Back to School, oh Back to School, to prove to Dad that I'm not a fool

Here we go again. Another reminder that the kids are getting older.

School started this morning. Adison is starting her first official day of High School,

even though she is still in Junior High, she will begin earning credits for graduation.

Noah started Canyon Rim Academy, so this is a whole new start for him.

I can not believe how fast time goes with kids.

One minute they are puking on you, the next minute they are saying,

"Mom, please put the camera away!"

Argh...the pirate turns three!

It is my last Third Birthday Party, and let me tell you, it was awesome!!

Here are some pictures from the 'Buccaneer Bash'

One candle left to blow out, and he was determined to get it this time!!

Treasure Chest Cake

Pirate Cupcakes

Zane proudly displaying how old he is

Me, Gabe and Adison

Lindsy and Shawndae

Goonie and Nikki

We had roughly 50 people show up to wish the little monkey a Happy Birthday. It was a great time. I love when my kids have a great celebration for their Birthday's. It makes them getting older a little easier to handle.

WHY?!?!?!?

One of the biggest complaints I have about this fucking place is that there is NO separation of church and state. It is fucking disgusting how the Mormon church can buy their way into the media spotlight by commenting on national disasters.

This morning on the news I am watching to see if there is any progress on the trapped miners and they introduce there next big story as, "The Mormon Church and there statement on the recent tragedy" HUH????? Ummm, I do believe that all people hope that the trapped miners are alive and will be rescued. That includes religious groups such as Mormons, Catholics, Lutherans, Buddhist, etc.etc., and even...gasp...atheiests. Why the fuck is it a statewide news story that the Mormon church wants to express their sympathy to the families??

There is no diversity here, and I do not believe that the Mormons will ever open their eyes to life outside their 'little happy place' of Utah until a separation between what they believe stops dictating the way this state is ran.