Bryce ran in the Sandy City 4th of July race with his cross country team.

The youth of our ward went to Wyoming for their conference this year. They went white water rafting and horseback riding with a detour at Lava Hot Spring on the way up. It was a blast.

Sarah, who won Overall Queen in Dance Competition, is pictured here with sash and crown.

Sarah wins First Place Queen for her "Carmen" solo

Sarah really did a beautiful job on her "Carmen" solo. She has worked so hard on it. She was graceful and poised as she executed every step. She was so nervous before going on stage. Everyone in her company, teacher and dancer alike, went crazy cheering her on when they called her name so she could go up and receive her First Place Queen trophy and her tiara. She came home with some pretty HUGE trophies . Hard work pays off in the end.

Sarah's Tapp Team Routine wins HUGE

This was my favorite team routine. It was so original and clever and the girls really blew them away. They performed this to a techno version of "Pink Panther" The girls not only took first place, but they also received the "Grand Champion Overall High Point Winner" trophy. They had the most fun with this routine I think. You could see it in their faces, they had to try to not laugh.

Sarah and Hannah take third place

Sarah and Hannah were amazing. They have practiced so hard for so long and they really shined up there. There were so many girls at the competition, their trophy was a great accomplishment. After the competition was over the teachers received the grading sheets and comments from judges. The judges said that they had incredible timing and precision in the technique of their dance. They too received a deduction that caused them a higher trophy because the judges said that they were too advanced for their age category. So what do you say to something like that? Don't do too good? your too young to be that good? Quite the compliment if you ask me. You should see these two dance they are fantastic!

Sarah's trio wins fourth place

Sarah, Samantha and Ashley were fun and sassy in their trio routine. They really lit up the stage. The judges said they exhibited incredible energy and skill. These three received a deduction in points because they were too good for their age category according to the judges...Go figure. This is such a fun dance you should see it. borrow my CD.