Flip N Out

Kami loves her cousin Lucy

First Driving Lesson

Even though shes only 13, Baili's been asking me to give her a driving lesson for about a year now!  I thought I would surprise her when we went to visit Nana in Alamo and take her out for her first time.  I will admit I was nervous about letting my little girl behind the wheel but she was super excited.  I took her over to the high school in Alamo where there were no cars or people and off she went....well I coached her through what to do first and then off she went!  I was a nervous wreck.  She wanted to go fast... haha....
In honesty, she did fantastic.  She drove our van, which is an automatic so she didn't have to shift gears but I did teach her to drive with one foot, instead of two, which is how I drive.  She drove around the parking lot, parked the car in a spot a couple of times, reversed out and drove around and in between some school buses.  She was very calm and controlled (I was not) and she was really happy.  Only 2 years before her permit.....thats kind of a long time to wait :(  She has asked me to drive about 10 times since. I told her we will schedule lesson #2 in the Autumn if she is good.  

Super Heros

Love these gals

Saving Mount Charleston

We had a crazy fire on Mount Charleston this summer.  It was pretty scary to watch the sky fill up every day and into the night with fire and smoke.  The fire fighters were having a hard time containing it and evacuated people from their homes down to Bilbray Elementary School.  People were posting beautiful pictures of the sky at night as the sun set with the smoke and the orange colored sky but the reality was the mountain was on fire and they could not contain it for almost a week.
Ryans cub scout den decided they wanted to help so for one of their den meetings they gathered up some water, granola bars and other supplies and brought them to the high school where the city was collecting donations for the fire fighters.  Just last month 19 fire fighters died in Arizona while fighting a fire out there, so we are grateful to these men and women that risk their lives to protect ours.
The rain finally came and helped the situation.  They got the fire contained.  Looks like the young women will still be going to camp stimpson for stake girls camp.
                               

Girl cousins

Wonder Woman Niamh 

We love living around the corner from Mandy & Lucas.  Even though theyre just up the street, they are in a different ward from us but we get together for dinner, playdates and birthday parties.  Kami loves her boy cousins, but she really LOVES her girl cousins and having them close.  I love having Mandy close to me and enjoy when we get together.  Their home is always a fun place to be and I always leave feeling inspired to be a better person.

Islas Birthday June 2nd 

Las Vegas Salsa Congress

One of my favorite times of the year......when latin dancers from all over the world come to Vegas to teach, learn, perform and dance at the Tropicana Casino.  This year I went to Friday/Saturday workshops, but I learned from last year, to pace myself and not go to every single class all day long.  As always, the workshops are amazing, they even had Zumba this time!
World class and world famous instructors teaching Salsa on1 and on2, ladies styling, partnering, pachanga and my all time favorite, Salsaton!  After a quick nap, I headed back both nights to see the shows and then dance the night away.  Both nights I had to ice my feet when I got home because they were so sore!  It was still worth it.....haha!  I appreciate that Sam supports me and helps me get to this congress every year.  He knows how much I love Salsa but especially love learning new things and being with people that are so passionate about latin dance, as I am.

                          

                     

Bainbridge, Little & Co. In action

Sam & his buesiness partner Mark representing their company.  These guys are awesome.  They've worked together growing their company for 6 years now.  They're both dedicated and hard workers.
Proud of you Sam! xo

4th of July

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