YW Campout

This year's all Young Women campout was down at Given's Hot Springs, followed by a hike Saturday at China Ditch. We had 12 girls and 8 leaders attend, and everyone had a great time. It rained off and on, but the girls loved swimming Friday night, then they went straight into their tents to visit and share snacks until they fell asleep. After breakfast, we loaded up and drove over to the trailhead. We walked about a mile and a half until we found a good spot for lunch, then we ate and took a little break while the girls climbed all over the rock formations, before we walked back out the the vehicles. We ended with ice cream and an AAR, and it was so fun!

Hunter Senior Trip

Last week Cahl's mom took Hunter for his senior trip, and they spent the week down in the Florida Keys. They had a great time exploring Key West, and Hunter loved doing a jet ski ride. They also spent a little time in Miami, and had fun going on an Everglades tour.

Dance Competition- Team Dance

Today was Brinley's second competition, and they did really well. Their jazz routine scored platinum, was the category winner, and took 5th place overall.

Their contemporary routine also scored platinum, was the category winner, took 6th place overall, and earned a TEAM award for amazing artistry. 

Their hip hop also scored platinum, was 4th place overall, and earned a Judges choice award for best swag.

Dance Competition- Nexus

Brinley's dance team kicked off their season with their first competition this weekend. Their contemporary routine, Safe and Sound, scored Platinum and 2nd place overall.  

Their hip hop routine, Missy, scored Platinum and 2nd place overall.

Their jazz routine, Strut, scored High Gold and 7th place overall. 

Texas/Vegas

This last week, Cahl and I traveled down to the ranch in Texas, to pack up all of Mike's belongings and drive them back to Vegas. We got to San Antonio on Saturday, picked up a UHaul, and drove over to the ranch (after stopping at Rudy's, of course). We met up with Louis, one of the other owners, who was gracious enough to meet us there and help us figure out what to pack. Sunday morning we hunted a little, and Cahl shot a pig. Then we spent most of the day sorting and packing all of the clothes and other personal items. We also went out for the evening hunt that day and hunted the next day as well, though Cahl never shot anything else. We honestly had a really good time just driving around the ranch and seeing all the animals. Monday we loaded up the truck and cleaned the house and Tuesday morning we took off early to drive back to Vegas. It took us 19 hours, but we made the trip in one day. 

Wednesday was spent unloading and returning the truck, then Cahl had some meetings at Mammoth, and we ended the day with a big family dinner celebrating the February birthdays. 

Thursday we met Cahl's mom, his uncle Tom and Aunt Rocky for breakfast, then Cahl had some more meetings to attend, so I hung out at the house and got caught up on work and laundry. 

Friday morning we met Cahl's mom, Tom, Rocky, uncle Maxx, cousins Josh, and Chris and his family over at the cemetery for the internment of Cahl's aunt Ruth, who passed away in January. That was followed by a family lunch, and a memorial celebration that evening with friends. It was really nice to see everyone, although the reason wasn't so happy. 

Saturday we helped around the house and cleaned up, then flew home that night. It was definitely a heavy week, but I'm glad that Cahl and I were able to go together to get it all done.