Sleep?over

Whoever coined the phrase "sleepover" had it all wrong. "Spend the night" is a much more appropriate term. On Thursday we had a great day with the Mortons and Taylors, biking, swimming, and then "spending the night" at our house. The kids played games and watched Indiana Jones with popcorn and Mike and Ikes. Maybe that was the problem, but I didn't let them have too much candy. They all slept in the game room and let's just say that at 1:45 when I was up to feed Crew, I could still hear little feet running around upstairs. I think the last of them finally dozed off at about 2:00. They were all very well behaved and I would have them all here again! I love that my kids get to grow up with their best friends in the neighborhood. It is so much fun. I, however, am suffering the consequences of trying to juggle all the fun stuff with my older boys, while still staying up at night with Crew. Two nights ago I ran into a door casing in the middle of the night going to feed Crew (I have a big bruise on my head) and today I forgot about Chase's last indoor soccer game (he was SO mad at me - he gave me a 15 minute time out in the basement!). I really need to get more sleep. Hopefully someday soon......

Early Birthday Celebrations!

We had a fun family day, celebrating Kierstin and Geoff's birthdays a little early. Both of them agree that birthday's aren't so fun anymore but the kids love any excuse to get together and party!

Swim Awards

The end of the season- hurray! Chase got a plaque for countys and MVP for the 7-8 year old boys! Good job, Chaser. Another successful season!

Wild Hogs!

Geoff tried to take the boys for a ride on the Rhino, but it needs to be charged. So we moved onto plan B - motorcycles and 4 wheelers! I don't know what we're going to do when our neighbor starts building. We use his lot all the time!

Sick, Soccer, and Sweet Potatoes

You know you're in for a long day when it starts with a puking child. Such was the case for us. Poor little Caden was throwing up all morning. With him you never know if it's the flu or just something he ate. He seems to be doing fine now and even wanted to go swimming this afternoon. We'll see; sometimes it can come back at night. Chase's day started off great with him scoring 3 goals in his soccer game. Unfortnately, after repeated warnings for crazyness, he is spending the rest of the night in his room (it's only 5 o'clock!) Crew has been a little angel and has moved onto his second vegetable, sweet potatoes, which he loves! My back hurts, I'm exhausted, and I have a raging headache. I think I am officially ready for school to start!

No More Training Wheels!

Our big news of the day - Caden can ride a two wheeler now! He was so easy to teach. He got the hang of it in like 5 minutes. I've been meaning to teach him all summer but I wanted to take him to a park trail that had grass to both sides of him for when he fell. He can start all by himself (the hardest thing to teach for those of you who haven't had the opportunity of teaching a kid how to ride) and can ride forever! Stopping, however is still a little rusty. We still need to work on that and how to control speed on a hill. Then he'll be ready to ride up the canyon like a big boy! Good job little buddy!

Primary Field Trip

Our Primary Presidency planned such a fun excursion for all the kids. We drove to Sandy, rode Tracks up to Temple Square, ate lunch in front of the Temple, and then had a tour of the Church History Museum. It was a ton of fun for the kids and a ton of work for the adults! The museum was great! I'd like to go back when we have more time to tour everything. I love all the pioneers and all they sacrificed to be able to worship in peace here in Utah. How easy do we have it now?! Makes me feel kind of guilty, but very grateful!