Time to Jump

Here are some recent highlights. Hannah and Caleb did some assemblies at their schools and the reecent Extreme Show highlights.

Utah State Halftime

The Aggies hosted the Proform Airborne Jump Rope team this weekend. The jumpers did a great halftime show. We ate at the Mickelsons home in Logan and are grateful for all they do for our team. Their daughter Sara is betrothed to our son Caleb. The only snag we see right now is that she is already a freshman in college so it may be a long wait for Caleb.

WXHS Soccer Dream

Sorry everybody you'll have to forgive me for this one. I was playing around with the video editing on my day off and this little project is the result.

Atlanta Trip 2009

The Wonderful Atlanta Tour of 2009

October Birthday's

Had our October birthdays. Gracie turned 9 and had an elaborate costume party planned with all of her friends (I've asked her to plan my 40th birthday in Feb and she is already gathering important information for the event.) Hannah turned 14 and we all went to frightmares at Lagoon with Dave and Melanie's family. We also spent time with Grandpa and Grandma Allred to get the famous Grandma Allred card.

Atlanta Trip

Atlanta is a way fun city. We went to the coca cola factory. Nanette is posing with the statue of the dude that invented the 'secret coke formula'. I forget his name but he ranks up there with Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny for bringing happiness to all. We went to the aquarium, Margaret Mitchells home (author of Gone with the Wind) and the Bodies exhibit. We were excited to be on a subway again, but Atlanta's subway system is tiny compared to NYC and Boston, still it is always fun to people watch on the subway. We bought a free paper from a man who was obviously in need of a shave and a haircut.

The U2 Concert

Sorry everybody but we just have to put some of these pictures up. Me, Nanette, Hannah and Caleb flew to Atlanta Georgia to watch an absolutely amazing concert. Muse was the opening group and was quite fun to listen to. Then the show began. I couldn't believe how completely amazing this concert was.

Hannah and Caleb weren't even embarrased by their parents dancing and singing. If you get a chance to go to this U2 concert definitely do it. Nanette and I will be going to the concert in Denver June14th 2010 so let us know and we'd love to go together.

NELSON-ALLRED VACATION TRADITION BEGINS

We had a fantastic vacation this summer with our friends, Paul and Ginny Nelson and their family. We hope to make this a tradition since it was so much fun. We all went to the midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. John had to go do a delivery 30 minutes into the movie and got locked out of the theater trying to get back in. Our two families obviously won the best costumes of the night. Nanette and Ginny took a week in Provo for summer camps. Hannah did Tennis camp with Matthew. When Paul flew out from texas to meet up with us we all went camping in Yellowstone park where we met up with Ginny's parents. It was great to have them with us and can't wait for them to move to Idaho (please???)

Love Backflips

We have two three very talented gymnasts. Grace has decided to do ballet however and is not pictured here. Her role in the nutcracker will be coming this december

EXTREME SHOW 2009

This is the advertizement Ben made for our Extreme Jump Rope Show. We would love to have anyone come and watch. It is Saturday November 14th at 7:00pm at Madison High School and its going to be amazing.

ward party

This was a fun little ward show some of the jumpers put on the other day.

716 Autumn Drive (so far)

Hey everybody. Here is the update on our new home. I hope you don't get too sick watching but it gives a pretty decent idea of the progress so far. Weare a long way from completion but it sure has been fun to watch it go up. We will expect lots of visitors when we are moved in. We figured we had to do something to entice family and friends to come and visit. If the finished home doesn't work I promise to start showering daily.

YEAH IT'S REAL !!!

SOME AMAZING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS YEARS USA JUMP ROPE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT. YOU WILL BE AMAZED!!

USA Jump Rope Nationals 2009

Galveston Texas was the venue for this years USA National Jump Rope Championships. John, Nanette, and of course Hannah and Caleb all made the trip. Grace stayed with the Ashby's (thanks Emily). Proform Airborne (the Rexburg Team) brought 16 jumpers. There were 998 total jumpers there. Not many will ever place in an event. The opportunity to compete among the nations best jumpers however is quite an amazing opportunity. The team did outstanding. Hannah and Caleb both placed, Hannah in double dutch double and Caleb in his single freestyle routine.

Hannah & Caleb Regionals 2009

I know its long but its got some great highlights from this years Regional competition in Boise this year. Hannah and Caleb did absolutely fantastic. We go to Galveston Texas the last week of June for Nationals.

I Walk By Faith

Another classical tribute to Mom. The women of faith (Nanette, Emily, Erin & Jenny on the piano) sing...'I Walk By Faith'...please hold your applause til the end.

Alex Boye' sings for Mom

We had a wonderful retirement party for Mom. 20 years in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The night began with Alex Boye and Ben presenting a tribute of 'God Be With You Til we Meet Again'

Proform Airborne Highlights 2009

Just put together this cool highlights video for the Jump Rope team. It gives a great feeling to the excitement of the entire Proform Airborne experience....ENJOY

Thoughts By Grace

THOUGHTS BY GRACE

1. "I would hate stampedes."

2. "Raise your hand if you migrate for safety."

3. "The Statue of Liberty and the Angel Moroni should get married...they're both important."

4. "Look at this fairy I drew. She is such a dear!"

5, After learning she was starting piano lessons and what that meant..."You mean I have to waste an hour on this nonsense music stuff ?!!"

6. "I want to create a character more wonderful and glorious than a mermaid. Then I will write about it and everyone will read about it."

7. After showing grace a necklace that says Eternal Families in Chinese she said, " Yea mom and eternal families should all have the same i-pods that play video's"

Archiving the 80's

For Christms this year Nanette converted all of my old high school soccer videos to DVD. I have put together a quick flasback file reminiscent of the days with Def Leppard, mullets and when Woods Cross High ruled the soccer world.

Grace Dancing

Grace, our little dancer, did such a great job this Christmas.

BYU Halftime

We had so much fun in Utah for the Jump Rope weekend. Hannah and Caleb enjoyed quite the family outpouring of support. Grandma Allred and Clark, The Asby's and the Clarks. It was fun to watch the BYU game with Dave and Mel and their family. It was also impressive to realize Hannah, Caleb, Rachel and Sarah are crazy enough fans to get themselves on the big screen scoreboard with all those college students as competition.

Caleb Back Flip

Caleb has learned a new trick!!!