Wride Family Blog

First Day of School!

Rick — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:04:20 +0000

The kids started school today.

I think it’s their first August start EVER. Gavin joins Dylan at middle school, leaving Grace all alone at elementary school. She got the teacher she wants and has good friends in her class, so she has been impatiently counting down the days.

St George

Rick — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:56:40 +0000

Just Married!

We took a quick trip to St George last weekend for Elizabeth’s wedding and some sightseeing.

The Narrows

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Gunslingers

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Busy Boys (and Girl)

Rick — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:16:15 +0000

The boys called from scout camp last night. They said the cell reception is better there than at home. Gavin is having a great time: excited about his rifle shooting skills. Dylan is having an OK time. He might be tired of being away from home most of the last 3 weeks: EFY, white water rafting, now scout camp.

Grace is enjoying being an only child. She is painting her room pink with some help from mom. She is also starting a new musical production at her music school.

Pretty Pink

Trip to UT

Rick — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:33:45 +0000

Skating with Ferrins

Papa & Grandma with grandkids

Vote For Pedro

Rick — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:06:59 +0000

Last weekend we had a mini reunion on Don Pedro Lake in central California: Shannon’s sister and her family drove down from Sacramento and her brother and his family made it their first stop on a 2 week expedition.

Happy 4th!!

Rick — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:56:08 +0000

Gracie in Wonderland

Rick — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:40:53 +0000

Grace was the March Hare in a community theater production of “Alice in Wonderland” for the last three nights. She worked hard for the last couple months and it paid off…she was great! Grandpa and Grandma Wride were able to drive down and take in a couple shows.

Bridge to Nowhere

Rick — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:54:39 +0000

His name is Mudd…(bragging parent alert!)

Rick — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:27:03 +0000

Our elementary school had an awards ceremony yesterday. Gavin won the Harvey Mudd College award for excellence in math and science!! Harvey Mudd is one of the top science and engineering schools in the country: highest rate of science and engineering PhD production among all undergrad colleges and 2nd ahead of MIT compared to all universities. It’s 1/2 mile down the street from the kid’s school. They sponsor an award for the boy and girl who score highest in math and science on the standardized tests in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. He also got a presidential scholastic achievement award.

Grace got recognition for academic achievement, citizenship and writing for the school newspaper.

Dylan got an award for getting straight A’s at middle school.

They all had a great year and can’t wait for summer to start on Friday!

Desert Ride

Rick — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:10:32 +0000