Mike's Solo Cross-Country

Mike flew his 1st solo cross-country flight today. He flew from Provo to Nephi, and then from Nephi to Richfield and back. He did it! Great job, Darling!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas 2010!

New 'Do

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After: (W00-Hoo!!)

Mike's Horn

Mike's been practicing really hard this year. He even took private coaching lessons again with Larry Lowe this summer. His hard work has paid off, because this year, he's been principal horn in the Utah Valley Symphony!

Last of the Flowers...

Time for the final garden clean-up. This is the hardest thing for me to do--I know it's going to freeze soon, and then the flowers and herbs will all wilt. I want to do the yard clean-up now while it's still warm enough to move my fingers, but it's so sad to have to cut down these still actively-blooming flowers. My solution: cut as many as possible, share with friends, and fill the house!

Halloween!

The kids were so cute last night. Jonathan, Jen, AND Jer have all been reading (and LOVING) the Percy Jackson books this year. Jonathan volunteered to make coordinated costumes to pay tribute. He designed and made the tees and the neck-beads. He also made Anaklusmos (Riptide), and Jer created Tyson's awesome shield! Introducing: Tyson (Jer), Annabeth (Jen), Thalia (Jessie), and Percy (Jonathan). LOVE it!

Mike's Learning to Fly!

Mike took his introductory flight at the Provo Airport on January 9th, 2010.

He started lessons with UVU's Aviation Science Department at the airport in August. Here he is with his CFI (certified flight instructor), Garrick Hanson:

Mike has had so much fun flying, we even celebrated his birthday (in September) at the airport. My dad, his dad, his Uncle Paul, his sister Angie and her family, and our kids all came to celebrate at his "456 Months! party".

Mike completed his solo flight on September 29th, and his 1st cross-country flight was on October 29th. Look at his face--now there is a sense of accomplishment. He's doing it!!