Ready Set GO!

SO three days of school over....THIS YEAR IS GONNA BE CRAZY!!!!!!!

So I took Emma to her Kindergarten assessment...She did great and loves her teacher. Apparently did extremely well in math....huh...didn't do that in joy school...BUT yeah she passed everything plus knows math WOOT WOOT!

Our evening was taxing from one place to another...cross country practice, Dallin pick up from school to feed him his first dinner to get him to football, pick up Abby from cross country to do hair, change to cheer uniform to get her to bus for game, pick Dallin up feed second dinner drive to delayed football game to sit in pouring rain for four hours...YAY! In the picture I "WONDER" who she is lookin at=) so we drive home for third dinner to bed sooo we could all get up at 6:45 for....Abby to race in her cross country race...in the rain....(She has the headband in) She finished 27th overall and fourth for her race.....She changed in the car into her cheer outfit did makeup and hair and arrived.... At Gateway Mall just in time to warm up and compete in the

FM 100 high school pep rally competition!(Shes behind the girl in sweat pants)

They were fab! They took first and won $1000.00! Go TIGERS!

Emma had a blast playing in the fountains and eating cotton candy they were giving away at the pep rally..I had some too!!!!=o)

Dallin and Dad stayed home to watch Abbys friends play in their freshman game....They can't get enough football! Dallin plays his first game this week...My baby is so bruised but apparently loves the sound of crushing pads and helmets...oh dear!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready for Sunday!

Heartstrings

I came across this incredible young mans story and his journey. He is our Abby's age. The baseball tournament he last played in while in St. George, Abby's friends were playing in the same tournament, same age. Really pulled at my heart...

About Davis

Fifteen weeks ago we watched as our 14 year old boy Davis pitched and played 4 baseball games in two days; then hiked Lizard Head and Snow Canyon in St. George, Utah. Within 5 days of these events Davis began to exhibit the first of many life-threatening challenges. Even today to look at Davis, you see a typical young boy with a love of sports, friends and family. His outward appearance does not indicate the battle that is raging within his body. In March of 2010, Davis began with petechiae which are pinpoint round red spots that appear as a result of bleeding under the skin on his lower legs, that began to move to other extremities and into his mouth. Lab results indicated that Davis had a severe low platelet count and did not have the ability to clot with or without injury. Even a slight jolt with a seat belt could cause extreme internal bleeding. He was placed on decreased physical activity precautions and had to give up sports, boating and even jumping the stairs two-by-two. More tests were done as he began to prepare to finish 8th grade and run for 9th grade officer. Results from further labs indicated that he did not have an immune system thus putting him at increased possibility for infections and disease. He was grounded from all outside activity that would place him at risk. This meant no friends, no activities, no elections. This was a difficult time as he continued through testing and tried to finish the school year from home. To his credit and much to our gratitude, the student body of KJH(Kaysville Junior High) rallied around him and voted him into the position of 9th grade Vice President. The sting of the social isolation was lightened with the love and his anticipation of being a part of something for the future. Read more about Davis here Cherish every moment!

Endings and New Beginnings....

Well after a week long celebration for Emma's 6th Birthday it is past...She asked for a pink fancy room and sooooo

A pink fancy room is what she received. SHE LOVES IT!!!!!!!! And she was is very happy!!!! Dallin made Emma the only Harry Potter wand with Pink on it....Daloris Umbrage....She was so delighted!

Her cake....

Her cupcakes.....Abby made her a build a bear kitty and named it pinkalicious! I love you Emma and I am sooooooooooo sad she is now heading of to be BIG ...but that's for next week thank heavens..... Dallin celebrated the end of the Tigers Baseball as he heads of to the majors next year. His coaches held a swim bash and pizza party for the boys and their families. They surprised them with these trophies and balls. Each trophy had there name and the nick name they had carried for the past two years...Then each boy got a ball signed by each boy on the team. It was a great night...gonna miss them people...great people!!!!! SO .......my bubba headed off to his New school...Everything is different...mom was in tears after she dropped him off. I know it was the right decision but right choices are often some of the hardest! I love you bud and wish you the best in the big 5th grade! Abby had her first Varsity game last Friday night! They had a big win! GO TIGERS! She was soooo very nervous...but did awesome. The kick offs....

Go BLUE......Go GOLD....... Arabesque fold down..... No drops yeah!!!!!! SO our Roo headed off as an official freshman...No WAY!!!!!! Her first day as a freshman started at the high school for cheer class then home to change and off the the Jr. high for the rest of her classes!!!!! Go BECOME Roo! I love you and am completely amazed by your strength and endurance!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!

Create

Our Princess Emma Elizabeth!

Happy Birthday Emmers! You are such a blessing to our little family and bring us so much Joy! Thank you for helping us remember that life is simply wonderful! Because of you and your unique ( that's a fancy word for one of a kind) personality, life will always be what you want it to be! How grateful i am to be your mother and that i have the privilege everyday to hug and kiss you good night and be greeted with your smiley good mornings! I hope 6 is wonderful! It definitely will be pink and fancy!

We love YOU! You are a Princess!!!!!!! Happy Birthday!

The Moments you NEVER miss!

What a moment. Watching our little family rally around our dad as he accomplished one of the greatest moments in his life! He looked so good. In his robes and hood. The stress of the past few years gone, all four of us in the stands waving and hollering Master Dad as he waved back with his little box of nerds. Then looking in the program and his name been listed under Distinction for academic honors:) He accomplished a great thing and has become someone he is working so hard to become. We were of excited for him. He made some life long friendships as well as eternal education. It was a great moment that can not be replaced by anything. Seeing our 3 children so excited for him....running down to greet him after his name was called and wanting there turn to try his cap on. They have learned so much by his example. We all said to him...OK dad now its PhD. Your not done!" And we all meant it. We all see his love for knowledge and will forever support him wherever his quest takes him. As well as supporting each other in in each of our dreams!

Congratulations Scott!

We shall call him MASTER DAD!

Three years ago Scott began his Masters adventure and now he has come to the final steps, tonight a great graduation lecture and tomorrow the great walk! With honors and a master hood n all! GO Dad! He now insists we call him Master Dad! We love you Master Dad and are so excited for all you have accomplished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gearin Up!

Here are my to cow girls ready for school in there new cowgirl boots....They were excited to get new ones especially cause they get to wear them before school starts since ya gotta break them in! Well baseball has slowed down but we signed up for TACKLE football.Ahhhhhhhh...my bubba....He is soooooo excited! Bonus most his baseball buddies are playing..Boys will be boys!Abby packed, left and is now home from cheer camp! YEAH! She had a blast! They worked soooooooooooo hard though! She was exhausted when she got home! She learned a lot of new stunts and was excited that she hit all of her stunts in the performance! The squad was awarded the spirit stick every night as well as the top banana honor!

The flyer room mates Cass, Abby and Gabby! Cassidy took extremely great care of roo. Sang her too sleep, bed time stories, tucked her in, helped her drink her water!

Spirit Day at camp!

Before the performance!!!!! Such cutieO's!

They took first in every category as well as three seniors making the UCA squad for next summer and their coach taking first in the coaches competition in tumbling, jumps, and dance. They earned the Top Pom award for camp! They have a really great year ahead as they prepare for nationals! Go Blue! In the meantime I have found some time to do the things I love......So its at midnight but my creative juice's are getting blocked up from not doing anything for 6 months....soooooo watch out I am on a roll..... Ughhh 2 more weeks till school=(