Fall Break

We were headed to the mountains to enjoy a quiet weekend with the Wheelers.  The weather wasn't supposed to be very good, but we weren't going to let it stop us.

Cedar Overlook
The fall colors were amazing.
Trying to keep the brother from getting to close to the edge.

Everywhere we turned it was more breathtaking.

The trees look like they are on fire.

It rained the rest of the weekend.  Mud was all around so instead we watch movies, played card games, video games, and ate yummy food.  It was a relaxing weekend too bad it had to end.  On the drive home it was foggy, drizzly, and slow traffic.

To bad another busy week is pounding on the door.

Away Soccer

After the reunion it was time to head to Mesquite for Reganne's soccer game.  We had time for lunch before the game and it was going to be a warm game.    They were down by 4 players so there wouldn't be many subs this week.

Reganne & Coach Jose
Warming up with the new goalie gloves.

Very intense around the goalie box.

Very disappointed team.
First loss of the season 2-1

The girls were really sad that they didn't pull out the win.  They should be proud of playing their hearts out and doing their very best.

Time to head home and enjoy the rest of the weekend.  The girls have a break with Fall Break next week.

8th Annual NICU Reunion

@ Staheli  Farms and we are one person short this year.  Rylee decided it would be more fun to hang out with friends at the Adventure Dome in Las Vegas we missed her.  Reganne & Ryder were excited to get the fun started.

Check out the skeleton hanging on to the silo to say Hi. 

How strong are you???
Dave was the strongest of course.

Life Flight came for a visit.

Corn Maze...Please don't get lost.

We found the flag.
We even found our way out without getting lost.

Pumpkin Patch

Check out the witch's house.

Instead of a pumpkins they came bringing the seeds so we can plant our own patch next year.  This year the crowd grew even larger this year.  Modern medicine is amazing when you look around this group at all the healthy kids running, jumping, and screaming.  We are so grateful for this local team for all their hard work & dedication to caring for our sick kids.

Rylee's Concert

DHMS 1st Quarter Choir Concert was scheduled for the busiest night of our week. Wednesday!!!! It quickly became apparent that it was going to be a divide and conquer night.  Dave headed off to Ryder's football game, Reganne headed off to soccer practice, and I took Rylee to her choir concert.

There were kids everywhere running around excited to see each other but not so excited to perform.

8th & 9th Grade Choirs

8th Grade Choir

They sounded pretty amazing when you realize they have only been singing together for 2 months.  Rylee  hasn't graduated from the front row with this group.  However, she isn't the smallest either.  I love to listen to her sing and perform.

Time to head home Ryder was so excited they won their final game of the regular season.  Playoffs start in two weeks.

Happy 11th Birthday

Reganne has been patiently waiting for her birthday this year.  She had everything planned for her special day or week since we have to spread out the activities.  Friday was treats to school 26 doughnuts for her class.  We had to pick a variety and Reganne was sure her class would love the choices.

Birthday dinner @ Pizza Factory
They are closed on Sunday so Saturday was a must.

Presents
Thanks Grandma JeanAnn for the jungle theme pillow case & runner.

Goalie Gloves
Perfect present for our resident goalie.

Tiger theme again.
It tasted as good as it looked.
She loved it and was sad when we finally ate the tiger.

Making a wish.

It is amazing that she is eleven years old already.  She is so full of life, loves playing soccer, volleyball, and hanging out with her friends.  When they hang out it is usually to play soccer.  We love her so much and are so thankful that she is a party of our family.

As I tucked her into bed that night I asked her if she had had a good birthday.  I was worried because she was really quiet.  She replied it was an awesome day except we had to stay home all day since it was General Conference.  Next year her special day will be on Tuesday.

General Conference Weekend

Reganne begged for birthday day scones for breakfast.  I as game for that what better way to start off conference than with warm yummy scones.  Dave & I decided that the kids are getting old enough to watch more of conference than one talk.

I told them that they needed to be listening where ever they were in the house.  Before too long I looked up and all were in the living room watch, listening, and a little bit of sleeping but osmosis works for me.  At the end each one talked about their favorite part and I was amazed how mush they absorbed.  More amazing was they all ventured back in for the final session.  We all listened to the 3 new apostles share their testimonies.

I love to watch my family grow in the gospel.

A Season Ending Trip

There was a much needed season ending trip to the lake.  First order of business was to test out the boat and make sure everything was working properly.  YEAH!!! everything was running smoothly time to play.

We are off with a plus one.
Rylee's friend Bree was able to join us.

Wow the water is warm
Too bad the air wasn't warmer

Rylee showing off her knee boarding skills.
She does an awesome job and is so determined that she won't give up until her arms won't hold the rope any longer

Ryder giving it his all.
He loved trying and hopefully will keep on working at it next year.

Bree couldn't be left out.
She did awesome for her first time.

Tubing

Reganne & I even took our last spin around the lake.  Dave even got in one last spin with the knee board.

We all loved the morning trip with the perfect water.  However, we were all freezing and were begging for the heater on our way home.  Fall in Southern Utah requires constant change in the weather.  You must be prepared at all times.  Freezing in the morning and sweating in the afternoon.