like me to hold steady, so I think I did pretty good. :o)

Trent has surpassed my abilities with target practice.  I think he is taking this hobby and running with it.  Hope he stays safe.

Lowes Air Sports

While Trent was out of town with his dad and brother, we decided to cash in on our coupons from Halloween.  The kids had donated their candy to the troops and in return had received coupons to Lowes Air Sports.  It's really just a big gymnastic gym, but it was a lot of fun.

Jarom showing his air skills

Jarom doing a flip off the trampoline into the foam cubes

Raegan run/jumping through the obstacles

We had to get a picture together...Rian didn't want to come.

Tarin rock climbing with Jarom throwing cubes at her

Jarom swinging toward Raegan who is attempting the rock wall.

We all loved the swings.

Manly Weekend

Trent spent the weekend with his dad and brother Troy down in St. George and Mesquite doing a little male bonding.  The boys just spent their days golfing and hanging out.  I was jealous of the warmth they got to enjoy...oh well, at least I have conditioned Trent enough to send at least one picture. :o)