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Friday, December 2, 2011

Fall Soccer

Why is it when you follow the game with your camera trying to get a good shot there never is one, but as soon as you put the camera down something great happens. This seemed to be my luck the whole soccer season. When, really, all I want to do is sit back and enjoy the game....

Both girls love soccer, and had a fun season. Londyn's last for city league. Next year she will have to try out for the high school team.

I captured this beautiful moon while watching one of the games.

Taking a rest.... They run for 1 & 1/2 hours. But we all know she's a tough girl.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Lucy Gets a Surprise Visitor

Today is a sick day! Courtney has the flu, Londyn has the flu, Lucy had the flu, and Isaac and I are home to attempt to be good caretakers. Isaac already had his bath earlier in the morning and as Lucy took her's, Isaac decided to get in too, with all his clothes on. Once in the tub, he realized what he had done and he didn't like the feeling of a bath with all his clothes on so he started crying. It was pretty funny! He's at that age when you don't know what he's going to do next.

Lucy's First Lost Tooth

Lucy lost her first tooth at age 5 right before Halloween. I asked her if it hurt and she said, "no, I just wiggled it and it 'falled' right out." This picture was taken at the Santaqueen after we were done trick or treating. Her older siblings stayed with her for a while and then went with their friends for the rest of the night. Lucy and Daddy decided to celebrate her gobs of candy, by getting an ice cream cone and a hamburger(that's healthy!!). The weather was perfect and there were lots of little monsters running around town. It's the one time a year I get to have hair on my head. The picture above is me on my way to work! I just thought it was a funny wig, I wasn't anyone inparticular.

Ryan's Deer Hunt

Not the trophy buck I was hoping for, but a great trip none the less. We were up in the high mountains of southern Utah for 5 days in a 3 season tent. It was quite cold at night, but thank heavens for a buddy heater that kept us warm when needed. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the mountains and terrain. After spending 3 nights in a tent, we asked JJ if we could sleep in her vacant house in Panguitch and luckily for us there was even hot water for a sorely needed shower and a place to get out of the wind. We were camping, but we also snuck into town for some hot meals too. My favorite was the bacon burger at The Merc in Antimony. I got this little buck on opening day as evening approached and he was standing still between two pine trees hoping I didn't see him. A 30 yard shot from the four wheeler trail, he practically fell onto my four wheeler. It doesn't get any easier than that! Brady got his deer on the morning of the last day right after it snowed 3 inches on us, which works to our advantage to see those wiley, wiley deer!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Adam runs for Student Council

Here is 2 of Adam's 4 posters he made to post in his school. The walls were covered with 46 kids posters who were running, but only 12 made it in the end. Adam gave it his best effort but didn't make the cut. We're proud of him stepping up and trying. He's a lot more brave than I'd ever be.

Lucy riding her Big Girl Bike

When Lucy decided to take off her training wheels she caught on quick. The Church parking lot was a great place to practice. Mom was afraid to let go, but luckily no accidents yet...