FoOtBaLl FuN!!!

I can't even explain how fun it is to watch these little ones play flag football! I absolutely LOVE it! I was recording the game on Sat. cuz Morgan was at Zach's game and couldn't be there, and I found out that you almost have to record the WHOLE thing, cuz you never know when something good/funny is going to happen! :) These little kids are so cute and innocent and just want to have fun! Then you have (some) of the dads just yelling on the sidelines going crazy!

It is nice that they can just have fun playing and you don't have to worry about injuries at this point! Not too much is going to happen to them out on the field!

Boston just loves feeling big like his brother and is so happy to be out on the field! I'm pretty sure he needs to learn the fundamentals before we put the pads on this kid! ;)

Standing with his treats after the game! Happy to be here!

Morgan taped his ankles before the game, cuz they really have been hurting him, but once again I think he kinda likes being like his big brother! :)

Aren't they cute? (his taped ankles)

Zach is fun to watch too, but he is at a whole different level! Man, this 6th grade team is like playing in the NFL! They are into it! I love seeing him out on the field, giving his ALL, and SO into it! I always worry that he is going to get hurt though, as I think every mom watching their 12 yr. old would be! Zach already rolled his ankle at the beginning of the season, and has been icing,taping, doing everything he can to get it better! Morgan got him an ankle brace to wear during the games, plus it being taped. Well, he had to wear a long sock on it so it wouldn't rub against his skin. (He hates to wear long socks in the games, so he just wears short ones) well, I loved it cuz I could actually tell which one he was out on the field because of his socks! Ha ha!

Zach # 33

sock v.s. skins ha ha ha

Zach hangin with his friends Cody and McKade after the game.

On Saturday's game I got a text from Morgan saying that Zach twisted his ankle again and was out for the rest of the game! After Boston's game was over we ran up to the High School to see how he was. He wasn't very happy. Poor kid. Right as he was getting his foot feeling better, he hurts it again! So, he spent the whole weekend like this! Morgan played physical therapist all weekend icing and stimulating his foot for him. He had to keep it elevated and we even borrowed some crutches so he could stay off of it till we took him to the doctor on Mon.

Getting the ice treatment!

Needless to say he got to read lots of books to his little sister (this is the way to her heart, she LOVES books being read to her!) And got to watch lots of football! I don't think he minded it much! But I'm sure he would have rather been PLAYING football!

So, we took Zach to the Physical Therapist yesterday after school. He wanted him to get an x-ray to make sure there wasn't anything broken, or fractured. So we ran across the hall and found out it was just sprained! So, they are going to work with him as long as he needs to get it feeling better! Morgan can retire from his second job now! I told him he went into the wrong profession! He is going to be living there this week, so we can get it feeling better! I even have to check him out of school today, cuz they couldn't get him in any other time! He was real sad about that! We don't want to rush things, as far as getting him back on the field playing, he has his whole life ahead of him to play football! We just want to get him feeling better!

My LittLe KiNdErGaRtNeR!!!

Sigh...It is surreal to me now that this little guy has officially started kindergarten! It is something we have been talking about for the last year, but it actually happened on Wed. Boston was so excited to finally be going to the school with his big brother and sister! It is the only year that all 3 of them will be at the same school together! For that I am thankful that Middle School doesn't start until 7th grade! Brinley's class is right across the hall from Boston's, and that just tickles my heart to know that she is right there, if he ever needed anything! I think Boston was a little overwhelmed the first day, as I think every other kindergartner was... he told me it was a lot LONGER than he thought it was going to be! His teacher Mrs. Christensen was the first one out there to get her class, and I was still taking pictures... hence I didn't get as many as I wanted, I wanted her to be on MY schedule and let me soak it all in. But before I knew it my little guy was off in line with his backpack on and she was whisking them away! I didn't even get to tell him good-bye! Let alone give him a hug and a kiss! I wanted to walk into the classroom, but Morgan wouldn't let me! I was having all these mixed emotions as we were walking back to the van, and then I saw my friend and she looked like she was crying. I asked her if she was o.k., and she said "No, it's sad" and the next word that came out of my mouth, I started crying! So, we talked and cried for a bit! Our husbands were making fun of us afterwards, but we sure felt a lot better! :)

I just feel like once they start kindergarten they loose everything...

like their BABY TEETH, and their CHUBBY LITTLE CHEEKS! I always love my kids pictures when they start school, cuz they look so little! And then by the end of the year they are all grown up and have to start going to school ALL day! That is one thing that is getting me through this is knowing he is only gone for 3 hours during the day! I've gone through this with my others too, you would think it gets easier, but I think it only gets harder! The night before his first day, I was laying by him and we were talking. I said "Buddy, do you know how much mommy is going to miss you during the day?" He said "You'll be o.k. mom, you'll get the hang of it after a while!" Well, o.k. then! My little 5 year old is trying to console me! I had to laugh at that one! He says the cutest things!

