Mustangs and Havoc

A had so much fun tonight when she got to cheer at halftime of the HS game.  When Larry asked her if she had fun she said, "It was awesome."  She really did good and I loved watching her, especially after each cheer and their dance when she would kick her right leg, scream cheer and then do a cartwheel.  GO MUSTANGS!!!

After halftime we all went over to the baseball fields to see the end of R's game.

Both the Havoc and the Mustangs won, it was a good night.

Mission Call and Pictures

I have been thinking that I need to start taking more pictures of the kids doing ordinary things, not just at games, activities etc.  Because I want to have lots of them as they grow up but also because Grandma and Grandpa will be gone for 18 months and I want them to be able to see what's going on at home while they are gone.

Where are they going for 18 months?  They have been called to be missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stockholm Sweden!!!!  They are so excited and although we will miss them we are very excited too.

Grandma and Grandpa haven't left yet but here are some pictures I took today and thought they turned out cute.  T and A love to climb this tree in our front yard.

The dog loves to be where ever the kids are.



L follows everyone around too and wants to be a big kid so bad.

R was inside during this "photo shoot."

He has a game tonight (GO HAVOC) and A is cheering at the High School football game tonight (GO MUSTANGS)!

Fall Ball

Just as I thought baseball was over for a little while, I was wrong.  Some of R's team decided they wanted to play this fall.  Not everyone could play so they picked up a few other guys and have a team.  It's kinda nice since they are playing a little closer to home so there is not as much "travel" around the valley.

I've had some things weighing heavily on my heart and mind lately but nothing makes me happier than seeing my kids successful.  And of course a little baseball (haha).  But combine those two things and a smile comes to my face.

So, here is R doing his thing.

Playing First

He was excited because this dugout was "underground".

T is planning on flag football and A is excited for dance to start and a fun Cheer Clinic coming up this next week.  (Pictures of those to come.)

And we can't forget L.

She is just excited to find a park where ever we have a game and loves to be outside!  She also thinks it's funny to get out of the tub at night, run out of the bathroom naked and promptly pee on the carpet.  

I've learned how much I love these people even though being a Mom is the hardest thing I've ever done. 

Mini Drill Team Camp

A attended a mini Drill Team camp for our HS.  SHE LOVED IT!!!!  Tonight she got to perform at halftime of the football game against the Orem Tigers.  She admitted that on the first day she was nervous, but very quickly found out it was so fun.  As soon as I picked her up back inside the school, after she performed, she said, "Do I get to do this tomorrow too?"  I told her she was all done but she has some other fun things to look forward to.  First, dance is starting again and second, she is going to do the mini Cheer camp in a few weeks.

I was so proud to see her out on the field.  She did wonderful and I loved watching her.  It bought back some memories and feelings from 20something years ago when I was doing the same exact thing she did. I couldn't help but smile.  I'm glad she had so much fun. 

WE LOVE YOU beautiful girl!

Scouts

R is now an 11year old scout.  He made it through Wolves, Bears and Weblos.  Although scouts (meaning, doing the work to earn the badges etc.) for R is not always his favorite, I know he always looked forward to scout camp and the monthly pac meetings.  Larry and I were talking about how the leaders always do such a great job at making the boys feel good about themselves when they give the awards out.  This month was no different.

The Pack Mtg. this month was at a park and we were told to be prepared for some water fun.
Here is the ceremony when R got his Weblos badge and Arrow of Light.  Nice work bud.  And thanks to the leaders for a really nice ceremony.

Here are some of the older boys "welcoming" R into Boy Scouts.

 And shaking the hands of the other leaders.

After, the boys had a blast with water balloons and a sling shot.  We also had a couple of races across the field.

When we got home the kids were excited to see the neighbors sprinklers on.  Since they were in their swimming suits already, why not play in those for few minutes.

Cooking with the Girls

Cooking.  Yes, I'm they type that wants to get in and out of the kitchen with the least amount of mess.  Not that I don't like cooking, I just don't like cleaning up the kitchen.  So in my eyes, the less mess the better.  Which often means, not cooking with the kiddos. 

I often hear other moms talk about cooking with their kids and what a great time they have and how they feel they are teaching their children the importance of......? What are they teaching their kids?  I guess, how to cook and clean?  Anyway, I would rather do something else with my kids to be honest.  Something that doesn't leave flour, sugar and sticky all over the floor and me and them.  Like I have said before : Admitting that probably won't get me the mother of the year award.  Oh well, just being honest.

But...... today we decided to have a little fun.  A got a very cute new apron from Larry's friend at work so we had to put it to good use.  I had to make some brownies for a family party so I asked the girls if they wanted to help.  Boy were they excited!

Here's the result. 

Good thing I happened to have the camera on the microwave, within arms reach, to capture the fun.  And it really was pretty fun!

First Day of School

School has officially started.  Last Tuesday (7-26-11) the boys started and today (Wednesday) A had her first day of Kindergarten.  She was so excited and had a great day! On the way home from school she admitted she had been a little nervous, though.

Here are the boys on their first day.

Here is T at school by the doors where he is supposed to line up.

A before we left for school.

A at school in line and with some friends.  The principal came out to greet them on their first day too.

Another milestone happened for A even before she went to school (she's in afternoon Kindergarten).  She has had her training wheels off her bike for several weeks now but has always been nervous to try it.  I guess she was feeling especially brave today because she hopped on her bike and ended up riding down the trail!  She was so proud of herself.  It was fun to hear her laugh as she rode and Sunny ran next to her.  What a fun day A, I'm proud of you!

I have a feeling this school year will be so good with great teachers for everyone and lots of friends in class already.