Jr. Prom...Take Five....."Minutes to Midnight"

The theme for the prom this year was "Minutes to Midnight". The colors were black and dark purple. When we got there for the promenade, they had covered the floor with black plastic as they could not scuff the gym floor. I was very worried about Kyle tripping with his foot and cane...but all went well. In fact, that was the best I had ever seen him walk...and yes, I was so nervous I didn't get it on video or pictures. I tried the pictures but it was just too dark. However, when they came out for their first dance we were allowed on the floor so here are a few of Kyle and Meisha. Now to get ready for the party after the prom.....

Jr. Prom....Take Four...."The Tux".....

Well, here is the big guy in his tux. This was a milestone for us and me. Never having any brothers, I didn't have to help a young man with a tux before. It was fun and Kyle was very excited. About four months ago we weren't sure he would be wearing a tux tonight or even be able to walk without a walker...but our prayers were answered and he did awesome. He still took a cane...notice a silver one. Yes, we now have four different canes!!! He had to wear the cowboy hat. He says he will always be a cowboy and wanted to show this side of himself. Of course he is my son, but I think he looks very handsome!!! Enjoy!!!

Jr. Prom Take Three....

Jr. Prom Take Two....Before Prom Dinner

I think the kids had a great time eating dinner before the Jr. Prom. Kyle put the menu together, this is what we had:

Green Salad or Cheddar Potatoe Soup
Dutch Oven Potatoes
Grilled Chicken
Steak
Shrimp
Roll
Green Beans
Cake


Kyle was there with his date Meisha Weeks, Brody Weeks took Tasha Bowen, Dylen Estep took Megan Lish and Paten Clark took Robyn Morley. They had a great time. After dinner they decided to practice their promanade. It was lots of fun.....

Jr. Prom Take One.....

Here are a couple of pictures of Kyle before he went to get his date for the "Before Prom" dinner. Ray and I fixed dinner at our house for Kyle and his date Meisha and three other couples. Keep watching....more to come.....

Last week...and a New week...

Well, last week was very busy for us. The week went something like this:

Monday-Ray had fireman meeting and Ashlee & Nicole practiced solos and of course, worked all day and kids at school. Kyle had physical therapy and is doing great walking with his cane (he has a new one)
Tuesday-Young Women. We had a St. Patrick's Day party with lots of "green" food and played games.
Wednesday-More physical therapy for Kyle and dancing for Ashlee.
Thursday-More dancing for Ashlee. Kyle is getting his date plans in place for the Jr. Prom. The community had an open house for the Malad Wrestling team as they took State this year as a team. Kyle had a great time. Ray took the team on the fire truck around the great town of Malad and made lots of noise.
Friday-I had the day off so we gave all 108 calves a booster shot. More physical therapy for Kyle and dance for Ashlee. Kathy and I went to Logan to the Temple and then got take-out food for our families.
Saturday-We spent the day putting up electric fence to move the cows. We filled Kyle's tubs with grain for his 4-H steer and then moved his steer over to our house. I even got some clothes on the line this day. I love crawling in bed with sheets that have been on the line outside!!!

This week looks something like this:
Of course, we all must work all week and the kids go to school but we must throw in, Physical therapy for Kyle, dance for Ashlee and the Jr. Prom.
Ray had a cow that was having problems yesterday. Of course it was Sunday and you hope that everything will go as it should....but it didn't. The little calf was backwards and all four feet were forward as far as sheet could get them. Yes, Ray and I had a great time getting this little calf here. It was alive and all is well.
The Jr. Prom is on Thursday and we will be cooking a nice dinner before and then having movies and pizza after. Kyle is excited for this event. He thinks he can even promenade without the cane!!!
On Friday, we go to Salt Lake so Kyle can be fitted for a brace for his foot...and yes, every free minute Ashlee will be practicing her dance for her first solo on April 3rd.
I'm tired already and it is only Monday!!!! Well, work must go on!! A shout out to the missionaries!! The weather was great over the weekend but today is cold and even trying to snow in Tremonton!! We love our Missionaries!!! Have an awesome week!!!

4-H Steers....

Today was the spring weigh in for the 4-H steers. Ray, Kyle and Lindsay loaded up the steers and off they went. They put their halters on last week so this morning was pretty easy. Kyle's steer is the lightest of the bunch but is a good-looking steer, weighing in at 700 lbs. Lindsay is a lot of help and such a good friend to Kyle. She has been there for him always and we appreciate her so much. She went swimming with us last night and we had a great time.
To the Missionaries...it is a beautiful spring day today. We cleaned up the yard and took down Christmas lights. I also did one of Dad's favorite spring jobs... yes, cleaning up after our wonderful dogs!! I know you miss it Dad!! Have a great weekend to everyone!!!
On a side note, Ashlee is on her way home. She has spent the last four days in Arizona with Grandpa and Grandma Davis!! She has loved the 80 degree weather!!

Step that Step...

Walk that walk...!!! The best thing that happened last week was that Kyle was given the go ahead to walk on his hip that he broke 12 weeks ago. He still has to use a cane but it was great news. He had to show Grandpa and Grandma the cane. Its not the best picture but he didn't want to stand there any longer as he was getting ready to give a talk in church and did not have many patience for his mom and a camera. Talking in church is not his most favorite thing to do :-) The other pictures are of his room we painted this weekend. It looks so much better. Ashlee painted some shelves so we had to post a picture of this as well.

They're Off.....

To Missouri that is. Our missionaries left this morning. We are so proud of them and grateful for the choices they have made their entire lives to lead up to this most wonderful day and experience. We will miss them but know that they are being taken care of with the most precious hands and will meet so many great people in Missouri. As we stood this morning saying good-bye, I couldn't help but wonder if we had all stood their at another time many years ago, saying good bye to them as they came to fulfill their earthly mission and hoping that one day we would be with them. We love them so much and can't wait to visit!!
You have to notice the packing job!! I don't think you could have gotten one more item in the back of this truck. In fact, I wondered if Dad left room for Mom or should I say, Did Elder Madsen leave room for Sister Madsen!! Of course he did!!!