Sierra's Gift

Sierra has this special skill.  She doesn't always enjoy doing it, but I am glad that she takes care of her dad's feet, because feet gross me out.  He has the nicest looking toes in the family (next to Sierra's) and no one gets to see them because he always has shoes and socks on.  There are occasions in the summer when they get some sun, but it is rare.  Thanks, Sierra

Hyrum City Youth Counsel

Sierra applied for and was chosen to be on the youth counsel for Hyrum.  She got to be sworn in by Jack, the judge.  They have already got a trip to the legislature planned and she is unsure whether or not htis qualifies as fun but she is excited to go and be with her friends who are also on the counsel! 

Sr. Ball

Thanks, Auntie Kelly for the great hair do!

Sierra and her date

She had such a good time and looked so pretty! The dance was held at the clubhouse at the country club. I am thankful for a good bunch of friends to help raise her!

Seventeen?!

I can't believe that she is seventeen! She is so much fun and always so happy. She has been an easy child to raise. She is the most driven person I know of. If she decides to do it there isn't much anyone can do to change her mind. She loves everyone and soccer, piano, hanging out with her friends, sewing and anything else that seems exciting.

She was headed to a three-day 4-H conference the afternoon of her birthday so we went to lunch at Cafe Sabor to celebrate.

Beaver Pond

The girls thought it would be a good idea to try out the new pond created in the river by the beavers that have moved in. It is a great spot about 6 feet deep because of the dam the beavers built. The jumping was terrific and they had a blast--except it was a Saturday at 10:30 a.m., after moving pipe, and all the clothes they had were their "unders". It was also a brisk 54 degrees outside and the water temperature was probably around 40 degrees! I agreed to be only the photographer and not a jumper. I do have better sense than that-sometimes!

Homecoming 2010

Amy, the blond, riding on the Wellsville City float

Shandee in white, riding on the GYC truck

Sierra, standing on the soccer flatbed--throwing out Fatboy Jr.'s and having a great time with her friends her Jr. year.

Soccer Season

Yep, it's that time of year again!

Stinky cleats, socks, and shin guards $75.00

Water bottles $10.00

Washing the jersey twice a week $1.00

Granola bars and string cheese diet $4.00

Sore back side from sitting on the bleachers $40.00 Chiropractic bill

Happy girl, running her guts out---- Priceless!

Go MC!

Last day of school!

I wish I could have gotten the picture a second sooner so you could see her click her heels! It was priceless.
Sierra did love her Sophamore year but there is something magic about the last day. She came home, yearbook in tow, just as happy as she left! Lucky me!

Sierra's Prom

This year the Jr. Prom was held at the Riverwood's in Logan. Brian Sessions took Sierra. He is a Junior so they got to do the Prominade. A real princess spin here!

Isn't she darling?! Where have the last 16 years gone? She used to dress up like a princess every day. I had a hard time getting her to wear regular clothes.

Now look at her!

There were 4 couples in their group and they had a great time together.

Good friends make all the difference.

I'm glad I get to spend eternity with my best friend.

Serious piano student

Sierra participated in the Piano Festival at U. S. U. and played a very difficult Prokofiew Sonata. We had to order the music from Germany! It is in the Contemporary time period so it is a little strange sounding, but I have learned to like this one. She usually likes the Romantic period so this is quite a change for her.
She is in a practice room just playing her little heart out. This competition is to prepare her for a State competition through the high school. She is an amazing pianist!