New Skills

Ryder is his father's son all the way.  Just like Dave when he finds something he wants to try it is all he wants to do.  This week has been full of this bundle of energy trying new things.  A couple of weeks ago it was catching a football.  Every night he would drag Dad outside to practice.  Reganne even got into the game.

This week the first new skill has been.......

Jump Rope

Watch me!!!!!

Are you watching????

His excitement is catchy but very tiring.  What skill will be next?  Will he survive it?

Ready For Some Football....

We had to be ready tonight Ryder had a doubleheader starting at 6.  We were off and running and it never stopped.  First game against the Giants.

Cowboys & Giants

Who stole my camera????
More selfies.

Go!!!!
Good thing she also took a few pictures.

Hike!!!!

Cowboys vs Raiders

They are still going.

Get those flags.

We are pooped.

Ryder scored another touchdown tonight.  He was so zoned into the game that he refused to talk to anyone.  He loves the game and can't wait until next week to play again.

He slept wonderfully and that is a great thing.

Happy Labor Day!!!

We have labored long and hard this past week with school & work.  We were all ready to play.  Just add the Waters to the water and fun is sure to happen.

Smiles is a good sign.

Smiles even though the water is still really chilly.

WOW!!! That was cold.

Time for the Gladiator

Oops where did the smiles go?
The ride was over.

Who is that in the middle??
Me!!!
Trying to overcome my fear and it wasn't too bad.

Solo flight

Dad is ready for business.

Time for teaching.
Each one wants to learn.

It was a great morning to be out on the lake.  However, you can tell by the water when it's 12 o'clock straight up.  The waves start and there are so many boats on the lake it was time to leave.  Let's leave and finish out this last holiday of the summer relaxing.

The Triplets Baptism

What an awesome weekend we were going to have with family at Jaxson, Joshua, and Gracie's baptism here in Utah.  We had planned to go when they still lived in Michigan and even marked the date on our calendar.  However, with any plans things can change and they did.  They moved to Stansbury Park and we had an easier time getting there.

It was a great day....

Gracie, Jaxson, Joshua

+ Dad
Love those smiles.

Joshua playing basketball.
He waited patiently for the older boys to finish so he could practice all by himself.
Aunt Lori has a sneaky camera and capture his intense concentration.

Reganne & Morgan
Cousins + Friends
What are they planning??

Yummy food and stories from Owen.

Saying Goodbye

Or rather see ya soon.  The kids have been trying to plan more visits so leaving wouldn't be so hard. What's up for the next visit???

A New Sport

FOOTBALL!!!!  or rather flag football season has started.  Ryder decided he wanted to try football instead of soccer this fall.  He is getting to play with boys from his kindergarten class last year.  The coach has more patience than me but the boys really listen, respond to him as well as follow his every direction.

First game everyone was anxious to play and have fun.

Give me that flag.

Get back here!!!

Guess who is taking selfies again??

Get the ball or flag which ever on is closer.

YEAH!!!!
The Jealous Cowboys won the game.

I must be slipping my son doesn't know his football teams.  He plays for the Jealous Cowboys and next week they play the Vaiders.  A little education maybe in store for him.

Village Inn "Free" Pie Night

We must have a sweet treat to end a great night of football.  Ryder scored a touchdown and loved every part of the game.  One minor problem he kept pulling everyone's flags as they ran by.  Minor things to work on.  He informed us on the way home that he loves football and doesn't want to play soccer it's not as much fun.

We will see how he feels at the end of the season.

Back To School

Where did the summer go???  Well summer is still here but the calendar tells us that school is in session.  The kids are ready for the new adventures.

7th Grader
New glasses, braces, and ready to tackle the homework.

4th Grader
Eager to get back into her routine and play with her friends.

First Grader
New adventures, school lunch, and 3 recesses

Each one had a great day and the best part was no homework on the first day.  That won't last long but each one had a great day making new friends.

End of Summer Party

We are part of an all new group.  The Braces Crowd!!!  The invitation came before the braces were even on.  The kids were so excited to go and play at the rec center and hopefully win some fabulous prizes.

Smiles = FUN!!!

Dunk the Dr

Another try

Showing off how easy a climb it is.

It was a great party with treats, water, and music.  We didn't win any prizes but the kids sang all the way home.

Too bad a bug attached our house in the night by morning we were all sick except Reganne.  The little bug couldn't find her room so she escaped the misery.