The kids have mixed feelings about it being over….they’re happy to have a break, but they also will miss seeing their friends every day.

The past couple weeks of school is always hectic, and this year was no exception. On May 1st, the fourth graders were invited to sing in a May Day concert with “In Jubilo” which is a local women’s chorale. (There were a bunch of men who performed too.) They performed at the Heritage Theater, and Brittany and the others did an amazing job.

Cole singing during his Kindergarten program.

Cole also had a Kindergarten program that was just adorable. They walked to the stage in almost Graduation style, and then sang several songs. It’s amazing what they can retain!

Brittany and her class getting ready for their program.

Brittany had one last program on the last day of school that was amazing. They sang the Utah song, songs about Utah history and the Indians. They played a couple songs on their recorders, and even did square dancing.

Both kids were Super Students in their class this year, and had amazing report cards. Brittany got the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, and also second place for the high jump. We are so proud of them!

Cole’s home-made Kindergarten graduation hat and diploma.

On the last day of school, we threw Cole a little “Kindergarten Graduation” party. I made him a graduation hat out of paper, and a diploma, and a cake. He was so thrilled.

Next year, they both go to school, the whole day… no more 1/2 days like in Kindergarten! Oh what can I do with all that peace and quiet???

To see more pictures from the programs, and celebration, click here!

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A few weeks ago, we decided to go hiking again, but this time we decided to stay in “our own backyard.” This hike is just up UT-14 about a mile from Main Street. This trail is also used as a mountain bike trail, and we did see some bike tracks, but it certainly was not for the “average biker.”

This loop trail is just outside of Cedar City, so because of the low altitude, only 6000 feet, there’s no snow from April to November. It’s a 3 mile loop, and the altitude change is only 200 feet. The trail winds around in a wash, then climbs up onto sharp ridges of dirt and rock.

Our little hitchhiker that Brittany named "Awesome"

The kids favorite part of the trail was when we picked up an unexpected 5th hiker. Brittany named him “Awesome.” Cole was a little scared of our hairy, horned, white friend at first, but then thought he was a welcomed addition to the family. Our goatee friend seemed more intent to follow Scott and I, then to chase after the kids. He followed us quite a ways, until Scott started throwing rocks into his direction to get him to stay and not follow us to the road or car. Our little goat friend finally took the hint, and stayed behind.

Here we ate lunch..overlooking Cedar City…we could pick out the Coal Creek Pedestrian Trail and park.

We veered off the trail a bit and climbed a rock ridge, that looked much smaller from the trail, until we got on top of it. Nevertheless, we climbed to the top, and had a nice lunch up there with wonderful views of Cedar City. It’s definitely a trail we’re going to do again, when we want to get out and enjoy the outdoors, without going very far.

To see pictures from our hike, click here!

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