The End...

The end of flag football is here.  Yesterday the boys each had their last game.  It was a fun season and I think they both really liked it.  We got a survey in an email from the Rec Center asking about our experience and at the end it said, "what was your favorite part?"  T quickly said, "scoring touchdowns"!  I think what they meant was something like, how were the coaches, rules, where the games were played etc.  Of course it is really fun when you can score like he did.  Both R and T scored a lot and had some great wins and fun with friends.

And of course the girls wanted some pictures taken also.  They both posed very nicely!



Flag Football

The cold weather has finally made it here and I'm not totally excited about it yet.  This is how T has to dress for flag football now.  And they play in the rain, actually they play in any weather except lightning.

This morning he had another game and scored another 2 touchdowns and got a couple of flags also.  I LOVE to see him run down the field with the ball and go back and fourth between the other team as they try to get his flags.  He's so fast!  Grandma and Grandpa asked him if he was having fun playing and he said yes but that he liked tackle football better. (He's kind of a "big talker" cause he's never actually played that except in the front yard).  Today he accidentally got tackled and wasn't very happy about that.  Maybe he's changed his mind now.

And R is playing flag football also.  We didn't plan on this but T's coach also coaches his older son's team (R's friend) and they have been short a couple of guys so they asked if R wanted to fill in cause they had an extra jersey.  He thought that sounded fun for a game or two and has done awesome!  And been invited back for the rest of the games :).  His first game he threw 1 TD, an extra point (they don't kick those), and intercepted a pass.  He also threw 2 interceptions - but smiles and says it's OK cause they won anyway. 

Today he played again and threw 1 TD, ran in another and got a bunch of flags.  He is having so much fun.

"Lake"

On Friday,  one of the last, very warm days of the season (according to the weather people), we headed to the "lake/reservoir" by our house, with some friends.  I would call it a very large man made pond but I've also heard some call it a beach.  That is a small stretch in my opinion but there is some sand and some water and the kids had a blast!  When it was time to go no one wanted to leave, including me.  We could have all stayed for several more hours.  We will definitely go back, maybe even when it's cooler weather. 

The water was cold (I thought) but that didn't stop anyone from getting in.  And here is some of the fun.

Pond

We are on our second day of our 4 weeks of being "off track."  It's actually pretty nice to relax in the morning instead of rushing to get everyone ready for school.  Today we decided to take a short trip to a pond that is just up the road from our house and I found the camera in my purse so here are some pictures of the gang.

We walked around the pond and watched people fishing and climbed on the rocks.




We played in the sand.

And had fun at the park.  Before we left the kids found that pump and of course had to flood the place.  L stepped in the big puddle and got soaked after sitting down in it.

Then it was time for a nap!

Flag Football

Today was T's first flag football game.  He did so great and had lots of fun.  He scored the only 2 touchdowns for his team and stopped the other team from scoring one of their extra points (after they scored).  T's team ended up losing but he was still pretty proud of himself.  We were proud of him too.  We are excited to see his next game during the week.  Nice job my little speedy runner!

Hand off to T and then TOUCHDOWN!!!!







Nutella

We love Nutella at our house!  Sometimes we dip a spoon in it and eat it plain.  Usually we just eat it on toast but I've also found a cookie recipe that uses it.

L has figured out how to climb up on the bar stools and get on the counter.  Usually she goes for the phone and messes with that but today she found something better.  And this is what I found......

Anyone want some toast with Nutella when you come over?????

A Decade Later

A windy (soon to storm day in Utah) when we visited the field where almost 3000 flags flew in honor of those who lost their lives 10 years ago.  Each flag had a name tag that told a little about that person.  I tried to read a couple to R and T but the tears quickly came and I couldn't finish.  I just read them to myself.

We lived in Virgina on 9-11-01.  I remember that day very clearly!

I was born and raised in the shadows of the Nations Capitol.  I didn't realize how lucky I was.  I love it there.

My dad was still teaching then.  They turned on the TV's in the classrooms and saw it all.  Many teachers quickly left because they had husbands or wives that worked at the Pentagon.  Many students were allowed to leave also because they had parents that worked there too.  Ask my dad about it and he still gets emotional.

R doesn't really remember that day, only what he has heard.  T, A and L weren't alive yet but have seen me cry every time I try to tell them what happened or answer their questions.  Today was no different.