Miss America's Outstanding Teen in UTAH!

I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Glenn Harman this past June and he suprised me the news that he was going to underwrite and sponsor a trip for Miss America's Outstanding Teen to visit Utah. For the past few months, we have been planning, coordinating and preparing for her arrival. I was able to pick Jeanette and her tour manager, Ms. Dianne up from the airport on the 13th. We had 4 days on non-stop fun, with Marisa (MUOT 2010) Meredith (MUOT 2009) and other members from the Miss Utah family. Here is just a glimpse and what she was able to experience here in our beautiful state!

We held a welcoming reception for her on Wednesday night at The Primrose Retreat!

Jeanette and Marisa spoke at 2 schools on Thursday.

The un-planned matching pink accessories! It was the funniest thing.

Here is our rendition of hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil...after lunch at Goodwood.

People were laughing.

The girls went swimming in the Crater at the Homestead Resort, they had a BLAST!

A horse drawn sleigh ride at the Homestead, it was so fun and beautiful!

This is Bob, Billy and Sparky.

We had well deserved pedicures on Saturday morning!

Jeanette and Marisa at the Utah State Capitol building.

The Miss Utah board with Jeanette, Whitney & Marisa after Whitney's

Send off to Miss America!

What shopping with Mommy can do...

This video has been stuck in my phone since July. Finally got it uploaded. Sorry its sideways.

Jazz game & THE POOL!

We had the opportunity to take the boys to thier VERY FIRST JAZZ GAME! Whoo! Not a big deal to some, but for thier daddy- it was a momentous occasion! We were a little nervous about taking them, but when the babysitter fell through, we decided to make it a fun night. Jason's parents were kind enough to get tickets for all of us! From the minute we saw the ESA the boys were estatic! Dawson couldn't believe all the people, sounds and food. Carter mostly observed for the first few mintues, but quickly started clapping and dancing...especially when he saw the Jazz Bear. Whenever he saw the bear he started freaking out! And  I guess Dawson's enthusiasm wore off as quickly has his sugar buzz did because he fell asleep during half time. We were ready to head out by the 4th quarter, Jason's legs couldn't take the weight of a passed out 4-year-old anymore and we beat traffic, which was nice. A very fun night, thanks Razz's!

THE POOL

About a year and half ago, we started the boys in swimming lessons and have since, watched them advance in their skills and relationships with water. We first started going to the Lehi Legacy Center a while ago and LOVE taking the boys there. We took a break from the fun-house over the Summer, but eagerly found our way back today.

The boys start up with swimming lessons again, the first week in February and I think they will suprise their teacher with how much they've learned and how fearless they are...Carter was flying down the slides and dunking himself over and over. Dawson was going head first down the slides, jumping off the sides and 'swimming' as fast as his little feet and hands could paddle. Jason and I were WORN OUT after an hour. Thank goodness we talked them into going home- as long as popcorn was in the deal.

Here are the boys, post swim. So cute.