Sand Dunes 2008

Brooks and Dad in the razor!  Memorial day weekend

Brooks love riding Ellie's pink 4 wheeler.  He was crazy!
Strike a pose why don't ya!
Jessie and Jake playing UNO.
I think Brooks is up to something.

Jake's class went to Moyle Park in Alpine for a field trip.  We had a great time.  They ate hot dogs and chips.  They all took turns at each station.  They read part of "Little house in the Big Woods."  Then they toured all of the old farm equipment.  It was amazing to see how they farmed back then.  Then they looked at the old house.  It was a tiny home no more than 600 square feet.  The main floor had a stove and a small table then you went up to a loft where Mr. Moyle, his wife, and 11 children slept.  You really appreciate what you have when you see things like this.  Afterwards they went to the Gun tower where they would watch for Indians.  The last place they visited was the big home that Mr. Moyle later built.  They have turned it into a museum.  The kids loved it.  It was a little boring for them in the beginning, but as soon as they saw all the arrowheads they were having a great time.  The story of Mr. Moyle is amazing.  He hurt his leg milking the cows and they had to amputate it.  He made a wooden leg for himself.  Awhile later he needed to go to Salt Lake to help with the Temple.  He walked from Alpine all the way over the mountain to Salt Lake on Monday.  He chiseled "Holiness to the Lord" and then on Friday WALKED all the way back to Alpine.  I complain about driving an hour to Salt Lake with 2 good legs.  It was a very humbling field trip for me.  Helped me realize how blessed I am.  I hope Jake felt the spirit that was there.  

Cute kids!

I guess she wasn't done eating.  I love this little monkey!  She is into everything.  It drives me crazy, but I love it at the same time.  
Brooks is the biggest stud.  If anyone can melt my heart it is him.  He is so tender-hearted.  He has been riding his bike all summer.  He is growing up to fast.
He just wanted me to take his picture.  What a cutie!

Pizza

What Your Pizza Reveals

Your appetite is pretty average. You don't go overboard - but you don't deprive yourself either. You consider pizza to be bread... very good bread. You fit in best in the Midwest part of the US. You like food that's traditional and well crafted. You aren't impressed with "gourmet" foods. You are dependable, loyal, and conservative with your choices. You are carefree and friendly. You should consider traveling to Hawaii. The stereotype that best fits you is hippie. You knew it was coming.

What Does Your Pizza Say About You?

Jake's soccer game

Jake is such a good little soccer player.  He is so focused.  His facial expressions were hysterical.

He didn't stop running the whole game.  Jake gives everything he does 110%.  I love it!  He was so proud of himself that he made a goal.  When he played in the 4-5 yr old league he would make 9 or 10 each game.  So it is good that he plays kids a little older.  Keeps him humble.

He loves playing on the same team as his friends Dillon, Kreed, Harley, and Hailey.  They are all really good players.  They had a blast and they won there first game.

Brooks first soccer game!

Brooks was so excited for his first soccer game. The other team didn't show so they just played each other.  He is so much fun to watch.

He played really well.  He made several goals.  He is really getting the whole concept.  He told me afterwards that his coach didn't know how good he was. Huh mom!  What a cutie!

In the beginning he would kick the ball and then look at us to make sure we saw him.  We were laughing so hard.  It was fun to watch.  He is going to be a great soccer player.

Haircut

I finally did it!  I cut my hair.  This is my hair before.  So boring.  I think I might fall asleep looking at it.

I cut 10 inches off the back.  I am loving it!  

I thought Ryan would freak when he came home, but he didn't.  He actually like it.   He said I should take another 2 inches off.  Who knew! Thanks Jenny!