Braden on Chimes

Braden was taught to play chimes at school this year. This is his end of year performance. He is the third kid over with a yellow shirt. It was so neat to see all the programs that Braden was able to participate in this year. He was in a school play, he learned to dance with a partner, he had "Olympics", Decade Days, chess tournamets, krypto tournaments and more. We have been very pleased that he was able to go to Spectrum this year.

Dance Recital

Aubrielle and McKenzie were not only in the same dance studio but also in the same dance and gymnastic classes. They enjoyed having each other and they LOVED their teachers especially Brooke.

Their teacher was so cute and gave them all flowers after their performance.

We are so glad to have family that come and support us at all our kids' performances!

McKenzie First Tooth

McKenzie said she had a loose tooth. I said, "Let me feel it." And, like magic the tooth is out- before she even knew what was going on. The only problem is now none of my kids will let me feel their loose teeth. Oh, how I love to pull teeth. Thanks Amy for the cute "Tooth Fairy Pillow".

The Diagnosis

Two hours later Chris was successfully taken off the mountain!

He arrived at Dixie Hospital around 10pm and was taken to "Trauma 4" where tests were performed and Chris was diagnosis with three broken ribs and a pneumothorax.

A chest tube was placed in his left side which was a "Violent Procedure" as the doctor promised it would be. (It made me cry to see Chris get stabbed with a spear to get the chest tube through the chest wall.)

Then he was taken to room #118 where he spent the rest of his Spring Break Vacation. He was known by all the doctors and the nurses (that heard his story) the miracle guy. Heavenly Father spared Chris. Truly we have seen a mircle in our lives.

Search and Rescue on the scene

This video shows a little of the "search and rescue" that was done to get Chris off the mountain.

This is Chris with the paramedics that came to help.

Our Miracle

This is a video of Chris making the climb. He made it to the top. We all cheered and then he started to come down when the knot slipped and Chris free fell about 30 feet. By a miracle, Chris did not hit the ledge, the metal sign, rocks or people when he fell. He landed on his left side mostly in the sand. When we ran to him his eyes and vision were zoned out but he sat up and looked around. I started to scream and thought for sure that Chris was paralyzed or that he would never be the same again. Aunt Amy took all the kids and said a prayer and Uncle Adam and Jesse gave Chris a priesthood blessing while my dad called 911.