Rites of Passage

In history different cultures have had different ceremonies for boys to pass from childhood to manhood. In many Native American tribes boys would go on what is called a Vision Quest, where they would go by themselves into the wilderness and fast until they received enlightenment. The Massai tribe in Africa takes young warriors on a lion hunt with nothing but a spear and shield to prove their bravery. In Pleasant Grove Utah young men go through the "Trial of the Iron Head" to receive both enlightenment and to show their bravery.

















I was going to make a comment on the type of sign they were pounding their heads on, but that seemed like kicking someone while they're down. No doubt Kade and Crew would have joined in the fun if they could have reached the sign, maybe next year.

Lindsay turns 11 (on 11/11/11)!

 From the day she was born and our parenthood started

Lindsay's been kind and so tender-hearted.

She's never been shy when a camera's about.

She's as cute on the inside as she is on the out.

She always helps out her sister and brother.

Not as tall as her dad, but eye level with mother.

From a girl to young lady she continues to move,

no matter how much her dad disapproves.

Her mom thinks it's great cause now she can choose

from Lindsay's assortment of new boots and shoes.

You could search every city or town in the world,

but I doubt you could find a more beautiful girl.

Always serious (never sarcastic)

The relaxer

The adventurer

the sweetheart

Kalli turns 8

Kalli is a tender soul, with passion like no other,

made up of the bits and parts of those that truly love her.

From her dad, she gets those gangley legs (2/3 of her height)

and the palest of complexions, the albino-ist of white.

From her mom she gets a smile that can outshine the sun,

and a sense of compassion she shares with everyone.

God gave her the temperament of the lamb and the lion,

and a steady stream of giggles, that flows without her tryin'.

She's as graceful as a fairy, always fluttering around,

or sometimes like a newborn colt, stumbling 'cross the ground.

She's a sister, and a pack rat, a treat thief, and daughter,

a back-bending goofball, and we're so glad we've got her!

Adventurer

Dare devil

Contortionist

Goofball

All Hallows Eve

 Well, Halloween came and went like a bowl of candy left by the front door with the note "please take one." Unfortunately Halloween has become so commercialized that many forget the true meaning of Halloween, which is; To dress up in humiliating outfits, Remind yourself that your thankful you don't have to wear a wig everyday, and check your kids candy for poison and razor blades.

We had a great Halloween. All the homemade costumes lasted long enough to get our candy.  The only illnesses were a couple of sugar induced coma's (Kalli & Kade). And Jackie doesn't need to worry about me trying to dress her in any ridiculous costume until February 14th. Here are a few pictures and awards from our Halloween.

Awards:
Kade- "least likely to bend his legs all night award" for his cumbersome robot
Kalli - "Holiday confusion award" for reminding us of the 4th of July on Oct. 31st
Lindsay - "Out of Character award" for being the most talkative mime ever
Jackie- "You'll poke you're eye out award" for her Blonde Ambition Tour Madonna
Matt - "Who are you award" for his half of the once popular Milli Vanilli

Kade and Kalli
Homemade doesn't always mean less expensive.

Lindsay made her own mime costume. I couldn't be prouder.

At grandma Loveridges Party

The Loveridge Gang

Jackie - Yowza (caution kids wear your eye protection)

Edward Cullen, eat your heart out.

Secondary costume - Mimes for the Halloween Half Marathon

The rest of the 80's singer themed Shoell Party
Back Row: Slash, Vanilli, MC Hammer, Milli, Girl from Revenge of the Nerds
Front Row: Blondie, Blonde Ambition Madonna, Gloria Gaynor, Cyndi Lauper, Boy from Revenge of the Nerds