It just wouldn't be me, if I didn't procrastinate.

Yes, that is a picture of our new boat. I won't tell you how much it cost; I almost wish I didn't know. We recently sold our camp trailer, our old boat, and the bulldozer. I guess this is how we simplify. Still, I am not complaining.

Yesterday, we went out and played all day at Lake Powell. It was 90 degrees outside. The water is still cold, but the kids were wearing wet suits so they had lots of fun. The boat cuts through the water better, so when we were cruising faster down the lake, I didn't mind so much. (The way our old boat bounced through the water did freak me out a little). The kids really love going out on the boat. They have been looking forward to this all year. Olivia cried when we sold the other boat. She couldn't understand why we couldn't go boating in the middle of winter, either. She kept asking to go in the boat nearly every time she saw it.

We watched the Red Bull Air Races in Monument Valley last Saturday. That was a long, hot, dusty day, but we wouldn't trade it. Really, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I think Britt has always been fascinated with planes. All of us had a good time there. Olivia was afraid of the plane engine noise at first, but once she got over that, she thought it was pretty cool. Those will be good memories, I think.

Garrett graduated from the 5th grade on Thursday. We are proud of him. Next year, he'll be in middle school. He is actually pretty excited about that. Didn't he just start kindergarten not so long ago? Speaking of kindergarten, Rachel can't wait. Olivia also is so excited to be going to preschool next year. Actually, she gets to start preschool next week, in a short summer session at Lana's. She has been singing the songs she heard at Rachel's preschool graduation all week.

Britt's getting mad at me, because it's after midnight and he can't sleep waiting for me. I can't honestly think of anything else right now.

Oh, Britt and I might be going on a Harley ride (well, we would actually be on a Honda Goldwing) down the Pacific coast the end of June with Britt's family and some friends. I will let you know how that goes if it happens.

I think we are going to try to keep doing this summer, so I don't go too crazy being stuck in the house with the kids all summer. We like to keep life interesting.

See you later.

NAN