Going Private

After seeing some strange hits on our blog, we have decided to make it private. We really don't want to do it, but we want to keep ourselves protected and still be able to post the pictures and content we want. Please send us your email address and we will add you to our invite list.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game...

Aaron has been playing soccer since he was about 5, but this year, he decided to try baseball. With the boys playing peer pitch at this age, I think he was a brave little boy to just jump in with no T Ball, or coach pitch experience. He was very lucky to get put on a team with a great coach and some very supportive teammates.

As a family, we've had a lot of fun the last several months going to watch him play (sometimes in the cold rain and sometimes in the hot sun). All our kids have made new friends (me too), learned how to eat sunflower seeds, and spent way too much money at the snack shack.

His team did very well and this past week they played in a state tournament. They played six games in three days! In the end they placed 4th in the UBBA Mustang league(I'm not sure what all that means, but we are proud of them)!

June Camping Trip

Last weekend we spent four days up Diamond Fork canyon. It's kind of close to home, but we needed come back one of the evenings for Aaron's baseball game. Without water sports or 4 wheeling, it turned out to be kind of a quiet trip (which is still good). We did do some geocaching, hiking, fishing, wading in the river, Aaron practiced with his BB gun, the girls did pop beads, and like always we had lots of good food.

Happy 10th Birthday!!!

He's Ten! It just blows my mind that he is that old already. I still remember when he was born and I held him in my arms for the first time. What a wonderful and unique experience that was for me. The time has gone by so fast. I feel so blessed that he chose me to be his mother. I love Aaron for simply being him. He is kind, especially to his sisters, is a good friend, great at sports, he is a thinker, I love to watch his mind at work. His smile warms my heart and brings a smile to my face. He is not afraid to try new things. This year Aaron decided to play baseball and so far he is really enjoying it. My friend Lisa made him a fabulous cake that not only looked good but tasted great too.

Spring School Pictures

We have never bought the spring school pictures before, but when I saw the proofs, I just had to this time. It worked out perfectly because Sarah and Sophie were sick on Easter, so we didn't get the Sunday dress pictures like we usually do. The school pictures made up for it! Now we just need to get Sophie's done somewhere.

Megan and Sarah's Big Weekend

Last weekend was a big one for Megan and Sarah. It started out with them turning seven years old. I can't believe how fast the years fly by. It seems like just a few months ago they were so small and were sharing a bassinet. Their big gifts this year were matching pink Razor scooters which they enjoy riding when the weather is nice. (I wish it would make up it's mind!) They have been taking ballet lessons this year and their recital happened to be the day of their birthday. It was such a wonderful program to watch and I was even able to be a backstage mom for one of the performances. My friend Lisa made them a wonderful pink ballet cake for them to enjoy on Sunday at a family party held in their honor.

Tubing at Soldier Hollow

We were invited to go to Soldier Hollow for a family outing with some friends. We ate dinner there and then hit the slopes for some tubing. It was my first time going down and I had a blast even if it was backwards all the way. The kids had an absolute blast as well. They kept going up till it was time to go. I went up several times with the kids and we did a train going down. Jeff and I took turns playing and pulling Sophie around, but she mostly just wanted to pull her own empty tube around.