4 and 4 tag

My pictures aren't so organized but here it is. The fourth picture of the fourth folder. Sierra about 2 years ago with all her school project. She has grown up so much!!
I guess I tag Sandy, Vanessa, Lesa

Yeah!! Family Came to Visit

Grandpa and Grandma "D" came to visit for a few days along with Dave, Tracie, Taylor, and Carrie. We were so excited to have them come. The kids teachers say that they tell them they are coming to visit and then they can't wait until it's time to go. They got here just in time to go to Drake and Makenzie's soccer games Thursday night. Then on Friday we ran Dave in to get ready for his triathlon in Boulder City. On our way we stopped to let Taylor and Tyson ride on the fire truck at Steve's station. We then watched Sawyer in his game Friday night and then more soccer on Saturday and swimming at warm springs. Dave did great in his triathlon even though we didn't get to watch him. It was a busy weekend but lots of fun with the family. Thank you to everyone for making the drive and coming to visit. We love you!!

School Projects and Spooked

Here are some random pictures of Sierra and Makenzie's school art. They get to keep to and always have the picture and the rest goes in the garbage. I know it's mean. Well we got spooked with goodies and so we made cookies one night and the kids were all a little shocked when I started throwing flour on their faces but it made for a cute picture. It is fun to be spooked and to spook especially when you don't get caught!! Also a few pictures of the homecoming parade and Sawyer playing the saxophone. It is always a fun week. I was just mad I forgot the camera again and didn't get the pictures of the awesome half-time show with all the band, cheerleaders, flag girls, and drill team!! They do a great job.

Deer Hunt '08

We have a lot of tags to fill this year and we've got 2 down. Sawyer got his first buck after shooting and at few that he "didn't want". They were 300-350 yard shots though. Grandpa spotted a few good bucks walking up a ravine and told Sawyer but he didn't believe him until he turned and saw them and began shooting. He was successful in getting the largest of the group and for his first buck it was awesome. He was so excited he was jumping up and down and couldn't hold still. We were excited that we were able to be there with him too. Great job Sawyer!! After Sawyer I knew I couldn't let him top me in the number of shots taken. So I decided to miss a few too and so he didn't feel so badly. I had been bragging and about not missing very much and then the next day my percentage dropped dramatically and the next day even more. Oh well, success in the end is all that matters and the other stuff just makes for good laughs later, and I mean later because I wasn't very happy for a while and was pouting a little. It was fun to have the family up there with us the first little bit and big thanks to Grandma Staheli for taking care of the crazy kids. They had a lot of fun playing in the dirt, roasting smores, having a field goal contest, and playing with each other. Drake is an amazing little hunter. He kept up with us all and grandpa had to tell him to keep of his heels. He even got to miss a little school to stay even though that trip mom went home empty handed. Steve and I ran up one night the next week and had a great time by ourselves. We enjoyed the time alone and the hunt ended in success. I redeemed myself a little. Thanks to my great guide and husband. (Notice how strong and sexy he looks with a deer on his back!!) Your Awesome. Thanks for believing in me!!

Soccer, Soccer, Soccer!!

Well with 3 kids playing soccer we had a lot of games to attend. It was a lot of fun though and schedules didn't conflict very often. My friend and I coached Makenzie's team and had a lot of fun. Makenzie enjoyed playing and it depended on the day whether or not she played. But a few games she got after it and had a lot of fun. Sierra has gotten better each year. She was the strongest girl on her team and that was fun to watch. Drake is a great soccer player and goes hard all the time. He loves to play too!! Tyson just enjoyed standing on the sideline and wanted us to kick the ball with him if there was not a friend for him to play with. I'll post pictures later we are missing some of Drake.