He was actually happy to get his picture taken before we left for the school. He didn't complain one bit, he knew I had done it with the other kids, so he was all smiles! I had to zoom in on his shoes for the one picture... cuz Boston kinda takes after his mamma, he wore flip flops ALL summer long... never had a pair of tennis shoes on! When I took the kids to get their school shoes, we actually had a hard time finding shoes that would fit his feet comfortably. He wanted Puma's like the other kids, but he couldn't fit his fat little feet inside them! So, we had to get Nike's, I just hope he can break them in! The second he comes in the house he takes his socks and shoes off! I don't blame him, who wants to wear those sweaty things? I told him he could wear flip flops today, but he didn't want to, he said he wanted to look cool! :)

So, plus starting school he also had his FIRST flag football practice, his first game is on Saturday! He is so excited! I love watching flag football with the little kids, it is so cute to watch! I have been waiting for him to start! Morgan is coaching him, along with Zach... so he spends many hours on the football field right now! He wouldn't have it any other way, he is quite happy there! Boston has been so tired at night, completely worn out! He has been complaining of his ankle hurting (when he runs) and I think the whole flip flop thing hasn't been good for his little feet. His ankles totally turn in from having no support. I feel so bad, I think we may have to take him to a foot/ankle doctor and see what can be done!

Here is Boston with a few friends from the ward... it's always nice to see a familiar face!

Boston walking into the school. He looks so big!

I get teary eyed just thinking about it!

So, heres to you my big kindergartner! I hope you have a great year, and learn lots!

I love you!

FiRst DaY oF sChOoL!!!

Ready or Not... it is here! My kiddos went back to school this morning! It feels like it should be summer sill... it just didn't feel right driving them to school! We are on the late track this year, which I think will be nice! All I remember from last year, is the kids always being tired, and this way with Boston in afternoon kindergarten (yes, my baby boy is starting kindergarten) they will all get out at the same time, which will be nice!

Brinley has been so into picking out her clothes this year! And I have learned to let her, because if I don't, they end up sitting in her closet never getting worn! She also picks out her own outfits, because she never wants the wear what I pick her out! Sound familiar? :) But I have to say it is nice, and we do alot less fighting that way! Zach on the other hand could care less, give him a pair of basketball shorts and a t-shirt and he is good! (Like Father, like son) I TRY to get him to wear other shorts, but he just won't... once again, not worth the fight! I still think he looks cute! And it is SO him!

So, I guess this means no more late summer nights which means no more sleeping in!

Back on schedules, dinnertime, bedtime, homework, tired kids, and the list goes on...

My cute kids before they left this morning!

(Zach was actually nice about me taking pictures- at home anyway!)

Brinley starting 3rd grade-Miss Mitchell

Zach starting 6th grade-Mrs. Adams

A pic of all the kids!

Boston sure is going to miss these 2 being gone all day!

Brinley and her friends Gwen and Kayla, her and Kayla have been in the

same class EVERY year!

On the other hand, this is my baby girl! She hasn't felt good for over a week now, and has been running a fever off and on. Finally Mon. morning I decided to take her into the doctor because she just wasn't getting any better! They couldn't figure out what was wrong with her, and even thought that she might have a UTI. She had to get a catheter put in her, and let me tell you, it wasn't fun! It is so hard as a mom to see your child screaming (it wasn't painful, just uncomfortable for her) and not be able to help them! I laid her on the table and had to hold her arms, and another nurse held her legs and had to push them up to her belly while the doctor inserted the catheter. They were able to test her pee and it came back negative, I was SO glad! We came home and she had another rough night.

I was so thankful her doctor called me back the next morning to check on her. I told her she still wasn't doing good, so she decided to order some blood tests in that we had to go to the hospital for. That again... wasn't fun! They called last night with 2 of the test results that both came back viral... in otherwords, we just have to WAIT, there is nothing you can do for it, which is frustrating! She is miserable ALL of the time, and only wants ME! And is crying when I don't have her! Poor thing! She screamed the whole morning while I was helping the kids get ready for school!

She has been sleeping better though, so that is a bonus!

My sweet little girl with her Dino bandage!

RaIn ClOuDs and KiDDoS!

