Infirmities

Maren tore the skin off her toe (which I previously mentioned, don't run around outside without shoes).

 

Embrie had an increasingly alarming reaction to a flu shot. Probably because for the first time ever she decided to totally freak out while getting the shot. And when I say totally freak out that is probably an understatement. Anyway... the medicine had a hard time spreading through her body and we had to get some advice from the dr. office on how to deal with it.

 



Garrett spent a night in the ER ... for who knows what reason! He had a severe stomach pain for 3 hours at home until we were unsure what to do. Finally we took him in they treated him, but we never found out what was wrong. However, due to no sleep that night he got to stay home from school the next day.

 

 

I was in the midst of training for a half marathon that I really was looking forward to, and the beginning of Women's Stake Volleyball, which I also love ....

 

The 2nd volley ball game of the season found me with a torn calf muscle and for no good reason! I don't even have an amazing story to go with it. Why do I have to be getting old? Long story short I had to sell my spot in the race. I walked around on crutches for a week and limped with it wrapped for another 5 weeks after that. Then a total of 9 weeks later and several rehab exercises passed off  I have been able to get back to some regular activity. Guess it's time to make up for all those nights sitting around with ice cream... :)

 

 

While Brad also enjoys the aches and pains in his back from being in his late 30's he can claim to not have a major injury to speak of... lets keep it that way!



Cowboy!

Introducing the newest member of the BS ranch, Cowboy!

My kids are beyond thrilled especially little Embrie. They brushed him, rode, him and Embrie got some riding pointers from Grandpa Blaine.

So Far So Good

Garrett and Embrie participated in the Reflections program at school this year. The theme was "Let your Imagination Fly"

 

Embrie chose to do a 3d art of a unicorn covered in all different kinds of buttons, (this is imagination after all).

Garrett chose to do a drawing of a uniform and helmet for a Salt Lake City NFL team. He is dreaming big already! Maybe some day he'll be the coach, announcer or player?

 

 

 

Embrie loves, loves, loves to read.

 

 

All of the kids had a great time running in the school Fun Run to raise money for their school!

Back to School 2015/16 Pictures with a fun twist

Hitting the books!

Back to School this year is another bitter sweet.
Garrett going to 4th grade (What!?!?)

                         Embrie in 1st grade (..all day school???)   

                                                Maren last year of Preschool (no way!)

 

Garrett didn't want to pose for a 4th grade picture (you are NOT too old or too cool for that Mr.!) but at least even though he has decided that he doesn't want to be the center of any picture he totally fine with photo bombing So at least he is in there somewhere.

 

 

Embrie was super excited for school. Garrett couldn't sleep the night before.

 

And I can't believe it will be my last year with this little one home majority of the time. These next two will fly by so please don't let me forget to enjoy it!

 

 

Summer 2015 finale

I feel like we really took advantage of our summer this year maybe we decided not to take our 6 weeks for granted. With year round school you never know when you'll end up with 3 weeks instead.

Here are our final activities....

My brother Kalvin got a surprise birthday party from my sister in law Morgan.
He's such a goof ball! It did allow us to get a sibling picture.

 

We took the kids to Antelope Island (which none of us had been to except for Brad). It was actually really fun to see the "old sheep farm" I am a huge fan of old buildings and artifacts. I love the feel of history they leave behind. They loved playing in the sheering barn, my little sheep. We took a hike ( a pretty steep one since I am a go big or go home hiker) and checked out the buffalo.

 

 



And here are some random pictures that I took of the kids this summer that just make me smile!

 

Kids enjoying the IHC employee and family party :) yay for face painting!

 

Maren running around without shoes on and tearing the skin off her toe, ouch!

 

Another hike, one that started out with the whole family, but dad and the girls headed back early while Garrett and I kept exploring to find a hidden water fall.

 

 

$1 movie with our friends the Johnsons!

 getting caught in the rain

 

 

 My little entrepreneurs and their summer sucker stand (they made them!)

 

My kids just might be weirdos. Their  love of learning about wild animals inspired this "National Geographic" moment where they pretended to be predators catching and eating zebra....hmmm. Should I be concerned?

 

Chore day! Weeding the garden. Get to work kids!

 

Garrett's final day of school in July was field day (here with friend Keaton)! Maren and Embrie helped me keep the 3rd graders in line.

 

and finally... washing every bike, scooter, wiggle car etc. from the garage. We like to keep it clean around here. 

 

Happy Summer!