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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Scottish Festival

Today we went to Payson, UT for the annual Scottish Festival. It was loads of fun. There were a number of competitions including dance, solo bagpipes, and bagpipe bands. And, of course, the athletic competition, also known as the Highland Games.

You can get more information on each of these competitions at www.paysonscottishfestival.org.

Below are some pictures and videos of some of the activities we watched and participated in.

This is a picture of the Galloway Highlanders
Pipe and Drum Band. This was the only band I saw
where the drummers wore a different kilt than the pipers.
Another band.
Band marching in formation to exit the field.
And another band. Notice the many different
colors and styles of shirts, kilts, and socks.
Each clan (tribe) in Scotland has
a unique kilt design and color.
These are a few pictures of some girls
performing traditional Scottish dances.
Landon said Grandma would like the outfit
worn by the girl in the third picture
(Grandma likes purple).


Landon got a chance to fight the GIANT!

Unfortunately, our batteries ran out in the middle so you don't get to see him win. If you notice, though, the giant begins with the sword in his right hand and the shield in the left hand. Landon gets the giant in the right arm so he had to drop the shield and hold the sword in his left hand. Without his shield the fight was all but over.


Parker also got to fight the GIANT!

Jessica had replaced the batteries so we got his full fight.

Super cute! :)


Friday, July 10, 2009

More Scottish Festival


An unsuccessful Sheaf Toss.
The sheaf needs to go over the horizontal bar.



An unsuccessful Caber Toss.



A successful Caber Toss.



Friday, July 3, 2009

Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House


We went to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House today. It was really neat. You'll notice the horn and arm on the Angel Moroni is blackened. A few weeks ago it was struck by lightning.
















Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Happy Birthday, Stephanie!


Congratulations on the new baby.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Clark's getting married!

Jessica's brother Clark has found the woman of his dreams. Her name is Lonnie. He gave her about 100 engagement rings before she finally said yes. Seriously! They will getting married on April 15 (Tax Day!) in the Atlanta temple.

CONGRATULATIONS you two!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

WELCOME 2009!!

LET'S HOPE IT'S A GREAT ONE!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Today we celebrate our Savior's birth. May all your prayers be answered.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

We celebrated Thanksgiving this year at the Oliphant's house. We had a large Bobo-Edwards-Graham-Ho-Oliphant get-together. Twenty-three people in all. Good food, good people, good fun.