Clarke Family Reunion 2008

We had an amazing time at Red Horse Mountain Ranch.

Family, horses, the mountains, cookouts, challenge courses, kayaking, cousins, fishing, campfires, cowboys, cool weather.... it was pure joy.

Park City

This is the reason we are here... the view up from the tramp.Alan's dad commented about how Alex looks so happy and carefree here... because he is. There is room to run, he can be outside all day long, we don't have to be any where or get anything done, really. We just take it day by day.

Will fishing for slime.

Most of the Curtis family joined us at my parents place for the 4th. The PC parade, huge barbecue, view of the fireworks from the deck= great 4th. We're headed north to the ranch tomorrow, the boys can hardly contain their excitement: a week of dad, Clarke cousins, and horses. They are such city kids it pains me sometimes... I hope we can lose the flip-flops and gadgets that require batteries and enjoy the sound of nothing. I can't wait.

A conversation I don't want to forget.

Conversation from the backseat of the car today:
Alex: Mom, P is a consonant, right?
Me: Yep, you're right Alex.
Will: Mom, pee and poop are a consonant, right?

En Route

Boys had the time of their lives when they were asked to help the pilot fly the plane (I guess these are the types of perks available when you are bumped up to first class! Which, by the way, makes it very difficult to go back to coach on the next flight.) The gracious flight attendant snapped this for me and sent it to Alan's phone.
We are settled in PC and loving the cooler weather. We've connected with friends/family and it has been great... but we are ANXIOUSLY awaiting The Doctor's arrival tonight. We miss him and need him so much-all 3 of us.

Happy 30th Birthday Christie!!!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE YOU

A couple of stops before PC...

First stop: California. MudRun '08 was awesome. This was only our second year doing it but we are hooked: it's a tradition now for sure. My brother Todd started it all- He Rules. We significantly cut our time from last year- ''09 will be even better. Mark your calenders now- all are welcome!! My friend Nicole showed up out of nowhere and was there to cheer us on. What an amazing friend. Next year she will be there with us running- can't wait Nic!!
The boys had a BLAST with their Clarke cousins. There were little boys all over the place. We miss you boys. It's never long enough. See you in one month at the ranch!! Next stop: Guatemala.

AZ Rant

Lest anyone believe I'm getting adjusted to summer in Arizona, let me enlighten you with some information about my life:
- This morning I watched my children attend swimming lessons while sitting in 102 degree heat.
- It's suppose to hit 110 degrees in the next couple of days.
- Everywhere I go there are disgusting bugs: flys, crickets, etc. I saw a dead scorpion in a model home we were looking at last week. In case you are wondering, we will not be buying in THAT neighborhood.
- The rocks on our nearby highway were-are you ready?- spray painted green this week.... in an effort to make it look like grass?!?! I don't get this at all.
We are out of here. We're packing up next week and heading to greener pastures ie: Park City. We'll stay away until we are forced to return for school the first week of August. Call us if you will be in Utah over the next six weeks!

Cousin Swim Party

10 out of 14 Curtis Grandchildren

There was swimming, a pinata, birthday cake, a waterslide and kids having fun with their cousins everywhere you looked. That's my kind of Saturday night.