My mom actually took this picture on our way to St. George last weekend! It was raining and there was a DOUBLE rainbow!!!

I had intentions of going to the grocery store this morning... but never made it... what's new? When I started to get the kids ready a big storm blew through and I really didn't want to go out in it. It's days like this that I love staying inside and watching out the window, and listening to the thunder from inside my home! I had all my kids with me, and we didn't HAVE to go anywhere! It was so nice! So our plans changed! We HUNG out all day! We watched t.v., played on the computer, I even folded 2 batches of laundry from yesterday that I never got to, made mac n cheese for lunch (Halle loved it!) started the dishwasher (which my husband unloaded tonight!) layed down with Halle and Boston to take a nap, only Boston couldn't hold still long enough to even close his eyes! :o) So, we got up and let Halle have the bed to herself! Lucky girl! Oh, and I even picked up all the toys off the ground and vacuumed! I love days like this, and wish we would have had more of them this summer! But it seems we were always running around! I didn't hop in the shower until 4:30, but hey I was just happy to get a shower at all! The clouds left the sky by afternoon and we had sunshine the rest of the day, but I am thankful for the rain clouds that came this morning and let me enjoy some time with these kiddos of mine before they go back to school next week! :(

WeEkEnD GeTaWaY!!!

Friday afternoon we decided to take the kids to St. George to go see Tarzan at Tuachan at the last minute. It was such a fun weekend and was well worth it!!! We left the big boys home (a.k.a. Morgan and Zach) because of football :( So I packed our bags and me, my mom, my sister, Brinley, Boston, and Halle, loaded the van, stopped by McDonald's to grab me a Diet Coke for the road and off we went! The kids were SO good! I am so lucky to have the most awesome kids and be able to do things like this! My mom and my sister were a lot of help too! I didn't want to go into detail on everything, but just wanted to jot down some things, so I wouldn't forget this fun weekend! I love to be spontaneous, and it is so fun to have people to do it with! Thanks to my mom and sister for going along with my crazy idea! :)

going to COVE FORT to surprise my aunt Darla*riding on a wagon pulled by horses*free hot dogs and drinks*standing in line for 30 min. to get a clay pot*going on a tour of the fort*rain on the way to St. George and seeing the double rainbow*pizza factory*jumpin jacks*shaved ice*temple visitors center*visiting cousin Holly*having dinner at aunt darla's house*sequence for kids*late night talks on the bed with my mom and sister*LAUGHING*kids sleeping*more laughing*cockroaches*splash park*swimming pool*hydrotube slide*Halle walking*Panama Grill*TARZAN*Kercheks roar that made Halle CRY*Halle screaming on the way home :(*Playing the cloud game*In N Out Burger*cutting grandma's hair*so excited to come home and see Zach*meeting Davey*nap on the couch*kids in the bath*GOODNIGHT*

HaLLe'S BiRtHdAy CoNt...

Halle with her presents, I don't know what she was looking at...

My friend helped me make this little "1" shirt for her, I thought it turned out so cute!

I had seen it on my friend Michelle's blog and she talked me into making it, even though I don't know how to sew!

Halle loving her cake! This was right when we gave it to her! She seriously was taking chunkfuls with her fingers and was eating it!

We had such a fun night! This picture of the kids above was taken at the end of the night, but I realized I hadn't taken one of the 4 of them together! Halle was done in... it was like 11:00 so I don't blame her for crying!

Brinley and her cousin Laney planned a concert and performed for everyone. The very last song they dedicated to Halle and then we all sang Happy Birthday to her (for like the 10th time that day) It was so cute!

My mom and dad were able to come down for the night, we were all on our way to Park City the next day, so it worked out good!

Halle towards the end of her cake eating! The kids thought they needed to get their faces in it too! Boston put his in right when I gave it to him! He was laughing so hard!

My mom and Sonnet in a Dance-off competition! :)

Halle with her new baby doll that she is so cute with! That was going to be the only thing that I got her, but I had to throw a few more things in there! She actually got the whole unwrapping thing down... it just took her a really long time! So the kids ended up helping!

My sister in law Steph and her kids and my sister Sonnet were there too, everyone had so much fun watching Halle open her presents!

Halle's cake and Banner

Brinley and Laney were such big helpers helping me get ready! That morning when I went to get her cake and balloons the girls had decorated the front door and made Halle this cute sign to hang up! Everything takes longer than you think and I couldn't have done it without them!

Thank you girls! :)

FoOtBaLl iS In ThE AiR!

I love this picture of Zach holding Halle last year at this time! This was one night after practice,

you can see the bruises on his arm!

It has officially began...

