Preston Made the High School Basketball team.

Preston was a little bit nervous this year for tryouts.  Each year it seems they take less and less kids for the basketball team.  He made the Sophomore team and was super excited about it.  They had their first tournament they 2 days before Thanksgiving.  He played Tuesday, and if they lost they would play at 12, but it they won they would play at 3.  We were all hoping they would loss.  Just because a big snow store was in the forecast and driving later in the day was supposed to be a mess.  They won, and so we headed out to Enterprise to watch the 3:00 game the night before thanksgiving.  Preston played great, and the team ended up winning the tournament.  We then left straight from Enterprise to head up to the Monson's.  The roads were just starting to get snow, but at soon as we reached the outskirts of Cedar, we had smooth sailing the rest of the way.  I know we were blessed that night as well as a lot of other travelers that the storm held off tell early morning late night hours.

Brecken's Thankful Book

I pretty much had to document every page in his book because it just kept getting better.  I Love this kids and his thoughtfulness to people and his life.  He loves Church and Life and Jesus then the USA and the Utah Jazz...he also had T.V., but he said he had to put that or he couldn't watch the Jazz play. 

Christmas Tree Decorating.

We decided to put the tree up the Sunday before we left.  Since Thanksgiving was so late this year, when we got back from up north it would already be December.  So we got it up and every year the kids to a great job with the decor.

Jubilee of Trees 2019

 We've missed the Jubilee of Trees the last couple years, because we forget it's before Thanksgiving.  This year we remembered and took the whole family, but Lisa and Devin met up with us.  The kids said it's a good thing we don't come every year, and they weren't too impressed.  I felt like they didn't have as many trees as they have in prior years, but it was still fun to do something for the Holiday season with my whole family.

Dad's and Donuts/ Parent's and Pastries.

The boys were super excited for Dad's and Donuts this year.  Dad didn't have to work, and they were so excited to hang out with him.  They've changed it to parents and pastries, so I tagged along and took the pictures  They love eating the donuts, and then taking dad to the book fair to show him all the things they want.

Fall Leaves.

Every morning or afternoon while the leaves were falling Landon would beg to ride around the block so he could ride through the leaves.  The leaves got so thick on the side walk that they were getting stuck in his wheels, making it so he got stuck.  He thought it was great and could've ridden in them all day long.

Brecken's American Flag report

 Brecken came home so excited to do this project.  He could chose to do it on any of the National Monuments, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, and Landmarks.  Brecken though didn't want any of those.  He wanted to do his on the American flag.  He loves the Stars, and Stripes.  He loved doing this report.  He colored everything wrote out all his parts he wanted to say, and had so much fun putting it together.  He did a great job presenting in front of the class.  The teacher gives the kids a mic to wear around their neck so they can be heard, but Breck was still a little timid and wasn't to loud.  Overall he had a great time with this project.

REC Basketball has begun.

 Brecken has started rec basketball and pretty much tells us how much he hates it daily. Ha Ha.  I don't know what we are going to do with this kid.  He even has all his best friends on the team.  He does do good when he gets into the game, but mostly tells the coach he needs a sub, because he is tired.  The girls started their rec team.  This is the last year they will be on the same team, as Shaylee will become a Freshman.  They are both doing great and both start for the team. 

Cross Stitching.

For young women's Addison's class did some cross stitching.  Addison came home super frustrated, but didn't give up.  She finished it the next day.  It was so fun to see her work and enjoy creating.  It looks great.  Love you Addison.

Braces are off!

 After a little over 2 years Shaylee got her braces off. They also did gum surgery since her gums had grown down low.  Her teeth turned out great and she was excited to get them off.  I cant believe how much she has changed between these 2 pictures.  She will be a Freshman next year.  I cant believe how fast they grow up.  Sure love this girl and her smile.

Club soccer

Club soccer for all the kids came to a close the first week in November.  It's so nice to be done.  Then again Basketball starts this next Saturday so I guess we are never done. 

My little sidekick.

Landon wanted to take some pictures on Halloween since we were wearing matching shirts and send them to dad.  He couldn't stop laughing while I tried to take them.  I also found him sleeping sitting up in his bed the other day.  Poor guy was playing with cars and feel asleep.

Halloween 2019.

 

 Halloween is getting a little different each year. This is the last year Addison is aloud to go around trick or treating.  She went off with friends for the night.  Preston had a party he went to, and Shaylee threw a party at our house with some friends.  So we just had Brecken and Landon to walk around with.  We first all met at my moms for our annual dinner of Chili, and then we got pictures and headed our separate ways.  Landon struggled so much with his costume this year.  He was hook and could not stand the Hat and Hair.  My goodness.  He cried all during pictures.  We took his mind off of it for about 3 houses and then he had a hard time the rest of the night walking around.  He wanted to stop with about 4 houses left so Dean took him up to my parents while I finished out with Brecken.  Brecken was tick tock Croc from Peter pan.  So Brecken and Landon's costumes were supposed to go together.  Addison dressed up as an animal and all her friends dressed up as different ones as well.  Shaylee was the queen of hearts with her friends.  Preston was a super hero with some of his friends.  Over all it was a fun Halloween...next year we will make sure Landon has a costume that he can handle.