Road Trip Anyone?

Alex James - my THIRD child asked me to take him to get his driver's permit last week.  I was pretty reluctant, because I thought he would fail because he didn't study much.  However, being the good mother that I am, I relented and took him.  Boy, was I ever surprised that he passed - he showed me!  I let him drive around a little after church on Sunday and he did a really good job.  I am proud of him.  But, will I ever get over being afraid when my kids drive?  Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like that?  They are good drivers, but for some reason it scares me because I know that they don't have a ton of experience.  They're probably all better drivers than me!

Feast of Beasts 2

 3rd Ward had their "Feast of Beasts 2" last Saturday.  A few months ago at 6am Stake Priesthood meeting, our ward had the biggest percentage of priesthood holders there.  Because of that, they got the "Irod Rod" award.  They celebrate with the Feast of Beasts and this is the 2nd time they have won.  All the boys, from 2 on up are invited and they go crazy eating every kind of meat you can imagine.  There is pork, beef, elk, chicken, rattlesnake, etc.  You get the idea.  They also drink rootbeer that is served out of an old toilet bowl!  After eating themselves silly, they have different contests for the boys.  I snuck over for a little while on Saturday, just to witness what really goes on - the boys absolutely love it and wouldn't miss it for the world!

This is Ryan trying to catch a chicken.  He was a little shy at first, but rose to the challenge!

I caught one!

This is Taylor and Travis trying to put underwear on a steer.

It looks hilarious, but I feel sorry for the steer!