And the winner is....

The Ogden City School District Math Olympiad was on Thursday and Savannah was chosen to attend as one of the top third graders in her school. She did the egg drop where she second place, and the math quiz game where she got third!! As you can probably guess she was very excited when she got home and had to show everyone her medals. We are very proud of her, and we're glad that the school year is ending on such a good note.

Wednesday she will go and tryout for the AYSO all-star soccer team, so we may have more exciting news mid week.

Weekend Exhaustion

This weekend was very exhausting in many different ways. Saturday was Savannah's last soccer game for the spring season, and we threw a pizza party afterwards. I ended up coaching the game because Dallas had to work, and I don't mind saying that I never want to do that again! Saturday evening we had our ward picnic and sports night. The food was good and it gave us a chance to get to know a few more people. I played water volleyball and ended up getting wet, but not too wet. Mackenzie spent the day at Lagoon with her friends and didn't get home until about eleven. Dallas and I were so ready for bed, but she just wanted to stay up and talk. Sunday we drove to Rupert, Idaho for my grandmother's funeral. We had a big lunch with all of the family and then attended the viewing. My aunt put together a lovely DVD about her life, which was only interupted a few times by DJ saying loudly, "Look! That's Grandma! She over there. She's dead now!" At least my family has a sense of humor and those around us who could hear him just smiled quietly. Monday was the funeral, after which we had another family meal and then got on the road again so that we could make it home in time for Dallas to run one of his recruits into SLC. The picture above is from Grandpa's funeral in February. It is my grandma, Savannah, Mackenzie, and my cousins Bethany, and Valerie. Below is the obituary for my Grandma Hernandez as it was published in the South Idaho Press.

Dominga Arenivas Hernandez
Rupert—Dominga Arenivas Hernandez, age 75, was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully May 15, 2008, awaiting the loving arms of her deceased husband of 88 days in Boise.Dominga was born May 14, 1933 in Pecos, Texas to Bernabe and Juliana Arenivas in Saragosa, Texas. She attended schools in Texas, and later met her husband, Everardo Ramos and their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. She obtained work with Ore-Ida Foods, where she retired of 30 years and made many long time friends.
Dominga was extremely devoted to her family. Her family was the outmost importance and strived in teaching good principles of hard work, education, church service, and a testimony of Jesus Christ were instilled in the hearts of her family. She was a longstanding, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held various church callings serving as a Nursery Leader which she loved and cherished those children, a visiting teacher, and her passionate calling as a missionary with her loving husband serving in the Texas McAllen Mission. This was one of the highlights of their church service, serving together and making new friends.Her love for cooking was evident to all who knew her and her family. She was famous to all for her beans and tortillas. She was asked by many to open a restaurant, but her example was shared to many and her family. Her family was her prized possession, and it was evident with the photos displayed in her home. Her many friends were also of highest esteem.She will be greatly missed by her children that loved her so much, but her children know that Mom and Dad are together again smiling down upon them.She is survived by her children, Victor (Maria Elena) Rivera of Durango, Mexico, Eloisa (Robert) Dills of Englewood, Tenn.; Jose (Shannon) Hernandez of Smithfield, Utah; Hilda (Charles) Wilson of Meridian; Esteban (Gloria) Hernandez of Burley; David (Juli) Hernandez of Meridian; Margarita (Daniel) Jensen of Heyburn; Yolanda (Curtis) Tyrrell of Riverton, Utah; and Abel (Lisa) Hernandez of Jerome; Sister, Manuela Gonzales, Pecos, Texas; 45 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents, Barnabe and Juliana Arenivas, husband, Everardo Ramos Hernandez, son Everardo Hernandez Jr., daughter in law Holly Badger Hernandez, grandson Benjamin Hernandez, a great granddaughter Riley Ann Jones and her brothers, Porfirio Arenivas, Hilario Perez, Ismael Gonzales.The funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Rupert 7th Ward Building, 324 E 18t Street. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Hansen Mortuary in Rupert. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund.
Copyright © 2008 South Idaho Press

Mother's Day

I imagined this Mother's Day to be a peaceful day ending in a nice dinner with my mom and step dad and Martha and Dennis. The kids would be so helpful, and Dallas would be doting on me all day. And then I woke up from my dream. In reality after church was over I got to deal with a nine year old who was pouting because she didn't get a candy bar like all the mom's, a twelve year old who wanted to talk about going to Lagoon this weekend, trying to make sure the house was ready for company, and my loving husband having to go into work. DJ and Ramos tore off their clothes and refused to get dressed again, and my stepbrother sliced his finger so badly that he had to have three layers of stitches! So mom came without Geoff, and he came after making sure Geoffy was okay and safe at home with his mom. It still turned out to be a nice evening, if a bit hectic. Dallas made dinner before he left, and it was delicious. When everyone had arrived we enjoyed our meal and then played a game and watched a movie. It just goes to show that a chaotic Mother's Day is better than a dream Mother's Day anytime. At least that is what I will keep telling myself.

Some Older Pics

My mother-in-law gave me some copies of pictures from last year and earlier this year. Some are of Bill and Neena's wedding, some of Savannah's first soccer game this year. Hers turned out much better than mine, so I thought I would post them. The kids in the pics from the wedding are Bill and Neena's four kids- Zachary, Bradley, Jonathon, and Kylie Jo.

The Wedding

My cousin Josh's wedding was on Friday and I was actually able to go. They were married in the Bountiful Temple, which is beautiful. I went by myself because Dallas had to work, but it was still nice to be in the temple and to spend a little time away from the world and with family.I am so glad to be able to spend time with this side of my family now. We didn't see a whole lot of each other growing up and it is nice to get to know one another as adults. Dallas was able to attend the reception that evening, and was able to meet many members of my family for the first time. The girls got to hang out with their cousin Bethany, and ended the evening mad at me because we couldn't take her home with us. The boys were just happy that there was food and ate until they couldn't eat anymore. I took some pictures, but my camera just isn't as clear as I would like in some instances. Maybe if I hint around enough Dallas will get me one for Mother's day or our anniversary. By hinting I mean I will take him to the store and tell him "This is the one you are buying me." It was a great day, and I am glad I took the time to attend.