THE GREEN GRASSHOPPERS

This is Cameron's first year of soccer, he is so excited. When we signed him up he wanted to know when he could get his shoes with the bumps on them (meaning cleats). He wore them every where as well as his uniform. I'm so glad he likes soccer. He is still a little timid and after the first half of the game he likes to just watch and goof around.
The kids voted on their new name and the winner is....the Green Grasshoppers


That coach is HOT...I think I'll keep my eye on him!
This coach is always making everyone laugh...
Becca B doing some cheers ...."Go Green Grasshoppers Go" When asked why she wore red she responded "it's all I have"
Cameron guarding the goal...too bad it's illegal.

Tiggy gets his turn...he loves soccer and luckily his cousin handed down this gray uniform. He likes to chew on his tongue...just like his dad.

Didn't I just have a birthday?!!!

Wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself. ~Tom Wilson

WHAT...I've been waiting all this time to get some wisdom and now to find out all I get is age...how discouraging. Oh well at least I get ice cream.



Darin made me not one but THREE ice cream cakes...my all time favorite!!!! He is the best...how did I get so lucky.
He likes to throw me fun parties. I had a great time...thanks sweetie and to all those who came by, you're the best.

Tiggy showed up after the party...he wasn't feeling well and pretty much slept through the whole thing. He was sad to find out all his cousins had gone before he got to play.

Summer's End

"I don’t want to drive up to the pearly gates in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long, perfectly manicured fingernails. I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp. I want to be there with grass stains on my shoes from mowing Sister Schenk’s lawn. I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbor’s children. I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone’s garden. I want to be there with children’s sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder. I want the Lord to know I was really here and that I really lived."

Marjorie Pay Hinckley

A friend posted this a few months ago and I've just loved it. Sister Hinckley was such an awesome lady...one of my favorites. When I grow up I hope to be just like her.

Sister Hinckley has also been known for disliking a summer's end. For the children must return to school and the time is no longer her's to spend with the children to laugh, explore, do projects with etc. I now know for myself what it is like to send a child to school. Cameron has entered Kindergarten and will now be in school for the next 12-16 years. I have been so excited for him but at the same time so sad. These five years have just slipped by so fast. I'm not sure how ...it just did. I did not cry, I was so happy for Cameron but as I think about the next year when he must move on to a full day of school, my heart breaks. I will never again have the time with him as I had. If only I had enjoyed each day with him more.

This summer has been one of my favorites. I took the summer off and was able to focus on my children. Be a MOM. Be a Wife. Be THERE. It has been amazing the difference. When I don't have a million things to do, deadlines, places to be etc. I'm not so focused on me therefore do not get agitated or frustrated at my kids. Crazy...but even changing my kids clothes 7 times in one day has not bothered me and has been very enjoyable because I know my kids are being kids and loving life. Water, mud, sand, ice, grass, bikes, scooters, slides, swings, shaved ice, Bear Lake (5x's), sleeping bags, jet skiing, walks, clouds, stars, tramps, laughing, playing, canyon drives, roasted marshmallows, swimming lessons, Lindon pool, and picnics was how we spent our summer and will forever be some of our most favorite memories.

FAMIIES ARE FOREVER

We went to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple for FHE. We had a great time...the kids always love walking around the temple. Of course I had to take a few pictures...cause I want one in my living room. Taking family pictures of my own family can be quite entertaining I'm sure. I have my camera set up on a stool (because I lost the attachment to my tripod) and run back and forth between each shot to start the timer. Each time the kids would take off and we would have to round them up again. Of course I should of got some help but, I always decide to do these thing last second so you get what you get.

The cutest boys in my life!!!

I love being a mother. I love my children and sweet husband so much. I'm so grateful for temples and that we can be a family forever.Cameron is my sweet sunshine.

Cameron took this picture of Tiggy! I promised if he stood still for some pictures he could take some too!Jason was so excited to see the temple. He just stared and stared.