Lake Powell

Josh and I headed back to Lake Powell 24 hours after we got home with the family. This trip was with Don and a few other couples. It was a great trip and we were able to relax and enjoy the time together. Funny (not funny) story...on the second day we headed way down lake. Like 90 minutes down lake. As we started the trek back we saw the Piddocks and their group (also from work) so we stopped to say hi. The boat shut off and wouldn't start again. Don tried everything but couldn't get it running so we hooked up a rope to Mike's boat and they towed us back. It took about 3 hours to get back to the marina. Such a bummer. But we were so grateful we happened to run into the Piddock's. I have no idea what we would've done had we not seen them. Don was able to get a hold of a mechanic so we dropped the boat off that night and he was able to get it fixed in the morning. 

 

Bingham Awards Ceremony

Josh and I had to leave for Lake Powell today so we missed the Bingham awards ceremony for seniors. Josh's dad and Brayden's girlfriend Ruby went with him instead. We thought it was just for the academic awards bc he is graduating with a 4.0, but then they called his name for a specialty award! They only had a couple awards for the entire athletic program and out of all the male athletes at Bingham he received this award. It was so hard not being there to see him receive the award. As soon as his name was called I had a bunch of texts from friends that were there that sent me pics of Brayden  Here is what they said about the award:

"Our next award is the Tony Stilinovich Miner Pride Award. It is named in honor of Mr. Tony Stilinovich. Tony was a 3 sport athlete and student body president of Bingham High School in the 1960's. He was known for his positive demeanor and compassion for the less fortunate. This award is given to student athletes who have demonstrated the quality of always placing their teammates first. These students may not be in the limelight but they make significant contributions to the success of their teams through leadership and example."

We are so proud of Brayden! Even though it was a rough year with basketball he still showed up, worked hard, and inspired all those around him. Brayden also earned the Presidential Education Achievement Award as well as was ranked in the top 10% academically. 

 

Dance Auditions

Another year of auditions!

 

Lake Powell - Day 4

Another day of boating! We didn't stay the whole day bc we needed to drive home, but we got another good day of boating in! Brynlee wins the prize for the most epic falls. She flips, leaps, and flies when she falls. 

 

Lake Powell - Gone West

We LOVE this restaurant. We always have so much fun and tonight was no exception. The kids sang, danced, and entertained the crowd. Britney had a little fun taking pictures with all the fun decor. 

 

Lake Powell - Days 2 & 3

Heaven on earth. Lake Powell is the best and we all love it. We spent 2 days on the lake and loved every minute of it. We also stopped at the visitor center at the dam which we had never done. It was actually pretty cool and we learned a lot!