Last Day of School

 Last day of 2nd grade... onto 3rd for this girl!

We sure loved Mrs. Williams

 Last day of 3rd grade... onto 4th for this guy!!

We sure loved Ms. Hannah, she was absent today because she was

attending a High School Graduation

Kelson was awarded 3 awards in Mathematics!!

I am soooo proud!!! He struggled at the beginning of the year

but really worked hard and the payoff is sweet!

Pictured here is a regular substitute and our Principal

The big kid (aka Brayden)

has finished 8th grade is onto 9th next year!!

That is High School Status!!

I will have to get a pic of him later :)

Happy Summer!!

Do the Turkey Trot

Gearing up for the Annual Utah Human Race

benefiting the Utah Food Bank

Early Thanksgiving morning

1,500 people, or more, join together for the The Human Race

This year they raised over $100,000 for the Utah Food Bank

Here is our team of 12 getting ready to head to the beginning line

and we're off!!

This was my two youngest bird's first time doing a 5K marathon!!

They were soooooo excited!!!

and had so much fun!!

We almost weren't able to do it, without this woman (below)

and her awesome Daughter Cheese!!!

Thank you so much again!!!

Striking a pose in mid step... 

You are Awesome Mother T.

Here comes the Finish line....

We did it!!! We are #1

Proud of my little birdies!!

My oldest had done this last year, and wanted to again, 

but was invited for some "Manly Men Time" playing Football

He had a blast!!

Now it's time to Gobble til we Wobble!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

*more pictures to come... some my cute friend, Brooke, had captured :)

Blue and Gold

Time for the Annual Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet

Fun Cake Decorating contest..
Cake decorating isn't just for girls

Everyone was a winner...
a fork was their prize :)

Grandma's Boy

Kelson's stand in "Dad" for the night...
Kelson's Dad lives an hour away :(

Kelson earned his Bobcat...
It's tradition to hold the scout upside down while
Mother (or Grandma) pins the Bobcat pin on right side up...
When he is flipped right side up again, his pin is now upside down...
He can not flip it right side up until he has done a good deed

Kelson's biggest fans include:

his lil sister and Big Brother

and, of course, yours truly...
his Momma

Kelson's Special Day

Kelson on his special Day
was Baptized on January 7, 2012

By his Dad

Trying to be serious?? hahaha Kelson wanted to do a "Silly" picture

I sneeked a pic during the program

Uncle Gary Confirmed Kelson
a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints

Afterward, we enjoyed cookies, fresh fruit, and yummy punch
and also enjoyed family and friends...
so many came to support Kelson on his special day

Best Friends Forever
Evan and Kelson

Trisha and her Mom, Mother Teresa

His dad and Step mom Jodi, big brother Cody, and big sister Amanda

Grandma Connie with uncle Erik, aunt Trudy, and cousin Courtney

Grandpa Richard

Both Great Grandmas

Gramma Momma

and of course... yours truly
with her 3 little birdies

Kelson, your parents and family are so proud, of the decision you made,
to be baptized and confirmed
a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
(yup! we are LDS)
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are so Happy...
you made a special covenant with Heavenly Father
and have been blessed with the Gift of the Holy Ghost
He will always guide you to choose the right
and help you feel comforted when you feel alone or feel scared

on the way home you beamed with happiness, and had a sweet spirit about you...
I remember you telling me how clean you felt...
I hope that you will always remember this day

Rewind: New Years Eve

The Boys are looking at the moon with Brayden's new telescope he got for Christmas
Way cool :)

New Years Eve was so much fun!!
We had a yummy dinner and delicious treats
and enjoyed a cozy fire right in our front yard!

Roasting cocktail weenies??

When the clock struck midnight... we banged in the new year!!
I was thinking about the past year 2011...
It was a year of changes and new and exciting things...
Brayden entered Jr. High, this past fall, and loves it!!
He also turned 13!!
Gasp!
Teenager!!

Kelson had to have a hernia repair operation back in March
he is all better and good as new..
he's pretty proud of his tiny scar

Kenley started 1st grade in the fall...
That means all day school including Lunch!!

Hahaha Silly Tayder Tott :)

I had to learn to share my kids... for their Dad met a good woman and
they were married this past year...
She is good to my babies and loves them... and they love her

In with the New and out with Old!!
Welcome 2012

I met some of my monthly goals in 2011...
one big one was to give up soda pop!
I am pleased to announce... SUCCESS!!!
This year my New Years Resolution is to work on my Health
I have joined in a Biggest Loser Competition with my Family...
So far so good... I have learned to love walking (and rocking out with the ipod)
and still trying to not hate climbing the bleacher steps...
and toning my arms and legs with stretchy power band... Roar!
I still HATE sit ups! I think I have managed two thus far ;)
and last but not least...
Education
Momma needs to get back to school

Happy New Year!! 2012

Court of Honor

Brayden being camera shy????

Getting ready for Color Guard...

Brayden's biggest fans

There's my boy... I am so proud of you Brayden

Football pants and all :)
He's a multitasker... Football practice and court of honor all in one night

Brayden receiving his First Rank and 6 other Merritt badges

I am so proud of these boys!!
They have been through scouts together since they were 8 years old...
I can't believe how big they all are...
Sam Taylor received his Eagle
Brayden is working hard to earn his Eagle too...
This Momma is Proud