It happens in 3's....

We have always thought that bad things happen in threes well...this was one of those weeks:(

1. Tragic Loss of a loved family member:_(

2. Abby broke her finger one week before Nationals :(

3. Mom rear ended a car..... Truck survived the other car not so much :(

So here's hoping that we are on an up swing of good things....St. George here we come. Also Abby raced her first official high school race in a meet with five other high schools and took 5th over all in the 400 meters...Go FRESHMAN ROO!!!

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After Abby's last competition she got home and made this comment " Mom we looked like the minions from Despicable Me!" So here is a pic from that comp the CheeriO Minions!

Some of this ...Some of that...

Final First Place Pinewood Derby This is our HORRIBLE DOG who is now in Doggie Jail! Bad Jackers!

Wishbone....Emma won....Dallin didn't....

Third and Final Spanish Pinata! Mr. Chick!

Emma' s Star of the week! Emma was Also named Student of the week as well as being the top overall Kindergarton reader she recieved a book and two movie tickets. Dallin was chosen to eat school lunch with the principal.

Dallin has started basbeall...okay it never stopped....but the new spring season is upon us and we finally palyed outside this weekend!

Dallin on his fieldtrip to the capitol with his dad. They got to see our good friend Legislator Steve hard at work when they were there!

Abby and Emma! Cheer season has ended...It flew by! Ab's has accomplished so much this year. She now can do four backhandsprings into her tuck! She is one cheering machine not to mention pulling her scorpion! YEA!

Now...Nationals...... Best of Luck CheeriOs!

YOU!

There are angels among us!

You know who You are and may the windows of heaven be open and shining on your family!

We miss and think of your familys friendship and examples OFTEN!

Your one incredible Daughter of God!:')

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was That A SMILE?

Some of you are aware of how hard the move has been for me this past year. New home, new schools, new neighbors...a bit of lonely... a bit lost! Smiling less....I am finding myself having to rediscover who I am.....It has been extremely hard! Okay to be completely honest I have been very lost.....But as with most obstacles in my life I push through riding on the coattails of my faith. Well as I sat down this morning to look up the kids grades, check emails and do my daily routine..I ran across this and I grinned from ear to ear! Not only do I adore this song... It reminded me that I used to be fun and smile and guess what I smiled...this video is how I have always imagined my world will be....go ahead and sing I know you want to!!!!!!!!!! Let it all loose and dance the smiles out! So to those of you who may need a pick up like I did...This is to you from me!:) SO DOE!

HaPpY Holidays.....

Our Tigers Race....

Abbys Freshman Season PR 20:56:)

Region Top 10

Joy In Every Moment!

Joy is finding your princess asleep like the princess she is....Joy is watching your daughter make a birthday wish unforgettable to her bestest UNO! Joy is watching your 50lb bubba play tackle football like a monster!

Joy is knowing this little guy over came the fear of presenting in front of people!

Joy is watching all three of our babies take there place on the field on the same night!

JOy is Emma And Abby dancing on the feild.....

Joy is watching Scott take naps with his baby Jack.... Joy is Captain Jack....... Joy is lucky socks......

Joy is watching this girl climb a mountain that kicked her behind last week and take charge and win the entire race! Go First Place Roo!!!!!!!

Joy is my family! I find that even though we may move from one moment to the next At rapid pace, we love each other and support one another and find joy in each others accomplishments and ache in our disappointments. Helping our three children become who they are ment to become take's all of our free moments in life and I would not spend them anywhere else! When I am missing one of these moments my heart aches, for these days are so precious and will soon be only but a memory ...! I love you my babies.

Fallow Field Farm Marketplace

Abby is going to be selling her headbands, bows, and flowers to help raise money for her cheer nationals trip. Fallow Farm is a really awesome place, we went to it last year. Absolutely breath taking atmosphere! Hope to see you!

The house is so quite:(

She started school this afternoon,

And she seemed so very small.

As I walked there beside her

In the Kindergarten hall.

And as she took her place beside

the others in the class,

I realized how all too soon

Those first few years can pass.

Remembering, I saw her as

She first learned how to walk.

The words that we alone made out

When she began to talk.

This little girl so much absorbed

In learning how to write.

It seems as though she must have grown

To girlhood overnight.

My eyes were blurred but hastily

I brushed the tears away

Lest by some word or sign of mine

I mar her first big day.

Oh how I longed to stay with her

And keep her by the hand

To lead her through the places

That she couldn’t understand.

And something closely kin to fear

Was mingled with my pride.

I knew she would no longer be

A baby by my side.

But she must have her chance to live,

To work her problems out,

The privilege to grow and learn

What life is all about.

And I must share my little girl

With friends and work and play;

She’s not a baby anymore

–She’s in Kindergarten today.

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!!!!!!!