Last night FOOTBALL started!

Zach has had his pads for two weeks, and has been counting down the days! You can usually find 2-3 footballs laying around the house at this time, the boys are constantly picking one up and playing catch or just throwing it around. This kid was BORN to play football! He lives, breathes, and eats it up this time of year! Last night we went and watched the end of try-outs. I couldn't believe all the kids that were there! And the coaches... they live for this as much as the kids! There was definitely a feeling of excitement there! Football has so much energy and is so fun to watch! Zach told me yesterday that he loves this time of year because "Football starts, and it's my birthday" but the thing I don't like about it is I have to go back to school!"

Yes, my kids about started crying yesterday when I told them that there are only 2 more Mondays before school starts!

I can't even believe it is August!

Where did the summer go?

I'm not ready to send my kids back yet!

I have so many pictures on my camera that I haven't uploaded to my computer yet, so many things that I haven't blogged about yet! We have been so busy, but are here to stay now

(I guess)

I took Halle in for her 1 yr. check today. She was hilarious! She wanted nothing to do with that office or anyone in it for that matter! She cried the second the nurse walked into the room, she knew what was happening! She is so smart! Everything was good, she is off the charts on her height and her head and weighs 25 lbs! She hated every bit of that appointment! She was in hysterics the whole time! Poor thing!

I also had Zach come with us so he could get his physical for football! They told me that he could get his shots for junior high while we were there, so we decided why not? His arm will already be hurting from football! He really doesn't start until next year, but why not be prepared? His physical is good for a year, so will be good for scout camp next year too! I can't believe my boy will be going into middle school! I am so glad he is at the Elementary this year! He will be in 6th, Brinley in 3rd, and my little Boston is starting kindergarten! How fun for them to all be at the same school for 1 year!

It is late and my mind is rambling, tomorrow I will get my pictures on my computer and share a little of what we have been up to!

Goodnight!

My SwEeT BaBy GiRl TuRnS 1!!!

It seems like yesterday I was in the hospital holding this sweet little baby of mine!

It was exactly 1 year ago today...

How she has changed...

Those chubby little cheeks!

She went from sleeping the first 3 months of her life... to NOT sleeping at all!

I don't know who she gets this serious face from? Maybe her dad? Maybe her grandpa Udy?

She is a HAPPY baby!

And Oh so sweet!

LOVE THESE!!!

When Halle has no expression on her face you can see her upside down heart shaped lips!

My baby's mohawk is starting to sprout! :)

She thinks she's a big girl sitting all by herself!

Halle loves to be on the tramp! Anytime the kids are on it she about jumps out of my arms! If she wants something she reaches and loves to say A-na!

Halle looking at her book (upside down) :o)

She loves to go straight for the toilet paper when she is in the bathroom with me! Now instead of unrolling the whole roll, she just puts her whole mouth on the roll and bites it! She seriously loves to eat paper of anykind! She is so good about spitting stuff out of her mouth for me though, when she's not supposed to have it in there!

She really is a joy! We just love and adore her! Her little personality is starting to change, she is becoming more aggressive and loves to tell us what she likes and doesn't like! I have been so bad about writing in her baby book! I seriously haven't even opened it since she was born, but I bought one and it's sitting on the shelf! I have written everything down on the calendar though (all her firsts) so now I just need to transfer them! Life has been so busy since I had her, I keep waiting for it to slow down, and I don't think it's going to happen! So, I guess I better hold on and enjoy the ride!!!

I wanted to write down some of the things Halle loves to do so I don't forget this stage of her life!...

Whenever it is time to feed her, she seriously gets so happy and giggles and kicks her feet and legs...

Whenever I get her out of the bath she hates to be all wrapped up in a towel, I can't tuck her arms in or have anything on her head! She screams until I take it off!...

She won't let anybody cuddle her :( The only time she will lay on me is after I have nursed her and she has fallen asleep... when she was tiny, we held her nonstop and were always cuddling her, so maybe she got sick of it? I would think she would have gotten used to it...

After I get done changing her diaper I lift her up by her arms and go high up in the air, she loves it, and expects it after every change! :)...

She loves to eat lotion! When I rub her down with lotion after her bath, she will dip her fingers in it and eat it! WEIRD I know!...

She absolutely adores her big sister Brinley! She will sometimes even want her over me! :( No, she is such a good sister and takes such good care of her! She can carry that girl around on her hip and do anything! She is a true girl to be able to do that! ...

I can't believe you are 1 yr. old already! I can't wait to see what the next year brings!

I will share more of her birthday tomorrow!

We love you Miss Hal!