Fun in the Backyard

The weather has been a little crazy lately.   There have been many storms.  So whenever there is a warm day or at least a break in the rain I have been taking the boys out to play.  The boys absolutely love being outside and playing and it is so good to take them out of the house and just let them play!

The backyard has been a gradual work in progress.  One of the tough things we've been dealing with for the last couple of years is the explosion of the tick population.  Ever since the district got rid of the coyotes in the housing there have been a lot more bunnies and jack rabbits, which means more ticks.  Jane and I have been working on clearing away the weeds so that the boys would be able to play without fear of getting one of the parasites on them.  Jane has done most of the work and I am very grateful for her efforts.

 Tonight I decided to take the boys down to the football field after playing in the yard.  Walking with Xander he suddenly said, "30! 40!"  I wondered what he was talking about when I realized that those were the numbers we were passing as we were walking.

Xander at Field Day

"I have the doughnut!"

Xander had such a blast at the field.  I had my Education Professions kids down there and they had a really good experience helping out the elementary kids.

A Walk to Church

One thing that is very nice about living in such a small town is being able to walk places with Xander.  On Sunday he and I had a nice walk together to get to the church.  At the church he had a lesson and played with his friends.  I had a hard time keeping him in primary though.  At one point I left the restroom and was informed that he was out in the parking lot!  Crazy boy.

Pinon High School Class of 2015

It has been a true honor to assist, train, educate, and prepare these young people for the next steps in life that they are about to take.  Mrs. Maynard and I both dressed semi-traditionally for the event to honor the students and their culture.  I am excited to hear great things about these wonderful young men and women in the years to come.