I Thought This Happens When They Are 16!

*Sorry still no pics- I will get better*

So last night Tanner had a recital at school. He plays the viola and has been for over 4 years. He was in the advanced group so they did not play till the end. Well, when we got there he found his friends and that was the last we saw of him until the performance.

When he got up to play he kept smiling. We thought it was because we were watching him and he was nervous, boy was I wrong. They all played quite well and I was impressed. He wants to quite next year but he is doing so well I really don't want him to give it up yet.

After the performance was over he split. We had to wander the school halls looking for him. Turns out he was talking to an 8Th grader who gave him a king size candy bar for doing so well tonight. He was giggling and talking funny, you know when you are flirting and act weird. Well that was him. It was so weird to watch and he didn't even care we were standing right there. So when he smiles during a performance it's not cause everyone is watching it's cause girls are watching. I think it going to be long teenage years in this home. Wish us luck.

Such a Bummer Day

Have you missed us lately? The whole 3 of you that actually read this blog! Well I have so sad news. The reason I have not posted in a month or so was I did the unthinkable. Let me start at the beginning. I had the chance to babysit my niece and nephew last month and I took them to a football game of Tanners. Well my little niece loves the camera and she played with it, so when I finally got it away from her I put it in my jacket pocket to hide it. And forgot about it. A few day later I was doing laundry and yup you guess it, I found it at the bottom of the washer. My heart sunk, I can't believe I did that. I tried all the tricks, freezer, blow dryer, letting it sit for days, nothing works. So I know what Wayne is buying me for Christmas. Lucky for me my camcorder also takes still pics so all is not lost. I just have to remember to charge it. So until then I will keep you posted. Thanks for checking my blog. Love ~U~

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Here he is! My handsome QB, receiver/ what ever the coach needed to be played, Tanner. Yes football is over and he wishes his team did better but what fun we had this year. He did so good, I am going to toot my own horn for a minute if I could. He received 4 touchdowns 1 interception, many carries and blocks. He only sat out like 5 plays. He was also so tired after a game and only once was he injured in his ribs. He did awesome and grew so much this year. We are so proud of you Tanner! Keep up the good work.
We traveled all over this year and played some tough teams. Some close games. Tanner is #5 his new favorite number.

His Coach, Coach Rigby, used him to call all the plays in, luckily he had them on his arm band.

This was taken one day when all the family came to see his game. Thanks for the support.

All in all a great year. The weather was so great and with me being team mom we all were really involved, it made it that more enjoyable. Can't wait till next year. Go Mustangs!

Happy Birthday Katie

This is the birthday girl, trying to make the monkey smoke. This game was very entertaining. We hope you enjoyed your birthday Katie! I need one of these boxes at home to keep my caged animals in. aka(children).

Tanner the ape!

Roger and Tanner playing Ski-ball. Actually I don't remember what it's called. My mom smoked every one's score. These two were just trying to outdo each other.

This looked like a good workout machine. Its a jump rope. Every time the lite come around you jump it. It was a hit with lots of children. Tyler did a fantastic job.

Easton is so cute playing Wac-a-mole. He thought they were so funny popping up all over the place.

Happy birthday to my Niece Katie! She just turned 9 years old. We had a great time with her at Chuck-E-Cheese. It's been a very long time since I have been there. It sure has changed. The boys had fun and I think Katie and Easton did also. I did get the bonus on Wac-a-mole, my favorite game. I received 125 tickets for a great score. My mom was even impressed. Katie got the bonus on a game of 250 tickets, she is awesome. Thanks Mike and Venessa for a great afternoon.

Millville 4-Wheeling

We are so blessed to be living where we do. We are just minutes from the bottom of Millville Canyon. It used to be a very rough canyon until they have fixed it up and made at least the bottom half real nice. We took advantage of a nice Saturday afternoon and went for a long ride as a family. It's nice to get away and end up where there is nobody else around. You get to see such beautiful places that God has created. We even got to try out Wayne's new 4-wheeler. And compared to the old red one (which I drove) he said it was like being in heaven. I will have to take his word for it because he does not like to share.

At least I can't lose Tyler in this color.

Tanner striking a pose.

Don't we look so cute in our helmets?

It was a great afternoon. It's nice to enjoy this time with the boys now that they are getting older. Now they just want to drive us around on the 4-wheelers. But we think they need a little more practice before taking on these trails.

Demolition Derby

Every August we head to Preston (to fit in I'm sure) for the Demolition Derby. It is so much fun. Wayne's brother Brent gets us tickets and we see a great show. Not just the cars but the people with mullets and different clothing options. It could be called culture night. Anyway we have been going for several years now and Tyler really looks forward to it because they have a dancing contest that he is always involved in. It so funny to watch. Here are Brighton, Brooke and Tyler dancing at half time!

Tyler has his groove on.

Tyler and his mom posing in the stands before the action is to begin.

Tanner just happy to be there. He had his favorite Falcon Jersey on. He wears that everywhere now.

This is so funny. Tyler has his dad's moves. At least he has the guts to get out there and strut his stuff. He keeps me laughing all the time. I love you Tyler! Until next year......

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.