A Good Helper

It is harder to catch Ryder in a helping mood but when I do amazing things happen.  I was headed off to a Primary Meeting on Sunday night and told the kids if they loved me they would clean up the kitchen before I got home.  

This is what I found when I got home.

His stacking abilities are amazing!!

Another motivation is money.  The kids are always wanting money for an activity or a treat.  My brain child is an extra chore every day for $2.00 for the grand total of $10 per week.  What happens when they don't do them every day??? In the evening we all do the chore and nobody gets extra money.

He wrote this reminder note.
Posted the note where he would see it.
As a reminder to keep his eye on the prize.

More chores are getting done which makes me a happy mom.  I am hoping this will continue throughout the summer for a much cleaner house.

We love how his mind works and what he will do with the right motivation.

Holland's Baptism Day

After hanging out this morning it was time for the main event.  Holland was so excited and eager to get the show on the road.

One out of three smiles
We will take it.

We love this girl
and the choices she is making.

Matching smiles and matching outfits.

Yummy food afterwards.
These women are amazing cooks.

These kids were hungry
and ate all their food.

The after picture and still smiling.

Snap a picture Mom!!!
I had to take another for myself as
she rocks this outfit.
We forgot dress shoes when leaving the house at 5:45 AM

It was a great day full of good examples, good food, and great family.  Time to head to the airport and head home.  Let's hope Dave got some good pictures from the game.

Playing with Kason

This weekend was going to be a busy one.  We had the divide and conquer plan in play.  Ryder & Rylee were going with me to Salt Lake for Holland's Baptism.  Reganne was staying with Dave to play soccer.

This half was up early headed to the airport to catch our flight to Salt Lake.  It was a dreary rainy morning and we were ready for some sunshine.  High in the sky the clouds were amazing it was lost on them.

We arrived early enough to play with the kids and love on the baby.

Good babysitter he went right to sleep.

Pesky little brother trying to pester her
without waking Kason up.

This baby loves his grandma.
It was hard to capture the smile & giggles.
From both sides.

Love those chunky baby legs.
Amazing Momma that can do this trick.
I never could.

More laughs & giggles

It was a great day spent with family.  Wait there is still more.....

Waters' Sports Update

This week has been full once again with swimming lessons, karate lessons, soccer practices, goalie practice, and finally a soccer game.  Thank goodness these are spread over the whole week and not a couple of days.

Soccer Saturday started this week at 11:00 with plenty of gusty winds.  What is the point of wind? Other than the obvious of being annoying.  The wind can play a major role in the game depending on which side of the field you are defending.  One half it blew in favor while the other half blew against.

The ball bounced a lot mostly out of bounds.

Reganne waiting patiently.
Peyton getting ready to take flight or rather
the ball take flight away from the goal.

The girls played without subs and the stats were pretty even.  They were able to score 2 goals out for 15 attempts.  Our girls score 1 goal with 15 attempts.  No goals scored in the second half due to the ball being kicked out of bounds on every play.  

The girls played their hearts out and still came up a little short. There are 3 games left in the season and I want to see the smiles once again.

Food Truck Wars

Came to DHMS and parents were invited to participate and decide the winners.  We were able to attend and give all our support to Rylee's Group.  The FACT's class had been busy trying out recipes, coming up with yummy treats, and presenting it to all the visitors.

We were treated to doughnut holes, yummy apple dumplings, and cheese rolls.  Rylee's group came in third this time.

We had a good time seeing all the kids interact with each other as well as other teachers who came to enjoy the yummy treats.

2016 Kite Festival

New location this year at DSU Encampment this is a great location very little dust & dirt but the wind still was blowing.  There even were a few gusts that blew the covers off many of the booths.  Once again what is wind good for?

Reganne & Ryder completed their reading logs and were eager to get their prizes.  Ryder found a book right off "The Mouse and The Motorcycle"  the first book in the series.  Mom, I can now find out how he got the motorcycle.  Reganne too a while longer but found a mystery book.

I found it!!!

Games & Treats

The older crowd ventured into the new location.
As I listened as they walked by they were fascinated
with whole event.

More games and maybe a free dinner!

2 spins
and
a free dinner!!!

It was a fun afternoon for everyone there.  As we left Reganne was a little sad that this was her last time earning her prize.  Next year moving to 6th Grade they are no longer a part of it.  I tried to comfort her that there will new adventures awaiting.  I am not sure she bought it.

Another busy weekend was winding down only to start another busy week.

Rage Spring Soccer Camp

No regular practice this week or game for us.  Instead it is Spring Camp w/ two professional players.  Reganne could only attend 2 days due to choir performances.  She made the most of it on Friday at the Goalie Shootout.  I arrived just in time to snap a few pictures.

Goalie on duty.

Changing of the keeper.

The balls kept coming
and
so did the laughs & cheering from the line up.

Photo Op

Professional players / coaches

They both told her what a good job she had done during camp.  She was stoked about the camp and maybe a little sad there was no game tomorrow.  She is turning into an amazing keeper and I think we will keep her as well.