Trip to Sun Valley

Every summer the Bowen's go to Sun Valley for my dad's work convention. Kade and I took Payton. Kirii and Doug came with Mason, and also my parent's, my brother Seth, and his girlfriend Kelli. Above: Kirii, Grandma Bowen, Mason and Payton swimming at the Olympic pool.

Kirii and Mason soaking up the sun.

Payton, Kade and I in front of the chair lift at Mt. Baldy. We took a ride all the way to the top, takes about a half an hour, and its gorgeous!

Here is the view from our chair lift as we are going down the mountain. At the top, there was a lookout over the valley as well as a restaraunt.

"Thunder Dreamer" performance

Vicki and I at Upper Valley Civic Ballet's performance of "Thunder Dreamer" where we are, in essence, spider monkey- swamp things doing a rain dance. Cool dance!!!!

I know.... we look kinda scary!

Hitch'n a ride

The Trane family with Payton in the back! Joel rebuilt this old jeep for hunting/ fishing/ sand dunes and took his family for a ride. Payton loves it and also loves hanging out with his cousins!

Everyone invited!

I am a current member of the Upper Valley Civic Ballet Company in Rexburg and our Summer show is this coming weekend, August 8th and 9th. The main ballet put on is "Rodeo," and fun Americana Ballet piece, with two special contemporary performances. You will see me in "Thunder Dreamer." Be prepared because it is unique, but very worth watching! I know I have some friends who have been asking for details, so here are the specs:

Madison High School in Rexburg, there is a Friday 8th, and Saturday 9th performance. Both are at 7pm. You just need to arrive to purchase a ticket at 6:30. Come and support us if you can. This is our first year and we are a non-profit company that gives so many dancers the great opportunity to perform in a professional company environment.

I am excited that as of this month, I am a Co-Artistic Director with two other very talented women. The company will no longer be just a ballet company, but will be called Upper Valley Dance Theater and will showcase ballet, jazz/lyrical, and modern. Spread the word about it to any advanced dancers you know.

I am also excited to promote Dance Tech's new studio to open this fall. Classes begin September 8th, and the new studio is located off of Hitt/Lincoln directly behind Majestic Autobody. I have the priviledge of being Dance Tech's Artistic Director as of August as well, and know we will see continual growth in this fabulous studio that we all love!

Come join us! Link to Dance Tech's website or blog for more information.

Friends

Payton has been blessed with so many sweet friends...many of which are not pictured here. But friendship is a really big deal, even for a 3 year old. I know he is thankful for all his "best friends." (Above: Tana and Payton)

Payton and Nate at Nate's 2nd Birthday party! Happy Birthday Nate!!!!

Payton and Ella out on the back patio bright and early, both cuddling up to favorite blankets, and both still in their jammies. Totally cute!

Pioneer Day Parade

My two BYU twins are adorable! The relationship between these two is so cute! How can I not love these boys?

Payton and two of his cousins waiting for CANDY!