Spooktacular Halloween

 

 

 

Trick or Treat... smell my feet... give me something good to eat! Love it or hate it, Halloween has come and gone once again.  The kids LOVE it... candy, pumpkins, scary costumes, and staying up late, can't get much better than that!  This year we started our afternoon off by carving pumpkins.  I can't believe I put it off for so long. The kids kept asking if we were going to do it and I kept procrastinating.  But, it got done! It was a beautiful afternoon so we carved it up out on the driveway.  Then it was off to the Smolinski's Spooktacular Haloween Party! Peyton dresseed up as a witch and Tanner was Curly from the Three Stages! Kamdan and Kyle were the other two stooges, couldn't have been a better costume for those three! The kids had such a great time and filled their bags with all sorts of loot!  Then it was off to Vista Valley and Grammy and Becks!  Such a fun night... with so many new memories!  

SuMmEr TiMe 2012

Heaven on Earth

Going back to cover the summer and everything we did.... The first thing that comes to mind is Powell! We were lucky enough to make it several times! There is no place else I would rather spend my free time! Even in the midst of boating, tubing, wake boarding, skiing, and knee boarding you find time to relax. Heck, every trip we made we had some sort of mechanical problem on the trailer and one trip with terrible weather but it doesn't matter... As long as everyone is safe and we make it to the lake... Everything falls into place once your on the water. The pictures attached to this post are from our last trip of summer 2012... Willford's, Reed's and Jamey and Sawyer... September 8th!

Cowboy

"Football is like life.  It requires perseverance, self-denial. hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority." - Vince Lombardi

 

 

Tanner has been involved in sports for as long as I can remember.  His passion for basketball and football at such a young age is a true testament to his dedication to be a great athlete. He always gives 100%.  The last four months have been spent participating in 5th grade Cowboy football.  Cole and I were definitely the mouth guard makin, helmet huntin', cleat findin', picture takin', facebook postin', always cheerin' football parents!  It was such a great experience.  His team had a great season, finishing with only two losses and making it to the semi-finals in the playoffs.  They were crushed that they didn't make the superbowl, as it is such a big even here in the valley.  As parents we were so proud of all of their accomplishments throughout the season!  Tanner had a great personal season and ended the year with 18 carries for 61 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 extra point conversions, 41 tackles, and 2 interceptions. Not bad for a little guy!  So proud of you Tuff!

Slacker

Once again I have failed to keep this blog up to date.  I 'm not sure what its gonna take for me to be more consistent in my postings.  I just know that when I do come back and look at my old posts I love the fact that I have documented events, emotions, pictures, and stories.  Someday it won't just be me that enjoys these stories but hopefully my own kid, and someday their kids too.  Maybe that should be enough motivation to get going!

Life has been BUSY as usual!  Summer is long over and we are in the full swing of school.  Football, dance, homework, basketball, arts and crafts, and family and friends are just a few of the things that keep us ticking.  It's been amazing watching out little family grow... I never thought the day would come when my life was fully engulfed in my own children. They have always been the center of our world since we were blessed with them, but I find the older the get they more they are doing and the more EVERYTHING revolves around them and their schedules! Running them from here to there, helping them do homework, entertaining them and their friends and just trying to soak it all in.  I wouldn't change it for the world. 

Cross one off!

Today I completed my first half marathon. It was one of the most challenging things I have ever set out to do, but I'm so glad I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and did it. The race showed me that I can do hard things even when it would be easier to give up. I am glad I could be an example to my kids... Show them that hard work pays off, you can do what you want in life, dream big and go for it. One more adventure off the bucket list... Plenty other things to still accomplish!

Once Again

Once again I have failed to keep up on my blog. Someday I will. Until then, hit or miss will have to work! It's already the middle of May and school will be out in three short weeks.  I am so excited to be home for the summer and get to enjoy my time with the kids.  I know it will be extremely busy and go by fast and I am really hoping that I can soke up every minute of our time together. 

Since I have to recap the last four months in this post, I think the best way to do it is through some pictures!

We spent several days throughout the winter snowboarding and skiing at Powderhorn!

My bestie turned 30! So happy that she will always be older than me ;) It was a great night of friends, drinks, laughing, dancing and spending some quality time together!

Baby Bryn Ashley

Jackson 2012

Our little cheerleader! Peyton absolutely loved her first season of cheer as an Express Chick.  She always had so much enthusiasm and personality when performing.  I am sure this is just the beginning!

We had the opportunity to go to Schweitzer Moutain, ID April 12th to watch Cole's final race.  It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.  High atop the mountain we could look down over the reservoir.  Amazing and Cole did great too!  An awesome weekend!