Tonight, our family is singing in Alpine's annual "Joyful Christmas Sounds" a community concert that has been a tradition for over 25 years. Conducted by Marvin Payne, this is the fifth year that someone from our family has participated (Sue-5 years, Scott-3 years, Mark-3 years, Brian 3 years). It's always been a treat to learn from Marvin and sing with all the incredible talent that is here. This is the first year that all of us have participated in the adult choir (sometimes they have a children's choir and Mark and Brian did that one year). Brian is also playing viola in a string quartet that is accompanying the choir on "For Unto us a Child is Born". In addition to the choir numbers, other local talent performs solo or small group numbers.
Festival of Trees 2006
Festival of Trees 2006 is underway. Monday was decorating day and Tuesday was bid night. Our tree was purchased on bid night by American Express (thanks!). Our theme this year was an old fashioned Christmas, and honoring our brother Paul (who died in the line of duty in 1995) and brother Brent (for his service in Iraq). If you are in the Utah area, be sure to go to the Festival of Trees this week (until December 2) at the SouthTowne Expo Center. Our tree is in row C.
Brian’s Eagle Court of Honor
Some pictures from Brian's Court of Honor (I'll get more added later along with descriptions)
Brian is describing his Eagle project, where he made gifts to be sold in one of the gift shops at the Festival of Trees.
Brian is taking the Eagle pledge, given by one of his Scout leaders, Scott Hardy.
Scott, Sue, Brian, and Scott Hardy, just after Brian received his Eagle award and the parent pins were given.
Annie
2006 Spring Break
We went camping in Green River, Utah for our spring break this year. It was actually a very nice camp right on the Green River. We had a relaxing couple of days, some good food, and a very interesting trip to a cold water geyser (pictures below). If you are ever in the Green River area, the geyser is a must see. The mineral deposits it has left (and that you can walk all through) are amazing. One the way back to Alpine, we stopped off at Arches National Park and hiked to Delicate Arch, in addition to driving through the park. That was a first for Mark and Brian. It was pretty hot that day, so we were glad to get back to the car and some nice air conditioning!
Mark setting up camp.
Scott helping Mark study for his AP Tests
Sue taking a break.
Just having fun….
This is the cold water geyser…
Brian exploring…
These are all the deposits that are left by the geyser. You can walk all over them.