Gunnison Race, End of the Season, and Cedar City State Championship

It is always great when we get to visit Pam because there is a bike race in Central Utah.  Its pretty sad we didn't get any pictures besides me trying to get a cookie in my mouth.  It was a great night.  My nephew Spencer came over and we had Oreos.  He got to meet Tenna and Andi, Pams daughters.  Then the next morning Jimmy showed up to cheer Ella on.  We finished the race and got out of there.  We missed the crazy storm that was coming in.  

Ella has given it her all for 6 years.  She is ready to move on to new adventures in her life.  The team had Wheres Waldo night and Senior Picnic.  She will miss these girls who she has ridden with for years.  Darren will miss these girls.  He has been a great ride leader.  

Cedar City State Champs.  What a great day.  So many awesome people who have helped my family to be better.  We love Lauren Monague more than words can express.   What a great friendship they have had. Abby has friends at the races also.  She is still my little buddy though!  Ella passed almost 50 people on the State course.  It was a great last race.  She was awarded the Ironman Award along with others who raced in every race since 7th grade.   

 

Ella's Senior Photos

 Marti Johnson always does a great job.   A few highlights from the 144 photos she took!

September 2025

September- What a great month!  Nephew Jordan left for Singapore, and my parents got to see him at the airport.  We love talking to Tyler and seeing his photos.  This is a photo of his two favorite people on his mission.  I am grateful for good missionaries.  

My cousin Josh Gardners weddding.  Seeing my cousins Westley, Courtney and Jerrica. 

Come Follow Me with Larrabees, Harstons, and Dowlands.  I love this time each week.  Jeana taught us how to make sushi after one meeting. 

Abby is growing up.  Riding her with DPMS mnt biking team to 7-11.  Getting two fake teeth to fill in the gaps where she doesn't have teeth.  Still sleeping with her tiggy and blanket. Growing taller- the locker pictures are of her in 6th grade and then on to 7th grade. 

Making calzones with friends.  Blackhawk tour with the YW and YM. 

Ella is a senior and her life is full.  NHS induction meeting and LOTS of biking.  Park City, Corner Canyon, her Pink Varsity Girls group with Darren. 

I did some great hikes in September.  Mary, Martha and Lake Catherine with friends.  

Then Brighton Ridge Loop.  Catherine Pass to Sunset, Pioneer, Clayton, and Preston Peak. I love hiking alone at my pace with a good book in my ear. 

Then Deseret Peak in the Stansbury Mountains with Katie and Ang.