The Iyer Family

Monday, February 26, 2018

Arizona Adventure Part 1 - Grand Canyon

Nate had a soccer tournament in Arizona last weekend. The kids and I decided to make an adventure out of it and spent our mid-Winter break exploring the great state of Arizona. I had never been to the Grand Canyon and had always wanted to go. What a blessing to see it for the first time with my three kids! (Ramesh couldn't get the week of work so he had to miss the fun.) We flew into Phoenix, hopped in a rental car and drove 4 hours straight to make it to the Grand Canyon just before dusk. It was well worth the trip! Then we spent the night in a lodge at the edge of the canyon and had fun exploring it the next day.

5 year ago and now - this trio loves to travel!

We saw so many elk in the park.

We had to take this picture to send to Gramps - the kids weren't sure what to make of these newspaper stands from the olden days at Thunderbird Lodge. :)

Early morning run along the Grand Canyon in 30 degree weather - cold but beautiful.

2/18 - Taking Route 66 to our next destination!

Friday, February 16, 2018

Valentine's Day Celebrations

Love is in the air and that means Valentine's Day is here! Mesh and Riley went to the father-daughter dance with friends from Riley's soccer team. Then the girls came over for a sleepover. Ri and Ben had fun at their class parties and I was able to sneak down the road to stop in to see them.

Father daughter dance!

Ben's homework - this is hilarious! I had to add it in to the post.

Riley's Valentine box for school.

Ben's Valentine party at school.

Ri's Valentine party at school.

Riley and I went to get our hair done before our big trip starting tomorrow!

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Nate - service project and math competition

Nate has been one busy sixth grader! Last weekend he prepared a meal for the residents of Tent City and served it with his friends for his social studies class service project. This weekend I spent 6 hours on a Friday night at a math competition with him. It is awesome to see Nate the mathlete in action and he won for best in school!

The little brothers enjoying the meal too!

Had to sneak this in here - Riley photo bombed us while Ben was helping me work on my frown. Lol!

Nate the great!

The first three hours was just tests but I managed to sneak a picture of him through the door. :)

Nate rocked the college bowl round - I don't know how he answered so quickly!

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

January went by in a flash

We can't believe January is already coming to a close! Ben had a big month with his First Reconciliation and the 2nd grade concert at school. Can't believe our baby is getting so big!

Ben ready for this First Reconciliation. 1/19/18

This is the face Ben made when the priest was talking to the kids about the sins they might think about confessing. Ha ha!

Ben's second grade concert

I journeyed to the end of the lake early in the morning to find Ben's ball that had fallen in the lake the night before. Can't believe I found it!

Lovely day kayaking and going on a run with my Nater.

Riley will be getting a hearing aid soon. This wonderful book brightened her spirits about it.

Ben teaching me how to frown - we took countless selfies trying to perfect our frowns.

Sunday, January 14, 2018

January Happenings

January is off to a great start! Riley and Ben's teams competed in the Winter Classic soccer tournament, indoor soccer season is in full swing, and we have been enjoying the outdoors despite the cold temperatures.