Catching up!

After Ragnar, we got our hands a little dirty and did a lot of hard work. All the grand kids helping grandpa kill turkeys. The boys love to get in and help whenever there's blood and guts involved.

In July we spent most of our time at soccer tournaments with Kobe's soccer team. We went to the Rampage tournament, The La Roca tournament , and the Park city tournament. We have a great group of boys.. They are so fun to watch!



We went down to visit my little niece Brittany. She spent a week in primary Children's hospital. She found out she is diabetic. The kids loved watching her give herself shots. Brit is a great example to all the younger cousins . They all love her and look up to her . We love you B!

Next was Bennett's 6Th BDAY!! Wow, how the time flies. I can't believe my little buddy is growing up. Where does the time go? I can remember holding him when he was a baby. He use to love to cuddle with me. We would cuddle and rock all day long. He still loves to sneak into our bedroom at night and snuggle up with mom. He knows to come to my side, cause dad always says no.

Bennett wanted to go bowling for his birthday. So we all went to spare time in Syracuse. We went bowling, golfing and played laser tag. Isn't this the cutest little face?A few things about Bennett, He is such a sweet heart. He is still very proud of his brown eyes. He is very loving and tender. When I get mad at him I just have to give him " the look" and that's enough for him. He tries to do everything Randy does. He tells everyone when he grows up he is going to sell lumber. Bennett is a really good soccer player. He scored all his teams goals and was the top defender. He loves dogs. He loves dinosaurs. He always wants to wear long sleeve shirts and pants, even in the summer time. He hates sweat pants or any type of warm ups. He will not wear shoes if they don't lace up. He is unique, and we love him very much!

BACK TO SCHOOL

Bennett's first day of kindergarten. He was so nervous to go to school. He did great, he met lots of friends and was well liked. His teacher told me at the first parent teacher conference that she didn't know kids could be popular in kindergarten. She said Bennett was definitely popular!

Ash also started preschool. She went to youngster university, in west point. She went three days a week, ( I had some freedom) Mon, Wed, and Thursdays. I worked at her school every Wednesday. It was a lot of fun to be there with her and see how she interact with all the other kids.

Notice there is no picture of Kobe on the first day, no this is not his first day of school picture. He was way to cool to have his picture taken. He went into the 3rd grade. He is such a little jokester its not even funny. He is the class clown every year. He was going to wear this hat for his hat day at school, it was Ashtyn's Halloween costume when she was 6 months old.

In September, over labor day weekend we did another relay race in St. George. We had a team of 12. Six people per van. We were van 2, in our van was; Shaylee and Brady, Dana , Rand and I , and Dave Astin . Van 1 was Brian and Maryann Carlson, Shad and Nat Stromberg, Andy Patterson, and Nikki Frost. Our team name was Hooligans on the run.


This was after Dana's first run. It was nice and cool. The weather was perfect, little cloudy but no one thought anything of it. We were just glad it was 100 degrees or more.

The great guys in our van. They were always taking good care of us, making sure we had water, food and were comfortable. Not to mention, they pulled over when they were told too! :)



The divas of the van. I Love my sisters. So glad we have been able to do all these races together. It has brought us so close together. Its amazing the things you tell each other while on a long run.

There were so MANY CRAZY things that happened on that trip. Lets see, every time our team took over the running, it would start to down pour rain, lightening, wind, etc.. We had soggy gross food, we ran out of food, I about pooped my pants, then Denny's, the hot house we slept in with the loud dryer, the trianchula, the lady Randy didn't even know but tucked her in bed anyways.. It was CRAZY!!

Randy's favorite time of year: FALL.. Bring on the hunting and fishing trips!

Kobe is old enough now that he goes to go with Randy on the week hunting/ fishing trips. They went up to Idaho . They stayed in the Patterson's cabin at Bear Lake. They hunted, fished, and whatever else boys do while they are away. Kobe had a great time.


Kobe is going to be quite the little hunter. He is already looking forward to his next hunting trips with his Dad. He was gone hunting with his dad over his b-day so I didnt get any pictures of him. He did have a good birthday. He was able to hunt and fish all day long. We love you Kobe!



We went to the airport to welcome home the MLS CHAMPS, Real Salt Lake! It was a blast. We made signs, the kids got autographs and their pictures taken with a lot of the players. It was such a great atmosphere. Nice Job REAL SALT LAKE!!!

We got to meet Robbie Findley ( he plays for the US men's national team during the world cup) , Robbie Russell, who scored the winning penalty kick. Javier Morales, Jason Krise ( the coach) , and Fabian Espindola..


Ash had her Christmas program. She did such a good job. They went to the Peach tree Assisted living and sang to the residence there.



Last but not least ... CHRISTMAS! We had a great day. Lots of fun toys, good food, and great company. I am so thankful for my family, my husband who works so hard for us each and every day. I am so thankful for my kids. It would not be the same without them. They are so special and so sweet. I love them all. I am thankful for my savior and for all the great sacrifice's he made for us!

We had a great year. One of my favorite sayings is; "We may not have it all together, but when were together we have it all. "