Middle School Here We Come

First day of School 2009-2010 year. Tanner is in the 7th grade and Tyler is in 6th grade. Here in Cache Valley they go to 4 different schools in their youth. The boys are attending 6-7 middle school this year together. They both have 7 classes and lockers just like Jr. High when I was growing up. I am so glad that Tyler has his big brother to show him around this year and take care of him.
Since every year in Elementary school I like to take their picture next to their class room, I thought I better take this picture in the front yard. Oh, I tried to take them to school and take their picture there but they wouldn't let me do that. So this will have to do. Did I cry? Well I cry every year on the first day of school. I just realize they are getting bigger and older and need me less and less. I really love my boys and hope and pray that this day will be a great one. It's a new experience when you enter Middle school. As Tyler would say- No more Recesses! I don't think either of them got any sleep last night. They were both up at 6am so they could catch the bus by 6:45. It's going to be a long year getting up that early every day.

And here they are walking to the bus stop. I am blessed to have such great kids.

Happy 11th Birthday Tyler

WARNING LOTS OF PICTURES
These pictures were taken by my 2 year old niece, Raiyah. She actually took 167 but I went through them so. Some were of grass and trees and sidewalks, with the occasional wall and chair. But it made me stop and think how the little things are great in my life. She did a great job and even ran out the battery but no one could have captured the party better than she did. Love you Raiyah!!!!!

Tyler was born on August 9Th 1998 in Ogden Utah at McKay Dee Hospital (the old one) he was born on a Sunday at 4:28pm. He weighted 7lbs 5oz. He has blessed our life with so much joy since that day. Tyler starts Middle School next week and is so excited and a bit nervous. He recently earned his arrow of light (the highest rank in Cub Scouts) and loves video games. He is his mom's cuddle although he will never admit to that. He loves the Denver Broncos and wishes to see a game in person one day. Happy Birthday Tyler. We love you.

My brothers, Mike and Ryan Babinsky.

My brother Weston and niece Kaitlyn

Here are Raiyah's feet. Do you have a picture of your feet at 2 years old?

This is Raiyah's brother Malakai. He is so cute and fun.

My mom Elaine and Step Father Roger Hare.

It wouldn't be a party if we didn't have some friendly competition of Volleyball going on. I am sure the whole neighborhood heard us.

This is Raiyah's mom Heather, with baby brother.

My niece Brooklyn.

We had PINK cupcakes and PINK candles. It's a inside family joke about the PINK. My brother Ryan always gave my boys girl stuff when they were younger and wrapped it in pink or purple. My boys now except it on their birthdays. Don't worry they always get him back on his. He even got a barbie doll once.

It was a great party and we wanted to thank everyone who came and wished Tyler well.

Swimming Lessons

This summer was so crazy this year, but we were able to throw in 2 weeks of swimming lessons. My boys can swim but I wanted them to fill confident in the water. Tyler did well and improved a lot. Tanner was able to pass on to the next level. Way to go boys. With school starting next week I am so glad they go to play around for a little bit before going back. Here is Tyler doing the backstroke, Chicken-airplane-solider, is how he told me the movements go. Whatever helps you remember!

Tyler's class, him with his hands up. Sorry the pics are not closer, they would not let the parents near the pool. Which is great so we don't interfere with the teaching going on.

Tanner and his class, learning the dolphin kick.

The boys said they had a good time and we plan on continuing on in the lessons. Who knows maybe they are built for swimming.

Camping Vacation (Fishing)

While on our camping vacation at Hoop Lake we camped near a stream. It was a fun stream for everyone. It had small fish in it. You could just set you hook down in the water and wait a minute, if that long, and you would have a fish. It was fun to watch everyone fish. The only bad part was the bugs loved it there also. But if you could stand them it was worth it. This is Tanner's fish. He caught a few this day and the next. He said he liked fishing the stream better than the lake. I think it's cause he didn't catch any at the lake.

Tyler holding up his catch. We did keep many of them, just the ones that swallowed the hook. Wayne's brother Terry cooked them up on the grill and they were delicious.

On our way to the second reunion we passed Flaming Gorge. It was pretty there. Such a nice place to go and visit.

Check out Wayne's brother, Brent's, big catch. We had a good laugh about this little guy.

Here is Uncle Terry, he about went in the river. It's not deep but very rocky and we are far from a hospital. All in all a great trip and fun for everyone. Now it's back to life and the craziness it brings.

Camping Vacation (4-Wheeling)

Our family vacation this year consisted of 10 days of camping at Hoop Lake and Currant Creek. I love to camp but 10 days seemed to be a little much for me. I was so ready to come home and sleep in my own bed and get some clean clothes on. We all had a blast though. We 4-wheeled and fished and most importantly ate real well. We went with Wayne's family the first week then ended up with his extended family at a reunion the last part. There was lots to do but sometimes you just wanted to sit and enjoy the fact that there was no phones, TVs or computers. It was nice a cool and quite. It was nice to all get together with family and enjoy one another company. This is my sister-in-law Shanna climbing a rock on her 4-wheeler.

My nieces Ariel and Brighton with Tanner-showing me how dirty it can git camping if you just let the kids play.

Tyler had a great time 4-wheeling. I couldn't help but think back to my childhood growing up on 4-wheelers. I was about his age when I learned to drive. It was fun teaching him and I think he love having all the control of the machine. Wayne would not let him drive his just the little 250 but Tyler was thrilled with that.

This seemed to be the only picture of me and of course I am dirty. We went on a long ride and I followed to close behind cause I ate too much dust.

Grandma Nielsen- Ready to Roll on her Ride

This is what Wayne was packing. A 357 he said it was for bears, we never saw any. I think it was for cows he seemed to be afraid of them the most.

This is my niece Brooklyn she is giving me the peace sign right before a trail ride.

My nephew Dominic on his little sisters 110cc. It is such a cute little bike.

Brighton and Ariel with their matching helmets on. They are great little riders. Always ready to go.

Wayne and Tanner on Wayne's new 4-wheeler he got for his birthday. He really loves this bike because it does not give him back aches like our 250cc. He never traded me bikes so my back hurt just a little. I didn't mind cause mine had gears and I like to shift going up and down hills.

Here is Tanner on the 110cc.

All the kids at camp posing on my bike. It's old but the same size I grew up on so it works for me. It is also perfect for the kids to ride.

This was a fun trip, I think the kids had so much fun hanging out together can't wait til next year when we can do it again. I just don't think it will be for 10 days though.