Track Begins

And so it begins…   Another track season has begun.  So far we have had two practice meets.  One at Union and one at Uintah.  Devin is running the 800 m and the 800 m in the Medley Relay.  He is also throwing the Jav.  I would have to say we are mighty proud parents of this kid.  Not only does a sport year round he is also on high honor roll which makes me even prouder.   

Birthday Boy

This boy makes me smile.  Okay, not so much a boy anymore.  He is now 22 years old.  Dang Not a boy at all.  He finally came home for a visit with me promising him cake. Food works every time.  Okay, not so much any more but it still helps.  We were lucky enough that he brought MaKayla home with him to celebrate his birthday.  I'm sure she shakes her head at our redneck ways but we love her.  Any one that can put up with us like she does is a keeper.  

Love that he still humors me and blows out candles. :)

And what a sport to cut his hair.  lol  It looked awesome when she got done too.

Roadtrippin to Monticello

Kinda weird now that we only have one son at home.  There is time for us!  I know, I know we are still heading to a ballgame to watch Devin play ball but it's just the two of us. :)  We were ahead of schedule for the game (miracle that I finished at Walmart so fast) so I convinced Dean to stop and take a selfie with me.  Yeah there was some begging but he gave in finally.  We kind of suck at taking them but it was a good try.

 

Then on down the road we came to Wilson's Arch.  It isn't too far off the road so I thought my grinding knee could handle it.  I managed it just fine.  And I didn't fall one time. Dean may have had to push and pull but that is beyond the point. Right?  

I thought a picture under the arch would work as proof that I did hike clear to the arch.  These formations always amaze me.  The process of them forming is mind blowing to me.

That is our SUV down as the bottom.  Oh and hiking up we passed another couple with a young son.  Lo and behold he has a Roosevelt Jr. High hoodie on.  All this way to meet people that live in the Basin.  Their son was balling it up at a tournament in Moab. We all laughed at what lengths we go to as parents.

The backside of the arch isn't passable.  It is pretty straight off rock. Slippery rock to boot.

He loves me and my phone I'm sure, but dang.

I can't ever figure out how these trees grow in nothing but rock when I baby them in my yard just to have them die.

All in all we had a wonderful trip.  We returned home at about 1:30 in the morning and were exhausted but it is so worth it.  I just don't want to miss a game or anything really that my boys are involved in.  It is weird to some, I know, that we miss nothing but that's just it we want to savor every moment we can with these boys.  Because honestly, you are NOT ALLOWED to go with them to college or on missions.  ;) 

Our Christmas Break Consisted of...

Yep, you guessed it.  Basketball.  Basketball.  And more basketball.  We spent three days in Cedar City and watched Devin play in 7 basketball games.  And then the coach entered Devin in a three point shoot out.  Talk about proud parents.  The winner who was super fast and a senior made 13.  Devin being only a sophomore made 7.  He rocked it!  Can't wait to watch him grow and improve his skills.  Of course I could watch my boys (Dean included) play basketball every day.  I would just need a more comfortable seat than these dang bleachers. :) 

And then the BEST present of all

Of all the things he is missing, carpet and a clothes dryer top the list.  I'm sure the fam is at the top but he just wanted to look at the carpet.  LOL  It was so nice to hear his voice and see his gorgeous face.  He is speaking the lingo and doing a great job on his mission.  His love for the Savior is so pure and true.  Love him and miss him but we're oh so proud.

Christmas Morning 2014

Twas Christmas morn

Two boys were awake.

Looking at presents

and giving them a shake.

Finally the parents came out of their room

And gave the go ahead to a messy room.

Dakoda started the mess

And Devin joined in.

No fair men don't get bedhead hair.  Dean got a set of walkie talkie radios and some other hunting stuff he needed.

Look at these adorable snow boots that my amazing hubby surprised me with.  

Ignore the beautiful hair but I'm loving this sweater and boot look.

Devin got a .223 gun and Dakoda got the computer parts he needed to build himself a computer.

I feel like we are very blessed to have such a great family to celebrate our Saviors birth with.

Pray it never comes down...

What started out as an idea in my head

Dean brought to life.

Luckily Dakoda and his muscles were home to help hang this badboy.

Definitely fills the blank wall.