Thunderbirds Boosters

Living in Cedar City allows us to be part of the athletics at Southern Utah University. The kids are part of the Thunderbird Kids. Before every home game they lead the team out onto the field. This first game of the season was against rival Dixie. The teams haven't played for over 40 years because last time they played there was a riot after! SUU won convincingly.

Sam Turns 11

This is the first birthday in 3 years that Sam has spent in Utah with cousins and Grandparents. He had a great time. Fortunately, his birthday always falls close to Labor Day weekend and this year it was on the Saturday before. This made it possible for Aunt Joleen to come from Las Vegas, Grandma and Grandpa Cook to come from Orem, Bobbi and Grandpa John from Logan and Cory, Angie and kids from Riverton. We had a fabulous time celebrating both Sam's and Grandma Cook's birthday.

Sam and Grandma blowing out their candles

The Cakes.

Bobbi and Grandpa John stopped in on their way to St. George, spent the night Friday in order to take Sam to breakfast on his birthday. They went to his favorite restaurant: IHOP.

Barbie and Ken???

Otherwise known as Cory and Angie. Cory is Brad's younger brother. In addition to looking like models they are great fun to hang out with. Their kids and ours get along great and everybody has a friend. Thanks for the great weekend guys!

This is why we came home!

Hiking with cousins on Labor Day

We had a fabulous time with Cory and Angie and kids. We were thrilled they would make the trip to spend the weekend with us to celebrate Sam's birthday and to hike and hang out and make up for lost time. We are all ready for more hiking. Especially in the water!