Relaxing between Conference

We went up the canyon between conference sessions and had a picnic. It was nice to relax for a minute and let the kids be kids. We played Lacrosse, frisbee, climbed trees, played in the leaves and found fuzzy caterpillars. It was nice to take a break and spend some time together as a family.

LAX

Our life has revolved around Lacrosse this Fall. With Rod coaching and Connor and Braden playing, most of our Saturday’s and least two nights per week have been occupied with games and practices.

Braden continues to learn and improve. He really seems to like playing.

Connor loves lacrosse and can’t seem to get enough of it. This Fall he played on the Freshman/Sophomore team and the JV/Varsity Team.

Rod has become as addicted to the game as Connor and has started his training to get certified. It is nice that the three of them have something to share and do together.

School Activities and Dress up fun

So far the kids have had a lot of fun in school.  Having to work with two different elementary schools has been challenging.  Trying to remember all the dates for the carnivals, crazy hair day, crazy sock day, etc. has been difficult.  We have remembered some and missed some, but the kids are participating more often than not, so I guess you could call that a success!

Of course, I had to head to work, so I left Rod in charge of making Parker’s hair crazy.  All he could find was white hair paint, so Parker looks like a little old man, but I guess that is crazy?!?!?Halle had to dress in western wear.  I think she looked pretty darn cute.At Halle’s school carnival, they added a red stripe to go with Parker’s gray.  And then topped it all off with a spider tattoo on his face!  Awesome!Halle got feathers in her hair and a cat on her cheek.  What could be better?@?@?At Parker’s Carnival, he got red hair all over and Halle loved her stripes!

For Lexi’s Birthday, they dressed up like a Prince and Princess.Halle’s crazy hair day attempt turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. 

I was lucky enough to get to go on a field trip with Parker to the Fire station. 

Parker loved going in the Fire truck.Then Braden had a choir concert.  He auditioned to sing part of one song with two other boys.  Wow!  I was impressed that he was so brave!

Good job Braden.  The night before Braden’s concert, Connor had his first  choir concert.  It is fun to watch my kids develop their talents.  The first couple months of school have been non stop excitement, but the kids all seem to be adjusting and doing well.  I just hope that I can keep up!

A visitor from TEXAS!

Rod’s sister Ginny came to visit us, all the way from Texas.  We don’t get to see her much, so it was really great to spend a little time with her.  The kids wouldn’t give her room to breath.

Of course we had to have Cory, Ryann and Paul come to dinner.  We love having them here!Ginny, Rod and Cory.  Now if we could only get Nancy to come visit….Although Ryann only lives in Salt Lake, she is so busy being a senior, dancing and working that we hardly ever get to see her. 

As always, we had a great time with Cory and Ryann and having Ginny along made it even better.  We sure love you guys and wish you could visit more often.  Come back soon!!

Share a Smile Triathlon 2011

For my birthday this year, I told the kids that all I wanted was for them to do a triathlon with me.  They all agreed, some a little more reluctantly than the others, but they did it!  I was so proud of them all.

The little kids were the most scared of the swim.  Since we didn’t do lessons this summer, they weren’t to sure of how they’d do, but they both did super!Halle sped right across the pool.  I was impressed!Parker really did not want to do the race, but once he hit the water, there was no holding back!

They both had so much fun!  They both said that they wanted to do it again!  I was so proud of them!!!Then it was time for the sprint Triathlon.  Rod and Connor did the whole race themselves.  Braden, Sandy Jensen and I did it as a team.  Braden swam, of course, I biked and Sandy ran.

Connor was giving it his all, but Braden stayed in the lead.

Rod and Connor were neck and neck almost the whole race. 

Rod beat Connor by around 30 seconds!!  I think Connor already has plans to beat him next year!

It was such a fun morning.  I was so proud of everyone!  They all did their best.  It was a great way to start my Birthday!!