First Day of School

Last Wednesday marked the First Day of School for Sean and Elizabeth, but today was Stockton's First Day.

Last Wednesday I sent Sean off to his first day of Middle School.  At first he wanted me to walk him in but once inside the door I was excused to leave.  Crazy, I have a child in middle school!

                            

                (Picture taken after school.)

Then it was off to Pahvant Elementary with Liz. 3rd grade.  WOW!  I walked her in and to her class and then of course she wanted to go out and play until the bell rang.  She too was in a new school.

                                 

                    (picture taken after school)

Today was Stockton's first day of Kindergarten.  I don't know if he was just excited or what but he was in a big hurry to get rid of me.  He kept saying "k mom bye."  I keep telling myself he was just excited.  I started to get choked up as I was leaving him in his classroom.  What's wrong with me!  JK.  I know I am emotional. 

                                  

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!!

We officially kicked off Sean's (#27) first season of tackle football. 

Our first game was against Manti and was supposed to be here in Richfield. The game had to be moved to Salina because of a water line break at the Richfield football field. 

Upon arriving at the field we found that they were running a little behind.  The 8th grade team had finished up with our 1st win of the day.  The 7th grade team was in the 2nd quarter.  While waiting for the game to finish up we waited under the shade of a tree.  With the 7th grade team taking home the 2nd win of the day it was time for the 6th grade team to take the field.  Woo Hoo.

I am not sure if I was nervous or excited or both.  With both older teams taking home wins we couldn't help but be excited to see the outcome of our 6th graders.

Entering into the 3rd quarter the game was 0-0.  I was starting to wonder what would happened if no one scored.  Then finally we got a TOUCHDOWN!!

With a second Touchdown we finished off the game with a win 14-0.  All 3 Richfield teams had wins!

Here are a few pics from our LONG, HOT but  EXCITING day!

           

BIRTHDAY BOY!!!!

I can't believe how fast this year has gone.  It was a year ago that we put you so carefully in the care of  Dr.'s, nurses and the life flight crew.  We knew you were in good hands but it was still so hard to know there wasn't anything else we could do but pray and let you go with them so you could  grow stronger.

Look at you now.  You are such a joy in our house and we love you more each day.  It seems like you do something new every day.  The day before your birthday you started walking.  WOW! 

For your birthday we had Grandma Jonnie, Grandpa Potts, Grandma Suzi, Aunt Shoie , Boden, Bryken, Uncle Christian, Kami, Tylar, Maycie and of course your brothers and sister all here.

Grandma Jonnie gave him the cutest Superman pj's.  The top even has a cape.

Kami gave him a car track and he loves watching the cars race.

                     

Of course the favorite of the party was the cake. 

Once Shane got a taste of it he wasn't about to let it go.  We finally had to pull the cake away and put him in the tub.  He was a SWEET greasy mess!

                                   

                           

Thank you everyone for the wonderful well wishes and especially the prayers this past year. 

4th of JULY!

The 4th of July is always a great holiday.  It is really hectic but in the end I always enjoy it.  This year was no different.  The cannonade woke me up at 6 a.m. ( it didn't seem to be as loud this year, maybe I was extra tired.)  Then of course I have to get everyone up and ready for the PARADE. Can't forget breakfast before the candy they get at the parade. Liz was riding on the Cinderella float so she had to be lined up on one side of town at 9:15 and then I had to be on the other side of town before the parade started.  Whew! 

                          

Shane didn't really get the whole parade thing this year but he just chilled why the rest of us enjoyed it.

                               

                      

After the parade Liz danced at the park, performing her talent from Cinderella. 

                          

Then the kids wanted to stay at the park and play on all the over priced blow ups.  After we were able to round them all up we came home for some water fun. 

I ended up having to work this year, but we were slow enough that we were able to close early and I made it home for FIREWORKS! I was so excited to make it home in time for Shane's first Fireworks show.  He really enjoyed them although half the time he spent exploring.

After the city fireworks we had some of our own and then it was time to get exhausted, bug spray covered children cleaned up and into their beds. 

                       

                         

Until next year or should I say the 24th of July!

Meet Garfield!

We have been searching for the right cat to add to our family. Oh what a search.  We brought one cat home, which we were told she was very loving and then 10 minutes after having her home she split.  We have occasional sightings of her but she is definitely not a FAMILY cat.  A couple of weeks ago we were down to Marysvale when we spotted a few kittens at the Ranch.  I wasn't really sure I wanted a kitten but they looked bigger but not quite cat size.  Garfield has become very comfortable at our house and loves the kids and the attention, so he is a perfect addition to our home.  Now if we can just get George use to him.

 

A little bit of Everything.......

Right now I have about 600 pictures in my camera.  I have downloaded them all on to my computer but still need to make prints and get a CD back-up.  I love taking pics of my family and the many fun things we do.  I have really good intentions on Blogging all of them as current events, but I find the time flies and it doesn't always get done.  So here are a few things we have done in the past months.

In June, Elizabeth participated in the Utah State Cinderella pageant.  The pageant is 3 full days of competition and FUN!  It begins with a Welcome Banquet and getting acquainted.  The second day is Interview with the judges and talent competition.

After the competition is over it is PARTY TIME!  The 80's pool party followed by a pajama party.

                       

  

The third day is modeling and GRAND FINALS! After Grand Finals is the Royalty Reception where the introduce the new Royalty and it is a chance to visit with everyone before they all head home.  This year 3 of the 5 International Royalty were able to be here and they are all so very talented.

                                   

I never thought I would enjoy pageants but the Cinderella program is so much fun and the girls are all amazing.

This year Elizabeth was not in the top 5 but she did end up with the Beauty crown, along with 2 other Sevier County girls. I was so proud of her and she did an amazing job.

FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND!

Father's day weekend was a lot of fun.  Carson & Angie and their kids were passing through after a family reunion and were able to spend some time with us out to THE FARM!

                  

Everyone took a turn on the horse and then they had rides on the 3-wheeler and the 4-wheeler.

                       

We took Cameron's presents out to the farm so he could open them before Sean left with Carson & Angie.

They took Sean to Mount Rushmore with them on vacation. He had so much fun.  I was a little sad to see him leave bvt I am so glad he was able to experience it with his cousin, McCade.  I am glad he is home now.

                     

Carson & Angie pulling out and Cam & the kids followed them to the gate.