Conner Quotes: Can I have a slalom ski instead of a wakeboard

"Now I know why you like to slalom ski." said Conner. That is what we've been wanting to hear from Conner for the past year. Now we can say it....Conner can slalom ski! He got up Saturday. It took a couple of tries but then he got up and skied half way then let go. When I went to pick him up he said he wanted to try again without Kyle's help. On his first try he got up again! He did so well. He looked just like his father. I was so happy for Conner but more happy for Kyle because Kyle has been wanting this more than Conner wanted it. Its so typical for a dad to want his son to follow in his footsteps. What a proud papa!

Lagoon: Merry Christmas

I'm not going to lie...I really like Lagoon. Its almost like Christmas. Things I love: I love it when Conner says, "mom, that ride almost made me pee my pants." I love it when Conner says, "Mom, I need a nose mask because that ride makes my nose run." I love it when Lilly gets excited that she is tall enough to go on a big-kid ride. I love it when Max's eyes pop out when he rides the Tidal-wave. I love the smell of fried food. I love to eat the cotton candy, corn-on-the-cob, slurpees, funnel cake, and pretzels. I love to visit Pioneer Village just for the ice cream- ((however, I was a little disappointed this year at the ice cream shop because it smelled like "fart." Maybe thats because 4 teenage boys were manning the place)).

My favorite rides at Lagoon:

Tilt-a-Whirl....oh, baby! We rode this one several times in a row. iF you can get it to spin just right, it will take your breath away. I love it. Im totally dizzy at the end but I'll do it again and again.

Flying Aces: That one is whimsical. Just like it

Rollar Coaster: A classic and it makes you want to pee your pants

Wild Mouse: We have a love/hate relationship. I love the thrill but it freaks me out at each turn. You know what I mean.

Tidal wave: Its fun and my whole family can go together at once. That one makes my tummy tickle

Cherry Crest Mania: Rollerblading

Our street is known for a lot of action! Kids galore. On any given summer night you will find scooters, bikes, mopeds, wagons, and jeeps racing around. The latest cool thing to do is rollerblading. Blading behind a jeep or 4 wheeler is even more fun.

Andrew's Miraculous Recovery

Here is a letter from a doctor who attended to Andrew:

"I have requested a patient of mine, Andrew Gardner, see you in follow up for hisotology care. He is a delightful 9 year old male who has had a miraculous recovery from a near drowning accident here in Idaho on the Salmon River. He was airlifted to St. Luke's hospital where he was resuscitated in the Pediatric ICU. He had initial multi-organ failure and still has some shortness of breath, but has had what appears to be a complete neurological recovery. At the time of his initial transport, his pupils were fixed. He had no purposeful movement or neurological activity, so this was quite an amazing recovery."

I am so happy that Andrew is better. He is so amazing. Its my testimony that prayer and fasting works.

Max Moments: Look Mom, A Pirate!

Last night we were sitting at Smash Burger and Max yells across the table, "Look Mom, a Pirate!" I look behind to see what Max is talking about and I see an older gentleman with long, gray hair wearing a patch over his eye. Then the man walks over to the soda machine and Max yells, "Look Mom, its a girl Pirate!"

Nice, Max! Kids call it the way they see it!

U of U Basketball Camp

For the past four days Conner has been attending the U of U basketball camp. What a great experience for him. He met some really cool college players and learned a lot. He was actually coached by Jimmy. When we arrived the first day he was greeted by Andre Miller. Andre was so friendly and nice to all the boys and he helped coach them too.